HSC Lake Express

Lake Express at Muskegon
History
Name2004 onwards: Lake Express
Operator2004 onwards: Lake Express
Port of registry2004 onwards: Milwaukee
RouteMilwaukee - Muskegon
BuilderAustal USA, Mobile
Yard numberUS 614
IdentificationIMO number9329253
StatusIn service
General characteristics
Tonnage1,757 GT
Length191 ft 7 in (58.40 m)
Beam57 ft 9 in (17.60 m)
Draught8 ft 2 in (2.50 m)
Installed power4 × MTU 16V 4000 M70 diesel engines
Propulsion4 × Kamewa waterjets
Speed34 kn (39 mph; 63 km/h)
Capacity
  • 248 passengers
  • 44 cars & 12 motorcycles

Lake Express is a high-speed auto and passenger ferry that is in service on a route across Lake Michigan. Lake Express links the cities of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Muskegon, Michigan, from late spring to the fall of each year.