Pacific Marine Foundation
Ideal for conversion to home or floating hotel
Lying in Seattle, Washington

1937 Custom Pilot House Ferry 207'

Make Offer! REDUCED to $199,500



Retired Washington Ferry Olympic

Excellent opportunity for conversion to floating hotel or private home!

207' Retired Car/Passenger Ferry

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his former Washington State Ferry once carried as many as 605 passengers and 55 autos across Puget Sound. Built in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1937, the 207' ferry Olympic retired from service in 1997.

She is an ideal candidate for high-end camp, hotel, corporate training retreat or exclusive events center. Naval architect's plans are available to expedite conversion.

The vessel currently is in "lay-up" status, but all machinery remains functional, though her U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection has expired. She is a heavily built vessel in need of paint and deferred maintenance.

Powered by a single 8-cylinder Fairbanks Morse diesel, with electricity provided by two generators -- a Cummins 6-cylinder diesel with 80 kilowatt generator and a Fairbanks Morse with 80 kilowatt generator.

Some additional features of this vessel:

  • Port and starboard car decks, three lanes wide, with
    4' weather wall.

  • Passenger deck & lounge with restrooms.

  • Snack bar with electric grill, refrigerator/freezer, hot water tank & stainless steel sink and counter.

  • Storage rooms, engine room & crews quarters below.

207' Custom Steel Car/Passenger Ferry

This 207' Retired Car/Passenger Ferry is lying in Puget Sound, and is available for purchase or joint venture. While it remains operable, it also would make a great floating hotel or private home!


  • Top deck with elevated pilot house and officers' staterooms on each end.

  • Extensive spare parts.

Ready for inspection in Seattle, Washington. Naval Architect's conversion plans available. Owner will consider joint ventures, and financing is available for qualified operators.

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Ferry Launched in 1937 Ferry Crossing Puget Sound Retired Car Ferry Ferry Passenger Deck
Launched in 1937. In service on Puget Sound in the 50's. Floating hotel or home? Former passenger deck.


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