Vessel Profile

Agassiz

Ferry, Passenger/car 1931 Canada Steel

Photo: Vancouver Public Library VPL10247

Story

This ferry, passenger/car was built in 1931 by Burrard Drydock Co. Ltd. in North Vancouver, BC.

In 1931-1957 she was owned by H.M. the King for the British Columbia Minister of Public Works, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1957-1982 she was owned by The Minister of Highways for the Province of British Columbia, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1982-2001 she was owned by the Minister of Transportation and Highways, Victoria BC Canada.

In 1962 she was rebuilt at Vancouver BC by John Manly Ltd. In 1977 she was rebuilt and repowered with a General Motors 460hp engine.

Repowered with a 340hp Caterpillar engine (1958c). Repowered with a 460hp General Motors engine.(1977)

Name	Agassiz
Also Known As	T'Lagunna (1961c), Seaforth Navigator (2000c)

Type	Ferry, Passenger/car
Dimensions	115.3' × 29.0' × 6.3'
Gross Tons	154
Registered Tons	121
Propulsion	Screw
Engine	Vivian Engine Works, Vancouver BC
Engine Power	13hp engine (1931)

Registry 1	156480 (Canada)

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