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==History== | ==History== | ||
The British Columbia Government contracted out the operation of the route which was reward too Higgs Gabriola Ferry LTD with there vessel named [[Ministry of Transportation Salt Water Ferries Atrevida|Atrevida]] which carried 5 vehicles and 40 passengers per sailing. In 1947 the contract changed to [[Gabriola Ferry Company]] with [[Ministry of Transportation Salt Water Ferries Atrevida|Atrevida]]. In May 1955 the government sold the [[Ministry of Transportation Salt Water Ferries Eena|Eena]] which carried 10-12 vehicles and 70 passengers per sailing. In February 1961 [[Ministry of Transportation Salt Water Ferries]] took over route along with [[Ministry of Transportation Salt Water Ferries Eena|Eena]] which was brought back. In June 1964 [[BC Ferries N-Class|Westwood]] which carried 18 vehicles and 125 passengers per sailing took over operations of the route.<ref>[https://www.nickdoe.ca/pdfs/Webp2157c.pdf Gabriola ferry Eena, 1955−64]Nick Doe.ca, retrieved 04-13-2021.</ref> With ever growing demand for the route [[Ministry of Transportation Salt Water Ferries]] built the [[Fraser River Marine Transportation Ltd. K-Class|MV Klatawa]] which carried 26 vehicles and 150 passengers per sailing which lasted no more than year in 1973 a 30 vehicles and 200 passengers per sailing was built named [[BC Ferries K-Class|Kahloke]]. After five years of service [[Ministry of Transportation Salt Water Ferries]] determined a 50 vehicle and 300 passengers per sailing vessel could be good for built the vessel was named [[BC Ferries Quinitsa|Quinitsa]] even after five years she was determined to be to small for route. [[Ministry of Transportation Salt Water Ferries]] built yet another vessel for route which carried 70 vehicles and 400 passengers per sailing named [[BC Ferries Quinsam|Quinsam]]. In 1985 route was transferred to [[BC Ferries]].<ref>[https://ferriesbc.proboards.com/thread/8122/eena-photo-discussion-thread Eena] West Coast Ferry Forum, retrieved 04-13-2021</ref>. On April 12, 2022 two brand new 47 vehicles and 300 passengers Island Class vessels will take over operations of the route, with a new schedule. | The British Columbia Government contracted out the operation of the route which was reward too Higgs Gabriola Ferry LTD with there vessel named [[Ministry of Transportation Salt Water Ferries Atrevida|Atrevida]] which carried 5 vehicles and 40 passengers per sailing. In 1947 the contract changed to [[Gabriola Ferry Company]] with [[Ministry of Transportation Salt Water Ferries Atrevida|Atrevida]]. In May 1955 the government sold the [[Ministry of Transportation Salt Water Ferries Eena|Eena]] which carried 10-12 vehicles and 70 passengers per sailing. In February 1961 [[Ministry of Transportation Salt Water Ferries]] took over route along with [[Ministry of Transportation Salt Water Ferries Eena|Eena]] which was brought back. In June 1964 [[BC Ferries N-Class|Westwood]] which carried 18 vehicles and 125 passengers per sailing took over operations of the route.<ref>[https://www.nickdoe.ca/pdfs/Webp2157c.pdf Gabriola ferry Eena, 1955−64]Nick Doe.ca, retrieved 04-13-2021.</ref> With ever growing demand for the route [[Ministry of Transportation Salt Water Ferries]] built the [[Fraser River Marine Transportation Ltd. K-Class|MV Klatawa]] which carried 26 vehicles and 150 passengers per sailing which lasted no more than year in 1973 a 30 vehicles and 200 passengers per sailing was built named [[BC Ferries K-Class|Kahloke]]. After five years of service [[Ministry of Transportation Salt Water Ferries]] determined a 50 vehicle and 300 passengers per sailing vessel could be good for built the vessel was named [[BC Ferries Quinitsa|Quinitsa]] even after five years she was determined to be to small for route. [[Ministry of Transportation Salt Water Ferries]] built yet another vessel for route which carried 70 vehicles and 400 passengers per sailing named [[BC Ferries Quinsam|Quinsam]]. In 1985 route was transferred to [[BC Ferries]].<ref>[https://ferriesbc.proboards.com/thread/8122/eena-photo-discussion-thread Eena] West Coast Ferry Forum, retrieved 04-13-2021</ref>. On April 12, 2022 two brand new 47 vehicles and 300 passengers Island Class vessels will take over operations of the route, with a new schedule. <ref> https://www.bcferries.com/news-releases/two-island-class-vessels-begin-service-nanaimo-harbour-gabriola-island-route Two Island Class vessels to begin service on Nanaimo Harbour – Gabriola Island route] bcferries.com, retrieved 04-09-2022.</ref> | ||
