Vessel Profile

Prince Rupert Airport Ferry (I)

Prince Rupert Airport Ferry (I)
Photo: Vancouver Public Library VPL25774

Story

This ferry, passenger/car was built in 1931 by Boeing Aircraft (Canada) Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

In 1958 this vessel took her last scheduled ferry trip in North Vancouver BC Canada. On April 16, 1972 this vessel sank in Georgia Strait BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1931-1961 she was owned by The Corporation of the City of North Vancouver, North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1962-1972 she was owned by the City of Prince Rupert, Prince Rupert BC for service to Digby Island BC Canada.

References

  • Transportation Safety Board of Canada (1993)
  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Barr, James (1969)
  • Harbour & Shipping (Progress Publishing Co. Ltd.) Vol. 14 (1931)
  • List of Shipping Casualties Resulting in Total Loss in British Columbia and Coastal Waters Since 1897 (undated manuscript document)
  • heritage.canadiana.ca ↗
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