Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary and SS Badger Lake Michigan Car Ferry Service are thrilled to announce the opening of the updated exhibit onboard the SS Badger. The new exhibit space features panels on Manitowoc and Ludington, the two ports where SS Badger still service today. The growth of maritime travel on the Great Lakes and the slow decline in the 20th century are highlighted in a new timeline panel following SS Badger, SS Spartan, and SS City of Midland 41. Explore the history of shipwrecks Badger sails over on the new interactive digital display highlighting shipwreck within the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary.

Join us to celebrate the opening of this exhibit and the long history of SS Badger on the Manitowoc shoreline cruise on August 1st. The cruise leaves Manitowoc at 2pm and returns to the dock at 4pm. Tickets are available for purchase now.

Where and When:
SS Badger Manitowoc Shoreline Cruise
August 1st, 2026
Board at 1:30pm
Sail from 2pm-4pm