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The Queen out of service as of 7/29/15
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 4:40 pm
by johnhens
The Queen made contact with the bottom across from its dock in Copper Harbor. The vessel is being examined to determine what if any damage occured. Transit for 7/30 has been cancelled. Call the office if you have questions.
Re: The Queen out of service as of 7/29/15
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 6:33 pm
by fonixmunkee
Here's a brief article with what happened. More to come, I'm sure:
http://www.mininggazette.com/page/conte ... l?nav=5006
Re: The Queen out of service as of 7/29/15
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2015 6:11 am
by johnhens
Re: The Queen out of service as of 7/29/15
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2015 9:52 am
by Midwest Ed
The seaplane service must be working overtime, with business booming this week. I see a short term business opportunity, shuttling people from Grand Portage to Copper Harbor.
Re: The Queen out of service as of 7/29/15
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2015 10:30 am
by Spinnister
This would be a bad time to be on the Queen, actually (but I do feel for those who are trying to make the trip at the moment) - the wind has been wild in the Keweenaw for a couple days (especially yesterday), and the waves are up. I work next to the airport, and our weather station recorded some gusts in the 50s. Someone drowned at McLain State Park yesterday.
Re: The Queen out of service as of 7/29/15
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2015 4:45 pm
by Nym90
I don't suppose the Ranger can make any extra trips while the Queen is out of service to help pick up the slack.
Re: The Queen out of service as of 7/29/15
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2015 4:51 pm
by johnhens
Thought I saw the Ranger was going to do trips to help out if the Queen folks need it.
Re: The Queen out of service as of 7/29/15
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2015 5:06 pm
by johnhens
The Queen has cancelled its trips till Tuesday August 4. The Ranger is trying to pick up the slack. If you need transit to the Island, call the NPS 906-482-0984.
Re: The Queen out of service as of 7/29/15
Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2015 10:04 am
by Nym90
A Sunday/Monday Ranger trip would be the most feasible addition to their schedule. Beyond that, I wonder if they could pull off a same day round trip, leaving at say 7:00am, arriving at 1:00 pm, one hour on the island to refuel/clean/disembark/board, and then leaving at 2:00 and returning to Houghton by 8:00. Would make for an awfully long day for the crew, though.
Re: The Queen out of service as of 7/29/15
Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 1:17 pm
by johnhens
The Queen is in Washburn, WI where it is getting its propellors replaced.
Re: The Queen out of service as of 7/29/15
Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 1:22 pm
by Tightlines01
Any clue how long were looking at. The website says trough Tuesday at least. I'm worried as I have tickets for Sunday.
Re: The Queen out of service as of 7/29/15
Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 1:32 pm
by johnhens
I would think they would have a better idea at the end of Monday, 8/3.
Re: The Queen out of service as of 7/29/15
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 9:49 am
by johnhens
Latest update Monday AM:
LATEST NEWS, Monday morning: The Queen is under repairs. I have no further update. Tuesday's trip is 75% chance. Weds looks more probable. But still no guarantees. Sorry, again. I will put up info here immediately.
Re: The Queen out of service as of 7/29/15
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 3:09 pm
by johnhens
Latest on the Queen:
LATEST: The Isle Royale Queen IV will sail Weds on the regular schedule. People who have waited to sail from Sat Sun Mon Tues will be able to sail. 7:15 is check-in. All repairs have been approved by the US Coast Guard. We will make a single trip.
Re: The Queen out of service as of 7/29/15
Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2015 7:13 am
by bratsch2
Just double checking... It sounds like the Queen is back to its regular schedule, correct? I have a reservation for the 12th.