MV Wishkah

MV Wishkah is a future Olympic-class ferry that will be operated by Washington State Ferries. The vessel will use a hybrid diesel–electric engine and is expected to enter service in 2027,[1] with a capacity of 144 cars and 1,500 passengers. The ferry was named for the Wishkah River on the Olympic Peninsula.[2]

History
NameWishkah
OwnerWashington State Department of Transportation
OperatorWashington State Ferries
Port of registrySeattle, Washington, United States
BuilderTBD
In service2027 (planned)
StatusPlanned
General characteristics
Class and typeOlympic-class auto/passenger ferry
Displacement4,384 long tons (4,454 t)
Length362 ft 3 in (110.4 m)
Beam83 ft 2 in (25.3 m)
Draft18 ft (5.5 m)
Depth24 ft 6 in (7.5 m)
Decks5 (2 vehicle decks, passenger deck, sun deck, nav bridge deck)
Deck clearance16 ft (4.9 m)
PropulsionHybrid diesel–electric
Capacity
  • 1,500 passengers
  • 144 vehicles (max 34 tall vehicles)
Crew14 (12 with sun deck closed)
NotesAll specifications subject to change

The vessel is planned to be used on the Mukilteo–Clinton ferry, which is also served by sister vessel MV Suquamish.[3]

References

  1. Stensland, Jessie (6 February 2023). "Federal money to help electrify Clinton ferry dock". HeraldNet.com. Black Press Ltd. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  2. Lindblom, Mike (December 14, 2021). "Washington state's next ferry officially has a name". The Seattle Times. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
  3. Brown, Andrea (December 16, 2021). "Mukilteo's next ferry, a hybrid-electric, will be called Wishkah". The Everett Herald. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
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