Geschichte
This ferry, passenger/car was built in 1950 by Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd. in Govan, Scotland.
Historische Notizen
In 1950 this vessel was launched by Lady Anderson. Boat deck superstructure prefabricated aluminum. 130 car capacity on two decks loaded through side ports, 1500 passenger capacity.
In 1951 started Vancouver to Nanaimo service, two round trips daily. In 18/11/1952 this vessel went aground at her slip in Vancouver BC this vesselovershot her slip and was later freed.
In 1962 this vessel made her last voyage on Vancouver to Nanaimo route.
In 1963 this vessel was transferred to Saint John NB.
In 1963 this vessel was in service on Saint John to Digby service.
In 1971 this vessel was laid up.
In 1972 this vessel was in service Saint John NB to St John's NL Canada.
In 1974 this vessel was towed to Bilbao Spain for breakup.
Eigentümer & Kapitäne
In 1950-1958 she was owned by Canadian Pacific Railway Co., Montreal QC Canada.
In 1973 she was owned by Union Pipe & Machinery Co., Montreal QC Canada.
Kapitäne
Captain J.A. Campbell (1951)
Namensbedeutung
Named after the City of Nanaimo, BC.
Umbauten
In 1971 she was rebuilt, passenger accomodation removed, vehicle accomodation increased to 225.
Referenzen
- Canada List of Shipping
- H. W. McCurdy Marine History of the Pacific Northwest 1966 to 1976 (Ed. Gordon Newell) 1977
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