The big question regarding the S.S. Badger Carferry dock in Manitowoc is if it will be ready for the first trek after being damaged by the late April snowstorm severely damaged the counterweight and parking lot. A spokesman for the Lake Michigan Carferry Service said simply “YES, YES AND YES!” The counterweight has been repaired and the parking lot will be ready for traffic today. The damage was estimated to cost around $1 million, with the state of Wisconsin granting $800,000. The maiden voyage for the 2018 season will be Friday, with the Badger leaving Ludington Michigan at 9:00 AM and arriving in Manitowoc at noon. The Badger will then depart back to Ludington at 2:00 PM.
There will be open interviews for the Lake Michigan Carferry/ SS BADGER that will be taking place at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum on Maritime Dr. Monday morning May 14, from 9am-12:30pm. Please check in at the customer service desk in the lobby of the Museum.