In ordering the new ferry upon such modern and magnificent lines, the Canadian Pacific Navigation Company exhibited the enterprise which has ever characterized their liberal and farseeing policy. Compared with these performances the record established by the Princess Victoria is certainly most creditable.
Both the Islander and the Quadra, which were built in England, consumed a considerably longer time, the former occupying 84 days and the later 72. It will be remembered by many that when the steamers Tartar and Athenia were brought out from England at the time of the Klondike rush to be put on the Skagway route, they occupied 66 and 68 days in rounding the Horn. The performance of the vessel has greatly pleased the officials of the company, for, as stated above, she has broken all previous records for the long voyage. She coaled at both Rio de Janeiro and Coronal, arriving at the former place on Feb. 28, and but two stops have been made on the way out. He it was who brought out the Princess May, then known as the Hating, at the time that vessel w as acquired by the C.P.N. Cooper has been in charge of the Princess Victoria since she left Newcastle-on-Tyne. She is a beautiful example of skilled marine construction, a credit bot to the enterprise of the company which has built her, and to the two cities between which she will daily ply. 5 shed, where she will remain while her fittings and furnishings are being installed. The ferry will be tied up alongside the C.P.R. Cooper was delighted with the manner in which she answered the slightest on the wheel, and the perfectly smooth and easy action of the machinery was the cause of immense satisfaction. Leaving the English channel, bad weather was experienced for several days, but the Princess' performance in the storm was splendid. The Princess Victoria has created a remarkable record for speed, completing the trip is 57 days, 17 hours from this, however, must be deducted 83 hours for stoppages en route at the two places where the steamer coaled. This morning at 9 o'clock she reached Victoria, and an hour later proceeded on her way across the Gulf. Princess Victoria, 1912 - photo by Asahel Curtis.ġ903 Vancouver Daily World, Vancouver, BC - March 28, 1903ĪT THE time of going to press, the new Canadian Pacific ferry steamer Princess Victoria is entering port after her long voyage from Newcastle-on-Tyne to Vancouver, via the Horn. The Steamship Princess Victoria Northern Ships and Shipping
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