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''Spirit of Kingston'' was built by All American Marine in [[Bellingham, Washington]] in 2004<ref name=pdnFeb/> and launched in January 2005.<ref name=aamarine>{{citation|url=http://www.allamericanmarine.com/type/ferry.html|title=Passenger Ferries by All American Marine, Inc|publisher=All American Marine|accessdate=2010-10-31}}</ref> She was formerly in use in Alaska under the name ''Spirit'' as a ferry between [[Skagway, Alaska|Skagway]] and [[Haines, Alaska|Haines]] and for [[eco-tourism]].<ref name=pdn/> In early 2010 she was acquired by the Port of Kingston for their SoundRunner service via a $3.5 million [[Federal Transit Administration]] grant.<ref name=pdnFeb/> She sailed between [[Downtown Seattle]] and [[Kingston, Washington|Kingston]] until the service was discontinued in the fall of 2012.<ref name=ksSept>{{citation|url= http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2012/sep/28/kingston-port-retires-soundrunner-ferry-service|title= Kingston Port retires SoundRunner ferry service|date=September 28, 2012|accessdate=2013-04-05|publisher=Kitsap Sun}}</ref>
''Spirit of Kingston'' was built by All American Marine in [[Bellingham, Washington]] in 2004<ref name=pdnFeb/> and launched in January 2005.<ref name=aamarine>{{citation|url=http://www.allamericanmarine.com/type/ferry.html|title=Passenger Ferries by All American Marine, Inc|publisher=All American Marine|accessdate=2010-10-31}}</ref> She was formerly in use in Alaska under the name ''Spirit'' as a ferry between [[Skagway, Alaska|Skagway]] and [[Haines, Alaska|Haines]] and for [[eco-tourism]].<ref name=pdn/> In early 2010 she was acquired by the Port of Kingston for their SoundRunner service via a $3.5 million [[Federal Transit Administration]] grant.<ref name=pdnFeb/> She sailed between [[Downtown Seattle]] and [[Kingston, Washington|Kingston]] until the service was discontinued in the fall of 2012.<ref name=ksSept>{{citation|url= http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2012/sep/28/kingston-port-retires-soundrunner-ferry-service|title= Kingston Port retires SoundRunner ferry service|date=September 28, 2012|accessdate=2013-04-05|publisher=Kitsap Sun}}</ref>


On March 18, 2013, ''Spirit of Kingston'' was acquired by the King County Ferry District at no cost under an arrangement with the Federal Transit Administration, which had originally provided the grant funding to the Port of Kingston for its acquisition.<ref name=wshMar/> Service was projected to begin in the late spring of 2013.
On March 18, 2013, ''Spirit of Kingston'' was acquired by the King County Ferry District at no cost under an arrangement with the Federal Transit Administration, which had originally provided the grant funding to the Port of Kingston for its acquisition.<ref name=wshMar>{{citation|url=http://www.westseattleherald.com/2013/03/18/news/spirit-kingston-now-part-water-taxi-fleet-new-boa|title=Spirit of Kingston now part of water taxi fleet|date=March 18, 2013|accessdate=2013-04-05|publisher=West Seattle Herald}}</ref> Service was projected to begin in the late spring of 2013.


Two months after her acquisition by the KCFD, the ''Spirit of Kingston'' entered service on the West Seattle/Downtown Seattle route.
Two months after her acquisition by the KCFD, the ''Spirit of Kingston'' entered service on the West Seattle/Downtown Seattle route.

Revision as of 00:49, 13 January 2016

Spirit of Kingston approaching Colman Dock, Seattle in 2013
History
NameMV Spirit
Owner2005–2010: Four Seasons Marine
Operator2005–2010: Four Seasons Marine
Port of registryJuneau, Alaska, US
RouteSkagway–Haines, Alaska
BuilderAll American Marine, Bellingham, Washington
Laid downJuly 2004
LaunchedDecember 2004
In service2005
Out of serviceSummer 2010
FateSold to Port of Kingston
NameMV Spirit of Kingston
Owner2010–2013: Port of Kingston
Operator2010–2013: SoundRunner (Kingston)
Port of registry2010–2013: Kingston, Washington
RoutePuget Sound
ChristenedMarch 28, 2010[1]
AcquiredFebruary 2010
In serviceOctober 2010
Out of serviceSeptember 2012
FateTransferred to King County Ferry District
Owner2013–2014 King County Ferry District, 2015– King County
Operator2013– King County Department of Transportation Marine Division
Port of registry2013– Seattle, Washington
RouteKing County Water Taxi
AcquiredMarch 2013
In serviceApril 2013
General characteristics
TypeCatamaran passenger ferry
Displacement43 (light)
Length71.7 ft (21.9 m)*
Beam25.6 ft (7.8 m)*
Draft3 ft (0.9 m)*
Installed power4 x 740 HP
Propulsion4 Detroit Diesel Series 60 14 L, Northern Lights MP40C generators. Hamilton HJ 362 waterjets.
Speed
  • Max: 42.5 kn
  • Usual Cruising Speed: 25–27 kn
Capacity149 passengers
Crew3

Spirit of Kingston is a 65-foot (20 m), 149 passenger[2] passenger-only ferry owned and operated as part of the King County Water Taxi fleet.

History

Spirit of Kingston was built by All American Marine in Bellingham, Washington in 2004[2] and launched in January 2005.[3] She was formerly in use in Alaska under the name Spirit as a ferry between Skagway and Haines and for eco-tourism.[4] In early 2010 she was acquired by the Port of Kingston for their SoundRunner service via a $3.5 million Federal Transit Administration grant.[2] She sailed between Downtown Seattle and Kingston until the service was discontinued in the fall of 2012.[5]

On March 18, 2013, Spirit of Kingston was acquired by the King County Ferry District at no cost under an arrangement with the Federal Transit Administration, which had originally provided the grant funding to the Port of Kingston for its acquisition.[6] Service was projected to begin in the late spring of 2013.

Two months after her acquisition by the KCFD, the Spirit of Kingston entered service on the West Seattle/Downtown Seattle route.

In January 2016, the Spirit of Kingston was replaced by the Doc Maynard. The Spirit of Kingston now serves as the backup vessel on the West Seattle/Downtown Seattle route, when the Doc Maynard or the Sally Fox goes out of service.

Technical information

Spirit of Kingston has a catamaran hull and has waterjet propulsion[7][8] for a cruise speed of 25–27 knots and maximum speed of 42.5 knots.[4][9] She is powered by four 740-horsepower (550 kW) Diesel engines.[9][2]

References

  1. ^ Christening the Spirit of Kingston, Kitsap Sun, retrieved 2010-10-31
  2. ^ a b c d Port of Kingston buying passenger ferry for Seattle service, Peninsula Daily News, February 24, 2010, retrieved 2010-10-31
  3. ^ Passenger Ferries by All American Marine, Inc, All American Marine, retrieved 2010-10-31
  4. ^ a b Kingston passenger ferry Spirit seen as a 'regional benefit', Peninsula Daily News, October 26, 2010, retrieved 2010-10-31
  5. ^ Kingston Port retires SoundRunner ferry service, Kitsap Sun, September 28, 2012, retrieved 2013-04-05
  6. ^ Spirit of Kingston now part of water taxi fleet, West Seattle Herald, March 18, 2013, retrieved 2013-04-05
  7. ^ Vessels, Port of Kingston, retrieved 2010-10-31
  8. ^ New Seattle-Kingston passenger-only ferry service, Seattle Times, October 18, 2010, retrieved 2010-10-31
  9. ^ a b MV Spirit specifications, All American Marine, retrieved 2010-10-31
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