Vessel Profile

Bowen Queen (I)

Bowen Queen (I)
Photo: Photograph taken by Robert Etchell on February 5, 2026

Story

This ferry, passenger was built in 1950 by Victoria Machinery Depot Co. Ltd..

Historical Notes

This vessel served in Kelowna BC on Okanagan Lake.

In 1962 this vessel was replaced by a floating bridge, cut into pieces and transported to the seacoast.

Owners & Masters

In 1950-1961 she was owned by The Minister of Highways for the Province of British Columbia, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1962 she was owned by British Columbia Toll Bridge Authority.

In 1967 she was owned by the British Coumbia Ferry Authority, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1989 she was owned by the British Columbia Ferry Corporation, Victoria BC Canada.

In 2001 she was owned by Canadian interests.

Name Significance

For David Lloyd-Jones, was a pioneer settler and businessman in Kelowna BC.

References

Canada List of Shipping

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