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Edgar Wood

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Registry #1 188250 (Canada) Registry #2 Registry #3
IMO# MMSI# VRN#
 
Name 1 1958 Hecla Island Ferry II Name 6
Name 2 1978 Edgar Wood Name 7
Name 3 Name 8
Name 4 Name 9
Name 5 Name 10
 
Year Built 1958 Place Riverton Area MB Country Canada
 
Designer (nk) Measurement (imp) 89.9' x 24' x 5.8'
Builder Riverton Boat Works Ltd. Measurement (metric) 27.4m x 7.3m x 1.8m
Hull Steel Displacement
Gross Tonnage 110.48 Type 1 Ferry, Passenger
Registered Tonnage 75.13 Type 2
Engine 22hp engine (1958) Engine Manufacture General Motors Corporation, Detroit MI USA
Repower Repowered with 2-114bhp diesel engines by General Motors Corp. (1969) Propulsion Twin Screw
Rebuilds In 1976 she was rebuilt Call Sign
Pendant  # Masters
 
Owner(s)
In 1961 she was owned by The Minister of Public Works (Highways) for the Province of Manitoba, Winnipeg MB Canada. In 1979 she was owned by The Minister of Renewable Resources and Transportation Services, Winnipeg MB Canada. In 2001-2004 she was owned by the Minister of Highways and Transportation, Winnipeg MB Canada. In 2003 she was owned by the Manitoba Transportation & Government Serices Department, Winnipeg MB Canada. In 2003 she was owned by The Minister of Transportation & Highways, Winnipeg MB Canada. In 2011-2024 she was owned by the Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation, Winnipeg MB Canada.
 
Fate Afloat in 2024 Date 0000-00-00
 
Named Features
Significance of Name
 
Anecdotes
This vessel cost approximately $150,000 to construct. In 1978-2003 this vesseloperated on Lake Winnipeg between Islandview, Princess Harbour and Bloodvein carrying 11 cars and 39 passengers with a crew of 3.
 
References
Canada List of Shipping; http://heritage.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.lac_reel_t11863/793?r=0&s=5 ;
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