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Post by Cascadian Transport on Oct 9, 2018 11:52:49 GMT -8
For December-January, we are doing something a little bit different. The theme for this flagship will be the Forum's favorite ferries. But what are the forum's favorite ferries? Well, that's where you guys come in.
Basically, the idea is to use this flagship as a fun thought experiment to see what ferries are the most popular among the members of this forum. How this will work:
>In this first phase, members will weigh in with their personal favorite ferries. If you have vessels you'd like to see featured, simply name the vessel in this thread by 11:30 AM PDT on Tuesday, October 16. Each member may name up to 3 Ferries.
>On October 16, a poll will be set up incorporating all suggested vessels (Sort of like a mini-flagship poll, but with ferry names instead of ferry pictures). The idea is that six ferries total will be featured: 3 BCFerries, 2 WSFerries, and 1 other vessel. (If there are any ties in this poll, they will be broken by me so that there are exactly six vessels. I will refrain from voting in this poll until the very end, at which point I will break ties.)
>The official submission thread will be set up by Friday, October 19, with the theme being pictures of the six selected ferries. Typical flagship rules would apply.
Rules regarding which ferries can and cannot be submitted:
>This particular theme is limited to the West Coast- Puget Sound, Coastal B.C., and Alaska.
>Vessels must be either in-service or recently retired- as in, retired late enough that many members would still have photos of them in service. (For the purposes of this flagship, I'm going to say that featured vessels cannot have been retired earlier than 2012). All photo submissions must show the vessel in service.
>Keep in mind how this will be broken down: Six ferries in total will be featured- 3 BCF, 2 WSF, 1 other.
So what are the most popular ferries on this forum? It will be fun to find out... Be sure to submit your favorite ferries by October 16.
I'm more than happy to answer any clarifying questions. This should be a fun thought experiment...
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 9, 2018 12:44:16 GMT -8
Three ferries:
- Queen of Nanaimo
- Northern Expedition
- Queen of Chilliwack
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Post by Kahloke on Oct 9, 2018 12:58:31 GMT -8
Walla Walla
Evergreen State
Coho
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Oct 9, 2018 14:24:36 GMT -8
Spirit of British Columbia
Queen of Oak Bay
Coho
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Post by Balfour on Oct 9, 2018 14:43:00 GMT -8
Queen of New Westminster
Queen of Nanaimo
MV Coho
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Post by jackcarlos on Oct 9, 2018 19:36:22 GMT -8
Skeena Queen
V2V Empress
Spirit Of British Columbia
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Post by John H on Oct 9, 2018 21:10:11 GMT -8
Queen of Nanaimo
Coastal Celebration
Mayne Queen
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Post by paulvanb on Oct 9, 2018 21:20:31 GMT -8
Queen of Nanaimo Evergreen State Coastal Renaisssance or possibly Queen of Capilano
Waiting for the Queen of Richmond and Tachek!
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Post by Curtis on Oct 10, 2018 0:08:34 GMT -8
Queen of Alberni
Northern Adventure
Howe Sound Queen
... Nah, just kidding!
Queen of Burnaby
North Island Princess
Tachek
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Post by Brandon S on Oct 10, 2018 7:30:40 GMT -8
Queen of New Westminster
Queen of Alberni
Spirit of Vancouver Island
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Post by WettCoast on Oct 10, 2018 9:51:19 GMT -8
Two of my favourites would be departed vessels, namely Queen of the North & Tenaka. Are departed vessels eligible, and if they are, how many people would have photos they could submit?
Like many others, I too am partial to the Nanaimo, but we have seen quite a bit of her in recent flagships.
