Breaking News: WSF Cathlamet has ‘significant damage’ after hard landing at Fauntleroy ferry terminal
Added 2022-07-28 20:21:28 +0000 UTC[WASHINGTON] – (MTN) The Washington State Ferry boat Cathlamet had a hard landing at the Fauntleroy ferry terminal in West Seattle, causing significant damage to the vessel and ferry terminal infrastructure.
The 7:55 a.m. sailing of the Cathlamet left Vashon Island, and on its approach to Fauntleroy around 8:15 a.m., it struck a group of pilings meant to protect the ferry dock and help stabilize the ferry while loading and unloading. The structure is called a dolphin. Photos from the terminal showed moderate damage to the structure, with at least two metal pilings buckled and the top structure badly damaged.
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