Steamship Authority celebrates commissioning of the M/V Island Home today in Vineyard Haven
Vineyard Haven (March 3, 2007) -- The Steamship Authority today celebrated the commissioning of its newest vessel, the M/V Island Home. Local residents and officials were on hand for the ceremony, which took place at the Vineyard Haven Terminal following the ferry’s maiden voyage from Woods Hole.
Steamship Authority General Manager Wayne Lamson and Chairman of the Steamship Authority Board David Oliveira were joined by town officials and local residents for the event. Reverend Alden Besse delivered the invocation.
The new, $32 million M/V Island Home replaces the fifty-seven year-old Islander ferry and far surpasses her in size, capacity and speed. The Island Home is capable of carrying 1200 passengers and 60 vehicles, compared to the Islander’s capacity of 770 passengers and 48 vehicles. The vessel has
approximately 625 seats inside and 422 outdoor seats. Two hydraulic ramps on the Island Home’s freight deck make it possible to carry up to an additional 16 vehicles above the deck when necessary. At 255 feet long, the M/V Island Home is 55 feet longer than her predecessor. With horsepower of 6,000 in her twin engines and can make the crossing from Woods Hole to Martha’s Vineyard in 35 minutes at her top speed of 16 knots. The Islander’s top speed was 11 knots.
Similar to the Islander, she’s a double-ended ferry with identical bridges on the stern and bow, alleviating the need to ever turn around.
The state-of-the-art vessel also possesses the latest in passenger comfort and amenities, including Wi- Fi access and a cell-phone-free quiet area with desks and reading lamps. New cushioned chairs, larger restrooms and windows providing panoramic views of the water and natural light are among the upgrades. The vessel also includes two elevators for those in wheelchairs or who need extra help.
Walls throughout the vessel are adorned with historic prints provided by the Martha’s Vineyard Museum.
Vineyard Haven (March 3, 2007) -- The Steamship Authority today celebrated the commissioning of its newest vessel, the M/V Island Home. Local residents and officials were on hand for the ceremony, which took place at the Vineyard Haven Terminal following the ferry’s maiden voyage from Woods Hole.
Steamship Authority General Manager Wayne Lamson and Chairman of the Steamship Authority Board David Oliveira were joined by town officials and local residents for the event. Reverend Alden Besse delivered the invocation.
The new, $32 million M/V Island Home replaces the fifty-seven year-old Islander ferry and far surpasses her in size, capacity and speed. The Island Home is capable of carrying 1200 passengers and 60 vehicles, compared to the Islander’s capacity of 770 passengers and 48 vehicles. The vessel has
approximately 625 seats inside and 422 outdoor seats. Two hydraulic ramps on the Island Home’s freight deck make it possible to carry up to an additional 16 vehicles above the deck when necessary. At 255 feet long, the M/V Island Home is 55 feet longer than her predecessor. With horsepower of 6,000 in her twin engines and can make the crossing from Woods Hole to Martha’s Vineyard in 35 minutes at her top speed of 16 knots. The Islander’s top speed was 11 knots.
Similar to the Islander, she’s a double-ended ferry with identical bridges on the stern and bow, alleviating the need to ever turn around.
The state-of-the-art vessel also possesses the latest in passenger comfort and amenities, including Wi- Fi access and a cell-phone-free quiet area with desks and reading lamps. New cushioned chairs, larger restrooms and windows providing panoramic views of the water and natural light are among the upgrades. The vessel also includes two elevators for those in wheelchairs or who need extra help.
Walls throughout the vessel are adorned with historic prints provided by the Martha’s Vineyard Museum.
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