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 [1] fleet in 2025 and 2026, and now it’s time for you to choose your favorites. But hurry! Voting [2] closes Monday, June 24.
[3]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).