Queen Of Esquimalt (ferry)

Rapidly increasing patronage of it vessels also prompted the B.C. Ferry Authority to embark on a program of lengthening six of its larger ferries. The first of these was the Queen of Esquimalt, which was lengthened by 84 feet at Burrard Drydock, giving her a new profile similar to that of the smaller modern cruise liners. With her length increased to 426 feet, the vessel's vehicle capacity was increased from 110 to 192. The interior was completely remodeled with new wiring, plumbing and decorations. A 250-passenger solarium was provided on the sundeck amidships, the dining room aft was expanded to accommodate 102 persons, and the cafeteria to accommodate 250. Eight comfortable private day staterooms were provided just aft of the bridge. Upon completion of the $2.5 million renovation of this vessel, the Queen of Victoria entered the Burrard yard for similar conversion Gordon Newell, Maritime Events of 1969, H. W. McCurdy Marine History of the Pacific Northwest 1966 to 1975, p.66.

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