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The MV Delaware is a passenger ferry<\/a> vessel serving the Cape May-Lewes Ferry<\/a>, a ferry system operated by the Delaware River & Bay Authority (DRBA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The vessel was originally built in 1974 and is the oldest vessel in the Cape May-Lewes Ferry fleet. It measures 320 feet (98 meters) in length, has a beam of 68 feet (21 meters), a maximum draft of 7 feet (2.1 meters), and capacity for 100 cars and 800 passengers in total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The MV Delaware is powered by two diesel engines that each generate 4,000 horsepower. It can reach a top speed of 16 knots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Renovations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In 1994, the main passenger lounge on the second deck was refurbished. An additional passenger lounge with a deli and outdoor bar was added to the third deck, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s original smokestacks were replace with new “shark fin” style smokestacks in 1997.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2001, the second and third decks were extended forward and, in 2013, the interior space on the second deck was reconfigured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Delaware was pulled from service for 5 months starting in November 2022 to complete routine maintenance. It received a new sprinkler system, new paint and steel was repaired where needed. The cost of the repairs was estimated to be $7.7 million.[1]<\/a><\/sup> The vessel returned to service in March 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n