WOLFE ISLANDER III

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Body of missing passenger recovered

OPP have recovered the body of the man who fell off the 'Wolfe Islander III' inthe waters between Kingston and Wolfe Island in the night of Aug 3. The body of the 36-year-old Kingston man was recovered in the early evening of Aug 5. A post mortem is being conducted but foul play was not suspected. Several agencies including the OPP, Coast Guard, and 424 Search and Rescue Squadron from 8 Wing Trenton were involved in the SAR operation.

Man jumped over board

A man jumped off of the 'Wolfe Islander III' in the early evening of Aug 3, 2020, while it was sailing between Kingston and Wolfe Island. The man, described as in his 30’s, and 6 feet tall with a tattoo on his face, jumped overboard just after 7 a.m. A search involving the OPP, Canadian Coast Guard, local firefighters, civilian boaters, and a helicopter from 8 Wing Trenton’s 424 Squadron was unsuccessful and was called off before midnight.

Skeg damage delays return to service

The "Wolfe Islander III"’s return to service has been delayed until mid to late July 2015, because of unexpected damage found along the underside of the hull. The damage to a skeg was found and needed to be repaired. It was bent up and pushed up into the propeller unit. An inspection of the hull showed the metal was in good shape for a ship of its age. In early April, the "Wolfe Islander III" left Kingston and sailed for dry dock in Hamilton for its scheduled five-year maintenance. The ferry also receivde a new wheelhouse and renovations to the passenger and engine room compartments. The work was originally to be completed and the ferry back in service by the end of June.