Repairs to a B.C. ferry forced cancellation of numerous sailings between Nanaimo and the mainland, adding to service disruptions that officials warn were possible through the Easter weekend
Travellers aboard a B.C. ferry heading to Nanaimo endured an epic late-night sailing when the vessel had engine trouble mid-voyage.
But the 90-minute trip became a five-hour marathon when the company says the ship had mechanical difficulty with its steering gear.Repairs forced cancellation of numerous sailings between Nanaimo and the mainland on Thursday, adding to service disruptions that ferry officials warned were possible through the Easter weekend.
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