NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) — A new high-speed passenger ferry from Rhode Island to Martha’s Vineyard is entering service.
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The Providence Journal reports (http://bit.ly/Oued39 ) the Rhode Island Fast Ferry christened the vessel Thursday morning at its dock at Quonset Point. The Ava Pearl was scheduled to make its maiden voyage to Martha’s Vineyard later in the day.
The $6 million ferry was built at the Gladding-Hearn Shipyard in Somerset, Mass.
The Ava Pearl can accommodate 150 passengers and features a snack bar and interior and outdoor seating.
The trip to Martha’s Vineyard takes about 95 minutes. The Ava Pearl is replacing another fast ferry that will now be used for sightseeing tours.
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Information from: The Providence Journal, http://www.providencejournal.com
