Neil
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Post by Neil on May 9, 2017 11:26:38 GMT -8
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Post by Kahloke on May 9, 2017 11:38:17 GMT -8
So the start date is now official. No open ship event, I guess.
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Post by mybidness459 on May 9, 2017 12:13:56 GMT -8
Right on!! But a sad day for the Burnaby the end is here. Sniff sniff
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Post by mybidness459 on May 9, 2017 12:16:17 GMT -8
Old news, but on Monday I was at Tsawwassen and got this side-by-side picture with the SALISH ORCA and the QUEEN OF ALBERNI. The ALBERNI is 32 meters longer, which isn't obvious in this photo. Wow the wheelhouse floor of the Orca is almost the same level as the top of the Alberni's wheelhouse roof.
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Neil
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Post by Neil on May 9, 2017 12:52:14 GMT -8
I wonder where the 'Orca will be docked until she's in service next Tuesday... Saltery Bay? With a Comox-based crew, I suppose the most economical location would be Buckley Bay, but last I looked, Quinitsa was still sitting there.
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Post by Ferryman on May 9, 2017 13:10:19 GMT -8
She will sit in Saltery Bay until the Route 17 torch is passed on to her in the wee hours of May 16th.
Today, she is also doing her unofficial innaugural sailing on Route 17
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Post by Low Light Mike on May 9, 2017 13:24:15 GMT -8
So the start date is now official. No open ship event, I guess. They cancelled the idea because of the delays in getting her into service. No time for events, because they're already late to the date. I will get my first trip in late May or early June.
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Post by Kahn_C on May 9, 2017 17:04:55 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on May 9, 2017 18:48:10 GMT -8
I look forward to many photos of the "opening of the visor" over the next number of years. I'll try my own next month. ------ For some comic relief, the fine people on the "BC Ferries - Our Marine Highway" facebook group have concluded that today's soft-sailing was just an election day stunt. I guess they missed the memo of the late ferry finally getting a May 16th start date, and the need to prepare for that.
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Post by priver on May 10, 2017 11:12:59 GMT -8
I'm curious does anyone know if the Salish class when running full speed if they use both propulsion pods or just the aft one pushing it along
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Post by Ferryman on May 10, 2017 11:50:07 GMT -8
I'm curious does anyone know if the Salish class when running full speed if they use both propulsion pods or just the aft one pushing it along They normally use both the forward and aft thruster together, as they do with most RAD driven vessels. Double enders like the Coastals and C-Class however just usw the stern propeller to push ahead with the forward one feathering naturally with the water flowing by
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Post by Dane on May 10, 2017 14:27:10 GMT -8
What's the menu on the Orca? Same as Burnaby?
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Post by Low Light Mike on May 10, 2017 15:32:28 GMT -8
What's the menu on the Orca? Same as Burnaby? The Orca menu is mainly sea birds, squid, octopuses, sea turtles, sharks, rays, fish and most marine mammals, such as seals and dugongs. --------- When the Eagle or Raven works the route, expect a serving of worms, mice and Coastal Roadkill.
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Post by Dane on May 10, 2017 15:50:11 GMT -8
Oh one other minor question. Are there bike racks on the car deck? I'm thinking of getting a ride to Comox, riding Powell River to Langdale via Route 7, and re-uniting with my car in Nanaimo.
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Post by Ferryman on May 10, 2017 19:44:25 GMT -8
What's the menu on the Orca? Same as Burnaby? Yes, it should be the same as the Burnaby and Nanaimo. However, I've heard the Baked Potato will be retired and replaced with another dish. Oh one other minor question. Are there bike racks on the car deck? I'm thinking of getting a ride to Comox, riding Powell River to Langdale via Route 7, and re-uniting with my car in Nanaimo. I don't recall there being bike racks on the car deck. There are a few places at either ends of the car deck to tuck a few bikes away without affecting the vehicle carrying capacity.
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Post by Curtis on May 10, 2017 22:17:23 GMT -8
Here are shots of the Salish Orca at Westview during her soft sailing from Saltery Bay to Westview last Friday. Sadly no passengers taken for this soft sailing. All Photos are © CS16 Photography and may only be used with Permission from the Owner.Crossing paths with her soon to be predecessor. Queen of Burnaby Enroute to Little River, Salish Orca on Trials Enroute to Westview. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr And here seen with the departing Tachek. Tachek Departing, Salish Orca on Trials Approaching Westview. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Salish Orca on Trials Approaching Westview. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Up goes her visor. Salish Orca on Trials Approaching Westview. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Salish Orca Docking at Westview. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr A shot through the fence. Salish Orca Docked at Westview. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Salish Orca Docked at Westview. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr From the side of the highway. Salish Orca Docked at Westview. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr And back to Saltery Bay she goes. Salish Orca Departing Westview. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr That's all for now.
