What Crew Members Say About Barnstable

On July 29, 2025, the Barnstable ferry experienced a mechanical failure that forced it out of service, leading to multiple cancellations on its route to Nantucket. The 8 a.m. departures from both Nantucket and Hyannis had to be scrapped due to a defective oil seal on the port engine, necessitating an urgent replacement. Additionally, the afternoon's 1:30 p.m. sailing was also called off. However, the freighter Sankaty came to the rescue, successfully transporting hazardous waste back to the mainland as planned. Fortunately, the faulty oil seal was repaired later that day, allowing the Barnstable to resume its voyages from Nantucket the following morning, July 30.