The Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority

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The Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority (known more briefly as The Steamship Authority) operates ferries in Nantucket Sound, Massachusetts, United States.


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[edit] Overview

Ferry service is provided between mainland terminals at Woods Hole and Hyannis and island terminals at Vineyard Haven and Oak Bluffs on the island of Martha's Vineyard and a terminal on the island of Nantucket. The Authority operates both roll-on/roll-off ferries used primarily for automobile traffic and several boats more oriented towards freight service.


[edit] Current Fleet

M/V Islander
M/V Nantucket
M/V Martha's Vineyard
M/V Eagle
M/V Katama
M/V Gay Head
M/V Governor
M/V Sankaty
M/V Flying Cloud
M/V Island Home


[edit] Vessels to Enter Service in 2007

M/V Island Home replacing the beloved and venerable M/V Islander
M/V Iyanough replacing the problematic M/V Flying Cloud

[edit] External links

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