Vessel Profile

Christine Anderson

Ferry, passenger/car 1994 USA Steel

Photo: Kyle Stubbs photo January 8 2015, Seattle WA

Story

This ferry, passenger/car was built in 1994 by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders Inc. in Freeland, WA.

Car ferry serving Anderson Island and Ketron Island from Steilacoom WA USA with capacity for 54 vehicles.

In 1994-2026 she was owned by Pierce County, Tacoma WA USA.

Named for longtime Anderson Island resident Christine Anderson, who worked to bring electricity to the island in the 1930s.

Name	Christine Anderson
Call Sign	WDC6286

Year Built	1994
Builder	Nichols Brothers Boat Builders Inc.
Location	Freeland, WA, USA
Hull	Steel
Yard Number	S-107

Type	Ferry, passenger/car
Dimensions	199.6' × 66.0' × 16.5'
Gross Tons	96
Net Tons	65
Propulsion	Screw
Engine	Caterpillar Tractor Co., Peoria IL USA
Engine Power	2-1500hp diesel engines

Registry 1	1023545 (US)

Fate	Afloat in 2026
Shipwreck	No

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