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The first batch now had capacity for 192 cars and 1,250 passengers. They measured {{cvt|395|ft|m|order=flip}} registered and {{cvt|426|ft|4|in|m|order=flip}} long overall with a {{cvt|78|ft|7|in|m|order=flip}} beam and a [[Draft (hull)|draught]] of {{cvt|13|ft|m|order=flip}} and were assessed at {{GRT|4901|link=off}}, {{NRT|3321|disp=long}} for ''Queen of Vancouver'' and {{GRT|4900|link=off}} and {{NRT|3314|link=off}} for ''Queen of Victoria''. Their Paxman twin diesels created {{convert|6664|hp|kW|order=flip|lk=on|abbr=off}} and a speed of 18 knots. They had a crew of 55.{{sfn|Favelle|1974|pp=5, 7}} The second batch had the same capacity but measured {{cvt|394|ft|m|order=flip}} registered and {{cvt|426|ft|m|order=flip}} long overall with a {{cvt|74|ft|7|in|m|order=flip}} beam and a 4.0 m draught. Their Fairbanks-Morse diesels created {{cvt|6400|hp|kW|order=flip}} and they retained their 18-knot speed. They were assessed at {{GRT|4907|link=off}}, {{NRT|3324.84|link=off}} for ''Queen of Saanich'', and {{GRT|4890|link=off}}, {{NRT|3317|link=off}} for ''Queen of Esquimalt''.{{sfn|Favelle|1974|pp=3, 9}} The third batch's Mirlees diesels created {{cvt|6000|hp|order=flip}} and the ships varied in size, with all ships retaining the 4.0 m draught, and similar capacity with the first two batches. ''Queen of Burnaby'' now measured {{cvt|398|ft|5|in|m|order=flip}} registered and {{cvt|426|ft|m|order=flip}} long overall with a beam of {{cvt|78|ft|7+1/2|in}} and assessed at {{GRT|4890|link=off}} and {{NRT|3346|link=off}}.{{sfn|Favelle|1974|p=15}} ''Queen of New Westminster'' measured {{cvt|394|ft|m|order=flip}} registered with the same length overall and beam as ''Queen of Burnaby'', but was assessed at {{GRT|4904|link=off}} and {{NRT|3341|link=off}}.{{sfn|Favelle|1974|p=13}}.{{efn|Favelle does not have data for ''Queen of Nanaimo'' as the ship's refit was not completed at the time of publishing but the author states that the vessel had similar characteristics with the other ships of the third batch.{{sfn|Favelle|1974|p=11}}}}
The first batch now had capacity for 192 cars and 1,250 passengers. They measured {{cvt|395|ft|m|order=flip}} registered and {{cvt|426|ft|4|in|m|order=flip}} long overall with a {{cvt|78|ft|7|in|m|order=flip}} beam and a [[Draft (hull)|draught]] of {{cvt|13|ft|m|order=flip}} and were assessed at {{GRT|4901|link=off}}, {{NRT|3321|disp=long}} for ''Queen of Vancouver'' and {{GRT|4900|link=off}} and {{NRT|3314|link=off}} for ''Queen of Victoria''. Their Paxman twin diesels created {{convert|6664|hp|kW|order=flip|lk=on|abbr=off}} and a speed of 18 knots. They had a crew of 55.{{sfn|Favelle|1974|pp=5, 7}} The second batch had the same capacity but measured {{cvt|394|ft|m|order=flip}} registered and {{cvt|426|ft|m|order=flip}} long overall with a {{cvt|74|ft|7|in|m|order=flip}} beam and a 4.0 m draught. Their Fairbanks-Morse diesels created {{cvt|6400|hp|kW|order=flip}} and they retained their 18-knot speed. They were assessed at {{GRT|4907|link=off}}, {{NRT|3324.84|link=off}} for ''Queen of Saanich'', and {{GRT|4890|link=off}}, {{NRT|3317|link=off}} for ''Queen of Esquimalt''.{{sfn|Favelle|1974|pp=3, 9}} The third batch's Mirlees diesels created {{cvt|6000|hp|order=flip}} and the ships varied in size, with all ships retaining the 4.0 m draught, and similar capacity with the first two batches. ''Queen of Burnaby'' now measured {{cvt|398|ft|5|in|m|order=flip}} registered and {{cvt|426|ft|m|order=flip}} long overall with a beam of {{cvt|78|ft|7+1/2|in}} and assessed at {{GRT|4890|link=off}} and {{NRT|3346|link=off}}.{{sfn|Favelle|1974|p=15}} ''Queen of New Westminster'' measured {{cvt|394|ft|m|order=flip}} registered with the same length overall and beam as ''Queen of Burnaby'', but was assessed at {{GRT|4904|link=off}} and {{NRT|3341|link=off}}.{{sfn|Favelle|1974|p=13}}.{{efn|Favelle does not have data for ''Queen of Nanaimo'' as the ship's refit was not completed at the time of publishing but the author states that the vessel had similar characteristics with the other ships of the third batch.{{sfn|Favelle|1974|p=11}}}}


