Rep. Pingree speaking at christening of newest Maine State ferry
Channel: Dirigo Blue
Date: 2012-04-21

The Captain E. Frank Thompson was christened at Rockland harbor on Friday, 20 April 2012. Named after a long-time ferry captain, the Thompson will carry passengers and vehicles to Vinalhaven - she is the first new ferry to enter service in Maine in more than 20 years.

Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-ME), is a resident of North Haven, which is just north of Vinalhaven.