M/V Prince of Wales

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Career
Commissioned: 2002
Classification: American Bureau of Shipping
Home Port: Hollis, Alaska
Decommissioned: Currently active
Fate: Currently active
General Characteristics
Displacement:
Length: 198 ft (60 m)
Beam: 51 ft (16 m)
Draught:
Horsepower: 3,000
Speed: 15 knots
Capacity: Crew, Unknown
Passengers, 160
Automobiles, 30
Access: Port and starboard ro-ro loading
One vehicle deck
Named After: Prince of Wales Island, Alaska

The M/V Prince of Wales is the first vessel, and currently one of two vessels, in the Inter-Island Ferry Authority (IFA). She is the sister ship to the M/V Stikine.

She was constructed at Dakota Creek Industries in Anacortes, Washington.

The Prince of Wales' amenities include a hot-food cafeteria, solarium, forward observation/recliner lounge, and children's play area.

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