Steamship Steamrolls Contest and Sinks All the Fun
Steamship Steamrolls Contest and Sinks All the Fun! Well, if you’re no fun, don’t hold a fun contest and then take away all the fun. The Steamship Authority steamrolled a…
Steamship Steamrolls Contest and Sinks All the Fun!
Well, if you're no fun, don't hold a fun contest and then take away all the fun.
The Steamship Authority steamrolled a seemingly light-hearted ferry-naming contest and people are PISSED.
The Snoring, Boring Authority settled on several submissions for the boats, but jettisoned anything to do with the blockbuster "Jaws", the film that put Martha's Vineyard on the map.
What?
And the submissions were good!
Like "Bigger Boat." And "Jaws". "Chief Brody." "Sam Quint". Even "Amity" didn't make the cut. The horror!
Even non-Jaws references got thrown back.
"Boatalicious" and "New Kid on the Dock" are my favorites.
I get why "Whitey Boatger" was tossed overboard.
And no one suggested "The Man From Nantucket"? AMATEURS!
The Steamship Authority requested ferry names that embody the “local flavor and/or maritime history” of Cape Cod and the Islands by Sept. 25, with a chance for someone to win one of two $250 SSA gift cards. That prize will cover a round trip ticket to the islands for your car, but plenty of tickets if you are walking or taking a bike.
The new boats will replace the M/V Gay Head and M/V Katama.
The Authority said it has received some 8,200 entries with over 9,200 name suggestions.
Any "Jaws" related entries were tossed - maybe it's a shark thing? - along with the evergreen entries “Boaty McBoatface” , “Ferry McFerryface” and “Steamy McSteamface”
What a bunch of fun sponges!
8 Awesome Places To Visit While On Nantucket
Nantucket is a pretty magical place. And these 8 places should go on your itinerary while you're on Nantucket because you'll love them!
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Tour the Nantucket Whaling Museum, which is located in the original candle-making factory in Nantucket.
13 Broad Street
Dreamland Film and Performing Arts Center
NANTUCKET’S NON-PROFIT FILM & CULTURAL CENTER
17 South Water Street
The Old Mill
Built in the 1700's, this was a working mill until the late 1800's. Great photo op... and rich history awaits!
50 Prospect Street
Sankaty Head Light
Very cool lighthouse which will probably be pictured on some souvenir trinket you buy while on Nantucket. Sankaty Head Light was built in 1850 to protect mariners from hazardous shoals off the eastern coast of Nantucket.
Baxter Street, Siasconset
Cisco Brewers
Fun, fun, fun, and delicious artisan brews! If you didn't know, now you know - Cisco is great, try the Grey Lady!
5 Bartlett Farm Road
Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge
A must visit for nature and wildlife lovers, Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge features over sixteen miles of trails and roads where you will encounter deer, raptors, seals, and shorebirds.
Moors End Farm
Family owned and run farm on Nantucket where you can buy freshly cut herbs, flowers, and vegetables.
40 Polpis Road
Miacomet Golf Club
If you're an avid golfer, this is a very beautiful place to get a round in.
12 W. Miacomet Rd
