S.S. Badger Car Ferry
Ludington, MI
From collectors
SS Badger is a passenger and vehicle ferry that has been in service on Lake Michigan since 1953. Currently, the ship shuttles between Ludington, Michigan, and Manitowoc, Wisconsin, a distance of 62 miles, connecting U.S. Highway 10 between those two cities. It is the last coal-fired passenger vessel operating on the Great Lakes, and was designated a National Historic Landmark on January 20, 2016.
Machine 3:
1) National Historic Landmark BADGER
2) 70 Years with Badger
3) Badger and Ludinton, MI lighthouse
4) Badger and Manitowic, WI lighthouse
Rear - Lake Michigan Carferry
Retired 1:
1) Side profile of S.S. Badger with Manitowoc lighthouse in the background,
2) S.S. Badger bow shot with Ludington lighthouse in the background,
3) Side profile of S.S. Badger with National Historical Landmark below,
4) Captain Conrad S.S. Badger.
Rear- Side view of the ship with Big Ship More Fun S. S. Badger
Retired 2: 1) '50 the SS Badger Golden Anniversary, Lake Michigan Car Ferry', 50th Logo, 2) 'Lake Michigan Car Ferry' ship goi9ng forward right with a lighthouse on right, 3) 'Lake Michigan Car Ferry', front view with passenger
If you catch an employee at either end of the trip, they may get the designs for you if they have time
5/09/24: Out of Order
9/17/25: Just removed for repair.
7/30/26 - Machine is working fine. Located in the bingo hall on the main level. New designs in machine. BB
Machines and designs
| Machine | Designs | Coin type |
|---|---|---|
| Retired 1 | 4 | Mule |
| Retired 2 | 3 | Penny |
| Machine 3 | 4 | Mule |
3 photos from collectors
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