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Post by Low Light Mike on May 1, 2011 17:19:05 GMT -8
The MV Mill Bay has now completed her final voyage for BC Ferries, and is now retired. This photo-thread is now moved to the "In their wake" historical ships section.....  |
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Post by Low Light Mike on May 1, 2011 18:27:22 GMT -8
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Post by piglet on May 1, 2011 22:14:15 GMT -8
The shots of our sweet little ferry remind me so much of spending hours on the lawn by the office at Bamberton watching it her shuttle back and forth. She looked very nice on CHEK tonight, just wish I could have made it down to be there today.
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Post by Kam on May 1, 2011 22:42:34 GMT -8
Video from her engine room!
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on May 2, 2011 0:16:38 GMT -8
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Post by FNS on May 2, 2011 10:32:05 GMT -8
The ship trackers show the MILL BAY at her namesake berth (most likely for the last time). Her movement to there from Brentwood Bay occurred sometime this morning.
She's not alone as the big COASTAL CELEBRATION was in the area as of the time of this posting doing maneuvers that would make anyone dizzy.
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Post by Mill Bay on May 2, 2011 11:00:14 GMT -8
The ship trackers show the MILL BAY at her namesake berth (most likely for the last time). Her movement to there from Brentwood Bay occurred sometime this morning. She's not alone as the big COASTAL CELEBRATION was in the area as of the time of this posting doing maneuvers that would make anyone dizzy. The Celebration would right now been in sight from the Mill Bay terminal. If anyone was down there in the next few minutes, when the Mill Bay prepares to leave, it would be interesting perspective to compare David and Goliath.  |
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on May 2, 2011 18:01:39 GMT -8
Just caught a glimpse of the Mill Bay from Rocky Point here in Nanaimo.
I had my camera with me, but she is too far to even bother attempting a photo. She is continuing her way northbound but is closer to the Mainland side of the strait.
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Post by Koastal Karl on May 2, 2011 21:23:26 GMT -8
That's odd Siitech sill shows her at Mill Bay the last time I checked a few mins ago.
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Post by lmtengs on May 2, 2011 21:37:33 GMT -8
Is it possible that BCF left her AIS at Mill Bay for use on another ferry, and didn't turn it off for some unknown reason?
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on May 2, 2011 22:11:50 GMT -8
It likely wasn't included in the sale. When she was handed over to her new owners at the Mill Bay terminal, they probably took it off and put it into storage on the terminal without turning it off.
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Post by Kam on May 3, 2011 0:39:31 GMT -8
More pictures at: www.flickr.com/photos/kams_world/sets/72157622313158394/ MV Mill Bay Ferry Terminal by Kam's World, on Flickr  MV Mill Bay P1010048 by Kam's World, on Flickr  MV Mill Bay P1010094 by Kam's World, on Flickr  MV Mill Bay P1010096 by Kam's World, on Flickr  MV Mill Bay P1010116 by Kam's World, on Flickr  MV Mill Bay P1010119 by Kam's World, on Flickr  MV Mill Bay P1010138 by Kam's World, on Flickr  MV Mill Bay P1010141 by Kam's World, on Flickr  MV Mill Bay P1010147 by Kam's World, on Flickr  MV Mill Bay P1010151 by Kam's World, on Flickr  MV Mill Bay P1010152 by Kam's World, on Flickr  MV Mill Bay P1010153 by Kam's World, on Flickr  MV Mill Bay P1010156 by Kam's World, on Flickr  MV Mill Bay P1010157 by Kam's World, on Flickr  MV Mill Bay P1010158 by Kam's World, on Flickr  MV Mill Bay P1010159 by Kam's World, on Flickr  MV Mill Bay P1010163 by Kam's World, on Flickr  MV Mill Bay P1010168 by Kam's World, on Flickr  MV Mill Bay P1010175 by Kam's World, on Flickr  MV Mill Bay P1010177 by Kam's World, on Flickr |
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Post by Mill Bay on May 3, 2011 12:51:36 GMT -8
BCFerries has now updated their web page: although the ship's profile is still online for the moment, it is now listed on the opening page as 'Retired May 2011', and in the profile page, the route the ships serves is described as: 'Retired from service May 1, 2011'.
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Post by Ferryman on May 3, 2011 15:17:09 GMT -8
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Post by lmtengs on May 3, 2011 16:04:25 GMT -8
Priceless pictures. She looks positively TINY compared to the BQ.
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Post by whidbeyislandguy on May 4, 2011 11:48:22 GMT -8
So I haven't seen on here. Who bought her and where is she going now?
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Post by Dane on May 4, 2011 14:05:13 GMT -8
Chris thanks for that photo. A size perspective I certainly didn't have until now.
