Kennicott ferry fills in while Columbia is repaired

The state ferry Columbia will be out of service for repairs through mid-November. The Kennicott will fill in starting Oct. 7. (Photo by Ed Schoenfeld/CoastAlaska News)
Alaska’s largest ferry will be down for repairs longer than expected. Another ship will fill in, but it’s smaller and some travelers will have to make other arrangements.
The Columbia’s drive system was damaged in mid-September, possibly by a log.
Divers reported finding a bent propeller.
The ferry sailed south a