Recently delivered by Gulf Island Marine Fabricators of Houma, La., the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) unveiled its new hybrid-electric ferry in a dedication ceremony, honoring the esteemed pioneer of Texas transportation infrastructure, Esperanza “Hope” Andrade. The double-ended ferry was designed by Houston’s The Shearer Group.
This marks a significant milestone as it is the first Galveston ferry to be named after a woman and the first to be named after a Latina. Furthermore, this...
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