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We have 3 electrical ferries in Oregon crossing the Willamette but they use 3 overhead wires to deliver 3phase AC. Works great for short hops.

pinot 4y ago
https://img.atlasobscura.com/dmMEj9y780YXqaTupI_kf8Iin74JjtDthHum0ZXCI-k/rt:fit/h:390/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/ar:1/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdGxh/cy1kZXYuczMuYW1h/em9uYXdzLmNvbS91/cGxvYWRzL3BsYWNl/X2ltYWdlcy83NzM2/NWI4Mi04YTM4LTQ4/N2YtYTNlOS00M2Mx/MmY0NjFjZWI1YmRi/ZjFhYmJmYTY0YzEx/NDdfSU1HXzE3MTAu/SlBH.jpg https://img.atlasobscura.com/dmMEj9y780YXqaTupI_kf8Iin74JjtD... For example, the Canby ferry
elihu 4y ago
I used to ride the Wheatland ferry as a shortcut into Salem sometimes growing up. I don't remember if the version I rode was electric, but apparently the most recent version has been de-electrified: > "This most recent ferry differs from its predecessors in that it has a capacity of nine cars, rather than the six Daniel Matheny IV carried, and it has its own self-contained diesel-electric generator. As its source of electricity is now an onboard generator, the current ferry is no longer reliant on electricity from overhead wires. The overhead cable serves the sole purpose of bracing the ferry against the current." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheatland_Ferry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheatland_Ferry
dendrite9 4y ago
Oh man! My girlfriend is gonna hate this but hitting all 3 looks worth a slight delay on the next drive through. They are close enough together that it could be a fun bike day as well. I have wanted to get the Cathlamet ferry for some time but for whatever reason it never works well with other travel plans. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wahkiakum_County_ferry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wahkiakum_County_ferry
- zwieback 4y ago
  The ferries are great for bike rides, only $1 for Buena Vista and Wheatland and $3 for Canby. You can easily do all three in a day and it's beautiful countryside. Best to check before you go, they do break down from time to time.
- pinot 4y ago
  I rode the Cathlamet ferry recently. It was great except its cash only and I had no idea. I got super lucky that someone else in line just paid for my ride.

pinot 4y ago

https://img.atlasobscura.com/dmMEj9y780YXqaTupI_kf8Iin74JjtDthHum0ZXCI-k/rt:fit/h:390/q:81/sm:1/scp:1/ar:1/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdGxh/cy1kZXYuczMuYW1h/em9uYXdzLmNvbS91/cGxvYWRzL3BsYWNl/X2ltYWdlcy83NzM2/NWI4Mi04YTM4LTQ4/N2YtYTNlOS00M2Mx/MmY0NjFjZWI1YmRi/ZjFhYmJmYTY0YzEx/NDdfSU1HXzE3MTAu/SlBH.jpg https://img.atlasobscura.com/dmMEj9y780YXqaTupI_kf8Iin74JjtD... For example, the Canby ferry

elihu 4y ago

I used to ride the Wheatland ferry as a shortcut into Salem sometimes growing up. I don't remember if the version I rode was electric, but apparently the most recent version has been de-electrified: > "This most recent ferry differs from its predecessors in that it has a capacity of nine cars, rather than the six Daniel Matheny IV carried, and it has its own self-contained diesel-electric generator. As its source of electricity is now an onboard generator, the current ferry is no longer reliant on electricity from overhead wires. The overhead cable serves the sole purpose of bracing the ferry against the current." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheatland_Ferry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheatland_Ferry

dendrite9 4y ago

Oh man! My girlfriend is gonna hate this but hitting all 3 looks worth a slight delay on the next drive through. They are close enough together that it could be a fun bike day as well. I have wanted to get the Cathlamet ferry for some time but for whatever reason it never works well with other travel plans. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wahkiakum_County_ferry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wahkiakum_County_ferry

zwieback 4y ago
The ferries are great for bike rides, only $1 for Buena Vista and Wheatland and $3 for Canby. You can easily do all three in a day and it's beautiful countryside. Best to check before you go, they do break down from time to time.
pinot 4y ago
I rode the Cathlamet ferry recently. It was great except its cash only and I had no idea. I got super lucky that someone else in line just paid for my ride.