Ferry suffered damage after striking ledge off Vinalhaven
ROCKLAND — The Maine State Ferry Service's newest ferry suffered significant damage when it struck a ledge off Vinalhaven on Wednesday.
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ROCKLAND — The Maine State Ferry Service's newest ferry suffered significant damage when it struck a ledge off Vinalhaven on Wednesday.
The Capt. Richard G. Spear, the Maine State Ferry Service's newest ferry, had just left Vinalhaven bound for Rockland when it hit the ledge, transportation officials said Thursday.
The ferry was carrying 65 passengers and five crew members at the time of the grounding. MDOT reported that no one was injured.
VINALHAVEN -- The 156-foot long ferry -- the Captain Richard G. Spear -- grounded out.
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