Crab pot line damages Washington State Ferries vessel on one of the busiest routes

The 144-car Suquamish is out of service after the line got tangled in the propeller shaft.

MUKILTEO, Wash. — Washington State Ferries (WSF) is operating without one of its ships — along one of its busiest routes — after it was damaged by a crab pot line. 

The Suquamish, which runs between Mukilteo and Clinton, has been out of service due the line getting tangled it the boat’s propeller shaft. 

According to WSF, the relief vessels currently being used on the route hold fewer vehicles. 

“Boarding wait times for customers in vehicles may be longer than previous July Fourth travel periods, especially

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