MV Queen of Nanaimo
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The MV Queen of Nanaimo is a Burnaby class
Burnaby class ferry
There are two ferries in BC Ferries' fleet, built between 1964 and 1965, which fit into the Burnaby class. They are the Queen of Burnaby, and the Queen of Nanaimo....
passenger vessel operated by BC Ferries
BC Ferries
British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. or BC Ferries is a de facto Crown Corporation that provides all major passenger and vehicle ferry services for coastal and island communities in the Canadian province of British Columbia...
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The ship was built in 1964 by Victoria Machinery Depot
Victoria Machinery Depot
Victoria Machinery Depot Ltd. was a ship builder located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.This was a historic metalworks and shipyard in Victoria, Canada. From the late 1850s on, with the Fraser Canyon and Cariboo Gold Rushes British Columbia was dependent upon Californian supplies and ships...
. In 1969 the ship was rebuilt and extended 25 meters in length. It currently operates on the Tsawwassen
Tsawwassen, British Columbia
Tsawwassen is a suburban, mostly residential community located on a peninsula in the southwestern corner of the Corporation of Delta, British Columbia, Canada. Tsawwassen provides the only road access to the community of Point Roberts, Washington via 56th Street...
-Gulf Islands
Gulf Islands
The Gulf Islands are the islands in the Strait of Georgia , between Vancouver Island and the mainland of British Columbia, Canada....
route web. In 2006 the ship underwent a major overhaul of passenger areas.
Its propulsion is by two (English manufactured) Mirrlees National KVSSM twin turbocharged (intercooled) single acting 4 stroke cycle, V16 diesel engines which produce 3000 bhp at 320 rpm. 15 inch bore by 18 inches (457.2 mm) stroke.
Propellers are variable pitch (controllable pitch propeller) made by KaMeWa (a Rolls Royce company).
On August 3 2010 the Queen of Nanaimo had a "hard landing" at Mayne Island. Media reports suggest at least one serious injury, and damage to vessel and dock.