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Photo Focus: Spirit of 1733 Arrives on St. Thomas

The new Spirit of 1733 ferry arrived on St. Thomas Wednesday.

Spirit of 1733 arrives on St. Thomas (Photo courtesy DPW)
Spirit of 1733 docks on St. Thomas (Photo courtesy DPW)

Construction began in November 2023 and was completed in March 2025, according to the Public Works Department.

Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. hops aboard Spirit of 1733. (Photo courtesy DPW)
A look inside Spirit of 1733 (Photo courtesy DPW)
Public officials celebrate the arrival of Spirit of 1733. (Photo courtesy DPW)
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