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This ferry, passenger/car was built in 1960 by Allied Shipbuilders Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
Wikipedia reports that "MV Nicola is an N class ferry, owned, but not operated by BC Ferries. It is also known as Spirit of Lax Kw' Alaams, a British Columbia First Nations name. Spirit of Lax Kw' Alaams currently runs between Prince Rupert and Port Simpson, (also known as Lax Kw'alaams) a British Columbia First Nations community on British Columbia's North Coast. "
Owners & Masters
In 1960-1975 she was owned by The Minister of Highways, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1976 she was owned by the Minister of Highways and Public Works, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1977 she was owned by the Minister of Highways, Victoria BC, In 1978 she was owned by the Minister of Transportation, Communications and Highways, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1979-1988 she was owned by the Minister of Transportation and Highways, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1989-1990 she was owned by the Minister of Finance, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1991-2001 she was owned by the British Columbia Ferry Corporation, Victoria BC Canada.
In 2003-2025 she was owned by British Columbia Ferry Services Inc., Victoria BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered with 2-340hp engine (1974)
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- en.wikipedia.org ↗
