Seaford -- The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) admits that it was spoiled by its 40 year old friend, Virginia C, otherwise known as the previous Woodland Ferry. She ran like a dream until her legacy ended due to natural causes in 2007.
Whenever you get something new it is expected to be perfect, but unfortunately this is not the case with our new Woodland Ferry, affectionately named the Tina Fallon. Maybe the Nanticoke River wants her old friend back, or the gods of the seas are just not looking favorably on our little stretch of the waterway. Whatever the problem, DelDOT intends to stand behind the Woodland Ferry, mending her thruster and nurturing her back to good health and operation. You just don't give up on a lady as special and unique as her.
Since the thruster oil leak was discovered on Tuesday, May 26, the ferry has been a little under the weather, and will remain down and out for at least the next few weeks. This will allow the entrapped fishing line, which originally caused the leak, to be removed from the thruster. It will also be an opportunity to take the thruster apart for inspection and repair, while carefully reviewing her various symptoms and finding the cause of her ailing spirit.
DelDOT will work with caution, but as quickly as possible in order to return our new friend to her work crossing the Nanticoke River. However, as with any diagnosis or procedure there is paperwork, financial documentation and a final checkup to ensure she is back in good health.
DelDOT apologizes for the interruption of service, but will not operate the ferry when it poses a safety hazard to passengers, animal habitats or the fish. Public safety is our paramount concern-for both the public and our friend, the Tina Fallon.
DelDOT appreciates the public's concern for the ferry, and will let everyone know when she is feeling like her old self again.
3 comments:
Is there a lemon law for ferries? That thing hasn't run two weeks straight since it was put in the water! (Oct '08)
I didn't know the ferry existed, but I like your comment about the lemon law,
Ferries are nice however they are lead weights around the ankles of taxpayers. Costs of fuel and maintainence are enormous not including what it costs to replace one and pay operators salaries and benefits.
The people that use it knew where they were moving, let them pay to support it or drive around.
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