S.S. Badger Ferry Suspends Lake Michigan Service Due to Mechanical Failure

The S.S. Badger ferry, which carries traffic across Lake Michigan from Ludington, Michigan, to Manitowoc, Wisconsin, has suspended trips indefinitely due to a mechanical failure of its ramping system. The ferry's owner, Lake Michigan Carferry, is working with a quick-response team to repair the issue. Ticketed passengers can call for a refund or to change their reservation. The S.S. Badger, a National Historic Landmark, was built in 1953 and can accommodate 600 passengers and 180 vehicles.