Wolfe Islander III

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Vehicles loading onto the Wolfe Islander III at the ferry docks in Kingston harbour.
Vehicles loading onto the Wolfe Islander III at the ferry docks in Kingston harbour.

The Wolfe Islander III is the ferry currently serving between Kingston, Ontario and Wolfe Island (Ontario). It can hold approximately 55 cars, and is end-loading. The length of car deck is 61 metres (200 feet). The vehicle height restriction is 4.4 metres (14 feet 5 inches). It was launched into service on February 5th, 1976 by then Ontario Minister of Transportation, James W. Snow.[1]

The previous ferry in service was the Wolfe Islander II.

Summer Season: Approximately April to December, the Marysville (Wolfe Island Village) dock is used.

Winter Season: Approximately December to April, Dawson’s Point dock is used, located 4.8 km (3 miles) east of Marysville

The Kingston Terminal is located at the intersection of Ontario and Barrack Streets.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Wolfe Island Monthly News [1]