Story
This ferry, passenger/car was built in 1966 by Victoria Machinery Depot Co. Ltd..
Historical Notes
On September 27, 1965 this vessel was launched by Mrs. W.H. Murray. On May 20, 1966 her inaugural run was made by Captain T. Parkinson from Kelsey Bay BC to Prince Rupert.
In 1966 this vessel was in service as a semi-cruise ship for northern service from a Danish design. On August 11, 1967 this vessel grounded in fog on Haddington Reef near Alert Bay BC Canada. About 300 passengers were evacuated and taken ashore at Alert Bay. On November 16, 1980 this vessel began operation to the Queen Charlotte Islands. On August 25, 1982 this vessel grounded in Gunboat Passage while enroute to Port Hardy. After this vessel was refloated, this vessel offloaded her passengers at Bella Bella. The ship was refloated and proceeded to Port Hardy.
Owners & Masters
In 1966 she was owned by BC Ferry Corporation Victoria BC Canada.
In 1974 she was owned by The Minister of Transport and Communications (Ferries Division), Victoria BC Canada.
In 1979 she was owned by the British Columbia Ferry Corp., Victoria BC Canada.
In 1989 she was owned by the Minister of Finance, Victoria BC Canada.
In 2004-2011 she was owned by British Columbia Ferry Services Ltd., Victoria BC Canada.
In 2011-2025 she was owned by Goundar Shipping Co., Suva Fiji.
Masters
Captain T. Parkinson (1966); Captain J.D. Callon (1967);
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Cadieux & Griffiths (1967)
- Canada List of Shipping
