Forming the vital coastal backbone of Western Canada, the iconic "Queen" vessels of the British Columbia Ferry Corporation transformed regional island transport and Pacific Northwest coastal travel. Published in 1974 by Discovery Magazine, Peter Favelle’s detailed chronicle provides a comprehensive historical and technical overview of the famous B.C. Ferry fleet during its formative decade of expansion. The narrative traces the operational development, vessel design, engineering specifications, and strategic coastal routes that connected Vancouver Island and the mainland, capturing a key era in Canadian maritime history.

Richly illustrated throughout, this volume features archival photographs, fleet data, structural descriptions, and individual vessel histories for each vessel in service. Written with technical precision and historical clarity, this vintage softcover reference serves as a valuable resource for maritime collectors, Pacific Northwest history enthusiasts, and naval researchers interested in mid-century coastal ferry operations.

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