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.

Courtesy of MMA President William J. Brennan and MaineDOT

Gov. Janet Mills, Maine Department of Transportation Commissioner Bruce Van Note, Maine Maritime Academy President Dr. William Brennan, Washburn & Doughty President Katie Doughty Maddox, and Capt. Spear’s daughter, Linda, were at the christening and launch ceremony.

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