| M.V. Queen of Vancouver | |
| Place Built | Vancouver, BC |
| Year Built | 1962 |
| Vehicle Capacity | 338 |
| Passenger Capacity | 1,360 (+ 36 crew) |
| Length | 129.97 m |
| Gross Tons | 9,357.22 |
| Service Speed | 19 knots |
| Horsepower | 9,000 |
| Est. Retirement Year* | 2009/2010 |
| Onboard Services* | Cafeteria, Snack Bar, Gift Shop, Vending, Video Arcades, Staterooms |
| * From BC Ferries Coastal Ferry Services Contract (2003) |
Notes of Interest:
- The City of Vancouver (as she was originally named) was the fourth ferry built for BC Ferries.
- The Queen of Vancouver operates between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay during peak traffic times and full-time in the summer. When not used on that route, she is often used as a relief vessel on other major routes.
- The Queen of Vancouver is a V-class ship, and therefore a sister ship to the Queen of Saanich, Queen of Esquimalt, and the former Queen of Victoria.
| Year | Event |
| 1962 | January 16 - Launched as the City of Vancouver |
| 1963 | The City of Vancouver was renamed the Queen of Vancouver as all the ferries in the fleet became "Queens". |
| 1968 | Platforms installed on the car deck increased the car capacity by over 40. |
| 1970 | The Queen of Vancouver along with several other ferries were cut in half and lengthened with the addition of a new 84-foot midsection to increase capacity. |
| 1981 | The Queen of Vancouver and 3 other V-class ships were cut in half length-wise and lifted as an upper car deck was installed, increasing the vehicle capacity by over 90 cars. |
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This page was last updated on September 6, 2005.