Lake Express
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| Industry | Shipping |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Lake Michigan |
Key people | Ken Szallai, President |
| Services | Passenger transportation Freight transportation |
| Website | www |
Lake Express High-Speed Ferry is an American company that operates a seasonal ferry service across Lake Michigan between Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Muskegon, Michigan, operating a similarly-named ship, the HSC Lake Express. The Lake Express Milwaukee terminal and the company headquarters are located near the Port of Milwaukee. Their ferry travels a distance of about 80 miles (70 nmi; 130 km), in two-and-a-half hours, across Lake Michigan.[1]
History
[edit]Lake Express commenced operations on June 1, 2004. The service was the first regular ferry operation to connect Milwaukee and Muskegon since Milwaukee Clipper service had been discontinued in 1970.[2]
In 2020, the Milwaukee ferry terminal was designated the eastern end of the Wisconsin portion of U.S. Bicycle Route 30.[3][4]
Fleet
[edit]Lake Express operates one vessel with a capacity of 250 passengers and 46 vehicles.[2]
| Name | Built | Entered service | Tonnage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Express | 2004 | 2004 | 3,000 GT |
Gallery
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Lake Express at Muskegon -
Onboard the Lake Express -
Approaching Milwaukee on the Lake Express
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Stroud, Toni (2004-06-13). "A new shortcut across the lake". Chicago Tribune.
- ^ a b Alexander, Dave (2013-05-02). "Ten years and going strong: Lake Express begins its 2013 Muskegon-Milwaukee sailing season Friday". Muskegon Chronicle. Retrieved 2015-11-16.
- ^ "Wisconsin bicycle route recognized by national organization". Hometown News LP. 2020-08-29. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
- ^ "USBR 30 turn by turn directions - east to west" (PDF). Wisconsin Department of Transportation. 2020-08-31. Retrieved 2023-11-18.
