My great uncle was the Captain of an Ann Arbor Carferry and sailed between Manitowoc, Ludington and Frankfort. He told us the worst months on L Michigan were October and March. Based on this week’s 48 mph gusts, I think his assertion was accurate.
#YA2UP,EH
#YA2UP,EH
March 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
My great uncle was the Captain of an Ann Arbor Carferry and sailed between Manitowoc, Ludington and Frankfort. He told us the worst months on L Michigan were October and March. Based on this week’s 48 mph gusts, I think his assertion was accurate.
#YA2UP,EH
#YA2UP,EH
Point Beach State Forest #lakemichigan #wi
June 30, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Point Beach State Forest #lakemichigan #wi
From the front:
"Tsubaki"
1600t, capacity 482 people,
"Suzutsuki" DD-117
6800t, crew 200 people,
"Adora Magic City"
136201t, capacity 5246 people
#port #nagasaki
#nagasakiport #ship #MSDF #ferry #carferry #photography
@bskyphotos.bsky.social
"Tsubaki"
1600t, capacity 482 people,
"Suzutsuki" DD-117
6800t, crew 200 people,
"Adora Magic City"
136201t, capacity 5246 people
#port #nagasaki
#nagasakiport #ship #MSDF #ferry #carferry #photography
@bskyphotos.bsky.social
January 27, 2025 at 6:13 AM
From the front:
"Tsubaki"
1600t, capacity 482 people,
"Suzutsuki" DD-117
6800t, crew 200 people,
"Adora Magic City"
136201t, capacity 5246 people
#port #nagasaki
#nagasakiport #ship #MSDF #ferry #carferry #photography
@bskyphotos.bsky.social
"Tsubaki"
1600t, capacity 482 people,
"Suzutsuki" DD-117
6800t, crew 200 people,
"Adora Magic City"
136201t, capacity 5246 people
#port #nagasaki
#nagasakiport #ship #MSDF #ferry #carferry #photography
@bskyphotos.bsky.social
The Badger, which is the last coal-fueled carferry operating on Lake Michigan. It is sailing from its homeport of Ludington Michigan to Manitowoc Wisconsin.
November 17, 2024 at 10:05 PM
The Badger, which is the last coal-fueled carferry operating on Lake Michigan. It is sailing from its homeport of Ludington Michigan to Manitowoc Wisconsin.
The SS Badger Lake Michigan Carferry Service is a coal-fired steamship, completely with staterooms, that makes regular crossings from Ludington, MI to Manitowoc, WI carrying cars. The trip takes about four hours.
February 16, 2025 at 2:08 AM
The SS Badger Lake Michigan Carferry Service is a coal-fired steamship, completely with staterooms, that makes regular crossings from Ludington, MI to Manitowoc, WI carrying cars. The trip takes about four hours.
SS Badger Carferry Experience
YouTube video by Coolest Coast Co.
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August 1, 2025 at 1:08 PM
"The S.S. Badger cross lake ferry is the last coal-fired passenger steamship in operation in the United States." ssbadger.com
Lake Michigan Carferry Service - SS Badger
Relax aboard a historic steamship car ferry. Over 2.5 million passengers served, connecting Manitowoc WI to Ludington MI. Explore the SS Badger today.
ssbadger.com
September 26, 2026 at 8:37 PM
"The S.S. Badger cross lake ferry is the last coal-fired passenger steamship in operation in the United States." ssbadger.com
The SS Badger was built in 1953. Until 1990, its primary cargo was railcars (thus the name carferry). Since 1992 the Badger’s primary purpose has been to transport passengers, automobiles and commercial vehicles between Ludington, Michigan and Manitowoc, Wisconsin. ssbadger.com/blog/loading...
Loading the Badger from Slip No. 2
The SS Badger was built in 1953. Until 1990, its primary cargo was railcars (thus the name carferry). Since 1992 the Badger’s primary purpose has been to transport passengers, automobiles and commerci...
ssbadger.com
April 14, 2026 at 1:24 AM
The SS Badger was built in 1953. Until 1990, its primary cargo was railcars (thus the name carferry). Since 1992 the Badger’s primary purpose has been to transport passengers, automobiles and commercial vehicles between Ludington, Michigan and Manitowoc, Wisconsin. ssbadger.com/blog/loading...
A view from the SS Badger, a Lake Michigan Carferry Service! We took a 4 hour car ferry from Manitowoc WI over to Ludington, MI. The ferry ride flew by with Bingo games, trivia games and movies with popcorn!
#SSBadger #travellovers #photography #ferry #foratravel
#SSBadger #travellovers #photography #ferry #foratravel
June 16, 2025 at 7:32 PM
A view from the SS Badger, a Lake Michigan Carferry Service! We took a 4 hour car ferry from Manitowoc WI over to Ludington, MI. The ferry ride flew by with Bingo games, trivia games and movies with popcorn!
#SSBadger #travellovers #photography #ferry #foratravel
#SSBadger #travellovers #photography #ferry #foratravel
I think someone should build an N scale T-trak module around this exquisite carferry kit. I could imagine someone using it to model an analogue to the Sacramento Northern or ATSF car ferries. www.ebay.com/itm/31599873...
N/1:150 Scale JGR/JNR Railway Train Ferry Daiichi Kanmonmaru Kit Model Ship | eBay
JGR/JNR Train Ferry "Daiichi Kanmonmaru" Kit. The kit is made of laser cut paper. Only one ferry is included in the kit. The item photos show the item painted after assembly. ・ Trains can be loaded on...
