Talbot Ferry Undergoes Unscheduled Repair Drydocking

The Oxford-Bellevue Ferry TALBOT was removed from service last week due to a progressively worsening noise coming from the propulsion system.

The JettyLight team of Captain Yusmani Garcia and Captain Eric Neustadt, along with JP and Associates LLC principal, Captain John Pepe, delivered the vessel to Yacht Maintenance Company in Cambridge MD for evaluation. Yacht Maintenance Company has a long history of expert service with TALBOT and was deemed the best shipyard to provide this care.

Following the successful drydocking of the vessel on Tuesday, July 23rd, the Yacht Maintenance, JettyLight, and JP and Associates team are now reviewing supply, delivery, and installation lead times for replacement parts to identify how long the ferry’s removal from service is likely to be.

Once the community impact is understood, updates in the ferry timeline will be shared on social media, through the Talbot County Economic Development team, and on the ferry’s automated phone system 410-745-9023.

As the oldest privately operated ferry in the United States, the Oxford-Bellevue Ferry has provided reliable service across the Tred Avon River since 1683, serving as a vital transportation link for residents, tourists, and businesses alike.

For more information on the acquisition and future plans, please contact Captain Jim Andrews at info@oxfordferry.com.

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Francoise Sullivan is the new Associate Editor of The Chestertown Spy and a community advocate based in Worton, Maryland. She previously served a term on the Kent County Board of Education, where she focused on transparency, fiscal responsibility, and student-centered policy. Sullivan also serves as Chair of the Kent County Chapter of the Delmarva Pride Center. Her work centers on local government, education, and civic engagement, providing clear, accessible coverage of issues affecting Kent County.