Photographer: William J. Churill

Nidawayma

"Little Sister"

Owen Sound Transportation Co.

Home Port: Owen Sound, ON

Type:  Passenger / Car Ferry

Built:  1974 - Spain

Engine Type:  Diesel

Cargo Capacity:  6,197 tons

Length:  333' - 6"

Beam: 55' - 0"

Draft: 36' - 6"

History: This ship was constructed in Spain in 1976 and brought to Ontario in 1989. No longer service, she once carried automobiles from Tobermory, Ontario to South Baymouth on Manitoulin Island. At that time she worked along with the Chi - Cheemaun "Big Canoe", which is still in service today. She is now moored in Owen Sound and was last operated in 1992.

Her former vessel names were: Monte Cruceta (1976-1977), Monte Castillo (1977-1978), Manx Viking (1978-1987), Manx (1987-1988), Skundenes (1988-1989), Ontario No.1 (1989-1989)