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Re: Off Topic Richmond San Rafael Auto Ferrys
Author: KRK
Date: 03-23-2012 - 08:50
Bill Wrote:
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> Thanks Toot.
> What started all of this tom foolery was when
> today, I tried to remember the names of all of the
> boats I had ridden on throughout the years. (I
> need a real job) I have written the names that I
> recall on a list and will now be able to verify
> the accuracy of my recollection with his roster
> besides having a new book to read. These were the
> double enders with two wheel houses (one at each
> end), a common shaft which ran the length of the
> hull, had a screw at each end and were auto
> ferries not exclussivly passenger boats. The
> skipper changed from one wheel house to the other
> therefore negating the need to turn the boat
> exiting each pier.
> Bill
Hi Bill-- What you need on this subject you started are the actual FILMS of these and other boats in action, rather than STILL photo "on a piece of paper" (book) .. Were you aware of the great Ferryboat video that Don Olsen produced years ago ???
**75-years of San Francisco Bay Ferry Boats** (Catenary Video Productions)
You might just get a big grin on your face when you take one of your memorable rides again from Richmond to Point San Quentin..
If you have a hard time finding a copy, let me know in private..
keyrouteken@msn.com
Cheers.
KRK
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> Thanks Toot.
> What started all of this tom foolery was when
> today, I tried to remember the names of all of the
> boats I had ridden on throughout the years. (I
> need a real job) I have written the names that I
> recall on a list and will now be able to verify
> the accuracy of my recollection with his roster
> besides having a new book to read. These were the
> double enders with two wheel houses (one at each
> end), a common shaft which ran the length of the
> hull, had a screw at each end and were auto
> ferries not exclussivly passenger boats. The
> skipper changed from one wheel house to the other
> therefore negating the need to turn the boat
> exiting each pier.
> Bill
Hi Bill-- What you need on this subject you started are the actual FILMS of these and other boats in action, rather than STILL photo "on a piece of paper" (book) .. Were you aware of the great Ferryboat video that Don Olsen produced years ago ???
**75-years of San Francisco Bay Ferry Boats** (Catenary Video Productions)
You might just get a big grin on your face when you take one of your memorable rides again from Richmond to Point San Quentin..
If you have a hard time finding a copy, let me know in private..
keyrouteken@msn.com
Cheers.
KRK
