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Post by ragingpotatoyt on Sept 13, 2017 14:54:30 GMT -8
I’ve noticed the orca comes in and docks sideways anyone have an explanation?
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Post by Low Light Mike on Sept 13, 2017 17:12:38 GMT -8
I’ve noticed the orca comes in and docks sideways anyone have an explanation? Her side car-deck doors were supposed to be a secret. OK, to be serious, I don't know what you mean.
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Post by ragingpotatoyt on Sept 13, 2017 17:18:13 GMT -8
I’ve noticed the orca comes in and docks sideways anyone have an explanation? Her side car-deck doors were supposed to be a secret. OK, to be serious, I don't know what you mean. When I went on the orca they docked crooked and departed crooked and I don’t know why
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Post by Kahn_C on Sept 13, 2017 19:54:11 GMT -8
I’ve noticed the orca comes in and docks sideways anyone have an explanation? Her side car-deck doors were supposed to be a secret. OK, to be serious, I don't know what you mean. Maybe they're referring to the 'pretending to be a single ended vessel' to keep the air flowing into the galley?
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Post by Neil on Sept 14, 2017 22:07:07 GMT -8
A looong view of the Salish Orca, about 28 kilometres away, with Savary Island in the background. My daughter, Laura, took it when we were walking on Mt Geoffrey today. Last night we actually saw the ' Orca from the beach at Grassy Point on the north side of Hornby. I had never seen the Queen of Burnaby in the past, but the passenger deck and above were visible on the ' Orca, which indicates how much taller it is. DSCF2587 by Neil Fawcett, on Flickr
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Post by ragingpotatoyt on Sept 18, 2017 18:41:23 GMT -8
Her side car-deck doors were supposed to be a secret. OK, to be serious, I don't know what you mean. Maybe they're referring to the 'pretending to be a single ended vessel' to keep the air flowing into the galley? Lol maybe
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Post by ragingpotatoyt on Sept 21, 2017 18:33:11 GMT -8
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Post by WettCoast on Sept 21, 2017 21:31:24 GMT -8
Complaints about the doors & door buttons on those vessels are legit. They are way over built such that you would think you were on a submarine. Hopefully we don't get the Spirits coming back fitted with this craziness.
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Post by ragingpotatoyt on Sept 21, 2017 21:33:18 GMT -8
Complaints about the doors & door buttons on those vessels are legit. They are way over built such that you would think you were on a submarine. Hopefully we don't get the Spirits coming back fitted with this craziness. The point I’m trying to make is people should know how to push a button and I agree
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Post by Neil on Sept 21, 2017 21:53:53 GMT -8
Complaints about the doors & door buttons on those vessels are legit. They are way over built such that you would think you were on a submarine. Hopefully we don't get the Spirits coming back fitted with this craziness. The point I’m trying to make is people should know how to push a button and I agree I agree with WettCoast. I think there's a burgeoning industry of safety techies who add huge expenses and considerable inconvenience to simple acts like opening a door. How many people had their fingers broken by the old fashioned wooden doors on the original BC Ferries vessels? Like, maybe... none? Then I look at the huge dock structures such as here on Hornby, just to dock a small ferry, and again, with safeguards against stuff that would never happen, and I think that we've capitulated to the fear that if something sometime theoretically might happen, we've got to spend tons of money designing safeguards, even when they don't work very well.
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Post by ragingpotatoyt on Sept 21, 2017 21:56:18 GMT -8
The point I’m trying to make is people should know how to push a button and I agree I agree with WettCoast. I think there's a burgeoning industry of safety techies who add huge expenses and considerable inconvenience to simple acts like opening a door. How many people had their fingers broken by the old fashioned wooden doors on the original BC Ferries vessels? Like, maybe... none? Then I look at the huge dock structures such as here on Hornby, just to dock a small ferry, and again, with safeguards against stuff that would never happen, and I think that we've capitulated to the fear that if something sometime theoretically might happen, we've got to spend tons of money designing safeguards, even when they don't work very well. Yeah I think due to size of the Salish vessels maybe they should have kept off the door technology for a few years for another bigger class of vessels
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Post by priver on Oct 16, 2017 18:07:06 GMT -8
7:15 has been canceled due to adverse weather conditions. It’s super nasty out right now but is this the orcas first weather cancellation?
