Quadra Islanders braved lashing wind and rain to bid farewell to the queen that for decades dictated many aspects of their lives and reigned over their West Coast community.
After operating 32 years as the sole vessel serving the small ferry-dependent island - and a full 58 years with the BC Ferries fleet - the Powell River Queen was retired from service on Jan. 17.
Still, the goodbye turnout of nearly 100 people spoke to residents' and employees' affection for the ferry. Awash in sentiment, many opted to make one last trip across Discovery Passage to Campbell River on neighbouring Vancouver Island on the boat's last day of operation. “She's a real hotrod and so forgiving,” Arnold said. “You can turn her around on a dime and she'll give you nine cents change.”
Built in Victoria in 1965, and the oldest vessel in the fleet, the PR Queen's design valued function over form; her only amenities being washrooms and vending machines.Foot passengers unable to mount the stairs to the utilitarian lounge sheltered from the elements in a smallish, drafty metal box lodged in the corner of the exposed car deck. It was equipped with two benches, perpetually steamy windows, and held a total of six people sitting shoulder to shoulder.
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