|
Post by Fenklebaum on Mar 8, 2007 23:37:09 GMT -8
Eh, I went sifting through one of the boxes tonight, and came up with a few photos. Still no sign of the Vic, though. A rather forlorn, up-for-sale Vesuvius Queen. Again, Deas Dock, April 199(7?). Fenk, not for sale
|
|
Neil
Voyager
Posts: 7,177
|
Post by Neil on Apr 17, 2007 15:00:22 GMT -8
Vesuvius Queen at ease at Village Bay. A misty day in Oct. '82.
|
|
|
Post by Low Light Mike on Apr 17, 2007 15:08:42 GMT -8
What I like about these older ships, such as the V-Queen, is the boxy-shaped, wooden-wheelhouse. Also, the absence of the elaborate superstructure that Bowen/Mayne Queen have.
The simple, wooden wheelhouse box reminds me of the same on ships such as Bainbridge.
|
|
|
Post by Retrovision on Apr 17, 2007 18:49:54 GMT -8
What a beauty-shot; thanks, hornbyguy. I especially find it interesting to see such historical photos, etc., from so close to when I was born, less than a month after in this case, possibly because it helps me feels young as I approach the quarter-century mark in life . I wasn't aware that the V-Queen ever ran to the Southern Gulf Islands other than to Fulford Harbour on Salt Spring Island. What I like about these older ships, such as the V-Queen, is the boxy-shaped, wooden-wheelhouse. Also, the absence of the elaborate superstructure that Bowen/Mayne Queen have. The simple, wooden wheelhouse box reminds me of the same on ships such as Bainbridge. Although I partly agree with this statement, particularly regarding the wheelhouse, I have to disagree with the minimal-superstructure-look reminding me of the good ol' days of shipping on our coast. For me the more superstructure the merrier for a nod to the past, as the lack of superstructure reminds me of the gradual change over the years starting with WAC Bennett's reign to the more utilitarian design of vessels and away from the more elaborate, although less practical in ways by todays standards and needs, designs reminiscent of vessels of the old CP BCCSS, Union Steamships and even the old CPN from which CP's service sprouted. The most symbolic of this transformation, and of which the Vesuvius Queen is quite similar in appearance to the latter version, was the eventual transition of the CP-BCCSS's Motor Princess into BCFerries' Pender Queen.
|
|
|
Post by Low Light Mike on Apr 17, 2007 19:40:23 GMT -8
re the less vs more superstructure discussion.
My comment was coming from a comparision to Bowen/Mayne Queen, who's superstructure I find too tall (too many levels) for it's short length. I found that V-Queen refreshingly clean compared to what I see as a cluttered toy-boat look for Bowen/Mayne Queens.
I hadn't considered the transition from enclosed, to open-deck small ferries. I suppose that North Island Princess is a good example of an open-deck ferry with a longer superstructure.
I appreciate T-Terminal's comments too, though. All you posters are really making me think today. Lots of good points to think about.
|
|
Neil
Voyager
Posts: 7,177
|
Post by Neil on Mar 31, 2008 21:25:05 GMT -8
After consulting a 1981 article in the 'Dolphin', I see that Mr. Kid is correct on the Lloyd Jones. She was retired from Okanagan Lake service in 1958, and was cut up and moved to the coast in June of 1962 to become the first Bowen Queen. I was wrong- she never was a part of Gulf Island Ferries.
|
|
|
Post by Nucksrule on Aug 30, 2007 9:54:57 GMT -8
Either the Saltspring or Vesuvius Queen, with a heave load at the bow, in 1992. I believe that it is the Howe Sound Queen
|
|
WettCoast
Voyager
Posts: 7,480
Member is Online
|
Post by WettCoast on Aug 30, 2007 17:48:43 GMT -8
Yes, it is not the HSQ. Here is another photo from the mid 1970's...
|
|
|
Post by Low Light Mike on Aug 30, 2007 18:09:57 GMT -8
Either the Saltspring or Vesuvius Queen, with a heave load at the bow, in 1992. I believe that it is the Howe Sound Queen Based on the look of the superstructure, especially the wheelhouse, I am certain that this is not the Howe Sound Queen. I think it's either one of the SaltSpring, Vesuvius or Pompeii Queens.
|
|
Mill Bay
Voyager
Long Suffering Bosun
Posts: 2,886
|
Post by Mill Bay on Aug 30, 2007 22:35:53 GMT -8
Based on the look of the superstructure, especially the wheelhouse, I am certain that this is not the Howe Sound Queen. I think it's either one of the SaltSpring, Vesuvius or Pompeii Queens. Just to note, if you browsed through this thread, you'd notice that this picture was already posted above and correctly identified as either the Saltspring or Vesuvius Queen... If it had been the Pompeii Queen, it most likely would have been guaranteed to sink.
|
|
|
Post by BreannaF on Aug 31, 2007 8:14:15 GMT -8
Based on the look of the superstructure, especially the wheelhouse, I am certain that this is not the Howe Sound Queen. I think it's either one of the SaltSpring, Vesuvius or Pompeii Queens. Just to note, if you browsed through this thread, you'd notice that this picture was already posted above and correctly identified as either the Saltspring or Vesuvius Queen... If it had been the Pompeii Queen, it most likely would have been guaranteed to sink. I'm going to have to go back through my vacation photos from when I was younger. I'm pretty sure that I have a picture of the Pompeii Queen passing through the Gulf Islands. If I remember correctly, it was taken from afar, just as the PQ was sliding behind one of the islands. It had just passed the Queen of Richmond at the time, and was heading off in the direction of Salt Spring Island. With the crappy camera I had at the time, it wasn't a very good picture, but it may just be good enough to identify the differences, for the knowledgeable forum members here. I'll see if I can find it.
