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Ferry ran aground with 79 passengers on board
On July 14, 2026, the 'Freedom', which serves between Harwich and Nantucket, ran aground, while approaching the Old North Wharf. The ferry was preparing to dock at Straight Wharf when it suffered a mechanical issue, that led them to get stuck underneath Old North Wharf. There were no injuries reported. A total of 79 passengers were evacuated from the vessel at the Old North Wharf, rather than at its usual spot at Straight Wharf, and the 'Freedom' eventually became unstuck from the wharf just before noon. On the early afternoon, the operator was awaiting word on whether the 'Freedom' could return to service immediately or would require a Coast Guard inspection. In addition to the response by Coast Guard Station Brant Point’s 47-foot motor lifeboat, the situation brought the Nantucket Harbour master, the Nantucket Fire Department, and the Nantucket Police Department to the scene to assist in removing the passengers from the 'Freedom'. Several local boat captain helped get the ship away from Old North Wharf and back to its normal berth. There was minimal damage to both Old North Wharf and the vessel as a result of the accident. Reports with photos: https://nantucketcurrent.com/news/freedom-ferry-evacuated-at-old-north-wharf-after-getting-stuck https://whdh.com/news/nantucket-ferry-evacuated-due-to-mechanical-issue/
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