SS City of Milwaukee, Historic train ferry in Manistee, United States
The SS City of Milwaukee extends 109 meters in length and contains five decks displaying preserved railway transportation equipment and maritime artifacts.
Built in 1930, this Great Lakes railroad car ferry transported train carriages across Lake Michigan between Wisconsin and Michigan until its retirement in 1976.
The vessel holds exhibitions in two boxcars presenting the industrial development of the Great Lakes region during the early 20th century.
Visitors can explore the engine room, crew quarters, passenger areas, captain's quarters, and wheelhouse through guided tours during summer and fall months.
The ship maintains its original 1920s machinery, including the complete steam engine system and operational mechanisms for loading railroad cars.
Location: Manistee
Length: 109.73 m
Website: https://carferry.com
GPS coordinates: 44.25944,-86.31500
Latest update: May 13, 2025 08:09
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