Another Cape Cod Steamship Authority Ferry Breaks Down

BARNSTABLE, MA — Yet another ferry operated by the Steamship Authority broke down Tuesday night. The ferry "Nantucket" lost power on one of its main engines while on a run from Hyannis to Nantucket at about 7:45 p.m. The vessel was able to make it to Nantucket on another engine. The ferry was taken out of service for a Coast Guard inspection.

Several Steamship Authority vessels have experienced similar issues over the last few months.

In March, the ferry "Martha's Vineyard" lost power during a run to Falmouth and had to be towed. In May, the vessel lost power again on another Falmouth run.

This story will be updated.

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Photo: The Steamship Authority ferry "Nantucket." (Credit: Steamship Authority)