Broken-down 62 year-old Canadian ferry is 50% older than CalMac’s oldest

The 62 year-old Queen of New Westminster
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From the Times Colonist 15 September 2026:

B.C. Ferries sailings cancelled on Tuesday due to mechanical problems – Two B.C. Ferries sailings between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen were cancelled, while problems with the Gabriola ferry saw multiple sailings cancelled.

A mechanical issue with the Queen of New Westminster led to the cancellation of two B.C. Ferries sailings between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen on Tuesday, while problems with the Gabriola ferry saw multiple sailings cancelled.

Source: https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/bc-ferries-sailings-cancelled-on-tuesday-due-to-mechanical-problems-12782392

The Queen of New Westminster is 62 years-old and still a core vessel! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_BC_Ferries_ships

CalMac’s oldest comparable, large, ferry, the MV isle of Arran is 43 years-old, a relief vessel, making the Canadian boat 19 years, almost 50% older. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caledonian_MacBrayne_fleet

The Gabriola vessel is almost new and built in Romania.

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