N-class ferry
 MV Nicola | |
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name: | N class |
| Operators: | BC Ferries, Lax Kw'alaams First Nations, Rainy Day Logging |
| Built: | 1960-1973 |
| Completed: | 3 |
| Active: | 3 |
N-class ferries are a class of RORO ferries, of which two remaining examples are owned by BC Ferries. These ferries have the distinction of being the smallest vessels owned by BC Ferries.
The N class consists of three vessels:
MV Nimpkish, owned and operated by BC Ferries.[1]
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.[2][3]
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.[4]
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
References
- ↑ Nimpkish.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ Retired BC Ferry Profile Page-Albert J Savoie