MV Kennewick

MV Kennewick is a Kwa-di Tabil-class ferry operated by Washington State Ferries. She entered service on the Port Townsend–Coupeville ferry route on February 14, 2012.[1]

MV Kennewick
History
Name: MV Kennewick
Owner: Washington State Ferries
Operator: Washington State Ferries
Builder: Vigor Shipyards (formerly Todd Pacific Shipyards)
Launched: May 17, 2011
In service: February 14, 2012
Identification:
General characteristics
Class and type: Kwa-di Tabil-class auto/passenger ferry
Length: 273 ft 8 in (83.4 m)
Beam: 64 ft (20 m)
Draft: 11 ft (3.4 m)
Capacity: 64 vehicles, 750 passengers

Characteristics

Kennewick measures 273 feet 8 inches (83.4 m) in length, has a beam of 64 feet (20 m), a draft of 11 feet (3.4 m) and a displacement of 2,050 tons.[2] She has a capacity of 64 vehicles and 750 passengers, and has a crew of eight.[2]

History

The name Kennewick was chosen on July 13, 2010, after being suggested by Michael Fox, a resident of Washington's Bainbridge Island.[3] The ship is named after the mid-sized city of Kennewick, Washington, located about 185 miles southeast of Puget Sound. The ship was built at Vigor Shipyards, formerly Todd Pacific Shipyards.[4] She was launched on May 27, 2011, with her upper decks and interior still incomplete,[5] and christened by Judy Clibborn, the Washington House Transportation Chairwoman.[4] After her launch, Kennewick was to have construction completed at Vigor Shipyards,[5] before being moved to Everett, Washington to be outfitted.[4]

Kennewick began her sea trials on October 6, 2011, before her demonstrations to Washington State Ferries and the US Coast Guard began on October 12.[6] Upon completion of the demonstrations, Washington State Ferries took delivery of the vessel on October 31, 2011,[7] beginning further trials and crew training before Kennewick began operation between Port Townsend and Coupeville on February 14, 2012.[6]

References
  1. Bermant, Charlie (February 14, 2012). "Last of state's newest ferries begins service between Port Townsend, Coupeville". Peninsula Daily News. Port Angeles, Washington. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
  2. Elliott Bay Design Group (September 3, 2009). "New 60-Auto Ferry, Profiles and Arrangements" (PDF). Washington State Ferries. Archived from the original (pdf) on October 12, 2011. Retrieved October 12, 2011.
  3. "'Kennewick' picked for new ferry". Tri-City Herald. July 14, 2010. Archived from the original on October 12, 2011. Retrieved October 12, 2011.
  4. "Christening in Seattle for new ferry Kennewick". The Columbian. May 26, 2011. Archived from the original on October 12, 2011. Retrieved October 12, 2011.
  5. "Kennewick gets its own ferry (w/ gallery)". The Bellingham Herald. May 27, 2011. Archived from the original on October 12, 2011. Retrieved October 12, 2011.
  6. "Kennewick ferry on the water". KEPRTV.com. October 6, 2011. Archived from the original on October 12, 2011. Retrieved October 12, 2011.
  7. "USA: Vigor Shipyard Delivers MV Kennewick to State Ferries System". Shipbuilding Tribune. November 1, 2011. Archived from the original on November 3, 2011. Retrieved November 3, 2011.


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