Voting closes Monday, June 24
Bay Area students submitted nearly 300 suggested names for the next two ferries that will join the SF Bay Ferry fleet in 2025 and 2026, and now it’s time for you to choose your favorites. But hurry! Voting closes Monday, June 24.
The finalists, listed in alphabetical order, are:
- Amphitrite: “She is the queen of the sea.” Nominated by Kaya (5th grade) and LN (11th grade).
- Aquarius: “Aquarius means “water bearer.” Nominated by Loisulu (5th grade) and Katie (5th grade).
- Bay Gull: “It’s fun.” Nominated by Jules (1st grade).
- Beluga: “Beluga whales are cute.” Nominated by Ariana (8th grade)
- Chowder: “This is a classic dish San Francisco is known for.” Nominated by Brett (6th grade).
- Dungeness: “This species of crab is harvested in the Bay Area.” Nominated by Jeremy (5th grade).
- Farallon: “The islands off San Francisco you can just barely see on clear days.” Nominated by Christina (5th grade) and Hayden (12th grade).
- Gold Rush: “Because of California’s gold history.” Nominated by Brittney (7th grade) and Conor (6th grade).
- Karl: “Karl the Ferry would be at home cruising through the fog.” Nominated by Sean (10th grade).
- Melrose: “The original Melrose ferry operated from 1909-1931 and was the first automobile ferry in the bay.” Nominated by Matt (12th grade).
- Painted Lady: “It references a cultural attraction associated with the Bay Area.” Nominated by Noah (3rd grade).
- Zalophus: “It is the scientific name of the California Sea Lions which are famous in SF Harbor.” Nominated by Reed (Kindergarten).
