williston transporter



In 1994, John Harding obtained a contract from Canfor Mackenzie to build an "ice-breaking, log-carrying ferry" for operation year-round on Williston Lake, BC.  The vessel was built to ABS ice class rules and construction inspections were conducted by Transport Canada.  The 7400 hp, 360 foot long "Williston Transporter" went in to service in November 1995 and provided year-round marine transportation for the foresry and mining industries on the lake.