The Wenatchee ferry, which was taken out of service after colliding with a log in thick fog on Wednesday, returned to the Bainbridge–Seattle route on Saturday afternoon. Its timely return is especially important for Seattle Seahawks fans, who are expected to travel en masse by ferry on Sunday to attend the decisive NFL playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams.
The collision damaged a propeller blade and the shaft seal, requiring repairs. While the Wenatchee was being fixed, it was replaced by the smaller Sealth ferry. The return of the main vessel, able to carry 202 vehicles (112 more than the replacement), provides the necessary capacity for the thousands of fans expected.
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