Alaska prepares to get rid of historic ferry Matanuska, one of state’s oldest

By: James Brooks

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: March 24, 2026

Words: 420

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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The state of Alaska is looking for someone to take the Matanuska, one of the first three ships built as part of the Alaska Marine Highway System after statehood.

In a public notice published Friday afternoon, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities said it is now looking for “interested parties regarding the opportunities to dispose of the vessel in a manner that honors its historic significance while allowing it to continue …

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