| M.V. Queen of Esquimalt | |
| Place Built | Victoria, BC |
| Year Built | 1963 |
| Vehicle Capacity | 286 |
| Passenger Capacity* | 1,138 (+ 27 crew) |
| Length | 129.97 m |
| Gross Tons | 9,304.07 |
| Service Speed | 19 knots |
| Horsepower | 8,500 |
| Est. Retirement Year* | 2007/2008 |
| Onboard Services* | Cafeteria, Snack Bar, Gift Shop, Vending, Video Arcades |
| * From BC Ferries Coastal Ferry Services Contract (2003) |
Special Notes:
- The Queen of Esquimalt is a V-class ferry, a sister ship of the Queens of Vancouver, Victoria (sold), and Saanich.
- Before the Superferries were built, the Queen of Esquimalt normally operated between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen. At the present, she is a relief/extra vessel for the Horseshoe Bay - Langdale route and sometimes the Horseshoe Bay - Departure Bay route.
| Year | Event |
| 1963 | Launched |
| 1968 | Several of the original ferries including the Queen of Esquimalt had extra platforms installed to increase capacity. |
| 1969 | The Queen of Esquimalt was stretched by the addition of a 84-foot midsection for increased capacity. |
| 1982 | Cut in half horizontally and an extra vehicle deck installed. Also got new engines. |
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