Capt. Richard G. Spear ferry launched from Washburn & Doughty

The newest vessel of the Maine State Ferry Service fleet, launched April 9, was named after MMA graduate Capt. Richard G. Spear ’43-1, the first employee of the State Ferry Service.

The Capt. Richard G. Spear glided into the water at the Washburn & Doughty shipyard in East Boothbay.
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