By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON, Mich. — Technology on board the S.S. Badger spans nearly 200 years. One of the oldest forms of technology is the engine order telegraph (EOT), which is used to communicate between the pilot houses and…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief June 11, 2025 MUSKEGON, Mich. — I have been missing the MV Robert S. Pierson all season — up until today. And, as if she was rewarding me, I was able to catch two ships unloading…
This MCP Great Lakes Boat Blog is a presentation of House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington and the Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON, Mich. – Eric Roberts is a jack-of-all-trades in the SS…
MANISTEE, Mich. — The Lakeshore Keepers, formerly Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association, has recently announced the Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse will be open to the public beginning in 2026. The opening will follow a restoration project at the 98-year-old structure…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Monday, July 7, 2025 LUDINGTON, Mich. — The tug/barge Candice Elise/Robert F. Deegan arrived at Ludington Harbor Monday, moments before the evening departure of the SS Badger. The tug/barge combo was heading to the Occidental Chemical…
This Maritime History Blog is presented by Filer Credit Union and Mason County Historical Society’s Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The Pere Marquette Railway car ferries, later the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad ferries, traveled to three…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief Thursday, July 3, 2025 MANISTEE, Mich. — The MV Calumet returned to Manistee just in time for the Manistee National Forest Festival, which includes Independence Day celebrations. The ship arrived Thursday afternoon drawing the attention of…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief June 29, 2025 MANISTEE — “It’s like being on vacation,” is the comment my wife, Becky, said when we departed the Princess after a 90 minute shoreline cruise Saturday evening. The boat’s crew was hospitable and…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief The Goodrich Transportation Co., later known as the Goodrich Transit Co., operated for over 80 years and, at one time, was the largest passenger and freight service on the Great Lakes, operating mainly on Lake Michigan.…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON, Mich. — Long-time car ferry/shipping veteran Chuck Leonard has been put in charge of all Interlake Maritime Services in Ludington, which include Lake Michigan Carferry, operator of the SS Badger. Leonard,…
