Spectacular launch starts career of new, Maine-built state ferry
The new Maine State Ferry Service boat, Captain Richard G. Spear, set sail in East Boothbay on Friday.
Author: Don Carrigan
Updated: 8:51 PM EDT April 9, 2021
BOOTHBAY, Maine — There may have been a lot of nervous moments Friday for the president of the Washburn and Doughty Shipyard.
“A launch is nerve-wracking and tense on a good day, and then you add a little drama (and) its nerve-wracking,” said Katie Doughty Maddox.
She was breathing easier by then, after the new Maine State Ferry Service boat,
Captain Richard G. Spear finally slid down the ways and into the Damariscotta River.