Building projects typically break ground to kick things off.  In our case, we break metal – actually cut it to be specific.  Special thanks to our friends at Moran Iron Works for a very special day.  Our first piece of metal was cut for production on our new motor vessel.  Follow our journey and be sure to visit soon.  The new girl sets sail in 2020!

 

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“Shepler’s Doubles Down on Commitment to Michigan, Builds Second Ferry at Moran Iron Works”
NBC TV6, Fox UP

 

“Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry Having New Vessel Built”
WNMU FM

 

“New $4M Vessel Coming to Shepler’s Mackinaw City for 2020”
Detroit Free Press

 

“Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry to add $4M Jet-Driven Boat To Fleet in 2020”
MLive

 

“Shepler’s to add new $4M ferry to Mackinac Island fleet”
Crain’s Detroit

 

“Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry Having New Ferry Built”
9&10 News

 

“Moran Iron Works Starts Ferry Build for Shepler’s”
Alpena News