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The MV Spokane at the Edmonds ferry terminal
History
NameMV Spokane
OwnerWSDOT
OperatorWashington State Ferries
RouteEdmonds-Kingston
BuilderTodd Shipyards, Seattle
Completed1972
Maiden voyage1973
StatusIn service
General characteristics
Class and typeJumbo Class auto/passenger ferry
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3,246 gross-tonnage
1,198 net-tonnage
Length440 ft (134 m)*
Beam87 ft (27 m)*
Draft16 ft (5 m)*
Deck clearance15 ft 8 in (4.8 m)*
Installed powerTotal 11,500 hp from 4 x Diesel-Electric engines
Speed18 kn (33 km/h)
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2000 passengers
206 vehicles (max 60 commercial)

The MV Spokane is a Jumbo Class ferry operated by Washington State Ferries.

As of August 2009, she is serving the Edmonds-Kingston route permanently [1].