 Queen of Sidney entering the Westview terminal at Powell River in 1993.
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| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | Sidney class |
| Builders | |
| Operators | BC Ferries |
| Succeeded by | Victoria class |
| Built | 1959–1960 |
| In service | 1960–2007 |
| Completed | 2 |
| Retired | 2 |
| General characteristics for Queen of Sidney as built | |
| Type | Roll-on/roll-off ferry |
| Tonnage | |
| Length | |
| Beam | 22.6 m (74 ft 2 in) |
| Installed power | Diesel engines |
| Propulsion | Two shafts |
| Speed | 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph) |
The Sidney class consisted of two roll-on/roll-off ferries, Queen of Sidney and Queen of Tsawwassen, built for the British Columbia Ferry Corporation in service from 1960 to 2008. The design for the ships was based on the ferry MV Coho with changes made to accommodate loading of vehicles through the bow of the vessel. Both vessels serviced different routes throughout their service lives.