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This ferry, passenger/car was built in 1976 by Yarrows Ltd. in Esquimalt, BC.
Historical Notes
In 1976 this vessel was a Jumbo 360 car ferry built at Victoria BC Canada. Gary Wharton (Email to Nauticapedia 17/12/2022) reported that "On August 12, 1985 the Queen of Cowichan collided with the yacht Kimberly (resulting in loss of life)."
Owners & Masters
In 1976-79 she was owned by Canada Trustco Mortgage Co. London ON and Montreal Trust Co. Montreal QC Canada.
In 1976 she was chartered by British Columbia Ferry Corporation Victoria BC Canada.
In 1989 she was owned by Canada Trustco Mortgage Co. London ON Canada.
In 2004-2023 she was owned by British Columbia Ferry Services Inc., Victoria BC Canada.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Cadieux & Griffiths (1967)