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S.S. Badger's Season Cut Short by Ramp Damage

The S.S. Badger, a historic ferry that carries traffic across Lake Michigan between Michigan and Wisconsin, will be out of service for the rest of the season due to damage to its ramp system. The ferry's operator, Lake Michigan Carferry, announced that the ramp's counterweight system needs months of repairs, making it impossible to resume service this season. The S.S. Badger, which can accommodate 600 passengers and 180 vehicles, began its sailing season in May and was scheduled to run daily crossings until October 9.

via Detroit Free Press|

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Lake Michigan Ferry Service Suspended Due to Ramping System 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 company has deployed a team to assess and repair the issue, while ticketed passengers can seek refunds or change their reservations. The S.S. Badger, a National Historic Landmark, was built in 1953 and can accommodate 600 passengers and 180 vehicles.

via Detroit News|

#ferry #lake-michigan #mechanical-failure

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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.

via Detroit Free Press|

#ferry #lake-michigan #mechanical-failure