Here is some information on this impressive vessel. We did not go on it, but sure enjoyed watching it.

SS Badger is a passenger and vehicle ferry in the United States that has been in service on Lake Michigan since 1953. Currently, the ship shuttles between Ludington, Michigan, and Manitowoc, Wisconsin, a distance of 62 miles (100 km) , connecting U.S. Highway 10 (US 10) between those two cities. It is the last coal-fired passenger vessel operating on the Great Lakes, and was designated a National Historic Landmark on January 20, 2016.

Tonage 4,244 gross tons, length 410 ft 6 in./Installed power-steam-coal fired/ Propulsion two 4 cylinder skinner unaflow steam engines, speed 24mph max. cruise 18mph. /Can hold 620 passengers, 180 automobiles, tour buses, RV's, motorcycles, and commercial trucks.

I'm posting two images of it today.

I will do my best to comment up until I leave tomorrow.

Thanks in advance for commenting.

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