MV Prince of Wales
 The Prince of Wales in Ketchikan | |
| History | |
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| Name: | MV Prince of Wales |
| Namesake: | Prince of Wales Island |
| Operator: | Inter-Island Ferry Authority |
| Route: | Hollis – Ketchikan |
| Builder: | Dakota Creek Industries, Anacortes, Washington |
| Commissioned: | 2002 |
| Homeport: | Hollis, 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: |
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| Crew: | Unknown |
M/V Prince of Wales is the first vessel, and currently one of two vessels, in the Inter-Island Ferry Authority (IFA). She is the sister ship to the MV Stikine.
She was constructed at Dakota Creek Industries in Anacortes, Washington.
The Prince of Wales' amenities include a hot-food cafeteria, solarium, forward observation/recliner lounge, and children's play area.
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