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Post by EGfleet on Nov 26, 2015 8:24:44 GMT -8
It seems that I, along with everyone else here on the WCFF, have been unaware that there is already a book out on the sinking of the Queen of the North. The book Farewell to a Queen by Don Douglass was apparently released in March of 2014. www.amazon.com/Farewell-Queen-Don-Douglass/dp/1934199044Umm, I actually posted a link to this book in this thread back on 21 December 2013. At that time, it was available only from the publisher and not on Amazon. |
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Post by WettCoast on Nov 26, 2015 12:23:41 GMT -8
It seems that I, along with everyone else here on the WCFF, have been unaware that there is already a book out on the sinking of the Queen of the North. The book Farewell to a Queen by Don Douglass was apparently released in March of 2014. www.amazon.com/Farewell-Queen-Don-Douglass/dp/1934199044Umm, I actually posted a link to this book in this thread back on 21 December 2013. At that time, it was available only from the publisher and not on Amazon. I used the WCFF's 'Search' function before making my post last night. I searched two phrases: the book title "Farewell to a Queen" & the author's name "Don Douglass". Neither search produced any results, and that is why I said "that I, along with everyone else here on the WCFF, have been unaware that there is already a book out on the sinking of the Queen of the North". It is clear, however, that you posted information on this book almost two years ago & I along with other interested folks missed it. At any rate, I have the book now, courtesy of a tip from my friend Dennis Horwood, & borrowed from the Kitimat Public Library. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 17, 2015 9:15:03 GMT -8
For some bizarre reason, I couldn't find an existing thread for "Historic BC Ferries Balloon Photos". Guess 'seven sisters' hasn't posted his yet. So. I'm confident that this is this first ever balloon scan on this forum. Finally, I've made my mark. Now, all I need to make it perfect is to see ShipRider 16 post, "Great balloon, Neil."  Giving the holy-grail of ferry artifacts a bump to its rightful place of page-1 glory. |
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Post by Starsteward on Dec 17, 2015 9:50:00 GMT -8
Should we asked where that bedraggled artifact was found?  I can't recall any other ship in the fleet having their 'own' personalized balloons?, but I stand corrected. |
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Post by WettCoast on Dec 17, 2015 16:35:34 GMT -8
Just because Mr. Horn went to all that trouble, I present the new "Queen" of the North, complete with pink ball cap **; sorry, the lighting in this photo makes it look orange ...   On board the QotN's successor for a south bound journey tomorrow. ** If anyone out there in WCF Forum land covets ownership of this hat, let me know. It could be auctioned off at some forum charity event. |
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Post by Starsteward on Dec 18, 2015 10:34:02 GMT -8
Just because Mr. Horn went to all that trouble, I present the new "Queen" of the North, complete with pink ball cap **; sorry, the lighting in this photo makes it look orange ... On board the QotN's successor for a south bound journey tomorrow. ** If anyone out there in WCF Forum land covets ownership of this hat, let me know. It could be auctioned off at some forum charity event. Ah,...well....I'll take a pass on the hat, can't see the colour fitting in with anything planned for my 2016 outer wear ensemble. However, since you bring up the subject of a possible forum charity event maybe we WCF members could donate items of interest and see what we come up with. I will donate 4 pieces of original 'Queen of Prince Rupert' letterhead paper. We'll have to secure the 'balloon' as an auction item as well. |
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Post by Barnacle on Feb 3, 2016 10:27:07 GMT -8
Starting the year's film collection off right... I've laid my hands on a reel of film containing footage of the Queen of Surrey (I). At least it looks that way; the view-screen's about the size of a credit card. Either way it's some good footage, though. Also has the Princess Marguerite, Coho, and Queen of Nanaimo (including a little interior footage). Takes me all year to get up enough to bother with digital conversion, though. Watch this space in December.  |
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Post by princessofvanfan on Feb 3, 2016 19:25:17 GMT -8
Cool. Can't wait!
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Post by grk on Feb 28, 2016 14:12:10 GMT -8
A recent find of Queen of the North taken from under the bow of Queen of Burnaby.  |
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Post by grk on Feb 28, 2016 14:13:57 GMT -8
Or, perhaps the QPR. The expert eyes on here will be able to set the record staight!
