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Miller Boat Line Announces New Ferry

September 19, 2018

Miller Boat Line announced today that construction had begun for a new ferry that will expand their service line between Catawba, Put-inBay, South Bass, and Middle Bass Islands. The boat will be christened next year with the name Mary Ann Market in honor of the family matriarch.

Mary Ann Market (artist rendering)

The new 140 foot long, 38.5-foot wide ferry will accommodate 26 standard sized vehicles or 600 passengers and will join Miller’s present fleet of four passenger/vehicle ferries. Miller Ferries operate between the peninsula of Catawba to Put-in-Bay (South Bass Island) and also to Middle Bass Island, Ohio; two of Ohio’s popular Lake Erie resort islands.  The M/V (Motor Vessel) Mary Ann Market will feature enhanced propulsion and maneuverability, the main deck will be ADA accessible passenger cabin and restroom, and a 20% increase in cargo capacity over Miller’s largest vessel.

The vessel will be built in modules and assembled at Fraser Shipyards beginning fall 2018 and throughout 2019.  Miller Boat Line President Billy Market states, “We chose Fraser due to their enduring high quality, integrity, value, and with consideration of recommendations from industry professionals including marine surveyors, lake Captains, and engineers.”

Today Miller Boat Line is owned and operated by Bill and Mary Ann’s children, Julene Market, Billy Market, and Scott Market, and also Billy and Scott Market’s children work within the company. The family states, “We look forward to welcoming the new M/V Mary Ann Market, it will be a proud and nostalgic moment to see her operate alongside the other island ferries.”

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