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The '''Powell River class''' is a series of three vessels owned and operated by [[BC Ferries]]. All vessels were built by the Victoria Machinery Depot. These three | The '''Powell River class''' is a series of three vessels owned and operated by [[BC Ferries]]. All vessels were built by the Victoria Machinery Depot. | ||
These three vessels were originally built with snack bars, however they were eventually removed from the Powell River Queen and Mayne Queen. Bowen Queen retained its snack bar for use on certain routes such as [[BC Ferries route 5 Swartz Bay - Southern Gulf Islands|5]] while replacing [[BC Ferries I-Class|Queen of Cumberland]], [[BC Ferries route 7 Saltery Bay - Earls Cove|7]], [[BC Ferries route 8 Horseshoe Bay - Snug Cove|8]] due main vessels on route all having snack bar on board, and was used on [[BC Ferries route 9 Southern Gulf Islands - Tsawwassen|9A]] due sailing times; but, when on other minor routes including [[BC Ferries route 5 Swartz Bay - Southern Gulf Islands|5a]] while replacing her sister '''Mayne Queen''' the snack bar remains closed. | |||
==Powell River Queen== | ==Powell River Queen== | ||
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|<font color=" | |<font color="red">Decommissioned</font><br>January 17, 2023 | ||
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|23 | |[[BC Ferries route 23 Campbell River - Quadra Island|23]] | ||
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'''Powell River Queen''' | '''Powell River Queen''' was the first Powell River class vessel built for BC Ferries.<ref>[http://www.bcferries.com/onboard-experiences/fleet/profile-powell_river_queen.html Powell River Queen], BC Ferries, retrieved 01-21-2017.</ref> | ||
Upon entering service, Powell River Queen operated on its namesake route 7 | Upon entering service, Powell River Queen operated on its namesake route [[BC Ferries route 7 Saltery Bay - Earls Cove|7]], replacing [[BC Ferries Jervis Queen|Jervis Queen]]. In 1973, the vessel underwent modifications to increase overheight vehicle capacity, by removing the two "saddle" passenger lounges overtop of the side lanes. The main passenger lounge was also raised and expanded at this time. Powell River Queen underwent more modifications in 1979, being lengthened by 22 metres to increase vehicle capacity from 50 to 70 cars, and having its engines replaced.<ref>[http://www.westcoastferries.ca/ferries/bcferries/powellriverqueen.html M.V. Powell River Queen], www.westcoastferries.com, retrieved 01-21-2017.</ref> | ||
In 1991, [[BC Ferries I-Class|Queen of Capilano]] entered service on route 7. This displaced Powell River Queen, which was then assigned to route 23 | In 1991, [[BC Ferries I-Class|Queen of Capilano]] entered service on route 7. This displaced Powell River Queen, which was then assigned to route [[BC Ferries route 23 Campbell River - Quadra Island|23]], replacing [[BC Ferries T-Class|Quadra Queen II]] and [[BC Ferries T-Class|Tachek]]. It continued serving on route 23 until January 17, 2023, when it was withdrawn and replaced by [[BC Ferries Island Class|Island K'ulut'a and Island Nagalis]]. | ||
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|5 | |[[BC Ferries route 5 Swartz Bay - Southern Gulf Islands|5]] | ||
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'''Mayne Queen''' | '''Mayne Queen''' was the second Powell River class vessel built for BC Ferries.<ref>[http://www.bcferries.com/onboard-experiences/fleet/profile-mayne_queen.html Mayne Queen], BC Ferries, retrieved 01-21-2017.</ref> | ||
Mayne Queen was assigned to route 5 | Mayne Queen was assigned to route [[BC Ferries route 5 Swartz Bay - Southern Gulf Islands|5]], replacing [[BC Ferries Cy Peck|Cy Peck]]. In anticipation of serving the numerous small islands along this route, it was equipped with side ramps, enabling it to load/unload at a pier, at Gulf Islands that did not yet have a regular terminal ramp. In 1979, the vessel was lengthened to increase vehicle capacity from 50 to 70 cars. At this time, it had new engines installed, and the side ramps were removed.<ref>[http://www.westcoastferries.ca/ferries/bcferries/maynequeen.html M.V. Mayne Queen], www.westcoastferries.com, retrieved 01-21-2017.</ref> | ||
