MV Lady Rose is a small, single-screw diesel coastal vessel designed for operations along the west coast of British Columbia, Canada. Built in 1937 by A. & J. Inglis in Glasgow, she was originally christened Lady Sylvia. At the time of her construction, she was the smallest vessel ever custom-ordered for the Union Steamship Company of British Columbia. The vessel measures 104.8 feet in length, with a beam of 21.2 feet and a depth of hold of 14.3 feet, resulting in an overall size of 199 gross tons. Powered by a 220-horsepower diesel engine built by the National Gas and Oil Company, Lady Rose was notable for being the first diesel-powered vessel to cross the Atlantic driven by a single propeller. Her engine included a 28-horsepower reserve unit, and she could reach a speed of approximately 11.5 knots. Designed primarily for the sheltered coastal waters of Barkley Sound, her typical routes included ports such as Port Alberni, Bamfield, and Ucluelet, serving as a vital link in regional transportation. Originally operated by the Union Steamship Company, she was the smallest vessel in their fleet and was intended for passenger service, capable of carrying up to 130 passengers in summer and 70 in winter, with a cargo capacity of 25 tons. Her primary function was passenger transportation, although she also carried cargo, acting as an essential supply link until the early 21st century. In 1951, Lady Rose was sold to the Harbour Navigation Company and later came under the ownership of Lady Rose Marine Services. She continued to serve as a key cargo and passenger vessel for the region, especially serving Bamfield. By 2012, she was moored in Tofino at Jamie’s Whaling Station, awaiting restoration. In September 2019, she was acquired by the Clayton family of Sechelt and relocated to MacKenzie Marina, where restoration plans are currently under development. Her maritime significance lies in her status as the last survivor of the USS fleet and a pioneering example of diesel-powered coastal vessels.

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