物語
This passenger and vehicle ferry was built in 1964 by Christy Shipbuilding Corp. in Sturgeon Bay, WI.
歴史的注記
George Schneider (Feb 2026) writes: This vessel is of unique design in order to serve the rural ports along the Aleutian Islands chain. Bids for a replacement vessel have been solicited for a new vessel to be completed in 2029.
所有者と船長
In 1964-2026 she was owned by the State of Alaska, Juneau AK USA.
名前の由来
Tustumena Lake (Dena'ina: Dusdu Bena) is a lake on the west side of the Kenai Peninsula in southcentral Alaska, within Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.
改修
In 1969 she was lengthened by 56 feet by Bethlehem San Francisco.
動力換装
1995 replaced with 5100 HP General Motors EMD engines
参考文献
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1965-1989) and digital files (1992-2026)
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (website viewed 05/02/2024)
- Record of the American Bureau of Shipping (1965, 2002, 2026 online viewed 02/26/2026)
