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26 MARCH 2016 FOGHORN MEMBERNEWS The SS Badger operated by Lake Michigan Carferry Ludington MI is officially an historic landmark. On February 18 the U.S. Department of the Interior designated the vessel which was first placed in service in 1953 as a National Historic Landmark. The Badger is according to the U.S. National Park Services announcement the last remaining example of the Great Lakes railcar ferry design that influ- enced the design of such ferries around the world and is the last Great Lakes car ferry to remain in operation. We were very excited to learn that the designation of the Badger as a National Historic Landmark Designation has been confirmed. This recognition is a very special honor for the Badger all of her employees and Badger is Listed as a National Historic Landmark for the port cities of Ludington MI and Manitowoc WI. stated Don Clingan Executive Vice President and Partner of Lake Michigan Carferry. Today the Badger offers cross-lake passenger service on the Great Lakes and an authentic steamship experience. The four-hour 60-mile cruise carries up to 600 passengers 180 autos RVs tour buses motorcycles bicycles and com- mercial trucks across Lake Michigan between Ludington and Manitowoc on 450 crossings per season. Initially the 410-foot vessel was designed to carry railcars but also served as a car ferry. The first open- water crossing on which railcars were carried onboard occurred on Lake Michigan. For nearly a century railroad car ferries extended rail lines across three of the Great Lakes especially Lake Michigan. During that period the difficulty of arranging trackage rights on roads the distance around the southern end of the lake and con- gestion in the rail yards at Chicago all made the transport of railcars across the lake a more efficient and efficient and economical alternative. In 1991 under the direction of Charles Conrad the Badger was repurposed as an auto passenger ferry after being sidelined for a year from the rail service. National Historic Landmarks NHLs are resourcesbuildings sites structures objects and districtsthat illustrate the nations heritage and represent an aspect ofAmerican history and culture. n