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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Apr 10, 2007 16:27:15 GMT -8
Here are some photo's taken of her around 3:00 this afternoon...   |
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Post by Retrovision on Apr 10, 2007 21:30:46 GMT -8
Great shots. Interesting use of what looks like ballast on the vehicle deck.
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Apr 16, 2007 15:25:37 GMT -8
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Apr 29, 2007 17:22:46 GMT -8
Today's update...   ...after speaking with a nice shipyard employee, I was then able to get these photo's...   **Full-size images located here...
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Post by Neil on May 4, 2007 18:23:45 GMT -8
I like ferry photos that are a bit different, and that shot of the Mill Bay where it almost looks like she's been hauled up into someone's back garden is pretty intriguing. Definitely not your average shipyard view.
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on May 22, 2007 11:55:26 GMT -8
Today's update...  And the Nimpkish at the end of the pier... Full-size photo's located here (First 3 images)
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on May 23, 2007 19:59:31 GMT -8
These photo's were taken today in the vicinity of 11:00 before Karl and myself left for the mainland... And as Jim said, the Mill Bay is leaning to port...   |
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Post by Retrovision on May 25, 2007 21:36:46 GMT -8
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Post by Neil on Nov 6, 2007 13:12:18 GMT -8
A couple of tid-bits from Saanich Inlet...   |
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Post by Koastal Karl on Feb 19, 2008 17:27:01 GMT -8
I decided to do a roundtrip on the Mill Bay today seeing I havent been on her in years and it was a nice afternoon. I took the 2:25pm sailing out of Brentwood Bay and then returned right away on the 3:05pm sailing and I stayed onboard. Only $9.95 to do a roundtrip which is pretty darn cheap. The captain scared me coming into Mill Bay I thought he was gonna take out the dock as he pretty much ran into the bumper and I was standing right there. Only 4 crew members on the ship. The Mill Bay makes a nice little crossing. Pretty full going over but not so much going back. Photos will be uploaded later tonight or tommorrow when I have time.
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Post by Koastal Karl on Feb 19, 2008 22:08:29 GMT -8
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Post by Neil on Feb 19, 2008 22:49:24 GMT -8
That passenger 'lounge' is hilarious. Karl, it's been many years since I was on the Mill Bay, and I don't remember it at all- where exactly is the ,umm, 'lounge'?
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Post by Low Light Mike on Feb 20, 2008 6:06:36 GMT -8
That passenger 'lounge' is hilarious. Karl, it's been many years since I was on the Mill Bay, and I don't remember it at all- where exactly is the ,umm, 'lounge'? The lounge is below the water-line, near the engine room. It's a cavern..... |
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Post by Northern Exploration on Feb 20, 2008 6:56:01 GMT -8
Hmmm. Put in windows in the below water lounge and sell it as a underwater tourist attraction.  |
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Post by Retrovision on Feb 20, 2008 7:22:51 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 15, 2009 16:35:29 GMT -8
Don't know about anybody else, but I'm going to miss the great, hulking, metal and wood dock structures that used to serve even the smallest boats, and which seemed to make the ferry landing a rather significant place. Don't know which side of Saanich Inlet this is, probably mid '70s. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 20, 2009 21:36:50 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 3, 2009 12:34:35 GMT -8
And then there's the Mill Bay. The ride-em lawn mower that floats. Yes, it has it's charms, despite being the only boat in the fleet with it's 'lounge' down in steerage. Everything about this boat induces claustrophobia, from the dungeon, cardeck, the narrow stairway, and the smallest passenger deck imaginable, with washroom doors to whack passersby. With no terminal staff and a boat that runs on an oily rag, this route is probably pretty cheap to operate, but the humble little Mill Bay is a little too utilitarian for me. Could this deck be any smaller?....  When you're the 19th car onboard, there's not much deck left.   |
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Feb 7, 2010 22:55:39 GMT -8
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Post by Mill Bay on Feb 12, 2010 17:57:13 GMT -8
A few shots taken today...  Wow Scott! I may need to ask for a print of this one. |
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Post by reanton on Jun 14, 2010 16:40:57 GMT -8
Can someone please tell me if this tiny ferry is able to carry a 22 foot motor home? 
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Post by Kam on Jun 14, 2010 16:43:59 GMT -8
Yup, not a problem. I've seen full sized bus motorhomes on the Mill Bay.  |
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Post by lmtengs on Jun 14, 2010 19:10:41 GMT -8
I've never heard anybody say otherwise  |
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Post by FNS on Jun 14, 2010 21:40:42 GMT -8
I would think the best time to do this is during a slack travel time frame, if there are any on this run.
Also, since the MILL BAY has a wheelhouse at one end, you'll be parked "backwards" going to Mill Bay, "forward" going to Brentwood. This means that you board at the bow at Brentwood and unload off the stern at Mill Bay, and board at the stern at Mill Bay and unload off the bow at Brentwood. Hopefully, you have a back window on your motor home.
The MILL BAY has three decks for passengers. The Main Deck is where cars are parked. There is a windowless lounge below (ahead of the Engine Room). There are passenger heads and an open promenade topside. There is no food service on this ferry, except what the crew brings aboard for their lunches and snacks. Be sure to have some snacks of your own to munch on.
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Post by reanton on Jun 14, 2010 22:14:29 GMT -8
Thank you so much to all who replied! Much appreciated. |
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