The Launch of the Chief Wawatam | Northern Michigan History On August 26, 1911 Chief Wawatam was launched into the waters of Toledo, Ohio and headed north to transports rail cars across the Straits of Mackinac.

🚢❄️ On this day in 1984, the legendary Chief Wawatam retired after 73 years of breaking ice & hauling trains across the Straits! A true #GreatLakes icon. Read the full story 👉 northernmichiganhistory.com/the-launch-o... #MichiganHistory #ChiefWawatam #MackinacStraits #MaritimeHeritage #TrainFerry

The Final Voyage of the Chief Wawatam | Northern Michigan History On August 21, 1984, the Chief Wawatam made her final voyage, ending over 70 years of coal-fired ferry service across the Straits of Mackinac.

🚢 On this day in history: The Chief Wawatam sailed for the last time on Aug 21, 1984, ending 73 years of ferry service across the Straits. 💨🌊 #GreatLakesHistory #MichiganMaritime #OnThisDay #ChiefWawatam #RailHistory #StraitsOfMackinac #MaritimeMonday
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