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
NameKennewick
OwnerWashington State Ferries
OperatorWashington State Ferries
BuilderVigor Shipyards (formerly Todd Pacific Shipyards)
LaunchedMay 17, 2011
In serviceFebruary 14, 2012
Identification
General characteristics
Class and typeKwa-di Tabil-class auto/passenger ferry
Length273 ft 8 in (83.4 m)
Beam64 ft (20 m)
Draft11 ft (3.4 m)
Capacity64 vehicles, 750 passengers

Characteristics

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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

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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

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  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. ^ a b 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 14, 2011. Retrieved October 12, 2011.
  3. ^ "'Kennewick' picked for new ferry". Tri-City Herald. July 14, 2010. Archived from the original on November 9, 2018. Retrieved October 12, 2011.
  4. ^ a b c "Christening in Seattle for new ferry Kennewick". The Columbian. May 26, 2011. Archived from the original on April 6, 2012. Retrieved October 12, 2011.
  5. ^ a b "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. ^ a b "Kennewick ferry on the water". KEPRTV.com. October 6, 2011. Archived from the original on April 4, 2012. 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 March 31, 2012. Retrieved November 3, 2011.
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