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Post by WettCoast on Feb 28, 2016 16:50:20 GMT -8
A recent find of Queen of the North taken from under the bow of Queen of Burnaby. This is the QotN. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 4, 2016 10:32:57 GMT -8
We are in the 10-year anniversary month for Queen of the North. March 22, 2006 was the sinking; the trip started March 21, 2006. That was the first trip made by the 2nd watch on the 2 week rotation. 2 weeks earlier was the first trip done by the 1st watch, after the ship came out of her annual refit. That first trip was around March 7, 2006. A few days before that, the Queen of the North was repositioning north, from Deas/Tsawwassen to Port Hardy. ....and when Queen of the North sailed past Campbell River & Seymour Narrows area on March 3, 2006, Mr. Kevin Stapleton was there, taking some photos that are now very significant. You can find one HEREHis main page of 'North photos are HERE where you can find the March 3, 2006 photos part way down the page (find the photo of the Seymour Narrows historic-site plaque) Kevin S: We're all grateful for your fine work from that day. kevins |
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Post by WettCoast on Mar 10, 2016 15:44:31 GMT -8
Queen of Surrey (later, Q of the North) - 1974 drawn Original Artwork of Mr. DOT (David O Thorne)Originally the Stena Danica, this vessel came from northern Europe to BC Ferries in 1974, where she was given the name Queen of Surrey. She operated on route 2 (e.g. Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay). She was taken off that run & idled in 1976 when the first 'C-class' ferries began service on route 2 (the queens of Cowichan & Coquitlam). She stayed idle until 1980 when she was renamed Queen of the North & placed in service on British Columbia's Inside Passage route (northern Vancouver Island up to Prince Rupert). She also saw service on the Queen Charlotte (Haida Gwaii) route across Hecate Strait from Prince Rupert. Ten years ago this month (March 2006), her career came to a sudden & very unfortunate end when she sank after running ashore on Gil Island, south of Kitimat, BC. Two of the passengers aboard at the time went missing and are presumed to have drowned. The officer on watch at the time was convicted of negligence and is currently serving a prison sentence. She was, in my humble opinion, the most beautiful ship ever to serve in the BC Ferries' fleet. Full size
This drawing was scanned today by me, WettCoast Jim, Mr. DOT's younger brother  by mrdot., on Flickr
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Post by princessofvanfan on Mar 10, 2016 21:14:42 GMT -8
Yes, I agree, she was a beautiful ship. I'm glad I got to sail on her as both Queen of Surrey and Queen of the North. Though I must say, she seemed out of place on route 2, and much better suited for the northern service.
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Post by Scott on Mar 21, 2016 9:32:03 GMT -8
Ten years ago today, the QUEEN OF THE NORTH left the Queen Charlotte Islands (as they were then called) for the last time, leaving Skidegate at 9:00 AM.
Doesn't seem that long ago. - John H
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 22, 2016 6:12:44 GMT -8
Today, I remember.
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Post by Luke on Mar 22, 2016 6:33:42 GMT -8
March 22, 2006
That fateful day exactly ten years ago...
Sad day.
My thoughts and prayers go out to those two who failed to escape with their lives.
Queen of the North, you will be missed.
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Post by mybidness459 on Dec 9, 2016 14:56:28 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 22, 2017 7:31:59 GMT -8
Once again, Today I Remember.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Feb 7, 2018 15:28:13 GMT -8
Comox Valley artist Bill Maximick has lovely work, and here is an example of his marine work: HERE |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 22, 2018 20:10:09 GMT -8
12 years ago now.
I miss her.
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Post by Mike on Mar 22, 2018 20:18:58 GMT -8
12 years ago now. I miss her. Gone, but never forgotten. |
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Post by Neil on Mar 23, 2018 20:56:29 GMT -8
After reading and contemplating about this for twelve years, I guess the thing that stays with me is the senseless deaths of Gerald Foisy and Shirley Rosette. Whether you believe the tragedy was a result of new navigation equipment, poor training, inattentiveness, or even criminal negligence- and I won't bother re-hashing my opinions on any of that- the fact is that since 1965, the Queen of Prince Rupert and Queen of The North had passed the location of the sinking thousands of times. It was not an inherently dangerous spot for modern vessels, operating professionally.
Ships can be replaced, and the Queen of The North has been, although no one would argue, not with her lines and appearance. Two lives were lost, for absolutely no good reason. It's fortunate that more passengers, for whatever reason, weren't in a position where they couldn't be saved.
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Post by WettCoast on Mar 24, 2018 9:08:23 GMT -8
In honour of the 12th anniversary of the loss of the QotN I am updating old posts that I put up in 2006, shortly after I joined this forum. This updating includes fixing broken links, and, in particular, replacing photos hosted on the now useless photobucket with my photos hosted on Flickr. Here is a sample below.
Progress report - All my posts on page 1 of this thread have now been restored. I will continue with broken links on the remaining pages ...
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Post by princessofvanfan on Mar 24, 2018 22:22:50 GMT -8
In honour of the 12th anniversary of the loss of the QotN I am updating old posts that I put up in 2006, shortly after I joined this forum. This updating includes fixing broken links, and, in particular, replacing photos hosted on the now useless photobucket with my photos hosted on Flickr. Here is a sample below. Like so many others I miss those sweet lines ... Today's view comes from December 1980 at berth 5 - Tsawwassen Terminal. At that time the QotN, on its winter schedule, made one round trip per week from Rupert to Port Hardy, and on to Tsawwassen. It made a second round trip south to PH only. The Tsawwassen trips were cut when BCFC decided to use one ship for both the Inside Passage and Haida Gwaii routes. Berth 5 was radically altered about 12 years later to accommodate the Spirit class vessels.  Queen of the North @ Tsawwassen Terminal - 11 December 1980 [© WCK-JST - Ektachrome 80-13-18]
© WCK-JST by Jim Thorne, on FlickrI remember taking the QPR from Rupert to Tsawwassen just before Christmas 1979, but don't remember the exact duration of the voyage - it seemed like a couple of days. Anyone have an old schedule they can check? We left PR early in the morning and arrived Tsawwassen in the evening. |
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