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Post by Low Light Mike on May 1, 2013 9:05:43 GMT -8
The Flagship banner theme for the month of June 2013 is Open-Deck ferries. This choice isn't just to peeve certain Washingtonians who are above the idea of an open-deck ferry (satirical comment, meant in fun), but it is a broad category for most of us. Any VEHICLE ferry, salt or freshwater, in North America is allowed. Present serving or retired. What is an open-deck ferry, for the purposes of this here contest? - At least approx 40%-50% of the car deck space needs to be uncovered and open to the rain elements. This would allow inclusion of BC Ferries such as Capilano, Cumberland, Island Sky, and all the Ks. - Queen of Alberni current configuation would NOT be included in this, even though a good portion of he upper vehicle deck is uncovered. But pre-conversion 1-deck Q'Alberni photos are eligible. Your photo needs to include that open deck space. ie. you can't just nominate a photo of the wheelhouse of an open-deck ship. It has to show that the ship is an open-deck ship.
Members may submit up to three (3) photos. Usual size restrictions apply. For further information, please see our Forum Flagship rules, located here. Nominations will end on Thursday May 30, 2013 at 9:00 PM PDT. Voting will commence shortly thereafter. If you want to do a nomination, don't leave it to the last minute. Double check your spelling. Make sure that your full-size link works. Have fun. |
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Post by compdude787 on May 1, 2013 9:20:54 GMT -8
- Queen of Alberni would NOT be included in this, even though a good portion of he upper vehicle deck is uncovered. What about pictures of the Queen of Alberni taken before she was lifted in 1984? Prior to that, the Alberni was pretty much an open-deck ferry. On another note, now is when I wish I took pictures of the Keller Ferry, Martha S, when I was there at Lake Roosevelt last summer! But anyway, I'll be looking forward to seeing what other people enter in this contest. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on May 1, 2013 9:26:59 GMT -8
- Queen of Alberni would NOT be included in this, even though a good portion of he upper vehicle deck is uncovered. What about pictures of the Queen of Alberni taken before she was lifted in 1984? Prior to that, the Alberni was pretty much an open-deck ferry. Good point. Answer: yes, pre lift Alberni photos are eligible. |
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Post by FNS on May 1, 2013 10:32:25 GMT -8
Would the RHODODENDRON, OLYMPIC, and VASHON be eligible? Probably not the old Wooden-Electrics, or maybe?
Would BW pics be acceptable?
Good subject for this month.
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Post by Low Light Mike on May 1, 2013 10:38:00 GMT -8
Would the RHODODENDRON, OLYMPIC, and VASHON be eligible? Probably not the old Wooden-Electrics, or maybe? Would BW pics be acceptable? Good subject for this month. BW photos are great and acceptable. For your question on specific ships, I've looked at Rhody photos, and although there is some open-deck at each end, it's only a bit of open deck. I think it's safe to conclude that Rhody (and others like her) are not what I had intended for this "Open Deck" flagship category. - sorry, but the Rhody style would make a great future theme for flagships. |
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Post by Curtis on May 1, 2013 10:48:22 GMT -8
Here are My Entries... It appears I'm going with a June-uary Theme.  MV Island Sky and MV Bowen Queen Docked at Saltery Bay, February 3 rd, 2012.  Full SizeMV Mill Bay, Approaching Her Namesake Terminal, November 20 th, 2010.  Full SizeMV Island Sky Departing Earls Cove, May 2 nd 2013.  Full Size |
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Post by SolDuc on May 1, 2013 12:25:54 GMT -8
Would the RHODODENDRON, OLYMPIC, and VASHON be eligible? Probably not the old Wooden-Electrics, or maybe? Would BW pics be acceptable? Good subject for this month. And the other Washingtonian's question: What about the Christine Anderson and the STII? They have part of the deck covered, but most (although not sure for 50%) is open. I'm guessing that the Tenake won't be eligible for this, but I'm still asking. As for the rest of us Washingtonians, the best options would be to go see the county ferries such as the Guemes, Whatcom Chief and the Charlie Wells. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on May 1, 2013 12:36:25 GMT -8
What about the Christine Anderson and the STII? They have part of the deck covered, but most (although not sure for 50%) is open. I'm guessing that the Tenake won't be eligible for this, but I'm still asking. Tenaka is eligible, because of her forward car-deck that is open, and the middle-lane stern that is mostly open. Re the Pierce County cousins, both are eligible. There is a lot of open deck on either end of those ships. Thanks for asking and for appreciating that it's not a precise science  |
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Post by Kahloke on May 1, 2013 12:38:01 GMT -8
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Post by SolDuc on May 1, 2013 14:11:26 GMT -8
One for now...
Tenaka arriving at Gravelly bay - July 22nd, 2012:
Full size here. |
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on May 1, 2013 17:45:07 GMT -8
My photos.  Full size: link Full sized: link
Full size: link. Note: All my photos have the name of vessel on the bottom on the linked one. |
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on May 1, 2013 19:04:51 GMT -8
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Post by Mike on May 1, 2013 19:33:29 GMT -8
One for now: MV Island Sky in her natural habitat, Vancouver Dry Dock.   Full Size |
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Post by WettCoast on May 1, 2013 21:09:18 GMT -8
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Post by SolDuc on May 1, 2013 21:29:33 GMT -8
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Post by paulvanb on May 1, 2013 23:06:49 GMT -8
My entry for this month is from Whatcom county:  Click here for full-size image. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on May 2, 2013 6:01:03 GMT -8
Mr. Horn, Would this be acceptable: Usk Ferry on Skeena River, seen here high with spring snow melt, above Terrace, BC - 24 May 2010 Yes, very acceptable. I had the river reaction ferries in mind when I chose this category. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on May 4, 2013 18:28:13 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2013 22:01:33 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on May 18, 2013 15:38:28 GMT -8
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Post by Mike on May 20, 2013 10:22:18 GMT -8
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Post by Jody on May 22, 2013 18:51:00 GMT -8
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Post by Mike C on May 22, 2013 20:19:30 GMT -8
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Post by compdude787 on May 22, 2013 20:52:37 GMT -8
I wonder if anyone has pictures of the Kulshan, which thus far has been WSF's only open-deck ferry. (and of course, it didn't last long.) I'd really be happy if someone like EGfleet (or anyone else) would be willing to enter photos into this contest. |
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Post by SolDuc on May 22, 2013 21:22:42 GMT -8
I wonder if anyone has pictures of the Kulshan, which thus far has been WSF's only open-deck ferry. (and of course, it didn't last long.) I'd really be happy if someone like EGfleet (or anyone else) would be willing to enter photos into this contest. I think that the Hiyu also fits in the open deck category though. |
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