Tour of New Ferry Woods Hole
Ferry Woods Hole at the SSA Fairhaven dock for final fitting out.
Ferry Woods Hole at the SSA Fairhaven dock for final fitting out.
Everything is shiny and new.
Everything is shiny and new.
Freight deck of hybrid ferry is designed to carry up to 10 full-length tractor trailer trucks.
Freight deck of hybrid ferry is designed to carry up to 10 full-length tractor trailer trucks.
All the upper deck needs are passengers and sunshine.
All the upper deck needs are passengers and sunshine.
Former SSA Capt. Ed Jackson with antique steam whistle.
Former SSA Capt. Ed Jackson with antique steam whistle.
Passenger deck comes equipped with electrical outlets and USB ports at each table.
Passenger deck comes equipped with electrical outlets and USB ports at each table.
Two flights of stairways lead from freight to passenger deck.
Two flights of stairways lead from freight to passenger deck.
Temporary fuel tanks loaded aboard trailer for trip back to Louisiana.
Temporary fuel tanks loaded aboard trailer for trip back to Louisiana.
Sleek, high tech and ready to ply the Oak Bluffs route.
Sleek, high tech and ready to ply the Oak Bluffs route.
Whistle comes from passenger steamer State of Pennsylvania.
Whistle comes from passenger steamer State of Pennsylvania.
Everything is shiny and new on the new ferry Woods Hole, which arrived in Fairhaven Monday for a final fitting out. Called a hybrid, the 235-foot vessel is designed to carry up to 10 full-length tractor trailer trucks or 55 vehicles, or some combination of both.
The Woods Hole will take her maiden voyage to the Vineyard on Monday, June 13, and will be open for tours from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Vineyard Haven dock.