The Inter-island Ferry Authority's Stikine is a steel vehicle and passenger ferry currently on it's primary service route between Coffman Cove, Wrangell, and Petersburg, Alaska.
This new vessel is the second ferry built for the IFA by Dakota Creek. The Prince of Wales was delivered in late 2001.
The passenger deck includes a full service galley, restaurant, lounge, restrooms, forward observation lounge with reclining chairs, reading room, quiet room, children's playroom, and solarium.
The crew spaces include a day room, restroom and lockers for the 12 hour shifts but no overnight accommodations. The Stikine operates with a 5-person crew.
The vessel was delivered in March 2006 and has a passenger capacity of 195 and a vehicle capacity of 30 standard cars.
| Length Overall |
197'-6" (60.2M) |
| Maximum Beam |
53' (16.2M) |
| Draft |
11' (3.4M) |
| Service Speed |
15 knots |
| Electric Power |
2 x MTU 60-6M400
330kW, 1800 rpm
1 x MTU 60-6M475
215kW, 1800 rpm
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| Engines |
2 x Caterpillar 3512B
rated @ 1500 BHP
at 1600 rpm each |
| Propulsion |
2 x Hundested CPP
1 x Omnithruster
Bow Thurster |
| Gears |
2 x Reintjes
Reduction Gears |
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