MV Kennewick

{{Infobox ship |section1={{Infobox ship/image |image= MV_Kennewick.jpg |image_caption= MV ''Kennewick'' }}

|section2={{Infobox ship/career | hide_header = | name = ''Kennewick'' | owner = Washington State Ferries | operator = [[Washington State Ferries]] | registry = | route = | ordered = | builder = [[Vigor Shipyards]] (formerly [[Todd Pacific Shipyards]]) | original_cost = | yard_number = | way_number = | laid_down = | launched = May 17, 2011 | completed = | christened = | acquired = | maiden_voyage = | in_service = February 14, 2012 | out_of_service = | identification = *{{IMO Number|9618331}} *{{MMSI Number|367479990}} *[[Maritime call sign|Callsign]]: WDF6991 | fate = | status = | notes = }}

|section3={{Infobox ship/characteristics | hide_header = | header_caption = | class = {{sclass2|Kwa-di Tabil|ferry|0}} [[Ferry|auto/passenger ferry]] | tonnage = | displacement = | length = {{convert|273|ft|8|in|m|1|abbr=on}} | beam = {{convert|64|ft|m|abbr=on}} | height = | draught = | draft = {{convert|11|ft|m|abbr=on}} | depth = | decks = | deck_clearance = | ramps = | ice_class = | sail_plan = | power = | propulsion = | speed = | capacity = 64 vehicles, 750 passengers | crew = | notes = }} }} '''MV ''Kennewick''''' is a {{sclass2|Kwa-di Tabil|ferry}} operated by [[Washington State Ferries]]. She entered service on the Port Townsend–Coupeville ferry route on February 14, 2012.<ref>{{cite news |last=Bermant |first=Charlie |date=February 14, 2012 |title=Last of state's newest ferries begins service between Port Townsend, Coupeville |url=http://archive.peninsuladailynews.com/article/20120215/news/302159988/last-of-state-8217-s-newest-ferries-begins-service-between-port |work=[[Peninsula Daily News]] |location=Port Angeles, Washington |access-date=September 10, 2016}}</ref>

==Characteristics== ''Kennewick'' measures {{convert|273|ft|8|in|m|1}} in length, has a [[Beam (nautical)|beam]] of {{convert|64|ft|m}}, a [[Draft (hull)|draft]] of {{convert|11|ft|m}} and a displacement of 2,050 tons.<ref name="plans"/> She has a capacity of 64 vehicles and 750 passengers, and has a crew of eight.<ref name="plans">{{cite web|url=http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/NR/rdonlyres/9E9A2BAF-2662-4C69-A025-DD4F3E2F52CF/0/64CarFerryPlans.pdf |publisher=[[Washington State Ferries]] |title=New 60-Auto Ferry, Profiles and Arrangements |author=Elliott Bay Design Group |date=3 September 2009 |access-date=12 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111014100055/http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/NR/rdonlyres/9E9A2BAF-2662-4C69-A025-DD4F3E2F52CF/0/64CarFerryPlans.pdf |archive-date=October 14, 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

==History== The name ''Kennewick'' was chosen on July 13, 2010, after being suggested by Michael Fox, a resident of Washington's [[Bainbridge Island]].<ref>{{cite web|title='Kennewick' picked for new ferry |url=http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2010/07/14/1091657/kennewick-picked-for-new-ferry.html |publisher=Tri-City Herald |access-date=12 October 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20181109153337/http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2010/07/14/1091657/kennewick-picked-for-new-ferry.html |archive-date=November 9, 2018 |date=14 July 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref> The ship is named after the mid-sized city of [[Kennewick, Washington]], located about 185 miles southeast of Puget Sound. The ship was built at Vigor Shipyards, formerly [[Todd Pacific Shipyards]].<ref name="columbian">{{cite web|title=Christening in Seattle for new ferry Kennewick |url=http://www.columbian.com/news/2011/may/26/christening-in-seattle-for-new-ferry-kennewick/ |publisher=The Columbian |access-date=12 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120406203712/http://www.columbian.com/news/2011/may/26/christening-in-seattle-for-new-ferry-kennewick/ |archive-date=April 6, 2012 |date=26 May 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> She was launched on May 27, 2011, with her upper decks and interior still incomplete,<ref name="bh">{{cite web|title=Kennewick gets its own ferry (w/ gallery) |url=http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2011/05/27/2032972/kennewick-gets-its-own-ferry.html |publisher=The Bellingham Herald |access-date=12 October 2011 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20111012222239/http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2011/05/27/2032972/kennewick-gets-its-own-ferry.html |archive-date=October 12, 2011 |date=27 May 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> and christened by Judy Clibborn, the Washington House Transportation Chairwoman.<ref name="columbian"/> After her launch, ''Kennewick'' was to have construction completed at Vigor Shipyards,<ref name="bh"/> before being moved to Everett, Washington to be outfitted.<ref name="columbian"/>

''Kennewick'' began her sea trials on October 6, 2011, before her demonstrations to Washington State Ferries and the US Coast Guard began on October 12.<ref name="kepr"/> Upon completion of the demonstrations, Washington State Ferries took delivery of the vessel on October 31, 2011,<ref>{{cite web|title=USA: Vigor Shipyard Delivers MV Kennewick to State Ferries System |url=http://shipbuildingtribune.com/2011/11/01/usa-vigor-shipyard-delivers-mv-kennewick-to-state-ferries-system/ |publisher=Shipbuilding Tribune |access-date=3 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120331192237/http://shipbuildingtribune.com/2011/11/01/usa-vigor-shipyard-delivers-mv-kennewick-to-state-ferries-system/ |archive-date=March 31, 2012 |date=1 November 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> beginning further trials and crew training before ''Kennewick'' began operation between [[Port Townsend, Washington|Port Townsend]] and [[Coupeville, Washington|Coupeville]] on February 14, 2012.<ref name="kepr">{{cite web|title=Kennewick ferry on the water |url=http://www.keprtv.com/news/local/131232744.html |publisher=KEPRTV.com |access-date=12 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120404142511/http://www.keprtv.com/news/local/131232744.html |archive-date=April 4, 2012 |date=6 October 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

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==External links== *{{Commons category inline|IMO 9618331}}

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