Washington State Department of Transportation Assistant Secretary Ferries Division David Moseley announces that this Sunday, celebrations will mark the inaugural sailing of the first new ferry of the 21st century, the Chetzemoka.

“Although the actual sailing is by invitation only due to space limitations, you are welcome to attend the events happening at both the Port Townsend and Coupeville (Keystone) terminals,” says Moseley.

Here is an overview of what is planned for the day:

  • 10:15 a.m. – Chetzemoka arrives at the Coupeville Ferry Terminal
  • 10:45 a.m. – Dignitary speeches and christening ceremony on car deck of Chetzemoka. Audio will be made available for those that remain terminal side.
  • 11:20 a.m. – Chetzemoka departs Coupeville for Inaugural Sailing (by invitation/ticket only)
  • 12:20 p.m. – Chetzemoka arrives in Port Townsend
  • 12:30 p.m. – Tribal Ceremony on car deck of Chetzemoka (open to public)
  • 1:00-2:30 p.m. – Vessel open house

The Chetzemoka will replace the Steilacoom II on Monday, Nov. 15 as the vessel serving on the Port Townsend/Coupeville route.

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