Ferry Taku sold, will become floating hotel

The Alaska Marine Highway System ferry Taku is in storage at Ketchikan’s Ward Cove. It’s been sold to a Portland company that wants to turn it into a hotel. (Photo by Leila Kheiry/KRBD)
The Alaska ferry Taku’s next life will be as a floating hotel.
Portland-based KeyMar LLC made the winning bid of $300,000 for the 54-year-old ship.
Marine Highway System General Manager Capt. John Falvey said KeyMar beat out two other bidders, who wanted to scrap the ship.
“Their plan is t