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February 21, 2025 at 2:54 AM
I think someone should build an N scale T-trak module around this exquisite carferry kit. I could imagine someone using it to model an analogue to the Sacramento Northern or ATSF car ferries. www.ebay.com/itm/31599873...
There's a bar on board. And bingo lol ssbadger.com/amenities/
Amenities | Lake Michigan Carferry Service
Discover onboard amenities with Lake Michigan Carferry Service. Enjoy comfort, dining, and entertainment options during your voyage across Lake Michigan.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:23 AM
There's a bar on board. And bingo lol ssbadger.com/amenities/
Chesapeake & Ohio SW9 #5224 switches the S.S. Badger carferry at Ludington, MI; July, 1960. Rick Burn (see alt text) #trains #history #photography #martime #ship #ferry #ludington #michigan #60s #1960s #badger #chesapeake #ohio #emd #diesel #locomotive
February 7, 2026 at 3:52 AM
Chesapeake & Ohio SW9 #5224 switches the S.S. Badger carferry at Ludington, MI; July, 1960. Rick Burn (see alt text) #trains #history #photography #martime #ship #ferry #ludington #michigan #60s #1960s #badger #chesapeake #ohio #emd #diesel #locomotive
September 23, 2026 at 6:18 AM
Going to miss you by a few days, unfortunately. Taking the ferry to Manitowoc on Wednesday on the way to Door County camping with friends. Next time!
ssbadger.com/schedule/
ssbadger.com/schedule/
Schedule | Lake Michigan Carferry Service
View the latest schedule for Lake Michigan Carferry Service. Plan your trip conveniently and embark on an unforgettable journey across Lake Michigan.
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August 2, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Going to miss you by a few days, unfortunately. Taking the ferry to Manitowoc on Wednesday on the way to Door County camping with friends. Next time!
ssbadger.com/schedule/
ssbadger.com/schedule/
This is the car deck of a 400 foot ferry. If you're asking about the train tracks...it's now used as a carferry, but was originally a trainferry that transported railcars.
The guy standing on the deck with what looks like an ancient gaming console is the captain.
The guy standing on the deck with what looks like an ancient gaming console is the captain.
September 24, 2024 at 6:31 PM
This is the car deck of a 400 foot ferry. If you're asking about the train tracks...it's now used as a carferry, but was originally a trainferry that transported railcars.
The guy standing on the deck with what looks like an ancient gaming console is the captain.
The guy standing on the deck with what looks like an ancient gaming console is the captain.
green looks like you’re taking the ss badger (do it!!) ssbadger.com
Lake Michigan Carferry Service - SS Badger
Relax aboard a historic steamship car ferry. Over 2.5 million passengers served, connecting Manitowoc WI to Ludington MI. Explore the SS Badger today.
ssbadger.com
June 15, 2025 at 11:48 PM
green looks like you’re taking the ss badger (do it!!) ssbadger.com
Ils n'avaient pas fini de trouver le nom des habitants. Ils sont resté à "stéphanois" qui n'a aucun rapport alors que ce devait être les saint-castel-carferry-pontaint
September 3, 2023 at 7:33 PM
Ils n'avaient pas fini de trouver le nom des habitants. Ils sont resté à "stéphanois" qui n'a aucun rapport alors que ce devait être les saint-castel-carferry-pontaint
*is* called the Badger!
Took it once back in the late 80s but still see glimpses of its popularity randomly pop up, like here
ssbadger.com
Took it once back in the late 80s but still see glimpses of its popularity randomly pop up, like here
ssbadger.com
Lake Michigan Carferry Service - SS Badger
Relax aboard a historic steamship car ferry. Over 2.5 million passengers served, connecting Manitowoc WI to Ludington MI. Explore the SS Badger today.
ssbadger.com
April 14, 2026 at 4:31 AM
*is* called the Badger!
Took it once back in the late 80s but still see glimpses of its popularity randomly pop up, like here
ssbadger.com
Took it once back in the late 80s but still see glimpses of its popularity randomly pop up, like here
ssbadger.com
Built in 1951 in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, it was named in honor of the mascot at the University of Wisconsin.
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visitludington.com/history-ss-b...
History of the Lake Michigan Carferry, the S.S. Badger - Visit Ludington
The S.S. Badger car ferry has a long history and is the last remaining example of the Great Lakes rail/car ferry design.
visitludington.com
January 6, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Built in 1951 in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, it was named in honor of the mascot at the University of Wisconsin.
visitludington.com/history-ss-b...
visitludington.com/history-ss-b...
Lake Michigan Carferry announced Monday that it canceled both of the S.S. Badger's scheduled crossings for Tuesday, Sept. 15th, because of the marine weather forecast. Gale-force winds are expected to produce waves as high as 21 feet on Lake Michigan.
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S.S. Badger cancels Tuesday crossings as waves could reach 21 feet
MASON COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The S.S. Badger will stay in port Tuesday as gale-force winds are expected to produce waves as high as 21 feet on Lake Michi
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September 15, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Lake Michigan Carferry announced Monday that it canceled both of the S.S. Badger's scheduled crossings for Tuesday, Sept. 15th, because of the marine weather forecast. Gale-force winds are expected to produce waves as high as 21 feet on Lake Michigan.
upnorthlive.com/news/local/s...
upnorthlive.com/news/local/s...
September 13, 2026 at 11:53 PM