Petersburg Pilot -

WRANGELL – Wrangell vessel owners who already shuttle passengers and freight around southern Southeast said they would be willing

to contract with Wrangell Borough for service to Petersburg and Coffman Cove, rather than see the borough subsidize a return of the more expensive Inter-Island Ferry Authority.

Zach Taylor, who operates the 38-foot catamaran Island Cat, and Eric Yancey, who

operates the 75-foot landing craft Rainforest Islander, have expressed their willingness to contract with the borough to provide regular

service between the communities.

“If Wrangell and Petersburg are...