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Post by Chris City on Mar 20, 2017 18:10:35 GMT -8
Snapped a couple of pics today on my lunch break, only had my cell phone for photos. Like how it looks sans 3M wraps.   |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 20, 2017 18:24:50 GMT -8
The Eagle landed at Ogden Point instead of Deas, but same result. She tied-up, and we had photographers on the ground to meet her.
Because of this, I think today's arrival is a good start to this here permanent Eagle thread.
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Post by Queen of Nanaimo Teen on Mar 20, 2017 18:43:44 GMT -8
Re Chris City's 2nd photo - Although she may not be the most aesthetically pleasing of ships, she is smiling at us!  Thanks for the photos! |
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Post by FNS on Mar 20, 2017 20:34:44 GMT -8
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Mar 20, 2017 20:47:26 GMT -8
She looks so boring without the special livery. But nice photo Chris City . |
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Post by Mike on Mar 21, 2017 20:48:32 GMT -8
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Post by tom98250 on Mar 22, 2017 5:58:34 GMT -8
Snapped a couple of pics today on my lunch break, only had my cell phone for photos. Like how it looks sans 3M wraps. I much prefer the simplicity of the BC Ferries logo over the overblown chamber of commerce look that's come into vogue as of late... |
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Post by Kahloke on Mar 22, 2017 19:27:19 GMT -8
If Salish Eagle enters service in late June, basically in time for the peak summer season, does anyone have an inkling of an idea of which vessel it will be paired with on Route 9? I'm curious if they are running Nanaimo for one last summer, or if it will be decommissioned as soon as Eagle takes over. It would be really cool to have both Salish Eagle and Queen of Nanaimo running Route 9 this summer - new and old working together. Beyond that "cool factor" for us ferry nerds, it would also be more practical from a capacity standpoint. If they pair Eagle with Bowen Queen, that's going to be a reduction in normal capacity during the busiest season of the year, but I have this feeling that is what they are going to do, at least until Salish Raven comes online, but that's not likely to be until autumn, right?
FYI, I just looked at the Fleet Page on BC Ferries, and Ferries has applied the same "funny math" to Orca as they did with the rest of the fleet; Salish class vessels now have an AEQ of 138 vs the original 145. Nanaimo's "new capacity" is 164, so if you were to go by BCF's numbers, that will be 26 fewer cars per sailing if Eagle replaces Nanaimo this summer, as opposed to being paired with the older vessel.
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Post by John H on Mar 24, 2017 17:07:39 GMT -8
If Salish Eagle enters service in late June, basically in time for the peak summer season, does anyone have an inkling of an idea of which vessel it will be paired with on Route 9? I'm curious if they are running Nanaimo for one last summer, or if it will be decommissioned as soon as Eagle takes over. It would be really cool to have both Salish Eagle and Queen of Nanaimo running Route 9 this summer - new and old working together. Beyond that "cool factor" for us ferry nerds, it would also be more practical from a capacity standpoint. If they pair Eagle with Bowen Queen, that's going to be a reduction in normal capacity during the busiest season of the year, but I have this feeling that is what they are going to do, at least until Salish Raven comes online, but that's not likely to be until autumn, right? FYI, I just looked at the Fleet Page on BC Ferries, and Ferries has applied the same "funny math" to Orca as they did with the rest of the fleet; Salish class vessels now have an AEQ of 138 vs the original 145. Nanaimo's "new capacity" is 164, so if you were to go by BCF's numbers, that will be 26 fewer cars per sailing if Eagle replaces Nanaimo this summer, as opposed to being paired with the older vessel. You have to wonder if the BOWEN QUEEN could handle the summer schedule they have posted now. Both the Tsawwassen and Saltspring-based vessels seem to share an equal workload - the Saltspring-based vessel being out longer on a typical weekday, but they take turns visiting different islands vs. direct sailings. Also I wonder if the BOWEN QUEEN could keep to the schedule, but it looks like the SALISH EAGLE isn't much faster. Interesting how on the summer schedule, the departures and arrivals are down to the exact minute. For example, the direct trip from Tsawwassen to Long Harbour on a lot of the trips is exactly 1 hr and 23 minutes. The BOWEN QUEEN was usually scheduled 1 hr and 30 minutes for the same trip in past summers. |
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Post by Neil on Mar 25, 2017 19:27:26 GMT -8
If Salish Eagle enters service in late June, basically in time for the peak summer season, does anyone have an inkling of an idea of which vessel it will be paired with on Route 9? I'm curious if they are running Nanaimo for one last summer, or if it will be decommissioned as soon as Eagle takes over. It would be really cool to have both Salish Eagle and Queen of Nanaimo running Route 9 this summer - new and old working together. Beyond that "cool factor" for us ferry nerds, it would also be more practical from a capacity standpoint. If they pair Eagle with Bowen Queen, that's going to be a reduction in normal capacity during the busiest season of the year, but I have this feeling that is what they are going to do, at least until Salish Raven comes online, but that's not likely to be until autumn, right? FYI, I just looked at the Fleet Page on BC Ferries, and Ferries has applied the same "funny math" to Orca as they did with the rest of the fleet; Salish class vessels now have an AEQ of 138 vs the original 145. Nanaimo's "new capacity" is 164, so if you were to go by BCF's numbers, that will be 26 fewer cars per sailing if Eagle replaces Nanaimo this summer, as opposed to being paired with the older vessel. I can't see them having the Bowen Queen on route nine this summer. It would indeed result in a drop in capacity, and I don't think the Bowen could keep up the schedule that's being printed. For instance, all the direct Tsawwassen to Mayne sailings are listed at 70 minutes, but the Bowen is a couple of knots slower than the Salish class. It would diminish the PR factor of a new vessel to announce a drop in capacity. I think we'll see the Queen of Nanaimo for one last summer. |
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Post by Scott on Mar 25, 2017 21:01:45 GMT -8
Salish Eagle's arrival at Victoria... March 20, 2017The following images posted by this account are copyright © S.A. ~ Unauthorized use is prohibited.
