M.V. Nimpkish Place Built Vancouver, BC Year Built 1973 Vehicle Capacity 16 Passenger Capacity 133 Length 33.93 m Gross Tons 266 Service Speed 10 knots Horsepower 680 Est. Retirement Year N/A Onboard Services None
Special Notes:
- The Nimpkish is the sister ship of the Albert J. Savoie and Nicola. (Both now Retired).
- The Nimpkish is tied with the Mill Bay for having the smallest car capacity (16) of car-carrying ferries in the fleet.
- The Nimpkish has the smallest passenger capacity of the vehicle-ferries in the BC Ferries fleet. The Nimpkish is also the shortest car-ferry in the fleet (33.93m).
- The Nimpkish operates on the north coast, providing suplimental service between small isolated communities.
Year | Event |
1973 | Launched |
1985 | The Nimpkish joined the BC Ferries fleet as the Marine Branch of the BC Ministry of Transportation was merged with BC Ferries. |
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