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|6 (peak season)<br>4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 19, 23 (replacement) | |[[BC Ferries route 6 Crofton - Vesuvius|6]] (peak season)<br>[[BC Ferries route 4 Swartz Bay - Fulford Harbour|4]], [[BC Ferries route 5 Swartz Bay - Southern Gulf Islands|5]], [[BC Ferries route 6 Crofton - Vesuvius|6]], [[BC Ferries route 7 Saltery Bay - Earls Cove|7]], [[BC Ferries route 8 Horseshoe Bay - Snug Cove|8]], [[BC Ferries route 19 Nanaimo Harbour - Gabriola Island|19]], [[BC Ferries route 23 Campbell River - Quadra Island|23]] (replacement) | ||
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'''Bowen Queen''' | '''Bowen Queen''' was the third and final Powell River class vessel built for BC Ferries.<ref>[http://www.bcferries.com/onboard-experiences/fleet/profile-bowen_queen.html Bowen Queen], BC Ferries, retrieved 01-21-2017.</ref> | ||
Upon entering service, Bowen Queen was assigned to its namesake route 8 | Upon entering service, Bowen Queen was assigned to its namesake route [[BC Ferries route 8 Horseshoe Bay - Snug Cove|8]]. It replaced the previous Bowen Queen on route 8, which was renamed [[BC Ferries Vesuvius Queen|Vesuvius Queen]] and transferred to route [[BC Ferries route 6 Crofton - Vesuvius|6]] in order to replace [[BC Ferries George S Pearson|George S. Pearson]].<ref>[http://www.westcoastferries.ca/ferries/bcferries/bowenqueen.html M.V. Bowen Queen], www.westcoastferries.ca, retrieved 01-21-2017.</ref> In 1971, the [[BC Ferries Howe Sound Queen|Howe Sound Queen]] replaced Bowen Queen on route 8, at which time it shifted to operating on routes [[BC Ferries route 4 Swartz Bay - Fulford Harbour|4]] and [[BC Ferries route 5 Swartz Bay - Southern Gulf Islands|5]], replacing [[BC Ferries Pender Queen|Pender Queen]]. In 1979, the vessel was lengthened to increase vehicle capacity from 50 to 70 cars, and was refitted with new engines. | ||
After [[BC Ferries Century Class|Skeena Queen]] entered service in 1997, Bowen Queen began operating during the summer as a second vessel on route | After [[BC Ferries Century Class|Skeena Queen]] entered service in 1997, Bowen Queen began operating during the summer as a second vessel on route [[BC Ferries route 9 Southern Gulf Islands - Tsawwassen|9A]]. During the rest of the year, it functions as a relief vessel for many minor and intermediate size ships, and can be found on a variety of routes. After the [[BC Ferries Salish Class|Salish class]] entered service in 2017, Bowen Queen became a full-time relief vessel. Among other relief duties, it was assigned to route [[BC Ferries route 25 Port McNiell - Alert Bay - Sointula|25]] during the summer of 2018 and 2019 to provide additional capacity over the regular vessel, [[BC Ferries T-Class|Quadra Queen II]], and to route 6 during the spring and summer of 2020 and 2021, replacing [[BC Ferries Quinitsa|Quinitsa]] in the same capacity. | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:23, 17 January 2023
The Powell River class is a series of three vessels owned and operated by BC Ferries. All vessels were built by the Victoria Machinery Depot.
These three vessels were originally built with snack bars, however they were eventually removed from the Powell River Queen and Mayne Queen. Bowen Queen retained its snack bar for use on certain routes such as 5 while replacing Queen of Cumberland, 7, 8 due main vessels on route all having snack bar on board, and was used on 9A due sailing times; but, when on other minor routes including 5a while replacing her sister Mayne Queen the snack bar remains closed.