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 27, 2017 16:29:47 GMT -8
Salish Orca ferry approaching Little River (Comox) with Powell River in the background. - Dusk on October 26, 2017 DSC08426 by Mike Bonkowski, on Flickr I enjoyed a couple of hours at the beach next to the Little River terminal, watching the ship sail towards Comox on her 5:15pm trip, and then the unloading/load and Comox departure. The beach log was a good theatre seat, and RCAF aircraft taking-off (eh) from nearby CFB Comox also provided entertainment. I love the look of ships in dusk or dawn.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 28, 2017 11:01:10 GMT -8
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Post by mybidness459 on Oct 28, 2017 11:30:58 GMT -8
Awesome pictures Mike!
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 28, 2017 17:04:20 GMT -8
Thanks. It was a great evening to sit on a log and watch the action in the strait and sky.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 3, 2017 18:35:55 GMT -8
Here's my video view of Salish Shamu heading across the strait from Powell River to Comox, from my Little River beach vantage point.
I love the dusk lighting, and at this time of year the ferry arrives at Comox just at the right time, on her 5:15pm sailing. - In June, I have to be there for the final trip of the day to have the same effect. I love how the calendar gives us variety in timing of these things such as lighting and ships.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 5, 2017 11:39:47 GMT -8
As a kid in 1974-76, I was fascinated with the Queen of Surrey's bow visor, which was unique to the BC Ferries southern fleet at the time.
I'm still fascinated with a moving bow visor today, and the Salish triplets give us year round opportunity to see them in action on the south coast.
Here's a video of Salish Orca:
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 26, 2017 21:15:57 GMT -8
I took a Salish-class ferry in inclement weather for the first time recently. It was a day of rain and snow on December 24th.
What became apparent to me is the lack of any covered outdoor passenger space, other than the Deck-3 main vehicle deck.
I like to be outside for the quiet, the personal space and the fresh air, and that's probably a common desire, not just a ferry-fan thing.
The Salish Class is lacking in any outside covered space. The Spaulding sisters and the Coastals had/have wonderful covered promenade decks. The C-Class have sundecks.
The main vehicle deck has only one window on either side, and no forward or aft views because of the visors. On a rainy day, it's a big disappointment.
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Post by Neil on Dec 26, 2017 21:24:27 GMT -8
I took a Salish-class ferry in inclement weather for the first time recently. It was a day of rain and snow on December 24th. What became apparent to me is the lack of any covered outdoor passenger space, other than the Deck-3 main vehicle deck. I like to be outside for the quiet, the personal space and the fresh air, and that's probably a common desire, not just a ferry-fan thing. The Salish Class is lacking in any outside covered space. The Spaulding sisters and the Coastals had/have wonderful covered promenade decks. The C-Class have sundecks. The main vehicle deck has only one window on either side, and no forward or aft views because of the visors. On a rainy day, it's a big disappointment. You're right, Mike. The Salish class is pretty good for outdoor spaces if the weather is good. Overall, I found that my curiosity about these vessels was sated pretty quickly. How do you feel about them overall, now that you've gotten used to them?
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Post by WettCoast on Dec 26, 2017 21:26:45 GMT -8
And then there are those over-built doors, to contend with.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 26, 2017 21:42:37 GMT -8
How do you feel about them overall, now that you've gotten used to them? I get another trip on Wednesday, so I will keep my mind open and then report back after that trip. ---------- On my Sunday trip, not using the garage-deck took some of the fun away from me. They appear to only use the garage deck when necessary. It's not the default option when only one deck is needed.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 27, 2017 11:16:48 GMT -8
I am about to experience a full sailing in rainy weather on the Orca. Send your thoughts and prayers to Poeseidon for me.
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Post by yak on Dec 27, 2017 19:22:56 GMT -8
How do you feel about them overall, now that you've gotten used to them? I get another trip on Wednesday, so I will keep my mind open and then report back after that trip. ---------- On my Sunday trip, not using the garage-deck took some of the fun away from me. They appear to only use the garage deck when necessary. It's not the default option when only one deck is needed. Your wish is my command...
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Post by Low Light Mike on Dec 27, 2017 21:12:42 GMT -8
S'Orca seen at Powell River on Christmas night. Here are two similar shots taken 3 minutes apart. They show how rapidly the light fades at dusk. . by Mike Bonkowski, on Flickr . by Mike Bonkowski, on Flickr
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