An employee captured a striking image on January 9 as rough seas battered a vessel near the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

The ferry, en route to Anacortes without passengers, sustained minimal damage during the turbulent conditions.

Fortunately, the incident will not impact service, and the ferry is scheduled to replace the Chelan in the San Juan Islands by the weekend.

This footage was filmed and produced 9 January 2024.

An employee captured a striking image on Tuesday, the 9th of January, as rough seas battered a vessel near the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The ferry, en route to Anacortes without passengers, sustained minimal damage during the turbulent conditions. Fortunately, the incident will not impact service, and the ferry is scheduled to replace the Chelan in the San Juan Islands by the weekend.


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