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Maine's New $21.9 Million Ferry Is New England's Only Hybrid
Built with a $16.6 million federal grant, the Capt. Almer Dinsmore takes over most Vinalhaven crossings this fall.
Maine State Ferry Service
Maine Business Wire reported on Maine State Ferry Service on September 26, 2026.
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September 26, 2026
Maine's New $21.9 Million Ferry Is New England's Only Hybrid
The Maine State Ferry Service says the boat will not carry passengers until fall, once crews finish training on its electric controls; otherwise it is built much like the existing Capt.
- Vessel
- Capt. Almer Dinsmore
- Cost
- $21.9 million
- Federal grant
- $16.6 million
- Capacity
- 250 passengers, 23 vehicles
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