| M.V. Queen of Tsawwassen | |
| Place Built | Vancouver, BC |
| Year Built | 1960 |
| Vehicle Capacity | 138 |
| Passenger Capacity* | 936 (+ 16 crew) |
| Length | 102.51 m |
| Gross Tons | 3,127.33 |
| Service Speed | 18 knots |
| Horsepower | 6,000 |
| Est. Retirement Year* | 2006/2007 |
| Onboard Services | Cafeteria, Gift Shop, Vending, Video Arcades, Elevator |
| * From BC Ferries Coastal Ferry Services Contract (2003) |
Special Notes:
- The Tsawwassen was the second ferry built for BC Ferries, launched a month and a half after her sister ship Sidney.
- The Queen of Tsawwassen originally operated on the Tsawwassen - Swartz Bay route. Today she could be found on a number of different routes. In the summer season she is the regular vessel crossing Jervis Inlet between Earls Cove and Saltrey Bay. During the off-season, she could be found replacing the Queen of Nanaimo on the Tsawwassen - Southern Gulf Islands route, or the Queen of Burnaby on the Powell River - Comox route, if either of those ships is out of service.
| Year | Event |
| 1959 | November 28 - Launched as the Tsawwassen. |
| 1963 | The Tsawwassen was renamed Queen of Tsawwassen along with the City of Vancouver, City of Victoria, and Sidney. |
| 1971 | To increase vehicle capacity by a further 32 cars, platforms were installed on the vehicle deck. |
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