Story
This ferry, passenger/car was built in 1913 by Crawford & Reid, Tacoma WA.
Historical Notes
In 1978 this vessel was anchored off of Fanny Bay wharf after being raised from a sinking.
In 1986 this vessel was evicted from a resting spot in Nanaimo and grounded, the intention having been to make her a training vessel for the Canada Sea Life College.
Owners & Masters
In 1913 she was owned by McDowell Transportation Company, Tacoma WA USA.
In 1918 she was owned by Canadian Pacific Railways Steamships Services.
In 1918 she was put on Gulf Islands service.
In 1930-1961 she was owned by Gulf Islands Ferry Company, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1961 she was owned by BC Toll Highways Authority.
In 1964 she was owned by BC Ferry Authority, Victoria BC Canada.
In 1964 used on the Swartz Bay - Fulford Harbour service.
In 1965 she was laid up.
In 1966 she was owned by J.H. Todd & Company, Vancouver BC for use as a supply store for fishermen.
In 1975-1979 she was owned by James W. Russell, Ganges BC Canada.
In 1989-2008 she was owned by Dale R. Forsberg, Comox BC Canada.
Rebuilds
She was rebuilt by Macdowell at Point Hope Marine Railway, Victoria BC. In 1930 she was rebuilt at Victoria BC. In 1956 she was rebuilt with car capacity increased to 40 339gt
Repower
In 1930 diesel engine installed.
References
Isenor, D.E., W.N. McInnis, E.G. Stephens and D.E. Watson. (1987)
