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Balfour

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Registry #1 195808 (Canada) Registry #2 Registry #3
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Name 1 1954 Balfour Name 6
Name 2 Name 7
Name 3 Name 8
Name 4 Name 9
Name 5 Name 10
 
Year Built 1954 Place Esquimalt Area BC Country Canada
 
Designer (nk) Measurement (imp) 181.7' x 50.0' x 8.1'
Builder Yarrows Ltd. Measurement (metric) 51.97m x 14.63m x 2.47m
Hull Steel Displacement
Gross Tonnage 404 Type 1 Ferry, Passenger/car
Registered Tonnage 308 Type 2
Engine 340hp engine (1954) Engine Manufacture Caterpillar Tractor Co., Peoria IL USA
Repower In 1961 she was repowered with a Caterpillar 300hp engine. In 1980 repowered with a Detroit twin 470hp engine. Propulsion Screw
Rebuilds In 1961 she was rebuilt as 445gt 339rt. Call Sign
Pendant  # Masters
 
Owner(s)
In 1954-1979 she was owned by the British Columbia Minister of Highways, Victoria BC Canada. In 2003-2004 she was owned by the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation, Victoria BC Canada. In 2011-2024 she was owned by the British Columbia Transportation Financing Authority, Vancouver BC Canada.
 
Fate Afloat in 2024 Date 0000-00-00
 
Named Features
Significance of Name
 
Anecdotes
In 1954 her capacity was 150 passengers and 36 cars. In 1961 this vessel was owned by The Minister of Highways, Victoria BC. In 1989 this vessel was owned by The Minister of Transportation and Highways, Victoria BC.
 
References
Canada List of Shipping
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