New Ferry On Deck

In local maritime news it was announced last week that the fifth and largest Washington Island Ferry will be built in Door County.    

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding of Sturgeon Bay will construct the vessel - named Madonna - making it the company's third ferry for Washington Island.     

All current ferry vessels were built in Sturgeon Bay – two by Peterson Builders and this will be our third here at Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding. Our past work is indicative of the quality and attention to detail the Ferry Line and all of our customers have come to expect from our seasoned workforce. This contract will add to the steady work relied upon by the hundreds of women and men we employ from across the region, said Fincantieri's vice president and general manager, Todd Thayse.  

Fincantieri Shipbuilding

 

The new ferry will be 124 feet long, capable of hauling up to 28 vehicles and 150 passengers.  Amenities will include outdoor, upper-deck seating and an enclosed indoor cabin with two restrooms.  Designed for year-round sailing the boat will also be capable of busting ice.  

Learn more here.