Wsf-Kennewick Vessel Reviews and Specifications

A dramatic incident unfolded on September 9, 2020, when the 'Kennewick' ferry was placed in lockdown following a stabbing onboard. The stabbing occurred around 8 p.m., prompting immediate action from authorities. Two suspects were apprehended as the investigation unfolded. The victim was swiftly transferred to a local hospital to receive medical attention for their injuries. In the aftermath, the ferry was secured in Port Townsend, and passengers not involved in the incident were allowed to disembark. This incident led to the cancellation of the final sailing for the Port Townsend to Coupeville route. Travelers were redirected to alternative ferry services, including Mukilteo/Clinton and Edmonds/Kingston options. As the investigation continues, officials are working to ensure the safety of all passengers in the area.

On the morning of September 23, 2018, the Port Townsend-Coupeville ferry route experienced a significant service disruption when the vessel 'Kennewick' encountered engine troubles stemming from a water jacket leak. In response to the situation, maintenance crews were dispatched to Port Townsend to address the mechanical issues. The repair timeline remains uncertain, leaving travelers affected by the interruption in ferry services.

An unfortunate incident occurred on the night of August 18, 2016, when an 81-year-old man from Poulsbo was reported missing and is now presumed dead after he seemingly jumped off the ferry 'Kennewick.' The ferry was en route from Whidbey Island to Port Townsend during its 9:10 p.m. sailing. Upon arrival in Port Townsend, passengers disembarked, but a silver 1995 Ford Aerostar van was discovered still parked on deck. Inside the vehicle, authorities found the man’s wallet along with a suicide note, raising concerns about his wellbeing. Security footage revealed an individual resembling the man going overboard at 9:22 p.m., just eight minutes after the ferry had left the Coupeville dock. A subsequent search operation conducted by the Coast Guard and East Jefferson County Fire was launched, but unfortunately, the elderly gentleman has yet to be located.