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[[File:Lake Express at Slip.jpg|thumb|240px|''Lake Express'' at Muskegon]] |
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'''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.<ref>Toni Stroud, [http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/travel/chi-0406130001jun13-story.html "A new shortcut across the lake"] ''[[Chicago Tribune]]'', June 13, 2004.</ref> |
'''Lake Express High-Speed Ferry''' is an American company that operates a seasonal [[ferry]] service across [[Lake Michigan]] between [[Milwaukee, Wisconsin]] and [[Muskegon, Michigan]]. The Lake Express 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.<ref>Toni Stroud, [http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/travel/chi-0406130001jun13-story.html "A new shortcut across the lake"] ''[[Chicago Tribune]]'', June 13, 2004.</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Revision as of 14:30, 21 March 2019
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| Industry | Shipping |
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| Founded | 2004 |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Lake Michigan |
Key people | Ken Szallai, President |
| Services | Passenger transportation Freight transportation |
| Website | www.lake-express.com |
Lake Express High-Speed Ferry is an American company that operates a seasonal ferry service across Lake Michigan between Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Muskegon, Michigan. The Lake Express 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.
- ^ a b 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.