Later, the first four of the seven ships were cut horizontally from [[Bow (ship)|bow]] to [[stern]] to have a new vehicle deck inserted. These rebuilt ships retained the V-class designation. ''Queen of Burnaby'' and {{MV|Queen of Nanaimo||2}} were two original ships without the new car deck; they received a new designation as {{sclass2|Burnaby|ferry|0}} vessels. ''Queen of Burnaby'' retired in May 2017 (replaced by MV ''Salish Orca'')<ref>{{cite web |last1=Thomas |first1=Megan |title=New Salish Orca ferry en route to B.C. |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/new-salish-orca-ferry-en-route-to-b-c-1.3862733 |website=CBC News |access-date=7 September 2020 |date=22 November 2016}}</ref> and ''Queen of Nanaimo'' was retired in September 2017 (replaced by MV ''Salish Eagle'').<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chan |first1=Kenneth |title=New BC Ferries vessel begins service between Tsawwassen and Gulf Islands |url=https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-ferries-salish-orca |website=Daily Hive |publisher=Venture Vancouver |access-date=7 September 2020 |date=21 June 2017}}</ref>
Beginning in 1981, the first four of the seven ships were cut horizontally from [[Bow (ship)|bow]] to [[stern]] to have a new vehicle deck inserted. These rebuilt ships retained the V-class designation. Car capacity increased to 400 for ''Queen of Esquimalt'' and ''Queen of Saanich'', while ''Queen of Vancouver'' and ''Queen of Victoria'' increased to 284, as they retained extra room for overheight vehicles. During this refit, the ships all received new [[Maschinenbau Kiel|MaK]] diesel engines to replace the problematic Paxman and Fairbanks-Morse models.{{sfn|Bannerman|Bannerman|1985|pp=78, 82}}


''Queen of Burnaby'' and ''Queen of Nanaimo'' were two original ships without the new car deck; they received a new designation as {{sclass|Burnaby|ferry|0}} vessels. ''Queen of Burnaby'' retired in May 2017 (replaced by MV ''Salish Orca'')<ref>{{cite web |last1=Thomas |first1=Megan |title=New Salish Orca ferry en route to B.C. |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/new-salish-orca-ferry-en-route-to-b-c-1.3862733 |website=CBC News |access-date=7 September 2020 |date=22 November 2016}}</ref> and ''Queen of Nanaimo'' was retired in September 2017 (replaced by MV ''Salish Eagle'').<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chan |first1=Kenneth |title=New BC Ferries vessel begins service between Tsawwassen and Gulf Islands |url=https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bc-ferries-salish-orca |website=Daily Hive |publisher=Venture Vancouver |access-date=7 September 2020 |date=21 June 2017}}</ref>
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The last of the seven ships, {{MV|Queen of New Westminster||2}}, was lifted in 1991 and was fit with new engines to travel at speeds comparable to the newer {{sclass2|C|ferry|0}} ferries. She had a major refit of her passenger areas completed in 2009, preparing her for another ten to fifteen years of service, and will be the sole survivor of the original seven ships.

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The last of the seven ships, ''Queen of New Westminster'', was lifted in 1991 and was fit with new engines to travel at speeds comparable to the newer {{sclass2|C|ferry|0}} ferries. She had a major refit of her passenger areas completed in 2009, preparing her for another ten to fifteen years of service, and will be the sole survivor of the original seven ships.


==Service history==
==Service history==

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Queen of Vancouver in Active Pass in 2007
Class overview
NameV class (Victoria class)
OperatorsBC Ferries
Preceded bySidney class
Succeeded by
Subclasses
CostCA$3.6 million (1962)[1] per unit
Built1962–1965
In service1962–present
Planned7
Completed7
Active1
Retired6

The V-class ferries, also known as the Victoria class, originally included seven ferries operated by BC Ferries built between 1962 and 1965. These vessels were the backbone of service on the Tsawwassen – Swartz Bay route prior to the arrival of MV Spirit of British Columbia in 1993. Some of these vessels underwent vehicle capacity increases three times.

