Geschichte
This ferry, passenger/car was built in 1946 by Western Bridge & Steel Fabricators Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Historische Notizen
Capacity 150 passenger and 40 cars. In January of 2004 this vessel sank to the bottom of Kootenay Lake after a cold snap caused pipes on board to burst allowing lake water to rapidly fill the vessel.
Eigentümer & Kapitäne
In 1949 she was owned by the Minister of Public Works, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1958-1979 she was owned by The Minister of Highways for the Province of British Columbia, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1986 she was owned by the British Columbia Minister of Transportation & Highways.
In 2004-2007 she was owned by The Ministry of Transportation, Victoria BC Canada.
Umbauten
In 1960 she was rebuilt at Vancouver BC by Allied Builders Ltd. In 1972 she was rebuilt by Allied Builders Ltd., Vancouver BC 628.41gt 484.77rt.
Remotisierung
Repowered with a 960hp Caterpillar engine (1972)
Referenzen
Canada List of Shipping
