Washington State Ferries renamed after the Seahawks

The M/V Bruce Irvin leaves the harbor just as the M/V Justin Britt arrives on a gorgeous January morning in Friday Harbor – Tim Dustrude photo

Passengers traveling on the Washington State Ferries Sunday, Feb. 1, will be boarding the “M/V Russell Wilson” or crossing Puget Sound on the “M/V Marshawn Lynch” as Gov. Jay Inslee has directed the vessels be named in honor of the Seattle Seahawks.

“For the second year in a row, we are proud to honor our Seahawks as they represent Washington in the Super Bowl,” said Gov. Inslee. “This honorary name change is just one way we will show our support as they take on the Patriots on Sunday.”

“Last year, the fans appreciated seeing our ferries temporarily renamed after Seahawks players, and the team went on to win the Super Bowl,” said Lynne Griffith, assistant secretary of transportation, Ferries Division. “We’re excited to repeat the symbolic renaming of the fleet.”

The Washington State Department of Transportation recognizes the Seahawks achieved success this season by working as a team. WSDOT has 24 vessels in its fleet and has named each one after a Seahawks team member.

The agency wishes the entire team good luck in their quest for a second Super Bowl win.

Click here to see a list of all the Vessel Names:

M/V Cathlamet: “M/V Will Tukuafu”
M/V Chelan: “M/V Michael Bennett”
M/V Chetzemoka: “M/V J.R. Sweezy”
M/V Elwha: “M/V Justin Britt”
M/V Evergreen State: “M/V Byron Maxwell
M/V Hiyu: “M/V K.J. Wright”
M/V Hyak: “M/V Steven Hauschka
M/V Tacoma: “M/V Jermaine Kearse”
M/V Kaleetan: “M/V Doug Baldwin”
M/V Kennewick: “M/V James Carpenter”
M/V Kitsap: “M/V Bobby Wagner”
M/V Kittitas: “M/V Tony McDaniel”
M/V Klahowya: “M/V Bruce Irvin”
M/V Puyallup: “M/V Marshawn Lynch”
M/V Salish: “M/V Max Unger”
M/V Sealth: “M/V Kam Chancellor”
M/V Samish “M/V Jon Ryan”
M/V Spokane: “M/V Richard Sherman”
M/V Issaquah: “M/V Russell Okung”
M/V Tillikum: “M/V Kevin Williams”
M/V Tokitae: “M/V Cliff Avril”
M/V Walla Walla: “M/V Earl Thomas”
M/V Wenatchee: “M/V Russell Wilson”
M/V Yakima: “M/V Luke Willson”

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