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Cape May Ferry Faces Engine Crisis | Dover News
Cape May-Lewes Ferry’s got engine trouble—again—forcing schedule changes July 6-13 as one aging boat struggles. The MV Cape Henlopen, a 40-year-old relic with WWII-era engines, is the culprit, with parts hard to find and costs through the roof. This isn’t the first hiccup; back in December, they inked a $78M deal to replace her with a new hybrid ferry set to debut summer 2029. For now, riders are scrambling—reservations disrupted, websites updated. The service, running since 1964, still keeps the Bay crossing alive with two other ferries, but the Henlopen’s woes are the biggest headache…
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