There are four ferry boats that make up the current Washington Island Ferry fleet. Each ferry can carry 150 passengers and 18–21 autos. The fleet includes the ARNI J. RICHTER, a unique four-season ferry built for the Washington Island Ferry Line in 2002–2003.
Our Fleet
| Arni J. Richter (Ice Breaker) | |
|---|---|
| Official Number | 1140323 |
| Year Built | 2003 |
| Builder | Bay Ship Building, Sturgeon Bay, WI |
| Dimensions | 104' x 38' x 10' |
| Gross Weight | 92 Tons |
| Propulsion | 2 CAT 3508B, 1000 hp each at 1600 rpm |
| Capacity | 150 Passengers, 18 Autos |
| Other | Ice hull, ice class propeller. Named after long-time Ferry Line owner, captain and islander, Arni Richter. |
The Arni J. Richter, built in 2003, on a winter crossing.
| Eyrarbakki | |
|---|---|
| Official Number | 527292 |
| Year Built | 1970 |
| Builder | Bay Ship Building, Sturgeon Bay, WI |
| Dimensions | 87' x 36' x 8' |
| Gross Weight | 95.7 Tons |
| Propulsion | 2 Cummins NTA 855, 350 hp ea. at 1800 rpm |
| Capacity | 150 Passengers, 18 Autos |
| Other | Named after a village on the southern coast of Iceland, port of emigration for many Icelanders who came to Washington Island in the late 1800s. |
The Eyrarbakki, built in 1970, approaches island docks.
| Robert Noble | |
|---|---|
| Official Number | 606532 |
| Year Built | 1979 |
| Builder | Peterson Builders, Sturgeon Bay, WI |
| Dimensions | 90' x 36' x 8' |
| Gross Weight | 97 Tons |
| Propulsion | 2 CAT C18, 454 hp ea. at 1800 rpm |
| Capacity | 150 Passengers, 19 Autos |
| Other | Named after a twenty-five year old man who survived icy Death’s Door waters in December of 1864. A few years later, Noble became owner and operator of the first propeller-driven ferry in Door County, operating in Sturgeon Bay until a bridge was eventually constructed in 1870. |
The modern Robert Noble on a warm summer day.
| Washington | |
|---|---|
| Official Number | 949690 |
| Year Built | 1989 |
| Builder | Peterson Builders, Sturgeon Bay, WI |
| Dimensions | 100' x 37' x 9' |
| Gross Weight | 82 Tons |
| Propulsion | 2 CAT C18, 487 hp ea. at 1800 rpm |
| Capacity | 150 Passengers, 21 Autos |
| Other | Named for the flagship of a squadron of three U.S. vessels which anchored in the northern island harbor (now Washington Harbor), and later secured a foothold in Green Bay following the War of 1812. |
The Washington on a beautiful summer day.