The vessels began to be retired in 2000. Four vessels were to be retired and sold in 2008.[2] The transfer of Queen of Esquimalt was halted and she was broken up in Ensenada, Mexico.[3] Both Queen of Nanaimo and Queen of Burnaby were retired in 2017.[4] Queen of New Westminster is still in service with BC Ferries.

Background

In 1958, the premier of British Columbia W.A.C. Bennett authorised the creation of a provincial ferry service.[5] The new service, known as the British Columbia Ferry Corporation ordered two ships constructed from shipyards in British Columbia which became the Sidney-class ferries.[6] The initial success of the first two led BC Ferries to order a further two new ships similar to the Sidney class, but with modifications based on lessons learned from the first two ships. The new ships would be also be designed by the naval architect Philip F. Spaulding and his Canadian partner Arthur McLaren but this time, BC Ferries would purchase the plans for the ships and not have to pay royalty payments.[7] Ordered in 1961, the two new ships were initially named City of Victoria and City of Vancouver.[8] The vessels were renamed to Queen of Victoria and Queen of Vancouver due to a change in fleetwide naming policy based on CP Ships naming their vessels "Princess". As a result, the larger vessels of the British Columbia Ferries fleet would have "Queen" placed in front of their original names and the smaller ones have it added to the end. The V class were intended to replace the ships BC Ferries had received from the Black Ball Line during its creation.[9]

Ships in class

Construction data
Name Builder Launched Completed Fate
Queen of Victoria (ex-City of Victoria) Victoria Machinery Depot, Victoria, British Columbia[10] 24 October 1961[11] February 1962[11] sold 2001, renamed Queen of Ocoa, then Aan, scrapped 2006[11]
Queen of Vancouver (ex-City of Vancouver) Burrard Dry Dock, North Vancouver, British Columbia[12] 16 January 1962[13] April 1962[13] Broken up for scrap 2012[13]
Queen of Saanich Victoria Machinery Depot, Victoria[14] 28 November 1962[15] February 1963[15] Broken up for scrap 2012[15]
Queen of Esquimalt 22 January 1963[16] March 1963[16] Sold 2010, renamed Princess Jacqueline, broken up 2011[16]
Queen of Nanaimo 3 December 1963[17] June 1964[17] Sold 2017, renamed Lomaiviti Princess V[17]
Queen of New Westminster 12 May 1964[18] July 1964[18] Active
Queen of Burnaby 15 February 1965[19] May 1965[19] Sold 1994, renamed Royal Victorian, then Princess Marguerite III, reacquired 2000 and regained original name[19]

Description

Queen of Victoria in 1964, showing how the V-class ferries looked as first built

As originally built, the vessels were of similar designs but with different engines.[20] The ships of the class were built in three batches. The first two (Queen of Victoria and Queen of Vancouver measured 104.3 metres (342 ft 2 in) long overall and 93.8 m (307 ft 9 in) between perpendiculars with a beam of 24 m (78 ft 9 in). They were assessed at 3,541 gross register tons (GRT).[11][13] They were powered by twin Paxman diesel engines giving the vessels a maximum speed of 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph). The Paxman engines were cheaper to acquire than the Mirlees diesels in the preceding Sidney class.[20] The first batch had a 106-car capacity and mainly cosmetic differences from the Sidney class, though the class was designed with future expansion in mind.[8]

The next batch of Queen of Saanich and Queen of Esquimalt had a length overall of 104.2 m (341 ft 10 in) and 94 m (308 ft 5 in) between perpendiculars with a beam of 23.9 m (78 ft 5 in) and were assessed at 3,547 GRT.[15][16] The Paxman engines in the first batch had proved to be problematic, so BC Ferries had Fairbanks-Morse diesel engines installed in these two with no difference in speed.[20] The second batch had an original car capacity of 145 and could transport 1,000 passengers.[21]

The final batch of three, Queen of Burnaby, Queen of Nanaimo and Queen of New Westminster returned to the Mirless diesels of the Sidney class as the Fairbanks-Morse engines turned out to be just as problematic as the Paxmans.[20] The third batch ships measured 104.4 m (342 ft 6 in) overall, 93.8 m (307 ft 9 in) between perpendiculars with a beam of 23.9 m (78 ft 5 in). Queen of Nanaimo was initially assessed at 3,545 GRT Queen of New Westminster at 3,544 GRT and Queen of Burnaby at 3,542 GRT.[17][18][19]

Modifications

A drawing showing what Queen of Vancouver looked like when she was built (bottom), after being stretched (center), and after the upper car deck was added (top).

