Vessel Profile

Princess Marguerite III

Princess Marguerite III
Photo: John M. MacFarlane

Story

This ferry, passenger/car was built in 1965 by Victoria Machinery Depot Co. Ltd..

Historical Notes

In 1965 her capacity was 106 cars and 969 passengers.

In 1965 this vessel was launched by Mrs. C.W. MacSorley. In December 2018 this vessel was listed for sale.

In 2018 this vessel was sold at auction for $653,356.20.

In 2022 this vessel was still registered to the BC Ferry Corporation.

In 2022 this vessel was being held at Union Bay BC Canada by the Deep Water Recovery Ltd. For eventual breaking up.

Owners & Masters

In 1965-1967 she was owned by the British Columbia Ferry Authority, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1970-1973 she was owned by the Minister of Highways (Ferries Division - B.C. Ferries), Victoria BC Canada.

In 1974 she was owned by The Minister of Transport and Communications (Ferries Division), Victoria BC Canada.

In 1975 she was owned by the Minister of Highways (Ferries Division - B.C. Ferries), Victoria BC Canada.

In 1976 she was owned by The Minister of Transportation and Communications, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1977 she was owned by The Minister of Transport and Communications, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1978-1988 she was owned by the British Columbia Ferry Corp., Victoria BC Canada.

In 1989-1990 she was owned by the Minister of Finance, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1991-2001 she was owned by the British Columbia Ferry Corporation, Victoria BC Canada.

In 2003-2025 she was owned by British Columbia Ferry Services Inc., Victoria BC Canada.

Masters

Captain D.F. Reynolds (1965)

Rebuilds

She was rebuilt and stretched to 426.5' and 4902gt. She was again rebuilt.

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