MV Stikine

The Stikine at Wrangell, Alaska
History
Name: MV Stikine
Namesake: Stikine River
Operator: Inter-Island Ferry Authority
Route: Coffman Cove Wrangell Petersburg (2006-2008)
Builder: Dakota Creek Industries, Anacortes, Washington
Commissioned: 18 May 2006
Homeport: Coffman Cove, Alaska
Status: in active service, as of 2016
General characteristics
Type: Roll-on/roll-off ferry
Length: 198 ft (60 m)
Beam: 51 ft (16 m)
Decks: One vehicle deck
Ramps: Port and starboard ro-ro loading
Propulsion: 3,000 hp (2,237 kW)
Speed: 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph)
Capacity:
  • 160 passengers
  • 30 vehicles
Crew: Unknown

M/V Stikine is the second of two vessels in the Inter-Island Ferry Authority (IFA) fleet. She is the sister ship to the MV Prince of Wales.

She was constructed at Dakota Creek Industries in Anacortes, Washington.

The Stikine's amenities include a hot-food cafeteria, solarium, forward observation/recliner lounge, and children's play area.

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