Description: Ferry ISLAND QUEEN, Falmouth Harbor to Martha's Vineyard, MA Naval Cover postcardThis post card is in very good, but not perfect condition. Please look at the scan and make your own judgement. Member USCS #10385 (I also earned the stamp collecting merit badge as a boy!). Please contact me if you have specific cover needs. I have thousands for sale, including; navals (USS, USNS, USCGC, Coast Guard, ship, Maritime), military posts, event, APO, hotel, postal history, memoribilia, etc. I also offer approvals service with FREE SHIPPING to repeat USA customers.Our VesselSailing with pride for over 60 years! The Island Queen ferry provides passenger ferry service between Falmouth, Cape Cod and Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard. The Vessel HistoryThe first vessel, the “Vineyard Queen”, carrying 108 passengers provided ferry service from 1960 through 1962. Then, in 1963, the “Vineyard Queen” was replaced with a new ferry, the “Island Queen”, carrying 280 passengers and continuing daily ferry service until 1974. Our current ferry, The “M/V Island Queen” is actually the third ferry in our company’s history. It came into service 1974. The design and build is by Blount Boats in Warren, Rhode Island. Furthermore, the M/V Island Queen is a 125 foot, 522 passenger, triple screw, diesel powered ferry constructed of steel. In addition, The Island Queen Ferry features a single helm position and a wing station on the starboard side of the vessel. And, a wide range of pilothouse navigation and communication equipment. Including, radar, NAV net3D, chart plotter, GPS, depth sounder, compass, and VHF Radios. Furthermore, there are a number of Safety Systems onboard the Island Queen Ferry. They include life jackets, life floats, life rings with strobe lights, and first aid kits. Also, it has Automated External Defibrillator (AED), Man Over Board Apparatus and an Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB). And, is also equipped with two fire pumps, multiple fire hydrants, portable fire extinguishers and an engine room fire suppression system. Also, there is a full service Snack Bar and Restrooms available on board the ferry. Vessel DetailsLength: 125 feetBeam: 26 feetDraft: 7 feetRegistered Tonnage: 99 tonsCruising Speed: 12 knotsFuel Capacity: 1150 gallonsFuel Consumption: 40 gallons per hour @ 12 knots (average)
Price: 9.99 USD
Location: Weaverville, North Carolina
End Time: 2024-11-21T11:04:05.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.5 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Country: United States
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Ships, Boats
Certification: Uncertified
Quality: Used
People & Occupations: sailor
Vessel: naval
Naval: Postcard
Condition: Unused
Country of Manufacture: United States
Grade: Used
Branch: Ferry
Type: vessel
State: Massachusetts
Place of Origin: United States
