Story
This ferry, passenger was built in 1988 by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders Inc. in Freeland, WA.
Historical Notes
Built as a ferry for the US Army missile range at Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands.
From 2009-2015 the Melissa Ann was leased to the King County Ferry District (Seattle WA USA) for use on the Vashon Island route of the King County Water Taxi.
From 2018-2022 the Melissa Ann was leased to Kitsap Transit (Bremerton WA USA) for backup use on the Seattle-Kingston Fast Ferry route.
Owners & Masters
In 1988-2005 she was owned by the U.S. Army Strategic Defense Command, San Francisco CA USA.
In 2005-2016 she was owned by Four Seasons Marine Services, Silverdale WA USA.
In 2025 she was owned by Catalina Passenger Service Inc, Newport Beach CA USA.
References
- www.nicholsboats.com ↗
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 31/07/2026)
- wireless2.fcc.gov ↗ (website viewed 31/07/2026)
