Story
This ferry, passenger/car was built in 1961 by Marinette Marine Corp..
Historical Notes
George Schneider (July 2026) writes: She was retired from ferry service ca1989 when a replacement was built, and was purchased by MCM, a waterfront construction company, who re-registered her as a tug and use her as a base when doing construction work in ports far away from the company's home base.
Owners & Masters
In 1962-1975 she was owned by the County of Chippewa, Sault Ste Marie MI USA.
In 1975-1989 she was owned by Eastern Upper Peninsula Authority, Sault Ste Marie MI USA.
In 1992-2026 she was owned by MCM Marine Inc, Sault Ste Marie MI USA.
Name Significance
Drummond Island is an island off the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and her primary run was between the mainland and that island.
Repower
By 2026 was showing 420 HP.
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1962-1989)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States Annual digital data files, 1992-2026
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (Accessed 18 July 2026)
