Trex & The City - The End of Sydneys Manly Ferry Collaroy

[@northernriverstransportvlogs]

I come back a year later to this video to remember the Collaroy. Retired September 27, 2023, and to recognise the return of the Queenscliff exactly 2 months later on November 27. Rest In Peace Collaroy, hopefully one day you won't be resting.

[@slepper98]

Well done thanks for sharing, cheers.

[@northernriverstransportvlogs]

Nice video Phil. I'd get out while it is still out on the current timetable if I were you. It has no steering issues and the problem is simply the survey. Once it goes out of survey it can't run.

[@AbandonedOZ]

Thanks mate! Also thank you for the info, i was just going off a Sydney Morning Herald post. That’s sad! I wonder if Queenscliff will come back

[@northernriverstransportvlogs]

@@AbandonedOZ All good. It is really a wonder because all 3 gen 2s are out of service and by law can't run because of safety issues, therefore Collaroy & Freshwater are running with Catherine Hamlin running every half-hour. I have heard word they want to keep Collaroy and bring back Queenscliff for summer in fears of breakdowns or just fear of only having 3 vessels on that route when 4 are needed. If Narrabeen's work can be done, it would be great. Just enjoy what you've got of the Collaroy now, especially with the election. If Labor gets it, it's fine, all 4 stay. Liberals on the other hand, I'd rather not. It really won't surprise me if the Lady Northcott is hired just to fill in while nothing else can.

[@ashthekingofdarkness1528]

Hey mate awesome video

[@Jay22222]

Where are the decommissioned ferries such as the Queenscliff kept and are there many others in the event of similar incidents?

[@AbandonedOZ]

Cockatoo Island

[@AbandonedOZ]

I’m not aware of any other incidents

[@Jay22222]

@@AbandonedOZ Thanks. I was more asking if you knew, are there other decommed ferries that are kept on hand to go into temp/permanent service should an incident occur in future.

[@northernriverstransportvlogs]

@@AbandonedOZ Lady Wakehurst was stored there too.

[@fjd12]

What’s funny is that the seats by the windows makes the thing look like an s set (tin can rubbish train)

[@aussiejohn5835]

How responsible is the NSW Government in allowing a steering issue to remain for years and not fix it. Seems ferry safety isn't important along with the Dset safety issues.

[@coolsoap8]

Collaroy steers just fine. They’re coming up with excuses to retire her

[@aussiejohn5835]

@@coolsoap8 I do think that you are correct otherwise there would have been many more incidents and the union would have refused to operate her until repairs were made.

[@coolsoap8]

@@aussiejohn5835 Collaroy does steer slightly different, due to a differently designed rudder, don't ask me what it is called. But basically there is an extra flap on the end of the rudder to increase maneuverability, so sometimes she zigzags and then you have to change the rudder position.

[@northernriverstransportvlogs]

It is fine, it is just because the vessel is coming up for resurvey soon. I don't know when but I think it's December.

[@coolsoap8]

What is the date of this being filmed. I think I met you on board and we got a photo together?

[@AbandonedOZ]

19th June 2022 It’s me Sydney Trains Vlogs, i remember you :)

[@northernriverstransportvlogs]

The real reason the vessel is being retired is surveying. It's coming up soon.

[@bronwynsmith4469]

Hi big fan Only moved to Sydney 2 years ago Your video's are great

[@ec7152]

The narrabeen will return next year after refurbishments and engine refit

[@vilijanac]

I pay you, $100K, to put the NSW flag on that bridge.

[@aussiejohn5835]

The NSW flag should never have been removed. The Indigenous flag should fly between the State and Country flags but not at the cost of 25 million dollars.

[@griffinrails]

TWENTY FIVE MILLION FOR ONE FLAG

[@aussiejohn5835]

@@griffinrails The flag costs about $50 but the rest of the BS adds up to $25million