Steamships and Ferries

Steamship to Sell M/V Governor Ferry

The oldest ferry in the Steamship Authority fleet, M/V Governor, is set to go on the market this fall after spending one last summer as a backup boat on the Woods Hole-Vineyard Haven route.

Vineyard Preservation Trust Buys the Old Mill From the Garden Club

In this week's 10-minute wrap-up of the news from the Vineyard Gazette, we look at the Vineyard Preservation Trust’s purchase of the Old Mill in West Tisbury. The property has been home to the Martha’s Vineyard Garden Club since 1942. And we listen to some big band music from the regional high school’s Jazzfest.

Newest Steamship Ferry Heads North to Join the Fleet

The M/V Monomoy, last of three offshore energy service vessels the Steamship Authority has converted to freight and passenger ferries, left Alabama Wednesday for its new home in New England.

Officials Assure Cuttyhunkers that Ferry Service Can Stay

New proposals to redevelop the New Bedford State Pier include accommodations for the Cuttyhunk Ferry, a relief to residents and visitors who depend on the service to the small island. 

Woods Hole Ferry Terminal Construction

What’s going on at the Woods Hole ferry terminal, and how will it affect your travel plans? And Jaws and Juneteenth shared the weekend with lots of events.

Islanders Welcome Steamship’s New Aquinnah Ferry

The newly-completed ferry M/V Aquinnah officially joined the Steamship Authority fleet Friday, in a commissioning ceremony that drew about 150 people to the ferry terminal in Oak Bluffs.

Steamship Gets Ready to Welcome Newest Ferry

The Steamship Authority is bringing its newest ferry, M/V Aquinnah, to the Vineyard May 16 for a public commissioning ceremony at the Oak Bluffs terminal.

New Steamship Ferry Gets Off to Rocky Start

Steamship Authority engineers are working to iron out some unexpected wrinkles in the performance of the new freight ferry, M/V Barnstable.

Steamship Authority Reverses Advertising Ban

Less than six months after voting to end paid advertising aboard its ferries, the Steamship Authority board of governors rescinded the decision Monday.

SSA Bids Farewell to Gay Head, Welcomes New Freight Boat

The Steamship Authority this week sold off the M/V Gay Head, just days before the M/V Barnstable is set to make its first trip to Nantucket.

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