On April 12, 2022 two [[BC Ferries Island Class|Island Class]] while begin two boat service on the route. The schedule will see the Gabriola Island based. vessel operating on the 18 hour a day schedule while the Nanaimo Harbour based vessel operating 12 hour a day schedule. | |||
==Future | ==Future== | ||
The future of this route will be additional sailing being added to Nanaimo Harbour based vessel to keep sailing for longer. | |||
==Reference== | ==Reference== | ||
*[https://www.bcferries.com/seasonal-schedules?departurePort=GAB&arrivalPort=NAH Gabriola Island] | *[https://www.bcferries.com/seasonal-schedules?departurePort=GAB&arrivalPort=NAH Gabriola Island] | ||
*[https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/schedules/seasonal/NAH-GAB Nanaimo Harbour] | *[https://www.bcferries.com/routes-fares/schedules/seasonal/NAH-GAB Nanaimo Harbour] |
Revision as of 21:32, 3 April 2022
Route 19: Nanaimo Harbour - Gabriola Island | |
Type of Route | Minor |
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Terminals | Descanso Bay Nanaimo Harbour |
Vessel based out of Descanso Bay | Quinsam |
Refit replacement | Bowen Queen |
Sailing takes | 20 minutes |
First and last sailing from Descanso Bay | 5:15 am * 6:20 am *** 10:35 pm *** *Monday to Friday year round **Saturday & Sunday year round ***Daily year round |
First and last sailing from Nanaimo Harbour | 5:45 am * 6:45 am ** 8:10 am *** 11:00 pm **** *Monday to Friday year round **Saturday year round *** Sunday year round ****Daily year round |
Route 19 is a ferry runs that is under contract and receives subsidy from Province of British Columbia to BC Ferries. This is minor route in BC Ferries route network.
Route Details
This route sails across Nanaimo Harbour between Downtown Nanaimo and Gabriola Island.
Points of Interests
- McGregor Park
- Nanaimo Harbour
- Descanso Bay
Number of sailing
- 15 sailing Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
- 14 sailing on Saturday
- 13 sailing on Wednesday & Sunday
How to determine the vessel for the sailing?
The route departs 65 minutes from both terminal excluding certain sailing that don’t occur certain days.
History
The British Columbia Government contracted out the operation of the route which was reward too Higgs Gabriola Ferry LTD with there vessel named Atrevida which carried 5 vehicles and 40 passengers per sailing. In 1947 the contract changed to Gabriola Ferry Company with Atrevida. In May 1955 the government sold the Eena which carried 10-12 vehicles and 70 passengers per sailing. In February 1961 Ministry of Transportation Salt Water Ferries took over route along with Eena which was brought back. In June 1964 Westwood which carried 18 vehicles and 125 passengers per sailing took over operations of the route.[1] With ever growing demand for the route Ministry of Transportation Salt Water Ferries built the MV Klatawa which carried 26 vehicles and 150 passengers per sailing which lasted no more than year in 1973 a 30 vehicles and 200 passengers per sailing was built named Kahloke. After five years of service Ministry of Transportation Salt Water Ferries determined a 50 vehicle and 300 passengers per sailing vessel could be good for built the vessel was named Quinitsa even after five years she was determined to be to small for route. Ministry of Transportation Salt Water Ferries built yet another vessel for route which carried 70 vehicles and 400 passengers per sailing named Quinsam. In 1985 route was transferred to BC Ferries.[2]. On April 12, 2022 two brand new 47 vehicles and 300 passengers Island Class vessels will take over operations of the route, with a new schedule. [3] On April 12, 2022 two Island Class while begin two boat service on the route. The schedule will see the Gabriola Island based. vessel operating on the 18 hour a day schedule while the Nanaimo Harbour based vessel operating 12 hour a day schedule.
Future
The future of this route will be additional sailing being added to Nanaimo Harbour based vessel to keep sailing for longer.
Reference
- ↑ Gabriola ferry Eena, 1955−64Nick Doe.ca, retrieved 04-13-2021.
- ↑ Eena West Coast Ferry Forum, retrieved 04-13-2021
- ↑ https://www.bcferries.com/news-releases/two-island-class-vessels-begin-service-nanaimo-harbour-gabriola-island-route Two Island Class vessels to begin service on Nanaimo Harbour – Gabriola Island route] bcferries.com, retrieved 04-09-2022.