 BC Ferries - Salish Eagle approaching Ogden Point. by Scott, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Salish Eagle approaching Ogden Point. by Scott, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Salish Eagle approaching Ogden Point. by Scott, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Salish Eagle alongside Pier B, Ogden Point. by Scott, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Salish Eagle alongside Pier B, Ogden Point. by Scott, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Salish Eagle moored at Pier B, Ogden Point. by Scott, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Salish Eagle moored at Pier B, Ogden Point. by Scott, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Salish Eagle moored at Pier B, Ogden Point. by Scott, on Flickr
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 25, 2017 21:13:01 GMT -8
Scott for the win ! Well done to anticipate and capture this. It's a rarity to get a BCFS vessel in the same frame as Coho, the "Ferry Grandmother of the BCFS Fleet." |
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Post by gordon on Apr 4, 2017 13:26:33 GMT -8
When is the Salish Eagle going to Service and will the new schedules be in use this summer?
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Post by articulated on Apr 4, 2017 15:41:03 GMT -8
When is the Salish Eagle going to Service and will the new schedules be in use this summer? I haven't seen a firm date announced for the Salish Orca to enter serivce, let alone the Eagle. It has been reported elsewhere that Queen of Nanaimo will continue to be the main boat on route 9 this summer, with Salish Eagle taking the place of Bowen Queen on the 9A run. So I would assume this means Salish Eagle is expected to enter service for the beginning of the summer schedule on route 9, in mid/late June. |
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Apr 4, 2017 15:59:17 GMT -8
When is the Salish Eagle going to Service and will the new schedules be in use this summer? I haven't seen a firm date announced for the Salish Orca to enter serivce, let alone the Eagle. It has been reported elsewhere that Queen of Nanaimo will continue to be the main boat on route 9 this summer, with Salish Eagle taking the place of Bowen Queen on the 9A run. So I would assume this means Salish Eagle is expected to enter service for the beginning of the summer schedule on route 9, in mid/late June. The first day I saw her in service is June 21, 2016. |
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Post by Kahn_C on Apr 13, 2017 19:56:16 GMT -8
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Post by yak on May 4, 2017 8:17:54 GMT -8
 The past meeting the future for the first time last night... |
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Post by ferrylife on May 5, 2017 20:05:43 GMT -8
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Post by ferrylife on May 10, 2017 11:57:52 GMT -8
 Salish eagle at sturdies bay |
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Post by Olympic Ferries on May 10, 2017 13:21:59 GMT -8
If Salish Eagle enters service in late June, basically in time for the peak summer season, does anyone have an inkling of an idea of which vessel it will be paired with on Route 9? I'm curious if they are running Nanaimo for one last summer, or if it will be decommissioned as soon as Eagle takes over. It would be really cool to have both Salish Eagle and Queen of Nanaimo running Route 9 this summer - new and old working together. Beyond that "cool factor" for us ferry nerds, it would also be more practical from a capacity standpoint. If they pair Eagle with Bowen Queen, that's going to be a reduction in normal capacity during the busiest season of the year, but I have this feeling that is what they are going to do, at least until Salish Raven comes online, but that's not likely to be until autumn, right? FYI, I just looked at the Fleet Page on BC Ferries, and Ferries has applied the same "funny math" to Orca as they did with the rest of the fleet; Salish class vessels now have an AEQ of 138 vs the original 145. Nanaimo's "new capacity" is 164, so if you were to go by BCF's numbers, that will be 26 fewer cars per sailing if Eagle replaces Nanaimo this summer, as opposed to being paired with the older vessel. Online reservations seem to show the Salish Eagle being paired with the Queen of Nanaimo until mid-August. |
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Post by ferrylife on May 16, 2017 10:23:13 GMT -8
 Arriving at Swartz Bay first time |
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Post by Scott on May 17, 2017 10:24:37 GMT -8
Salish Eagle is currently at Duke Point for dock trials.
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Post by Kahloke on May 17, 2017 11:09:50 GMT -8
Arriving at Swartz Bay first time Salish Eagle is sure pretty with her new wraps. I really hope they do an open ship event for Eagle since they weren't able to do one for Orca. |
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Post by gordon on May 18, 2017 10:56:43 GMT -8
The Salish Eagle doing dock Trials at Duke Point. Would she not have problems with he visor & the upper ramp,or is there a dock that smaller ferries can use?
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Post by Scott on May 18, 2017 12:53:25 GMT -8
The Salish Eagle doing dock Trials at Duke Point. Would she not have problems with he visor & the upper ramp,or is there a dock that smaller ferries can use? Provided her visor is in its raised position prior to docking, there should be no contact with the upper car deck ramp. Duke Point only has one berth. |
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