Lake Express
 | |
| Industry | Shipping |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Milwaukee, United States |
Area served | Lake Michigan |
Key people | Ken Szallai, President |
| Services |
Passenger transportation Freight transportation |
| Website | www.lake-express.com |
Lake Express at Muskegon
Lake Express is an American company that operates a seasonal ferry service across Lake Michigan between Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Muskegon, Michigan. The Milwaukee terminal and the company headquarters are located near the Port of Milwaukee. Their ferry travels a distance of 80 miles, in two and a half hours, across Lake Michigan.[1]
History
Lake Express commenced operations on 1 June 2004. The service is the first regular ferry operation to connect Milwaukee and Muskegon since Milwaukee Clipper service was discontinued in 1970.[2]
Fleet
Lake Express operates one vessel with a capacity of 250 passengers and 46 vehicles.[2]
| Name | Built | Entered service | Tonnage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Express | 2004 | 2004 | 3,000 GT | |
References
- ↑ Toni Stroud, "A new shortcut across the lake" Chicago Tribune, June 13, 2004.
- 1 2 Alexander, Dave (May 2, 2013). "Ten years and going strong: Lake Express begins its 2013 Muskegon-Milwaukee sailing season Friday". Muskegon Chronicle. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
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