MV Prince of Wales
 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 |
| Length | 198 ft (60 m) |
| Beam | 51 ft (16 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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