N-class ferries are a class of

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, of which one remaining example is owned by

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and has the distinction of being the smallest vessel in their fleet. The N class consists of four vessels: , sold to Mike Buttle Services in 2019 and renamed ''Mid Coaster''.
Built: Vancouver BC
Launched: 1973
Vehicle capacity: 16
Passenger Capacity: 133
Length:
Gross Tons: 371
Service Speed: 11 knots
Horsepower: 680 , (also known as ''Spirit of Lax Kw' Alaams'') owned by BC Ferries, but operated by

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.
Built: Vancouver BC
Launched: 1960
Vehicle capacity: 16
Passenger Capacity: 133
Length:
Gross Tons: 256.34
Service Speed: 10 knots
Horsepower: 680 , sold to Rainy Day Logging in 2002.
Built: Vancouver BC
Launched: 1961
Vehicle capacity: 16
Passenger Capacity: 133
Length:
Gross Tons: 256.34
Service Speed: 10 knots
Horsepower: 680 , sold to Harbour Cruises via Woodfibre Pulp Mill in 2006.
Built: Vancouver BC
Launched: 1964
Vehicle capacity: 16, later reduced to 7
Passenger Capacity: Originally 133, later increased to 332
Length:
Gross Tons: 371
Service Speed: 10 knots
Horsepower: 680

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