Shipbucket

"I come bearing gifts"

My Latest Project, the Sidney Type RORO ferries of Canada, these were the First BC Ferries when they entered service in 1960, and by the time the last one (Tsawwassen) left service in 2008, they had served over 48 Years, and one (The Sidney herself) Still exists albeit Rotting away at a Ship Graveyard in Mission BC

Firstly will be Sidney Herself (In Service 1960-2000, Abandoned 2000-Now)

Early 1960, as built (only lasted a few months it seems before renovations)


Late 1960


1961


1962


1963, Renamed to Queen of Sidney, not much else changed


1971, Temporary "100th Anniversary for BC Joining as Part of Canada" Paint Scheme


1974


1985, Beginning of the "Dogwood Fleet" Color era


1986, Temporary "Expo 86" Markings


1987, Finalized "Dogwood Fleet" Colors, House Flag painted on funnel


2000, Exactly how she looked when Sold to private owners in Mission BC, and Technically how she currently looks, though without the Decade of Rot, Moss, and Damage like the stern mast collapsing


Part 2 Incoming in Separate post!

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Current Projects:

MV Sewol (1994-2014)
MV Sea Venture (1985-2004)
KMP Windu Karsa (1980-2011)
KMP Jatra I and II (1980-2021, 1980-)
MV Cassiopea (1972)

Future Projects:
Ferry Nankai No.1 (1972-)
Hayabusa No.1 and No.2 (1972)
MV Regent Sky (1989-2011)
MV Pride of al-Salam 95 (1996-2005)
MS Willem Ruys (1947-1965)
MS Royal Pacific (1992)
MV Sunflower 11 (1974-1998)
Awaji Ferry Classes (1968, 1970, 1974, and 1989 series)
MV Chrissi Avgi (1970-1983)

Part 2: Electric Boataloo

Now the Tsawwassen

Early 1960


Late 1960


1961


1962


1963, Renamed Queen of Tsawwassen


1971


1974


1985


1986


1987


2003, New BC Ferry Colors as well as New Cranes on the bow



And that concludes my Ted Talk, Now after this will be the "Precursor" of the Sidney Class known as Coho from 1959

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Current Projects:

MV Sewol (1994-2014)
MV Sea Venture (1985-2004)
KMP Windu Karsa (1980-2011)
KMP Jatra I and II (1980-2021, 1980-)
MV Cassiopea (1972)

Future Projects:
Ferry Nankai No.1 (1972-)
Hayabusa No.1 and No.2 (1972)
MV Regent Sky (1989-2011)
MV Pride of al-Salam 95 (1996-2005)
MS Willem Ruys (1947-1965)
MS Royal Pacific (1992)
MV Sunflower 11 (1974-1998)
Awaji Ferry Classes (1968, 1970, 1974, and 1989 series)
MV Chrissi Avgi (1970-1983)

Very nice work, an interesting and good to see how they progressed through their lifespan.

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Interwar RN Capital Ships
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Excellent series! Thumbs up!