MV 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.

