S.S. Badger and Spartan
| Monday Memories S.S. Badger and Spartan Lake Michigan Ludington, Michigan The S.S. Badger and S.S. Spartan are sister ships that once sailed the Great Lakes as part of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway’s car ferry fleet. Built in the 1950s, both vessels were designed to transport railcars, vehicles, and passengers across Lake Michigan, connecting Ludington, Michigan, to various ports in Wisconsin. The Badger, launched in 1952, is the last coal-fired steamship operating in the U.S. and continues to serve as a seasonal ferry between Ludington and Manitowoc, Wisconsin, offering a nostalgic voyage across the lake. The Spartan, launched in 1952 alongside the Badger, was retired from service in the 1970s and remains docked in Ludington, serving as a parts source for its still-active sister. These historic ships played a crucial role in Great Lakes transportation, with the Badger now recognized as a National Historic Landmark. |
 Early Morning In LudingtonEarly Morning In LudingtonS.S. Badger and Spartan Lake Michigan Ludington, Michigan 
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