Vessel Profile

Lequime (I)

Lequime (I)
Photo: Matt Farac

Story

This ferry, passenger/car was built in 1947 by Yarrows Ltd. in Esquimalt, BC.

Historical Notes

This vessel is a "fake" sternwheeler - the wheel having been added after her retirement.

Owners & Masters

In 1947-1961 she was owned by the B.C. Department of Highways, Victoria BC for service on Okanagan Lake.

In 1970-1971 she was owned by Fintry Marinas Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1972-1976 she was owned by B.C. Properties Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1977-1980 she was owned by Leas Holdings Ltd., Kelowna BC Canada.

In 1982-1984 she was owned by Chessor Holdings Ltd., Calgary AB Canada.

In 1986-2003 she was owned by Metro Development Corp, Calgary AB Canada.

In 2004-2012 she was owned by Fintry Queen Investments Corp., Calgary AB Canada.

In 2013-2024 she was owned by Okanagan Lake Boat Co. Inc., Kelowna BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with 2-400bhp diesel engines (2004c)

References

Canada List of Shipping

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