The C-Class ferries are a class of double-ended ferries operated by BC Ferries in the Strait of Georgia in British Columbia, and were all constructed during the 1970s and early 1980s. When the vessels were first built, they were the largest ships of their kind in the world. The Pride of Rotterdam, One of the P&O Ferriess Flagships operating the Hull-Rotterdam Route A ferry is a boat or a ship carrying passengers, and sometimes their vehicles, on scheduled services. ... British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. ... Strait of Georgia at sunset The Strait of Georgia (also known as Georgia Strait and the Gulf of Georgia) is a 240 km (150 mi)-long strait between Vancouver Island (as well as its nearby Gulf Islands) and the mainland Pacific coast of British Columbia, Canada. ... Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Latin: Splendour without diminishment) Official languages none stated in law; English is de facto Flower Pacific dogwood Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo Premier Gordon Campbell (BC Liberal) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 36 6 Area Total  - Land  - Water    (% of total)  Ranked... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1971 to 1980, inclusive. ... MacGyver - 1980s hero The 1980s decade refers to the years from 1980 to 1989, inclusive. ...

The first 2 C-Class ferries were the Queen of Cowichan and the Queen of Coquitlam, constructed in 1976. The Queen of Oak Bay, and Queen of Surrey were built in 1981. There are some minor modifications to the design of these two ships compared to the earlier C-Class ships. History The MV Queen of Cowichan was built in Victoria in 1976. ... The Queen of Coquitlam was one of the largest car ferrys in the world when launched. ... 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1976 calendar). ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The C-Class ferries are 139.29 meters long, with a car capacity of 362, and a crew and passenger capacity of 1500 persons. The engines provide 11,860 HP, which provides a service speed of 22 knots. SHP redirects here. ... A knot is a unit of speed, abbreviated kt or kn. ...

The Queen of Alberni was also constructed in 1976. Although this ferry is considered to be a C-Class vessel, it is significantly different in layout. It was originally designed to carry only overheight (truck) traffic. This ferry has a car capacity of 292 cars and a crew and passenger capacity of 800 persons, and has a maximum service speed of 19 knots. This article needs to be wikified. ... 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1976 calendar). ...

These are double ended ferries that have a separate bridge at each end of the ferry and therefore they are not required to turn around during the sailing. These ferries generally run on the Duke Point-Tsawwassen, Horseshoe Bay-Departure Bay and on the Horseshoe Bay-Langdale routes. At one time these ferries operated on the Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen route, but limitations placed on their speed when transiting Active Pass (after an accident they were required to operate in the more maneuverable docking mode rather than cruising mode) make it unfeasible to run them on that route anymore. Duke Point is a geographical location in the extreme southeastern part of the city of Nanaimo. ... , Tsawwassens BC Ferry terminal. ... Horseshoe Bay is a small village area within the city of West Vancouver. ... Departure Bay is a neighbourhood in the north central region of Nanaimo, British Columbia. ... Swartz Bay is the major ferry terminal near Victoria Canada. ... Tsawwassen is a neighbourhood in the southwestern part of the Corporation of Delta. ...

On June 30, 2005, the Queen of Oak Bay lost power while approaching the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal. After giving ample warning, the captain steered the coasting ship into a pleasure craft marina where it overran more than a dozen boats before running aground. No one was injured, and the huge ferry sustained only minor scraping to a rudder and propellor blade. Horseshoe Bay is a small village area within the city of West Vancouver. ...

See also

List of other BC Ferries ship classes:

• S class ferry or super ferries, the largest in the fleet
• Super C class ferry Currently in the design stage
• C class ferry double-ended ferries
• V class ferry built in the 1960s, these ferries have been stretched and lifted to increase their capacity
• Burnaby class ferry built in the 1960s, these ferries have been stretched only to increase their capacity
• I class ferry
• Powell River class ferry
• Century class ferry 100 car ferries for use on busy, short inter-island routes.
• K class ferry, small inter-island vessels.
• Q class ferry, small inter-island vessels
• Other ships of BC Ferries (not classed)