Winter weather leaves Pelican without seaplane, ferry access for weeks
Pelican's 91 residents have been without seaplane access since November 28th, cutting them off from vital access to mail, medication, and fresh produce.
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‘We really rely on the LeConte’: Southeast community eager for ferry’s return following engine trouble
The sole ferry that serves Pelican and other small communities in much of Southeast Alaska was towed to Juneau over the weekend following engine trouble.
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Pelican welcomes first ferry in nearly nine months
The town of Pelican saw its first ferry in nearly nine months Wednesday afternoon. The Alaska Marine Highway System ferry LeConte sailed from Juneau to Pelican and back. The trip was originally scheduled for May, but unfinished repairs and the coronavirus pandemic delayed the vessel’s sailing.
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Pelican, Tenakee get a boost in revised ferry schedule
Pelican will get monthly ferry service this summer after all. Tenakee Springs also now see the ferry LeConte twice in June.
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MV LeConte to give Pelican a lift in late May
Amid a months-long ferry drought, the town of Pelican got a bit of good news this week: the ferry LeConte will make at least one stop there in the spring.
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