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Post by jackcarlos on Oct 10, 2018 9:56:42 GMT -8
Two of my favourites would be departed vessels, namely Queen of the North & Tenaka. Are departed vessels eligible, and if they are, how many people would have photos they could submit? Like many others, I too am partial to the Nanaimo, but we have seen quite a bit of her in recent flagships. I Belive Its Only Vessels That Are Still In Service And There Are Photos Of It Up. |
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Post by Kahloke on Oct 10, 2018 10:04:29 GMT -8
Two of my favourites would be departed vessels, namely Queen of the North & Tenaka. Are departed vessels eligible, and if they are, how many people would have photos they could submit? Like many others, I too am partial to the Nanaimo, but we have seen quite a bit of her in recent flagships. According to the rules Snowy Ferries posted, the vessel cannot be one retired before 2012, and photos of any recently retired vessels must be from when they were still in service. So, no to Queen of the North, but I believe Tenaka would qualify. |
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Post by westernflyer on Oct 11, 2018 9:57:47 GMT -8
My favourite ships are no longer active, unless you count my favourite ship of all time which is actively growing moss as it languishes on the banks of the Fraser, so I'll just mention the ones I like best which are still in service.
Coho
Nimpkish
Bowen Queen
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Post by Cascadian Transport on Oct 15, 2018 13:34:36 GMT -8
Just a reminder that the deadline to submit ferries is Tomorrow Morning at 11:30 AM.
That being said, My submissions are the Rhododendron, Elwha, and Tillikum. If anybody else has any other boats they'd like to see featured, please submit by tomorrow morning- The poll should be set up by noon tomorrow.
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Post by Mike on Oct 15, 2018 15:30:18 GMT -8
Coho
Queen of Nanaimo
Tenaka
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Post by Elwha on the Rocks on Oct 15, 2018 16:47:47 GMT -8
Evergreen State
Whatcom Chief
Malaspina
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Post by FNS on Oct 16, 2018 2:22:14 GMT -8
1 - Any member of the KDT Class (pick a name) 2 - Any member of the 72J Class (pick a name) 3 - Any member of the JM2 Class (pick a name)
These are my favorites ("favourites" to my Canadian mates). Too hard for me to chose a name from each of these classes of ferries. I'll let a moderator pick a name if desired. |
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Post by Kahloke on Oct 16, 2018 4:50:26 GMT -8
1 - Any member of the KDT Class (pick a name) 2 - Any member of the 72J Class (pick a name) 3 - Any member of the JM2 Class (pick a name)
These are my favorites ("favourites" to my Canadian mates). Too hard for me to chose a name from each of these classes of ferries. I'll let a moderator pick a name if desired. Pardon my ignorance, but what is the 72J Class? |
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Post by FNS on Oct 16, 2018 8:11:59 GMT -8
1 - Any member of the KDT Class (pick a name) 2 - Any member of the 72J Class (pick a name) 3 - Any member of the JM2 Class (pick a name)
These are my favorites ("favourites" to my Canadian mates). Too hard for me to chose a name from each of these classes of ferries. I'll let a moderator pick a name if desired. Pardon my ignorance, but what is the 72J Class? 1972 Jumbos (SPOKANE and WALLA WALLA). JM2 are the three larger cousins. |
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Post by Kahloke on Oct 16, 2018 9:00:26 GMT -8
1972 Jumbos (SPOKANE and WALLA WALLA). JM2 are the three larger cousins. OK, I guess I've never heard that designation before. I've always known Walla Walla and Spokane as simply the "Jumbo Class"; learn something new every day. |
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Post by FNS on Oct 16, 2018 9:43:57 GMT -8
1972 Jumbos (SPOKANE and WALLA WALLA). JM2 are the three larger cousins. OK, I guess I've never heard that designation before. I've always known Walla Walla and Spokane as simply the "Jumbo Class"; learn something new every day. That's my own three letter codes for the classes of ferries here. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 16, 2018 10:24:33 GMT -8
OK, I guess I've never heard that designation before. I've always known Walla Walla and Spokane as simply the "Jumbo Class"; learn something new every day. That's my own three letter codes for the classes of ferries here. Haha, we knew that, as well as your bank account numbers; and we also have your dental records. |
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Post by Cascadian Transport on Oct 16, 2018 11:10:17 GMT -8
Thank you to all who submitted your favorite ferries. The submission period is now over, and voting will begin shortly.
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