M.V. Kwuna | |
Place Built | Victoria, BC |
Year Built | 1975 |
Vehicle Capacity | 26 |
Passenger Capacity | 150 (+ 4 crew) |
Length | 54.9 m |
Gross Tons | 347 |
Service Speed | 10 knots |
Horsepower | 730 |
Est. Retirement Year* | 2020/2021 |
Onboard Services* | None |
* From BC Ferries Coastal Ferry Services Contract (2003) |
Special Notes:
- Kwuna has ramps attached to each end for loading/unloading.
- Follow this link for a nice picture of the Kwuna: Picture
- Kwuna is used by BC Ferries between Skidegate and Alliford Bay on the Queen Charlotte Islands.
Year | Event |
1975 | Launched. Built for BC Ministry of Transport, Marine Branch. |
1985 | Became part of the BC Ferry fleet with the takeover of the Marine Brance of the BC Ministry of Transportation. |
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