MV Prince of Wales
Appearance
The Prince of Wales in Ketchikan
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History | |
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Name | MV Prince of Wales |
Namesake | Prince of Wales Island |
Operator | Inter-Island Ferry Authority |
Route | Hollis – Ketchikan |
Builder | Dakota Creek Industries, Anacortes, Washington |
Commissioned | 2002 |
Homeport | Hollis, Alaska |
Identification |
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Status | in active service |
General characteristics | |
Type | Roll-on/roll-off ferry |
Tonnage | |
Length | 198 ft (60 m) |
Beam | 52.8 ft (16.1 m) |
Decks | One vehicle deck |
Ramps | Port and starboard ro-ro loading |
Propulsion | 3,000 hp (2,237 kW) |
Speed | 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph) |
Capacity |
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Crew | Unknown |
M/V Prince of Wales is the first vessel, and currently one of two vessels, in the Inter-Island Ferry Authority (IFA). She is the sister ship to the MV Stikine.
She was constructed at Dakota Creek Industries in Anacortes, Washington.
The Prince of Wales' amenities include a hot-food cafeteria, solarium, forward observation/recliner lounge, and children's play area.
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