MV Skagit

History
NameSkagit
OwnerWSDOT
OperatorWashington State Ferries 1990–2009
Port of registrySeattle, Washington, United States 1989–2011
BuilderHalter Marine, New Orleans, Louisiana[1]
Cost$5 million[2]
Completed1989
In service1990
Out of service2009
Identification
FateSold to Canadian investors after unsuccessful ebay listing[4]
NameSkagit
OperatorSeagull Sea Transport (Zanzibar)[1][5]
Port of registryZanzibar (October 25, 2011–)[5]
RouteDar es Salaam, Tanzania–Unguja Island, Zanzibar
Acquiredc. 2011
In servicec. 2011
Out of serviceJuly 18, 2012
Fate
  • Sank near Chumbe Island off Zanzibar;
  • c. 150 people presumed dead.
General characteristics
Class and typeSkagit Kalama-class passenger ferry
Length112 ft (34.1 m)
Beam25 ft (7.6 m)
Draft8 ft (2.4 m)
Installed powerTotal 2,840 hp (2,120 kW) from four diesel engines
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Speed25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph)
Capacity250 passengers[6]

MV Skagit was a Skagit Kalama-class[citation needed] passenger ferry originally operated by Washington State Ferries (WSF) from 1989–2009 and then in Tanzania until her sinking in Zanzibar in July 2012.

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  3. ^ The Monohull ferries - M/V Skagit, evergreenfleet.com
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  6. ^ Vessel information - M/V Skagit, WSF, WSDOT