Gov. Harry W. Nice Ferry

Photograph by Aubrey Bodine

1941

Annapolis Matapeake ferry. The Claiborne-Annapolis Ferry Company ran both passenger and automobile ferry service across the Chesapeake Bay from 1919 to 1952. The initial service was between Annapolis, Maryland, on the western shore and Claiborne, Maryland, on the eastern shore. In July 1930, a second shorter route was added between Annapolis, Maryland, and Matapeake on Kent Island, Maryland. Keel laid September 15, 1937, at Maryland Drydock Co., launched December 11, 1937, and delivered April 30, 1938. Dimensions 208' x 62' x 9'. Six lanes across. It was designed to withstand icebreaking. Capacity: 65 vehicles; 730 passengers; accommodation for crew of 22, staterooms for four officers. Placed in service on May 4, 1938, under Capt. Thomas Woolford.

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