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Many of the country's historic ferries are still working vessels, carrying passengers, cars, and freight on lakes and inland waters. If you know of a ferry not listed, or can share a photo, send your information and photos to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Adirondack (ferry)

Launched in 1913, the Adirondack is an operating car and passenger ferry on Lake Champlain.

Badger

Badger Launched in 1952, the car ferry Badger is still in operation on Lake Michigan. Historical Awards & Designations: 1996: The Badger’s propulsion system designated a mechanical engineering landmark by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers; 1997: The Badger officially named a Registered Michigan Historic Site by the Michigan Historical Commission; 1997: The Badger officially named a Registered Wisconsin Historic Site by the Wisconsin Historica ...

Bemus-Stow Ferry

The Bemus Point-Stow Ferry is one of the last remaining cable-drawn ferries in the nation.

Berkeley

Launched in 1898, the steam ferry Berkeley operated for 60 years on San Francisco Bay and is now on exhibit at the Maritime Museum of San Diego.

Binghamton

Launched in 1905, the ferry Binghamton is now a restaurant.

City of Milwaukee

Launched in 1931, the railroad car ferry City of Milwaukee is now a floating museum. It is operated by the same organization that cares for the historic buoy tender USCGC Acacia, which is berthed nearby.

Commander

Launched in 1917, the M/V Commander is an operating passenger ferry.

Eureka

Launched in 1890, the current configuration of the Eureka is as a passenger and car ferry. It is now a museum ship at the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.

Kalakala

Kalakala Launched in 1935, the car ferry Kalakala is the first and only ferry designed in the art deco style. It plied the waters of Puget Sound near Seattle for more than 30 years. It is now one of the most endangered historic vessels in America.

Kirkland

Lauched in 1934, the car ferry Kirkland is now an excursion vessel.

Patience Popular

The replica steam ferry Patience offer excursion cruises in Maine.

Plover

Launched in 1944, the foot ferry Plover is now an operating museum vessel.

Prudence Popular

The steam ferry Prudence offer excursion cruises in Maine.

Skansonia

Skansonia Launched in 1949, the car ferry Skansonia is a now a floating restaurant and site for weddings.

Yankee

Launched in 1907, the passenger ferry Yankee is now a museum vessel.