Port Washington in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Propeller from the S.S. Badger

Photographed by Devon Polzar, May 2016

1. Propeller from the S.S. Badger Marker

Inscription. This 13'8" propeller, weighing 7 tons, is from the S.S. BADGER, which was built by the Christy Corporation of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin and launched in 1952. The SPARTAN, a twin of the BADGER was built at the same time. The two carferries bear the mascot names of the University of Wisconsin and the University of Michigan State.

The S.S. BADGER is the last coal fired steam carferry operating on the Great Lakes. She is 410'6" in length; has a beam of 59'6" and a draft of 18'6". As currently configured, she can carry 620 passengers, 180 autos and a crew of 50 to 60. She has a cruising speed of 18 MPH. The BADGER runs between Manitowoc, WI and Ludington, MI seasonally. This Propeller was donated to the Port Washington Marina By Robert Manglitz, CEO and President of the Lake Michigan Carferry Service. It stands in tribute to the hundreds of commercial freighters that once called at Port Washington.

Contributors to the Development of this Display
Linda M. Nenn and Richard D. Smith, Facilitated the donation
Bay Ship Building, Sturgeon Bay, WI
Great Lakes Boat Transport, Port Washington, WI
Modern Equipment Co., Port Washington, WI
Dennis Didier, Fabrication, Port Washington, WI
Schmitz Ready Mix, Port Washington, WI

The Cost of Propeller Take Off in 1956 was $100,000.00
Dennis L. Chreny, Harbor Master 2007

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Location. 43° 23.358′ N, 87° 51.995′ W. Marker is in Port Washington, Wisconsin, in Ozaukee County. It is on Lake Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Washington WI 53074, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin and in Greater Milwaukee.

It is also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Paramount Records & F.W. Boerner Company (a few steps from this marker); Woodland Habitat (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Wisconsin Chair Company Fire (about 500 feet away); Sidewheel Steamer Niagara (about 500 feet away); The Lights of Port Washington

Photographed by Devon Polzar, May 2016

2. Propeller from the S.S. Badger Marker

(about 700 feet away); Well (about 700 feet away); The Northerner Anchor (about 700 feet away); Port Washington Light Station (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Washington.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Northerner (was about 700 feet away but has been permanently removed).

More about this marker. Marker is located near the entrance to the Port Washington Marina.

Propeller from the S.S. Badger image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devon Polzar, May 2016

3. Propeller from the S.S. Badger

Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2016, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,014 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 13, 2016, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.