Powell River Queen
| Powell River Queen | |
| |
| Built | 1965, Victoria |
| IMO number | 6515796 |
| Status | Decommissioned January 17, 2023 |
| Home base | Quathiaski Cove |
| Route(s) served | 23 |
Powell River Queen was the first Powell River class vessel built for BC Ferries.[1]
Upon entering service, Powell River Queen operated on its namesake route 7, replacing Jervis Queen. In 1973, the vessel underwent modifications to increase overheight vehicle capacity, by removing the two "saddle" passenger lounges overtop of the side lanes. The main passenger lounge was also raised and expanded at this time. Powell River Queen underwent more modifications in 1979, being lengthened by 22 metres to increase vehicle capacity from 50 to 70 cars, and having its engines replaced.[2]
In 1991, Queen of Capilano entered service on route 7. This displaced Powell River Queen, which was then assigned to route 23, replacing Quadra Queen II and Tachek. It continued serving on route 23 until January 17, 2023, when it was withdrawn and replaced by Island K'ulut'a and Island Nagalis.
| Engines | Max speed | Length | Displacement | Vehicle capacity | Passenger capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four RADs 3,598 hp |
14.5 knots | 84.96 m | 1,638 tonnes | 59 autos | 400 |
Mayne Queen
| Mayne Queen | |
| |
| Built | 1965, Victoria |
| IMO number | 6522567 |
| Status | Active |
| Home base | Swartz Bay |
| Route(s) served | 5 |
Mayne Queen was the second Powell River class vessel built for BC Ferries.[3]
Mayne Queen was assigned to route 5, replacing Cy Peck. In anticipation of serving the numerous small islands along this route, it was equipped with side ramps, enabling it to load/unload at a pier, at Gulf Islands that did not yet have a regular terminal ramp. In 1979, the vessel was lengthened to increase vehicle capacity from 50 to 70 cars. At this time, it had new engines installed, and the side ramps were removed.[4]
| Engines | Max speed | Length | Displacement | Vehicle capacity | Passenger capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four RADs 3,598 hp |
14.5 knots | 84.96 m | 1,638 tonnes | 56 autos | 400 |
Bowen Queen
| Bowen Queen | |
| |
| Built | 1965, Victoria |
| IMO number | 6600967 |
| Status | Decommissioned March 27, 2022 |
| Home base | Fulford Harbour (off peak season) Vesuvius Bay (peak season) |
| Route(s) served | 6 (peak season) 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 19, 23 (replacement) |
Bowen Queen was the third and final Powell River class vessel built for BC Ferries.[5]
Upon entering service, Bowen Queen was assigned to its namesake route 8. It replaced the previous Bowen Queen on route 8, which was renamed Vesuvius Queen and transferred to route 6 in order to replace George S. Pearson.[6] In 1971, the Howe Sound Queen replaced Bowen Queen on route 8, at which time it shifted to operating on routes 4 and 5, replacing Pender Queen. In 1979, the vessel was lengthened to increase vehicle capacity from 50 to 70 cars, and was refitted with new engines.
After Skeena Queen entered service in 1997, Bowen Queen began operating during the summer as a second vessel on route 9A. During the rest of the year, it functions as a relief vessel for many minor and intermediate size ships, and can be found on a variety of routes. After the Salish class entered service in 2017, Bowen Queen became a full-time relief vessel. Among other relief duties, it was assigned to route 25 during the summer of 2018 and 2019 to provide additional capacity over the regular vessel, Quadra Queen II, and to route 6 during the spring and summer of 2020 and 2021, replacing Quinitsa in the same capacity.
| Engines | Max speed | Length | Displacement | Vehicle capacity | Passenger capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four RADs 3,598 hp |
14.5 knots | 84.96 m | 1,637 tonnes | 52 autos | 400 |
References
- ↑ Powell River Queen, BC Ferries, retrieved 01-21-2017.
- ↑ M.V. Powell River Queen, www.westcoastferries.com, retrieved 01-21-2017.
- ↑ Mayne Queen, BC Ferries, retrieved 01-21-2017.
- ↑ M.V. Mayne Queen, www.westcoastferries.com, retrieved 01-21-2017.
- ↑ Bowen Queen, BC Ferries, retrieved 01-21-2017.
- ↑ M.V. Bowen Queen, www.westcoastferries.ca, retrieved 01-21-2017.