MV Nimpkish

Nimpkish
History
Canada
Name
  • Nimpkish (1973–2020)
  • Midcoaster (2020–present)
NamesakeNimpkish Lake
Owner
Operator
  • BC MoT (1973–1985)
  • BC Ferries (1985–2020)
RouteDiscovery Coast Connector service
BuilderVancouver
Completed1973
Out of service2020
Identification
StatusOut of service
General characteristics
Class & typeN-class RORO ferry
Displacement371 t (365 long tons)
Length33.53 m (110 ft 0 in)
Installed power680 hp (510 kW)
Speed11 knots (20 km/h; 13 mph)
Capacity
  • 95 passengers and crew
  • 12 cars

MV Nimpkish is an N-class ferry formerly owned by BC Ferries. Entering service with the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation in 1973, the vessel was transferred to BC Ferries in 1985. Beginning in 2014 the ship did runs on the Discovery Coast Connector service, for which the ship received a negative reception, and was replaced in 2017. The ship was formally sold in 2020