N-class ferries are a class of RORO ferries, of which one remaining example is owned by BC Ferries and has the distinction of being the smallest vessel in their fleet.

MV Nicola
Class overview
NameN class
OperatorsBC Ferries, Lax Kw'alaams First Nations, Rainy Day Logging
Built1960-1973
Completed4
Active1

The N class consists of four vessels:

MV Nimpkish, sold to Mike Buttle Services in 2019 and renamed Mid Coaster.
Built: Vancouver BC
Launched: 1973
Vehicle capacity: 16
Passenger Capacity: 133
Length: 33.53 metres (110.0 ft)
Gross Tons: 371
Service Speed: 11 knots
Horsepower: 680

MV Nicola, (also known as Spirit of Lax Kw' Alaams) owned by BC Ferries, but operated by Lax Kw'alaams First Nations.[1][2]
Built: Vancouver BC
Launched: 1960
Vehicle capacity: 16
Passenger Capacity: 133
Length: 34.8 metres (114 ft)
Gross Tons: 256.34
Service Speed: 10 knots
Horsepower: 680

MV Albert J Savoie, sold to Rainy Day Logging in 2002.
Built: Vancouver BC
Launched: 1961
Vehicle capacity: 16
Passenger Capacity: 133
Length: 34.8 metres (114 ft)
Gross Tons: 256.34
Service Speed: 10 knots
Horsepower: 680

MV Garibaldi II, sold to Harbour Cruises via Woodfibre Pulp Mill in 2006.
Built: Vancouver BC
Launched: 1964
Vehicle capacity: 16, later reduced to 7
Passenger Capacity: Originally 133, later increased to 332
Length: 33.53 metres (110.0 ft)
Gross Tons: 371
Service Speed: 10 knots
Horsepower: 680

References

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  1. ^ "First Nation Community of Lax Kw'alaams - official web site". Retrieved 2010-01-26.
  2. ^ Hammersmark, John. "Nicola / Spirit of Lax Kw'alaams (ex-Quadra Queen and Cortes Queen)". The Ferry Terminal. Archived from the original on 24 October 2009. Retrieved 17 February 2013.
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