New ferry in action on the Upper Arrow

Lynne and Phil Welock were at the Galena Bay ferry dock when they saw the brand-new ferry, the MV Columbia, in action. Here’s what she had to say:

“We were at the Galena ferry landing this morning when the new ferry pulled in for the first time. We watched her come in for a trial run and then pull away. She is pretty impressive. A comparison of the size of the old ship and new as well. “

Thanks Lynne!

Here are Lynne’s much-appreciated photos:

Delays and slow passage times from Shelter Bay to Galena are about to be irritants of the past now that the new ferry, christened the MV Columbia, is on the Columbia River. Lynne Welock photo
Delays and slow passage times from Shelter Bay to Galena are about to be irritants of the past now that the new ferry, christened the MV Columbia, is on the Columbia River. Lynne Welock photo
The new $26.5 million ferry project that was awarded by the province to WaterBridge Steel Inc. in 2012. It was built in Nakusp. Lynne Welock photo
The new $26.5 million ferry project that was awarded by the province to WaterBridge Steel Inc. in 2012. It was built in Nakusp. Lynne Welock photo
The old and the new. Lynne Welock photo
The old and the new. Lynne Welock photo

 

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