Chebeague Island Ferry
Independence at the Cousins Island wharf (2024) | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| United States | |
| Name | Chebeague Island Ferry |
| Owner | Chebeague Transportation Company |
| Operator | Chebeague Transportation Company |
| Route | Chebeague Island to Cousins Island, Maine |
| Builder | Washburn & Doughty Associates, East Boothbay, Maine |
| Launched | July 19, 2019 |
| Maiden voyage | 1975 |
| Status | Operational |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Ferry |
The Chebeague Island Ferry (also known as the CTC Ferry) is a passenger ferry which runs between Chebeague Island and Cousins Island in Maine, United States. Operated by the Chebeague Transportation Company (CTC), the route was formally established in 1975, although boats have carried passengers between the two islands since the late 1950s. Around 120,000 passengers make the crossing on the ferry each year.
The first ferry, a wooden vessel named the Polly-Lin II, was able to carry 23 passengers. It was replaced two years later by the larger Big Squaw. The Islander was purpose-built, and was launched in 1985. It was in service for thirty years and, as of 2023, is the back-up vessel.
The 54-foot (16 m) Independence, was introduced in 2019.
A CTC-owned barge, for carrying cars, trucks and large equipment, is moored off Chebeague Island.