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Ship Name
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Photographer
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Location
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MV Cape Henlopen
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Birk Thomas
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New England
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IMO Number
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Ship Type
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Date Taken
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5381978
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Ferry Boats and Other Passenger Vessels
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August 8, 2003
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Flag:
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United States
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The Cape Henlopen Ferry was built as a World War II landing craft (LST 510) in Jeffersonville, Indiana and participated in the D-day invasion at Normandy. In 1966, it was converted to a passenger and auto ferry and served on the Lewes, Delaware - Cape May, New Jersey Route. It was purchased in 1983 by Cross Sound Ferry and underwent a total refurbishment before entering service. The ferry was repowered during the winter of 1995 with EMD 12-645 diesel engines, ensuring a long future of trouble free operation.
In 2007, Cross Sound Replaced the upper cabin and added a new wheelhouse.
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