MV Doc Maynard
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| History | |
|---|---|
| Name: | MV Doc Maynard |
| Owner: | King County |
| Operator: | King County Department of Transportation Marine Division |
| Port of registry: |
Seattle,  USA |
| Route: | West Seattle/Downtown Seattle |
| Builder: | All American Marine, Bellingham, Washington |
| Cost: | $6.25 million |
| Laid down: | 2014 |
| Completed: | 2015 |
| Maiden voyage: | September 18, 2015 |
| In service: | January 7, 2016[1] |
| Identification: |
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| General characteristics | |
| Type: | Catamaran passenger ferry[2] |
| Length: | 104.3 ft (31.8 m) |
| Beam: | 32.9 ft (10.0 m) |
| Draft: | 3.6 ft (1.1 m) |
| Decks: | 2 |
| Installed power: | 4 x 1800 bhp (biodiesel engines) |
| Propulsion: | Fixed-pitch propellers |
| Speed: |
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| Capacity: | 278 passengers |
| Crew: | 4 |
Doc Maynard is a passenger-only ferry built for the King County Water Taxi. The Doc Maynard is 104 feet (32 m) long and has a capacity of 278 passengers seated in two indoor decks and outdoor balconies. It was built in 2015 by All American Marine in Bellingham, Washington for $6.25 million, and is used primarily on the West Seattle route.[3] The vessel was named for "Doc" Maynard, one of the pioneer founders of Seattle. It is the sister ship of the MV Sally Fox, which entered service in 2015.[4]
References
- ↑ Robinson, Patrick (January 6, 2016). "MV Doc Maynard will start the Water Taxi run Jan 7". West Seattle Herald. Retrieved September 18, 2016.
- ↑ "Water Taxi Passenger Ferry – 105′ Aluminum Catamaran". All American Marine. Retrieved September 18, 2016.
- ↑ Robinson, Patrick (September 18, 2015). "Newest water taxi MV Doc Maynard dedicated; Will serve West Seattle soon". West Seattle Herald. Retrieved September 18, 2016.
- ↑ "King County welcomes new addition to its water taxi family" (Press release). King County Department of Transportation. September 18, 2015. Retrieved September 18, 2016.
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