|
|
|
Post by Low Light Mike on Aug 31, 2007 16:34:51 GMT -8
I'm going to have to go back through my vacation photos from when I was younger. I'm pretty sure that I have a picture of the Pompeii Queen passing through the Gulf Islands. The Pompeii Queen used to run in the same area as the Vesuvius Queen. One day, the Vesuvius Queen started to belch an unusual amount of smoke from her smoke-stack, and the Pompeii Queen was never seen again.
|
|
|
Post by Curtis on Aug 31, 2007 17:33:24 GMT -8
I'm going to have to go back through my vacation photos from when I was younger. I'm pretty sure that I have a picture of the Pompeii Queen passing through the Gulf Islands. The Pompeii Queen used to run in the same area as the Vesuvius Queen. One day, the Vesuvius Queen started to belch an unusual amount of smoke from her smoke-stack, and the Pompeii Queen was never seen again. I wonder how the Government hid this one? Same as the Queen of Richmond?
|
|
Mill Bay
Voyager
Long Suffering Bosun
Posts: 2,886
|
Post by Mill Bay on Aug 31, 2007 22:51:36 GMT -8
I'm going to have to go back through my vacation photos from when I was younger. I'm pretty sure that I have a picture of the Pompeii Queen passing through the Gulf Islands. The Pompeii Queen used to run in the same area as the Vesuvius Queen. One day, the Vesuvius Queen started to belch an unusual amount of smoke from her smoke-stack, and the Pompeii Queen was never seen again. Oh wow... that sounds pretty incredible... maybe it was a portal to the Bermuda triangle.... or maybe the Gulf Islands triangle. Did the Vesuvius Queen even have a stack per se to belch smoke from though...?
|
|
Mirrlees
Voyager
Bathtub!
Deck Engineer- Queen of Richmond
Posts: 1,013
|
Post by Mirrlees on Aug 31, 2007 23:15:25 GMT -8
The Pompeii Queen used to run in the same area as the Vesuvius Queen. One day, the Vesuvius Queen started to belch an unusual amount of smoke from her smoke-stack, and the Pompeii Queen was never seen again. Oh wow... that sounds pretty incredible... maybe it was a portal to the Bermuda triangle.... or maybe the Gulf Islands triangle. Did the Vesuvius Queen even have a stack per se to belch smoke from though...? Just a little tin chimney,with an arrow-head raincap...
|
|
Fenklebaum PreMembership
Guest
|
Post by Fenklebaum PreMembership on Jun 25, 2005 17:49:34 GMT -8
This is, unfortunately, the only photo of the Vesuvius Queen that I have scanned at the moment. I have two others, which are a good deal better than this one. Consider this a teaser, if you will. Vesuvius Queen, 199(8?) at Deas Dock, shortly before she was sold. Edited for image width
|
|
|
Post by Low Light Mike on Jun 25, 2005 18:16:22 GMT -8
.....now I'm getting smitten with the nostalgia of days gone by.....
Yep, there's something special about a ship with some history. I rode her in 1991, I think.....before BCF moved the Howe-Sound-Queen to the Crofton-Vesuvius run.
Small ship for the route at that time, and the HSQ was a welcome step-up in capacity....but I can appreciate the history of the V-Queen, and so I do miss her.
|
|
|
Post by Quinsam on Jun 25, 2005 18:36:23 GMT -8
Iwish I saw her before she was sold. <sighs>
|
|
Fenklebaum PreMembership
Guest
|
Post by Fenklebaum PreMembership on Jun 25, 2005 21:24:55 GMT -8
Here they are... I apologize for the lousy focus, but... I was eleven. Edited for image width
|
|
|
Post by Ferryman on Jun 25, 2005 21:38:23 GMT -8
That's awesome you got pics of her just before she was sold! Where did she go anyway? The same place the Victoria went comes to mind in the Dominican Republic.
|
|
|
Post by Curtis on Jun 25, 2005 21:55:19 GMT -8
I wonder where she is? And those are awesome
|
|
|
Post by kylefossett on Jun 26, 2005 0:56:41 GMT -8
been on her and the ssi i queen on vesuvius crofton and swartz fulford
|
|
|
Post by Quinsam on Jun 26, 2005 8:05:26 GMT -8
I wonder where she is too
|
|
|
Post by Ferryman on Jun 26, 2005 10:29:59 GMT -8
I looked on the Ferry Terminal Site, and noticed that she was sold in 98 and for over $85,000. She did too go to the Dominican Republic, the same location and owner? I don't know.
|
|
|
Post by NMcKay on Jul 12, 2005 23:09:02 GMT -8
------------------------------------------------------- Press from the Victorian Mandarins -------------------------------------------------------
Mandarins Announce New Field
Mandarins management and BC Ferries today jointly announced the Mandarins' aquisition of the retired BC Ferries vessel 'Vesuvius Queen'. The 276 tonne vessel was constructed in 1950. It served on the Crofton-Vesuvius run.
The Mandarins plan to use the ship as an off-shore football stadium and whale watching platform. Repairs, a deck expansion and 50,000 new seats are to be begun immediately with a scheduled completion date of April 30. Tenders should be submitted to Mandarins Management.
|
|