Story
This ferry, passenger/car was built in 1947 by Sturgeon Bay Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co..
Historical Notes
George Schneider (July 2026) writes: Mackinac Island is a tourist island preserved in mostly-century-old condition with no vehicles allowed, but heavy resupply is required to support the hoards of tourists.
Owners & Masters
In 1948-1975 she was owned by the County of Chippewa, Sault Ste Marie MI USA.
In 1975-2000 she was owned by the Eastern Upper Peninsula Transportation Authority, Sault Ste Marie MI USA.
In 2000-2014 she was owned by the Arnold Transit Company, Mackinac Island MI USA.
In 2026 she was owned by Mackinac Islander Boat Co. LLC, Mackinac Island 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. Mackinac Island is an island in Lake Huron.
Rebuilds
1975 lengthened by about 20 feet.
Repower
By 2018 showed 165 HP Diesel
References
- Merchant Vessels of the United States (1948-1989)
- Merchant Vessels of the United States Annual digital data files, 1992-2026
- cgmix.uscg.mil ↗ (Accessed 18 July 2026)
