Oldest Cape May Lewes Ferry Continues To Make Waves Latest News Lewes, del. . after several months of work, one of the cape may lewes' oldest ferries has returned from repairs. the m v delaware was sent away to staten island, ny for routine maintenance nearly. The m v delaware was sent away to staten island, ny for routine maintenance nearly five months ago. a spokesperson for the ferry says the vessel now has new sprinklers and paint, along with repaired steel where needed. the cost for the repairs is estimated to be $7.7 million dollars.
Oldest Cape May Lewes Ferry Continues To Make Waves Latest News August 30, 2024 3:02 pm edt cbs philadelphia. north cape may, n.j. (cbs) — the cape may lewes ferry is marking a big birthday this year — 60 years. "our first crossing was on july 1, 1964. The first ever passage of the cape may lewes ferry between delaware and new jersey occurred on july 1st, 1964. according to the delaware river & bay authority (drba) that maiden voyage. Cape may lewes ferry turns 60. the year was 1964. the beatles embarked on a world tour which would eventually land in the u.s. the ford mustang debuted. and the cape may lewes ferry made its. Cape may lewes ferry officials announced a weeklong celebration recognizing the 60th anniversary of this important delaware bay crossing. events will kick off monday, july 1, with a special commemorative ticket from that original 1964 crossing. the ferry will also feature special throwback fare pricing, signature drinks, promotional giveaways.
Oldest Cape May Lewes Ferry Continues To Make Waves Latest News Cape may lewes ferry turns 60. the year was 1964. the beatles embarked on a world tour which would eventually land in the u.s. the ford mustang debuted. and the cape may lewes ferry made its. Cape may lewes ferry officials announced a weeklong celebration recognizing the 60th anniversary of this important delaware bay crossing. events will kick off monday, july 1, with a special commemorative ticket from that original 1964 crossing. the ferry will also feature special throwback fare pricing, signature drinks, promotional giveaways. The ferry system has been in operation between lewes and cape may, n.j., since 1964. drba has hired the elliott bay design group, based in seattle, wash., to draft the plan and design the new ferries. team member kristen kissinger said the report will be completed by this winter. design could begin as early as 2022 with construction in 2024. Nick roth. february 28, 2023. the cape may lewes ferry is planning to phase in smaller boats, with the first vessel docking in cape may in late 2026. the move is expected to save the delaware river and bay authority money in operating costs, meet demand over the next 40 years and be more environmentally friendly than the existing fleet.
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