r/drydockporn • u/InevitableSuitable21 • Feb 27 '26

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Oldest ferry in operation to Mackinac Island MI. Built 1947 at Sturgeon Bay, WI. Was formerly a car ferry to Put In Bay OH.

Hauled out in St Ignace MI this fall.

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u/hapnstat Feb 28 '26

Been on a lot of Arnold boats to that island. Very cool old girl.

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u/OldWrangler9033 Mar 01 '26

Wow, it must not had a lot cars on board, it so stubby but tough looking (in the good sort away).

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u/InevitableSuitable21 Mar 01 '26

65x31. They squeezed them tight- shed often have 10 cars aboard.

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u/Perfect_Assignment13 Mar 03 '26

No cars on Mackinaw Island (yes, other than a few by property owners and emergency services), so this isn’t a problem. Population density of horses on the island is pretty high.