SS Badger Lake Michigan car ferry docked until mechanical failures fixed
MANITOWOC – Those hoping to take a tour across Lake Michigan on the popular S.S. Badger may have to wait a bit.
The car ferry experienced a mechanical failure of its ramping system Friday morning that caused Lake Michigan Carferry Inc., which owns and operates the boat, to suspend cross-lake service from Ludington, Michigan, to Manitowoc and back.
The company engaged a quick-response team of Great Lakes partners to assess the situation and solve the issue as quickly and safely as possible, according to a news release from Lake Michigan Carferry.
“We apologize to our customers for this unexpected interruption to our services and we appreciate their patience as we work to resolve the issue,” the release said.
Lake Michigan Carferry will continue to update passengers as information becomes available at https://www.facebook.com/SSBADGERFERRY.
Call 1-800-841-4243 for information about ticket refunds or exchanges.
SS Badger resumes night sails: SS Badger Lake Michigan car ferry resumes night sails between Manitowoc and Ludington, Michigan
Contact reporter Patti Zarling at pzarling@gannett.com or call 920-606-2586. Follow her on Twitter @PGPattiZarling.
This article originally appeared on Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter: SS Badger Lake Michigan car ferry docked for mechanical failures
