 MV Nicola
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| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | N class |
| Operators | BC Ferries, Lax Kw'alaams First Nations, Rainy Day Logging |
| Built | 1960-1973 |
| Completed | 4 |
| Active | 1 |
N-class ferries are a class of RORO ferries, of which one remaining example is owned by BC Ferries and has the distinction of being the smallest vessel in their fleet.
The N class consists of four vessels:
MV Nimpkish, sold to Mike Buttle Services in 2019 and renamed Mid Coaster.
Built: Vancouver BC
Launched: 1973
Vehicle capacity: 16
Passenger Capacity: 133
Length: 33.53 metres (110.0 ft)
Gross Tons: 371
Service Speed: 11 knots
Horsepower: 680
MV Nicola, (also known as Spirit of Lax Kw' Alaams) owned by BC Ferries, but operated by Lax Kw'alaams First Nations.[1][2]
Built: Vancouver BC
Launched: 1960
Vehicle capacity: 16
Passenger Capacity: 133
Length: 34.8 metres (114 ft)
Gross Tons: 256.34
Service Speed: 10 knots
Horsepower: 680
MV Albert J Savoie, sold to Rainy Day Logging in 2002.
Built: Vancouver BC
Launched: 1961
Vehicle capacity: 16
Passenger Capacity: 133
Length: 34.8 metres (114 ft)
Gross Tons: 256.34
Service Speed: 10 knots
Horsepower: 680
MV Garibaldi II, sold to Harbour Cruises via Woodfibre Pulp Mill in 2006.
Built: Vancouver BC
Launched: 1964
Vehicle capacity: 16, later reduced to 7
Passenger Capacity: Originally 133, later increased to 332
Length: 33.53 metres (110.0 ft)
Gross Tons: 371
Service Speed: 10 knots
Horsepower: 680
- ^ "First Nation Community of Lax Kw'alaams - official web site". Retrieved 2010-01-26.
- ^ Hammersmark, John. "Nicola / Spirit of Lax Kw'alaams (ex-Quadra Queen and Cortes Queen)". The Ferry Terminal. Archived from the original on 24 October 2009. Retrieved 17 February 2013.