Properties (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
ferry
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| gptkbp:accessibility |
limited to certain vehicle sizes
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| gptkbp:busConnections |
operates with minimal environmental footprint
between_Saugatuck_and_Douglas |
| gptkbp:capacity |
up to 6 vehicles
|
| gptkbp:communityEvents |
often featured in local festivals
|
| gptkbp:communityRole |
important for local tourism
|
| gptkbp:communitySupport |
supported by local businesses
supported by local residents and visitors. |
| gptkbp:crewCapacity |
approximately 30 feet
enhances local economy approximately 12 feet up to 12 passengers |
| gptkbp:crosses |
gptkb:Kalamazoo_River
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| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
symbol_of_Saugatuck's_history
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| gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
minimal due to short crossing
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| gptkbp:established |
1838
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| gptkbp:fleetSize |
contributes to local tourism economy
popular among tourists and locals alike regular safety drills conducted not required but recommended during peak season performed by local staff |
| gptkbp:hasFunding |
funded by local government and ticket sales
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
transportation link for local residents
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| gptkbp:hostsEvents |
hosts special events during summer months
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Saugatuck Chain Ferry
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| gptkbp:length |
approximately 600 feet
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Saugatuck,_Michigan
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| gptkbp:maintenance |
seasonal inspections
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| gptkbp:militaryService |
operates daily during season
|
| gptkbp:navalFleet |
part of local heritage
manual operation traditional chain ferry design has been in continuous operation since 1838 |
| gptkbp:navigationEquipment |
manual navigation by operator
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| gptkbp:notableFor |
being one of the oldest ferries in Michigan
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| gptkbp:operatedBy |
gptkb:Saugatuck_Chain_Ferry_Company
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| gptkbp:operatingHours |
April to November
varies by season |
| gptkbp:owner |
gptkb:City_of_Saugatuck
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| gptkbp:safetyFeatures |
life jackets available
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| gptkbp:serviceType |
passenger and vehicle ferry
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| gptkbp:ticket_sales |
varies by vehicle type
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| gptkbp:touristAttraction |
yes
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| gptkbp:towingCapacity |
accessible to pedestrians and cyclists
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| gptkbp:transportation |
offers scenic views of the river
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| gptkbp:type |
chain ferry
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| gptkbp:waterSource |
subject to change based on weather conditions
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