Profil du navire

George S. Pearson

George S. Pearson
Photo: Saltspring Island Museum

Histoire

This ferry, passenger/car was built in 1925 by Skansie Drydock & Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. in Gig Harbour, WA.

Notes historiques

This vessel was a 18 car, 134 passenger capacity.

Propriétaires et capitaines

In 1925 she was owned by Puget Sound Ferries, Seattle WA USA.

In 1935 she was owned by Skansie Ferry Co., Gig Harbor WA USA.

In 1948 she was owned by the Olympic Ferries Inc., Port Townsend WA USA.

In 1953-1961 she was owned by Gulf Islands Ferry Co. Ltd., Ganges BC Canada.

In 1961-1964 she was owned by British Columbia Toll Highways and Bridges Authority, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1964-1966 she was owned by BC Ferry Authority, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1966 she was owned by Nelson Brothers Ltd. As a fish camp.

In 1975-1986 she was owned by British Columbia Packers Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.

In 2004 she was owned by BCPL (1999) Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.

Reconstructions

Rebuilt in 1956 to 90.6' x 32.3' x 9.4' 177.11gt 120.43rt

Remotorisation

Repowered in 1956 with a 220hp engine by General Motors Corporation, Detroit MI USA

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