Video: Lake Express returns to its Lake Michigan home

The Lake Express is back at its terminal today, on the western shore of Lake Michigan just south of downtown Milwaukee.  The ship and crew made their annual return trip the morning of April 5th, weaving their way from the ship's winter berth in the Menomonee River Valley near Miller Park, home of the Milwaukee Brewers. Along the way they made their way past the Harley-Davidson motorcyle museum and through Milwaukee's Third Ward before passing under the Hoan bridge near the lakefront Summerfest grounds, and heading out onto Lake Michigan. The trip is a test of both the unique handling characteristics of the Lake Express vessel and the training of crew and captains. Both performed admirably as the Lake Express maneuvered through tight turns and narrow straights through the westernmost navigable waters of Milwaukee's Menomonee River Valley. 

The Lake Express is now back at its summer base at the Milwaukee terminal where final preparations will continue as the crew prepares for the ship's 7th season of service on Lake Michigan, to begin April 30, 2010.

Article posted: Sunday, April 11, 2010

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