Keywords: boat vehicle outdoor water waterfront ship ferry "SALT SPRING ISLAND QUEEN Privince of British Columbia Ferries Division — B.C. Ferries Victoria, B.C. The Salt Spring Queen is one of the smaller ships of the B.C. Ferry System. This sturdy ship travels year round serving the people of the Gulf Islands. For a pleasant and memorable holiday take a trip aboard the Salt Spring Queen and visit the many islands along the way." AF-1006 Color Photo by d'Estrube Industrial Photography. Majestic Post Card. KS-5681. Wright Everytime. Published, Distributed and © by Stan V. Wright Ltd., Victoria, B.C. MV Salt Spring Queen Formerly the MV Delta Princess (1949-61). Originally built for Fraser River crossing at Ladner-Woodwards Landing (Richmond) until the opening of the Deas Tunnel (1959). Acquired by BC Ferries in Gulf Island Ferry Co. purchase in 1961. Sold by BC Ferries to Brant Investments Ltd. of Vancouver in 1996 and renamed MV Golden Queen. Built: 1949, Esquimalt, BC Launched: May 12, 1949 Years of BC Ferries service: 1961-1996 Length: 145 ft. Gross tons: 276.46 Horsepower: 480 Capacities: 36 cars, 187 passengers "SALT SPRING ISLAND QUEEN Privince of British Columbia Ferries Division — B.C. Ferries Victoria, B.C. The Salt Spring Queen is one of the smaller ships of the B.C. Ferry System. This sturdy ship travels year round serving the people of the Gulf Islands. For a pleasant and memorable holiday take a trip aboard the Salt Spring Queen and visit the many islands along the way." AF-1006 Color Photo by d'Estrube Industrial Photography. Majestic Post Card. KS-5681. Wright Everytime. Published, Distributed and © by Stan V. Wright Ltd., Victoria, B.C. MV Salt Spring Queen Formerly the MV Delta Princess (1949-61). Originally built for Fraser River crossing at Ladner-Woodwards Landing (Richmond) until the opening of the Deas Tunnel (1959). Acquired by BC Ferries in Gulf Island Ferry Co. purchase in 1961. Sold by BC Ferries to Brant Investments Ltd. of Vancouver in 1996 and renamed MV Golden Queen. Built: 1949, Esquimalt, BC Launched: May 12, 1949 Years of BC Ferries service: 1961-1996 Length: 145 ft. Gross tons: 276.46 Horsepower: 480 Capacities: 36 cars, 187 passengers |