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On January 21, 2026, the 'Wenatchee' ferry was forced out of service on its route between Seattle and Bainbridge Island after experiencing engine complications stemming from a log impact. This unfortu...
The 'Wenatchee' ferry has been temporarily removed from the Seattle to Bainbridge service as a result of a mechanical malfunction associated with one of its electrical subsystems. This issue came to l...
On August 15, 2025, the 'Wenatchee', a ferry operating between Seattle and Bainbridge Island, faced a mechanical setback shortly after 10 a.m. while docking at Seattle's Colman Dock. The vessel encoun...
On August 15, 2023, just weeks after resuming operations on the Seattle to Bainbridge Island route on July 24, the ferry 'Wenatchee' encountered a significant mechanical issue, leading to an unexpecte...
A fire on the 'Wenatchee', which occurred on April 22, 2021, during sea trials near Bainbridge Island, Washington, has been attributed to a faulty fastener, according to the National Transportation Sa...
A detailed report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), released on March 15, 2022, has identified a loose bolt as the ignition point for an engine fire aboard the ferry 'Wenatchee' on...
In a setback for Washington State Ferries (WSF), the 'Wenatchee' is likely to remain out of commission for several months following a recent engine failure that ignited a fire during a sea trial out o...