The seven ships were modified twice in quick succession to increase vehicle capacity. The first refit was the installation of ramps and platform car decks in 1968 that increased car capacity in 1968.[8] The second beginning in 1971 saw the ships sliced in half vertically across the beam for the insertion of a new 25.6-metre (84 ft) midsection, which dramatically increased their capacity. Beyond increasing the length of the ships, a new deluxe restaurant was added seating 48 persons, a 190-seat self-service cafeteria was installed, carpets and wall paneling and an open solarium was to the boat deck. The new midsections were pre-constructed to limit the time the ferries were out of service, turning it into a roughly three-month refit.[22] During the refit, 129 hydraulic jacks were welded into place and were used to open the ship up for the midsections to be slid into place.[23]

The first batch now had capacity for 192 cars and 1,250 passengers. They measured 120 m (395 ft) registered and 129.95 m (426 ft 4 in) long overall with a 23.95 m (78 ft 7 in) beam and a draught of 4.0 m (13 ft) and were assessed at 4,901 GRT, 3,321 net register tons (NRT) for Queen of Vancouver and 4,900 GRT and 3,314 NRT for Queen of Victoria. Their Paxman twin diesels created 4,969 kilowatts (6,664 horsepower) and a speed of 18 knots. They had a crew of 55.[24] The second batch had the same capacity but measured 120 m (394 ft) registered and 130 m (426 ft) long overall with a 22.73 m (74 ft 7 in) beam and a 4.0 m draught. Their Fairbanks-Morse diesels created 4,800 kW (6,400 hp) and they retained their 18-knot speed. They were assessed at 4,907 GRT, 3,324.84 NRT for Queen of Saanich, and 4,890 GRT, 3,317 NRT for Queen of Esquimalt.[25] The third batch's Mirlees diesels created 4,500 kW (6,000 hp) and the ships varied in size, with all ships retaining the 4.0 m draught, and similar capacity with the first two batches. Queen of Burnaby now measured 121.44 m (398 ft 5 in) registered and 130 m (426 ft) long overall with a beam of 78 ft 7+1⁄2 in (23.965 m) and assessed at 4,890 GRT and 3,346 NRT.[26] Queen of New Westminster measured 120 m (394 ft) registered with the same length overall and beam as Queen of Burnaby, but was assessed at 4,904 GRT and 3,341 NRT.[27].[a]

Beginning in 1981, the first four of the seven ships were cut horizontally from bow to stern to have a new vehicle deck inserted. These rebuilt ships retained the V-class designation. Car capacity increased to 400 for Queen of Esquimalt and Queen of Saanich, while Queen of Vancouver and Queen of Victoria increased to 284, as they retained extra room for overheight vehicles. During this refit, the ships all received new MaK diesel engines to replace the problematic Paxman and Fairbanks-Morse models.[28]

Queen of Burnaby and Queen of Nanaimo were two original ships without the new car deck; they received a new designation as Burnaby-class vessels. Queen of Burnaby retired in May 2017 (replaced by MV Salish Orca)[29] and Queen of Nanaimo was retired in September 2017 (replaced by MV Salish Eagle).[30]

The last of the seven ships, Queen of New Westminster, was lifted in 1991 and was fit with new engines to travel at speeds comparable to the newer C-class ferries. She had a major refit of her passenger areas completed in 2009, preparing her for another ten to fifteen years of service, and will be the sole survivor of the original seven ships.

Service history

Queen of Vancouver

Queen of Vancouver (scrapped)
Former MV City of Vancouver
Built: Vancouver, British Columbia, 1962
Retired: 15 April 2009 – Sold to Coast Marine, moored at Woodfibre until 2012, sent for scrapping to Ensenada, Mexico[31]
Length: 129.9 m (426 ft)
Power: 9,000 hp (6.7 MW)
Propulsion: Two MaK 9MU551AK
Service speed: 18.5 knots (34 km/h)
Gross tons: 9,357.22
Car capacity: 338
Passenger & crew capacity: 1,708
Route: Tsawwassen – Swartz Bay

Queen of Saanich

Queen of Saanich (scrapped)
Built: Victoria, British Columbia, 1963
Retired: 18 November 2008 – Sold. Renamed Owen Belle. Used as a logging camp on the coast of the Vancouver Island. Later moved to be moored on west side of Anvil Island in Howe Sound. Scrapped in 2012 at Ensenada, Mexico.[32] Length: 129.9 m (426 ft)
Power: 8,941 hp (6.7 MW)
Propulsion: Two MaK 8M551AK
Service speed: 18.5 knots (34 km/h)
Gross tons: 9,301.65
Car capacity: 360
Passenger & crew capacity: 1,708
Route: Swartz Bay – Tsawwassen

