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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