Geschichte
This ferry, passenger/car was built in 1949 by Yarrows Ltd. in Esquimalt, BC.
Historische Notizen
This vessel was a 36 car 187 passenger capacity.
In 1949 this vessel was launched without ceremony, approximate cost $0.26 million. This vessel operated on the Fraser River between Ladner and Woodward's Landing. Dave Bartle stated (24/02/2023) "I worked on the Saltspring Queen in the 1990's and copied the following information: Gross Tonnage 276.46. Reg Tonnage 197.25. Official number 190667. Main Engines (Vivian 6 cylinder 9"bore x 12" stroke) rated at 240 BHP (each) Air start. Auxiliary Diesel engines: (Vivian 2 cylinder 5 1/2" bore x 8" stroke) Air start. Aux #1 serial number 3597. Aux #2 serial number 3598. Auxiliary diesels driving generators: #1 built 1949, D24950, 15 Kw, 125 Amps, 120 VDC continuous @ 700 rpm. #2 built 1949, D24951, 15 Kw, 125 Amps, 120 VDC continuous @ 700 rpm. David Bartle, retired marine engineer."
Eigentümer & Kapitäne
In 1949-1953 she was owned by The Minister of Public Works, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1956 she was owned by the Minister of Public Works, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1958-1961 she was owned by The Minister of Highways, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1962-1964 she was owned by the British Columbia Toll Highways and Bridges Authority, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1965-1968 she was owned by the British Columbia Ferry Authority, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1969 she was owned by the Ministry of Highways & Ferries, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1970-1975 she was owned by the Minister of Highways (Ferries Division - B.C. Ferries), Victoria BC Canada.
In 1976-1977 she was owned by the Minister of Transport and Communications, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1978-1988 she was owned by the British Columbia Ferry Corporation, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1989-1990 she was owned by the Minister of Finance, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1991-1995 she was owned by the British Columbia Ferry Corporation, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1997-2025 she was owned by Brant Investments Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
Kapitäne
Captain D.O. Morris (1959);
Remotisierung
Repowered with a 2-2400hp diesel engine (2004c)
Referenzen
- Canada List of Shipping
- Cadieux & Griffiths (1967)
- Dave Bartle (Email to Nauticapedia 24/02/2023)