Queen of Esquimalt in Howe Sound, sailing from Langdale to Horseshoe Bay

Queen of Esquimalt (scrapped)
Built: Victoria, British Columbia, 1963
Retired: 25 May 2008 – Sold to Dalian Golden Sun I/E Co., Ltd. Docked in Port Alberni and renamed Princess Jacqueline. In 2011 the vessel was scrapped in Ensenada, Mexico.[31]
Length: 129.9 m (426 ft)
Power: 8,500 hp (6.3 MW)
Propulsion: Two MaK 8M551AK
Service speed: 19 knots (35 km/h)
Gross tons: 9,304
Car capacity: 376
Passenger & crew capacity: 1,656
Route: Langdale – Horseshoe Bay (summer), spare ship in all other seasons.

Queen of Victoria

Queen of Victoria (scrapped)
Former MV City of Victoria
Built: Victoria, British Columbia, 1962
Retired: 2001 – sold to R & G Importadora & Exportadora of the Dominican Republic. Renamed Queen of Ocoa. Scrapped in 2006 at Alang, India.[2]
Length: 129.9 m (426 ft)
Power: 9,000 hp (6.7 MW)
Propulsion: Two MaK 9MU551AK
Service speed: 19 knots (35 km/h)
Gross tons: 9,294
Car capacity: 286
Passenger & crew capacity: 1,360
Route: Tsawwassen – Swartz Bay

MV Queen of Nanaimo

Queen of Nanaimo (sold)
Built: Victoria, British Columbia, 1964
Retired: 27 July 2017 – sold to Groundar Shipping co, in Fiji. Renamed MV Lomaiti Princess V.
Length: 129.9 M (426 ft)
Power: 6,000 hp (4.5 MW)
Propulsion: 2x Mirrlees National KVSSM twin turbo V16 Diesel
Speed: 16.5 knots (30.6 km/h; 19.0 mph)
Capacity: 968 passengers and crew
192 cars

Notes

  1. ^ Favelle does not have data for Queen of Nanaimo as the ship's refit was not completed at the time of publishing but the author states that the vessel had similar characteristics with the other ships of the third batch.[21]

Citations

  1. ^ "Queen of Vancouver - BC Ferries".
  2. ^ a b "Aging Queen of Esquimalt ferry sold to buyer in China". Vancouver Sun. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 18 January 2019 – via canada.com.
  3. ^ "Former Queen of Esquimalt Leaves Canada For Mexico". maritimematters.com. 3 June 2011. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
  4. ^ "Queen of Nanaimo becomes third BC Ferries ship given new life in Fiji". Vancouver Sun. 22 November 2017. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
  5. ^ Bannerman & Bannerman 1985, p. 30.
  6. ^ Bannerman & Bannerman 1985, p. 54.
  7. ^ Bannerman & Bannerman 1985, p. 55.
  8. ^ a b c Bannerman & Bannerman 1985, p. 171.
  9. ^ Bannerman & Bannerman 1985, p. 73.
  10. ^ Favelle 1974, p. 7.
  11. ^ a b c d Queen of Victoria.
  12. ^ Favelle 1974, p. 5.
  13. ^ a b c d Queen of Vancouver.
  14. ^ Favelle 1974, pp. 3, 9, 11, 13, 15.
  15. ^ a b c d Queen of Saanich.
  16. ^ a b c d Queen of Esquimalt.
  17. ^ a b c d Queen of Nanaimo.
  18. ^ a b c Queen of New Westminster.
  19. ^ a b c d Queen of Burnaby.
  20. ^ a b c d Bannerman & Bannerman 1985, p. 75.
  21. ^ a b Favelle 1974, p. 11.
  22. ^ Favelle 1974, p. 49.
  23. ^ Bannerman & Bannerman 1985, p. 82.
  24. ^ Favelle 1974, pp. 5, 7.
  25. ^ Favelle 1974, pp. 3, 9.
  26. ^ Favelle 1974, p. 15.
  27. ^ Favelle 1974, p. 13.
  28. ^ Bannerman & Bannerman 1985, pp. 78, 82.
  29. ^ Thomas, Megan (22 November 2016). "New Salish Orca ferry en route to B.C." CBC News. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  30. ^ Chan, Kenneth (21 June 2017). "New BC Ferries vessel begins service between Tsawwassen and Gulf Islands". Daily Hive. Venture Vancouver. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
  31. ^ a b "Aging ferry floating off Fanny Bay will be scrapped in Mexico". Comox Valley Record. 26 July 2012. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
  32. ^ Retired ferry towed to Mexico – Coast Reporter, September 29th 2012

References

Preceded by BC Ferries flagship
1962–1985 		Succeeded by
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