MV Quinitsa

Quinitsa at Buckley Bay (2007)
History
CanadaCanada
Name: Quinitsa
Namesake: Kwinitsa River
Owner: Ministry of Transportation and Highways
Operator: Ministry of Transportation and Highways (1977-1982), BC Ferries (1982-1983), Ministry of Transportation and Highways (1983-1985)
Route:
Builder: Vancouver Shipyards
Completed: 1977
In service: 1977
Fate: Transferred to BC Ferries in 1985
CanadaCanada
Name: Quinitsa
Owner: British Columbia Ferry Services Inc.
Operator: British Columbia Ferry Services Inc.
Route: 1983-present: Buckley BayDenman Island
Acquired: 1985
Refit: 2008
Status: in active service
General characteristics
Class and type: unclassified
Type: ferry
Tonnage: 1107.59
Displacement: 1099 tonnes
Length: 74.68 m (245.0 ft)
Beam: 19.51 m (64.0 ft)
Installed power: 1,899 hp (1,416 kW)
Speed: 10 knots (19 km/h)
Capacity:
  • 392 passengers
  • 50 cars
Crew: 6
Notes: Sources:[1][2]

The MV Quinitsa is an automobile ferry operated by BC Ferries. It was built in 1977 by Vancouver Shipyards in Vancouver, British Columbia. The ferry was originally part of the Ministry of Transportation and Highways' (MoT) saltwater ferry fleet until 1985, when the MoT's saltwater ferries—including Quinitsa—were transferred to BC Ferries.[1]

The 50-car Quinitsa began service in 1977 on the Nanaimo HarbourGabriola Island ferry route, replacing the 30-car Kahloke. Like her predecessor, the Quinitsa soon became too small and in June 1982, the larger 70-car MV Quinsam entered service, replacing Quinitsa. For the rest of 1982 and for most of 1983, she was loaned to BC Ferries. She operated on a variety of routes, including Horseshoe BayBowen Island, Swartz BayFulford Harbour, and she also served the Gulf Islands from Swartz Bay. Upon returning to the MoT, she was placed on the Buckley BayDenman Island route, and has remained on that route ever since.[1]

In 2008, she received a mid-life upgrade where she received new engines and generators, as well as a rebuilt bridge structure and a refurbished passenger cabin.[1] As of 2013, Quinitsa is still operating on the Buckley Bay ↔ Denman Island route.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Hammersmark, John. "Quinitsa - BC Ferries". Westcoastferries.ca. West Coast Ferries. Retrieved 10 June 2013.
  2. 1 2 "What is Onboard: Quinitsa". BC Ferries. British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. Retrieved 10 June 2013.
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