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The '''Buena Vista Ferry''' connects [[Marion County, Oregon|Marion County]] and [[Polk County, Oregon|Polk County]] across the [[Willamette River]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Oregon]]. It is located a few miles south of [[Independence, Oregon|Independence]], near the community of [[Buena Vista, Oregon|Buena Vista]]. The river is approximately 720 feet (220 m) wide at the crossing. The [[cable ferry]] has a capacity of six vehicles.<ref>[http://ferriesbc.proboards.com/thread/7642/buena-vista-oregon-ferry-retired#ixzz3uQGQ2OFu West Coast Ferries Forum: ''Buena Vista (Oregon) ferry retired, new boat comin'']</ref> |
The '''Buena Vista Ferry''' connects [[Marion County, Oregon|Marion County]] and [[Polk County, Oregon|Polk County]] across the [[Willamette River]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Oregon]]. It is located a few miles south of [[Independence, Oregon|Independence]], near the community of [[Buena Vista, Oregon|Buena Vista]]. The river is approximately 720 feet (220 m) wide at the crossing. The [[cable ferry]] has a capacity of six vehicles.<ref>[http://ferriesbc.proboards.com/thread/7642/buena-vista-oregon-ferry-retired#ixzz3uQGQ2OFu West Coast Ferries Forum: ''Buena Vista (Oregon) ferry retired, new boat comin'']</ref> |
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The ferry is open 7 a.m. to 5:30 |
The ferry is open 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., seven days a week. |
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Buena Vista Ferry is electrically powered with three-phase AC with a frequency of 60 Hertz and a voltage of 480 volts. The power is delivered by a three-conductor overhead wire [https://www.gazettetimes.com/news/local/buena-vista-ferry-sails-again/article_f4162dce-9efa-11e0-a8bf-001cc4c03286.html]. |
Buena Vista Ferry is electrically powered with three-phase AC with a frequency of 60 Hertz and a voltage of 480 volts. The power is delivered by a three-conductor overhead wire [https://www.gazettetimes.com/news/local/buena-vista-ferry-sails-again/article_f4162dce-9efa-11e0-a8bf-001cc4c03286.html]. |
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Latest revision as of 00:53, 9 September 2023
 Buena Vista Ferry from the east landing | |
| Locale | Buena Vista, Oregon |
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| Waterway | Willamette River |
| Transit type | Cable ferry |
| Carries | Willamette Ferry Street Buena Vista Road |
| Terminals | 2 |
| Operator | Marion County, Oregon |
The Buena Vista Ferry connects Marion County and Polk County across the Willamette River in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is located a few miles south of Independence, near the community of Buena Vista. The river is approximately 720 feet (220 m) wide at the crossing. The cable ferry has a capacity of six vehicles.[1]
The ferry is open 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., seven days a week.
Buena Vista Ferry is electrically powered with three-phase AC with a frequency of 60 Hertz and a voltage of 480 volts. The power is delivered by a three-conductor overhead wire [1].
History
[edit]In 2011, the ferry was replaced with a new one paid for in part by federal stimulus funds.[2] The new vessel allows the ferry to operate year-round; formerly it only ran from April to October.[2]
See also
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Canby Ferry and Wheatland Ferry are the state's other two ferries across the Willamette River.
References
[edit]- ^ West Coast Ferries Forum: Buena Vista (Oregon) ferry retired, new boat comin
- ^ a b Collins, Timm (May 11, 2011). "New ferry passing through soon". Statesman Journal. Retrieved May 15, 2011.[permanent dead link]
External links
[edit]- Buena Vista Ferry information from Marion County
- Historic photos of Buena Vista Ferry from Salem Public Library
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