N-class ferry

N-class ferries are a class of RORO ferries, of which one remaining example is owned by BC Ferries and has the distinction of being the smallest vessel in their fleet.

The N class consists of four vessels:

MV Nimpkish, sold to Mike Buttle Services in 2019 and renamed Mid Coaster.

Built: Vancouver BC

Launched: 1973

Vehicle capacity: 16

Passenger Capacity: 133

Length: 33.53 m

Gross Tons: 371

Service Speed: 11 knots

Horsepower: 680

MV Nicola (1960), (also known as Spirit of Lax Kw' Alaams) owned by BC Ferries, but operated by Lax Kw'alaams First Nations.

Built: Vancouver BC

Launched: 1960

Vehicle capacity: 16

Passenger Capacity: 133

Length: 34.8 m

Gross Tons: 256.34

Service Speed: 10 knots

Horsepower: 680

MV Albert J Savoie, sold to Rainy Day Logging in 2002.

Built: Vancouver BC

Launched: 1961

Vehicle capacity: 16

Passenger Capacity: 133

Length: 34.8 m

Gross Tons: 256.34

Service Speed: 10 knots

Horsepower: 680

MV Garibaldi II, sold to Harbour Cruises via Woodfibre Pulp Mill in 2006.

Built: Vancouver BC

Launched: 1964

Vehicle capacity: 16, later reduced to 7

Passenger Capacity: Originally 133, later increased to 332

Length: 33.53 m

Gross Tons: 371

Service Speed: 10 knots

Horsepower: 680