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This ferry, passenger/car was built in 1954 by S. Madill Ltd. in Nanaimo, BC.
Historical Notes
In 1954 this vessel made her first trip from Buckley Bay to Denman Island BC Canada. This vessel was scow-like with a landing ramp for vehicles. This vessel was chartered by the British Columbia Department of Public Works, Victoria BC Canada.
Owners & Masters
In 1954 she was owned by Catherine Graham, Buckley Bay BC Canada.
In 1955-1972 she was owned by British Columbia Department of Highways, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1973-1976 she was owned by Minister Lands, Forests and Water Resources, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1976 she was owned by Westt Coast Salvage & Contracting Co. Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 1976-1988 she was owned by Hadley Bay Marine Co. Ltd., Minstrel Island BC Canada.
In 1989-1999 she was owned by Sea Farm Canada Inc., Campbell River BC Canada.
In 2001 she was owned by Stolt Sea Farm Inc., Campbell River BC Canada.
In 2002-2017 she was owned by Sea Roamer Marine Services Ltd., Comox BC Canada.
In 2018-2024 she was owned by Sea Roamer Marine Services Ltd., Courtenay BC Canada.
Name Significance
Named for a baby born on the Moniker on the Denman Island ferry run in 1937.
Rebuilds
In 1988 she was rebuilt to 23.99m x 9.14m x 1.28m 104.44gt 65.39m
Repower
Repowered with 3-193bhp diesel engines (2004c)
References
- Isenor, D.E., W.N. McInnis, E.G. Stephens and D.E. Watson. (1987)
- Canada List of Shipping
- heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
