Because the car and passenger ferry is being repaired so close to the season start, it will head to Door County on its own steam and with a full crew.

LUDINGTON, MI – This historic railcar ferry will soon motor to Wisconsin dry dock repairs that are expected to “reduce interruptions” to the Lake Michigan sailing season. The S.S. Badger will begin ...

Repairs are underway on the SS Badger. Maintenance happens every winter to prepare for upcoming cruises.The last coal-fired ...

MANITOWOC – The S.S. Badger Lake Michigan car and passenger ferry will head to Door County ... he said. Related: SS Badger, the last operating coal-fired passenger steamship in the US, is ...