BC Ferries route 6 Crofton - Vesuvius: Difference between revisions
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==History of route== | ==History of route== | ||
In 1955 the [[Gulf Island Ferry Company]] started the route with [[BC Ferries George S Pearson|George S Pearson]]. In 1961 [[BC Ferries]] brought the out | In 1955 the [[Gulf Island Ferry Company]] started the route with [[BC Ferries George S Pearson|George S Pearson]]. In 1961 [[BC Ferries]] brought the out | ||
[[Gulf Island Ferry Company]] to help bring government run service to the Southern Gulf Island. In 1966 [[BC Ferries Vesuvius Queen|Vesuvius Queen]] which 25 years to 1992. In order to expand the capacity of route | [[Gulf Island Ferry Company]] to help bring government run service to the Southern Gulf Island. In 1966 BC Ferries placed the [[BC Ferries Vesuvius Queen|Vesuvius Queen]] on the route which lasted 25 years to 1992. In order to expand the capacity of route [[BC Ferries Howe Sound Queen|Howe Sound Queen]] was moved from previous route in 1992 which lasted until June 4, 2019. On June 4, 2019 with the retirement of [[BC Ferries Howe Sound Queen|Howe Sound Queen]], [[BC Ferries]] moved the [[BC Ferries Quinitsa|Quinitsa]] on permeant bases which lasted a year due capacity issue of route [[BC Ferries]] moved the [[BC Ferries Powell River Class|Bowen Queen]] to route in summer months of 2020 and 2021. | ||
==Future of route== | ==Future of route== | ||
In 2022 [[BC Ferries]] will move [[BC Ferries Quinsam|Quinsam]] from permeant route to this route on permeant | In 2022 [[BC Ferries]] will move [[BC Ferries Quinsam|Quinsam]] from current permeant route to this route on permeant base with no other vessel during the summer season. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
*https://ferriesbc.proboards.com/thread/8369/vesuvius-crofton-route-history | *https://ferriesbc.proboards.com/thread/8369/vesuvius-crofton-route-history | ||
*https://www.bcferries.com/seasonal-schedules?departurePort=VES&arrivalPort=CFT&departureDate=20210104-20210314 | *https://www.bcferries.com/seasonal-schedules?departurePort=VES&arrivalPort=CFT&departureDate=20210104-20210314 | ||
Latest revision as of 00:48, 23 October 2021
| Route 6: Crofton - Vesuvius | |
| Type of Route | Minor |
|---|---|
| Terminals | Crofton Vesuvius Bay |
| Vessel based out of Vesuvius Bay | Bowen Queen (Spring and Peak Season) Quinitsa (Fall, Off Peak) |
| Refit replacement | None |
| Sailing takes | 20 minutes |
| First and last sailing from Vesuvius Bay | 6:00 am* 9:00 am* *Daily |
| First and last sailing from Crofton | 6:30 am* 10:00 pm* *Daily |
Route 6 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 connect Salt Spring Island and Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island.
Points of Interest
- Vesuvius Bay
- Crofton
Number of sailing & sailing that don't occur on Monday
- 13 sailing a day excluding Mondays and Certain Sunday
- 12 sailing a day on Monday and certain Sundays.
How to determine the vessel for the sailing?
Service is provide every 65 to 75 minutes frequency.
History of route
In 1955 the Gulf Island Ferry Company started the route with George S Pearson. In 1961 BC Ferries brought the out Gulf Island Ferry Company to help bring government run service to the Southern Gulf Island. In 1966 BC Ferries placed the Vesuvius Queen on the route which lasted 25 years to 1992. In order to expand the capacity of route Howe Sound Queen was moved from previous route in 1992 which lasted until June 4, 2019. On June 4, 2019 with the retirement of Howe Sound Queen, BC Ferries moved the Quinitsa on permeant bases which lasted a year due capacity issue of route BC Ferries moved the Bowen Queen to route in summer months of 2020 and 2021.
Future of route
In 2022 BC Ferries will move Quinsam from current permeant route to this route on permeant base with no other vessel during the summer season.