MV Suquamish
MV Suquamish is an Olympic-class ferry that will be operated by Washington State Ferries once completed in 2018. The vessel will carry 144 cars and 1500 passengers.[1]
She will primarily serve as a maintenance relief boat for other ferries, but will also sail regularly on the Mukilteo–Clinton route during the summer peak.[2]
History
On March 16, 2016, the Washington State Transportation Commission chose to name the ferry "Suquamish" after the Suquamish tribe.[3] Two other names, Cowlitz and Sammamish, were also considered for the ferry but ultimately rejected.[4]
As of June 2016[update], the ferry is 25 percent completed and is expected to be launched in fall 2018.[5]
References
- ^ "144 Car Ferries". WSDOT Ferries Division.
- ^ "Ferry Suquamish to serve Mukilteo/Clinton route during busiest seasons" (Press release). Washington State Department of Transportation. December 2, 2016. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
- ^ "New ferry will be named Suquamish". Kitsap Sun. March 16, 2016. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
- ^ Clarridge, Christine (December 29, 2015). "Newest state ferry will need a name, and not just any name will do". The Seattle Times. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
- ^ Clancy, Amy (July 6, 2016). "Half a billion-dollar Olympic-class ferry project on time & on budget". KIRO 7 News. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
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