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Post by Low Light Mike on May 4, 2011 14:18:33 GMT -8
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Post by Ferryman on May 5, 2011 10:31:41 GMT -8
Some of my photos from her last two round trips of service on May 1st Row of Ferry Geeks below the wheelhouse  Arriving at Brentwood Bay. Just above the water line right at the bow, you can see the white patch of steel which was the repair to the crack that was discovered after a hard landing at Brentwood a week or two ago.  I spent most of my first ever sailing aboard the Mill Bay below decks, discussing with the Chief Engineer how everything all works. It's amazing how simple everything is. This is the air compressor. It is run by a belt that turns with the rotating propeller shaft  These are the engines water cooling pipes. The hot water expelled from the engine can be recirculated into the passenger lounge, and wheelhouse into the radiator to provide heating. In the summer, the valves are closed which expels the water overboard.  This is the engine controls. The lever with the wood knob is the engine speed lever. The silver lever to the right switches the gears in the transmission from Neutral, Ahead, and Astern  The Engines are then rung standby by the Captain. The Engineer stands by and controls the engine movements at the command of the telegraph. This was for the second to last arrival at Mill Bay For ships power, there was a tiny generator that was probably smaller than your average lawnmower engine. It was only used to keep the supply of ships battery's charged. When you think about it, there isn't that much in the way of electronics needing electricity. A few navigational instruments, and some lights. I didn't get any photos of this. For the second to last sailing back to Brentwood Bay, I had the opportunity to steer. Like most ships, she steers well once you find that sweet spot with the rudder. The size of her wheel is quite large.  For the final round trip, things became a little more sentimental. The Chief Officer and Deckhand posed for a picture for the final official sailing from Brentwood Bay  For this sailing we all sat on the lifejacket locker to enjoy the views of Saanich inlet. Before we knew it, we were in Mill Bay. Here she is, being prepared for her final load of cars  The two Deckhands both push the button to raise the ramp for the last time at Mill Bay  For the last time at Mill Bay, the mesh barrier is put back up  The final Departure from Mill Bay  For the occasion, the Captain took us the long way around the small Island....I can't remember its name....  As we get closer to Brentwood Bay, the crew readies any loose items that BC Ferries wishes to transfer over to the Klitsa  With all cars offloaded, and the telegraph rung to finished with engines, the crew has their picture taken after the final day of service for the Mill Bay  |
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Post by FNS on May 5, 2011 14:21:44 GMT -8
I think the island you are referring to should be Senanus Island.
Great photos!
It looks like she has a little bit of a list like our KDT ferries have with the casing and cabin on the side.
Best wishes to this ship on her retirement.
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Post by Nick on May 5, 2011 17:16:23 GMT -8
I think the island you are referring to should be Senanus Island. Great photos! It looks like she has a little bit of a list like our KDT ferries have with the casing and cabin on the side. Best wishes to this ship on her retirement. Just confirming that the island is in fact Senanus Island. It is off limits, as it is an ancient First Nations burial ground. The Tsartlip First Nation takes great efforts to keep people away. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on May 8, 2011 17:33:39 GMT -8
MV Mill Bay at Mill Bay on her last day of service: - arriving at approx 9:05am on May 1, 2011. (vantage point courtesy of the Malahat First Nation) - I like the V shape of the ripples from her bow.  - notice the exhaust from the small stack.  Making her turn  VIDEO of her approach close to shore. - this won't happen with the MV Klitsa www.facebook.com/v/10150183488998647- She's right in front of me.   |
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Post by Low Light Mike on May 8, 2011 19:04:13 GMT -8
Mill Bay final-day shots from the beach at Brentwood Bay.  - There's a voyager on the bow, taking pictures of the terminal.  - lost in a tangle of masts. (MV Klitsa will be harder to spot from that location)  -------------- And an iconic poster, on display at the Brentwood park party, from the local ferry committee.  |
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Post by Low Light Mike on May 8, 2011 19:14:44 GMT -8
I didn't get too good a look at the telegraph, in the MV Mill Bay's crowded wheel-house. One thought: - Because the ship was built at VMD in the late 1950's, at the same time as some CP BC Coast Service ships were being scrapped nearby, what are the odds that this Mill Bay telegraph comes from one of the old CP BCCS ships ?  |
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Post by Retrovision on May 9, 2011 10:56:13 GMT -8
I can't seem to find the post to quote after a couple look-throughs, but in regard to the historical display that was taken away a while before our Mill Bay's last day, here are some of my captures from a few months ago... (I understand that Mr. Horn made a similar posting a while ago, but thought I'd try to add my attempts to his) ...But first, her crew's 2008 Certificate of Appreciation  MV Mill Bay Certificate of Appreciation from a 2008 Rescue by indyinsane, on Flickr  From Brentwood Bay - Mill Bay Ferry Historical Display Shown Aboard Now-ex MV Mill Bay by indyinsane, on Flickr  From Brentwood Bay - Mill Bay Ferry Historical Display Shown Aboard Now-ex MV Mill Bay by indyinsane, on Flickr  From Brentwood Bay - Mill Bay Ferry Historical Display Shown Aboard Now-ex MV Mill Bay by indyinsane, on Flickr  From Brentwood Bay - Mill Bay Ferry Historical Display Shown Aboard Now-ex MV Mill Bay by indyinsane, on Flickr  From Brentwood Bay - Mill Bay Ferry Historical Display Shown Aboard Now-ex MV Mill Bay by indyinsane, on Flickr  From Brentwood Bay - Mill Bay Ferry Historical Display Shown Aboard Now-ex MV Mill Bay by indyinsane, on Flickr  From Brentwood Bay - Mill Bay Ferry Historical Display Shown Aboard Now-ex MV Mill Bay by indyinsane, on Flickr  From Brentwood Bay - Mill Bay Ferry Historical Display Shown Aboard Now-ex MV Mill Bay by indyinsane, on Flickr  From Brentwood Bay - Mill Bay Ferry Historical Display Shown Aboard Now-ex MV Mill Bay by indyinsane, on Flickr  From Brentwood Bay - Mill Bay Ferry Historical Display Shown Aboard Now-ex MV Mill Bay by indyinsane, on Flickr Be sure to click the image and find the "all sizes" link to see and read these documents up-close |
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