Tag Archives: cable ferry

Baynes Sound Connector – Buckley Bay

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Katherine

The cable ferry Baynes Sound Connector arriving at the BC Ferries terminal in Buckley Bay. Baynes Sound Connector is the first cable ferry to be put in operation by BC Ferries.

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Lahave cable ferry

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Katherine

The Lahave cable ferry crosses the Lahave River to connect Highway 331 in Lahave and Highway 3 in East Lahave. It was a nice short cut for me to head from Crescent Beach and onward to Lunenburg and Chester. The … Continue reading →

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MV Quinitsa

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Katherine

I recently travelled on BC Ferries Mv Quinitsa on one of her last runs across Baynes Sound between Buckley Bay and Denman Island, before she is replaced by the new cable ferry, the Baynes Sound Connector. Above and below, Quinitsa … Continue reading →

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Baynes Sound Connector

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Katherine

Work continues at the BC Ferries cable ferry facility in Buckley Bay While Seaspan has been conducting trials on the Baynes Sound Connector, it appears that problems with the drive cable are persisting – there is little information regarding the … Continue reading →

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Baynes Sound Connector

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Katherine

BC Ferries Baynes cable ferry Sound Connector undergoing trials You can see the pre-tension load on the south guide cable Being a cable ferry, the Baynes Sound Connector has a centerline drive cable, and port and starboard (north and south) … Continue reading →

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Baynes Sound Connector

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Katherine

  The Baynes Sound Connector at the BC Ferries terminal in Buckley Bay – the cables for this yet to be delivered cable ferry appear to be rusting prematurely, which lead me to wonder if this is going to end … Continue reading →

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BC Ferries – Denman West

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Katherine

Fog approaching the cable ferry facility at BC Ferries Denman West terminal

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BC Ferries – Buckley Bay

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Katherine

MV Quinitsa approaching the BC Ferries terminal in Buckley Bay The cable ferry facility – more than a dock as it also houses the cable mechanisms Departing Buckley Bay on the trip across Baynes Sound to Denman Island

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The cables go in

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Katherine

Installation of the drive and guide cables for the BC Ferries cable ferry that will operate between Buckley Bay and Denman Island.

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Buckley Bay – the cable ferry terminal

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Katherine

BC Ferries cable ferry terminal at Buckley Bay Across Baynes Sound, the cable ferry terminal on Denman Island can be seen to the right of the existing conventional ferry terminal.

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