MV Sealth is a Issaquah class auto and passenger ferry operated by Washington State Ferries, a child department of the Washington State Department of Transportation.
MV Sealth specifications
Washington State Ferries vessel data, checked October 25, 2026.
| Class | Issaquah class |
|---|---|
| Built | 1982, Seattle |
| Passengers | 1,196 |
| Vehicles | 90, with room for 32 tall vehicles |
| Length | 328 ft 2 in |
| Beam | 78 ft 8 in |
| Draft | 16 ft 7 in |
| Service speed | 16 knots |
| Propulsion | 2 engines, diesel, 5,100 horsepower in total |
| Tonnage | 2,477 |
The vessel is ADA compliant with accessible restrooms on the main passenger deck as well as elevator access from the auto deck to the main passenger deck.
Other amenities include a galley and vending and newspaper machines on the main passenger deck.
MV Sealth is named for Chief Sealth (Chief Seattle), a Suquamish and Duwamish chief who lived from 1786 to 1866.