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Post by Scott on May 11, 2017 22:02:39 GMT -8
Photos from her first soft sailing with passengers... May 9, 2017The following images posted by this account are copyright © S.A. ~ Unauthorized use is prohibited. BC Ferries - Salish Orca at Little River. by Scott, on Flickr BC Ferries - Cafeteria Seating, Salish Orca. by Scott, on Flickr BC Ferries - Builders Plaque, Salish Orca. by Scott, on Flickr BC Ferries - Sun Deck (Deck 5, No. 1 End), Salish Orca. by Scott, on Flickr BC Ferries - Salish Orca en route to Westview. by Scott, on Flickr BC Ferries - MCD (Deck 3), Salish Orca. by Scott, on Flickr BC Ferries - Pets Area, Salish Orca. by Scott, on Flickr BC Ferries - Salish Orca en route to Westview. by Scott, on Flickr BC Ferries - Bridge, Salish Orca. by Scott, on Flickr BC Ferries - Salish Orca en route to Westview. by Scott, on Flickr BC Ferries - Salish Orca approaching Westview. by Scott, on Flickr BC Ferries - Salish Orca departing Westview. by Scott, on Flickr
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Post by Kahn_C on May 11, 2017 22:42:42 GMT -8
I spy Scott taking a picture (approaching Westview) on deck 5 in my Orca pic with the rowboat in the foreground.
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Post by Low Light Mike on May 12, 2017 7:21:52 GMT -8
I'm curious about the dotted yellow line areas in the outside decks. This is in both crew-only and passenger areas. They form a pathway. Does anyone know what the purpose is?
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Post by Kahn_C on May 12, 2017 7:30:52 GMT -8
Looks like a 'keep area clear' path marking... probably a Transport Canada requirement for a designated emergency path?
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Post by mybidness459 on May 12, 2017 13:19:49 GMT -8
I really appreciate looking at all the pictures of the new boats, keep them coming and we'll done. ☺
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Post by Ferryman on May 12, 2017 15:40:16 GMT -8
I'm curious about the dotted yellow line areas in the outside decks. This is in both crew-only and passenger areas. They form a pathway. Does anyone know what the purpose is? The safest path to walk through in case there's a fire in the compartment below which has extra fire resistant insulation
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Post by northwesterner on May 13, 2017 10:14:13 GMT -8
Photos from her first soft sailing with passengers... Any first impressions...?
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Post by Kahn_C on May 13, 2017 11:45:23 GMT -8
I was talking to friend whose husband was on the sailing, here's what I got as the highlights:
When someone fires up a bike on the garage deck, it is *damn* loud. Must have good resonance... BC Ferries has once again arranged the seats so that very few of them face each other. The food was "ok". I'm not sure why that was pointed out, maybe the menu is slightly different than what's on the Burnaby... The passenger deck felt really tight, not a shocker considering we're well used to the Burnaby's larger space. There was some complaining about unloading process, but it didn't make sense to me... maybe after I've seen it myself...
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Post by Scott on May 14, 2017 0:32:07 GMT -8
Photos from her first soft sailing with passengers... Any first impressions...? To sum her up in simple terms, she's an Island Sky on steroids. A few things off the top of my head right now... - The interior feels familiar to other coastalized vessels. Large windows allow for more natural lighting. Additional power outlets throughout, especially noticeable in the rows of chairs in the No. 2 end seating lounge will eliminate the rush to seating against a bulkhead.
- LED monitors are used in the cafeteria for menu and advertising purposes. Similar to major vessels, there are televisions in the No. 2 end lounge that can play a variety of channels.
- Access to the exterior on Deck 4 (pickle forks) is via two doors that face forward at both ends of the vessel. Exterior stairs connect with Deck 5, however you only can access Deck 5 as a passenger from the interior via the elevator at either end. All doors to access the exterior on Deck 4 and 5 are automated. You must hold a button for approximately two-seconds until it "activates". Once activated, it begins to blink lights and let everyone in the vicinity know by beeping while it slowly makes its way into the opened position. Once it times-out and begins to close, it again starts blinking lights and beeping until it's closed.
- Cafeteria appears to be true to the "classic BCF" menu with a few tweaks, like chili (the pepper) poutine, for example. Burnaby-esque cashier station that does double duty with food and gift shop purchases.
- Very smooth sailing while underway, also when departing and approaching the berth. Variable speed drive motors, for the win!
- Lower vehicle deck is surprisingly spacious and has a height clearance of 2.9 meters.
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