SS Badger cancels trips on Sunday after mechanical issues

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The SS Badger canceled its Sunday trips after experiencing mechanical issues.

A post on the ferry’s Facebook page said that after it departed Manitowoc en route to Ludington on Saturday, the boat experienced a mechanical issue. The boat arrived at Ludington around 8:20 p.m. and did not return to Manitowoc Saturday evening.

“Lake Michigan Carferry personnel are working with passengers impacted by the cancellation,” the post said.

On Sunday morning, a post on the ferry’s Facebook page said that crews were working on the vessel and that Sunday’s voyage was canceled.

Anyone with questions is asked to call 800.841.4243 or email info@ssbadger.com.

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