Tag: ferry Taku

Former ferry Taku headed to the scrapyard

by Ed Schoenfeld | Apr 13, 2018 | Local News, Syndicated | 0

The former state ferry Taku sailed passed Singapore Friday on the way to being scrapped. It will go for close to 10 times its purchase price.

Ferry Taku sale set for Jan. 19, but its future is uncertain

by Ed Schoenfeld | Jan 4, 2018 | Local News, Syndicated | 0

The state ferry Taku will keep its name – and possibly its job — after it leaves Alaska. But it could also be cut up for scrap.

State ferry Taku won’t become a hotel

by Ed Schoenfeld | Dec 1, 2017 | Local News, Syndicated | 0

The state ferry Taku is not hip enough for Portland. A company based there that submitted the winning bid earlier this fall withdrew. The new top bidder is from Dubai.

Update: Ferry Taku bid opening delayed, because someone’s actually interested

by Ed Schoenfeld | Jul 10, 2017 | Local News | 0

Someone is interested in buying the retired ferry Taku. As a result, the Alaska Marine Highway System is giving interested parties an month to submit bids.