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Beaver Islander first 1973 season trip and schedule (1973)

Also 1973 Beaver Islander first trip · Beaver Islander spring commissioning 1973

Draft — sources verified, prose evolving

TypeEvent
WithinSaint James Harbor
ErasModern era

Summary

The Beaver Islander made its first reported 1973 trip to Beaver Island on March 30, and its regular schedule was announced to begin April 16.

Evidence and limits

This is a source-bounded seasonal service notice, not a complete voyage log or operating schedule. The report does not identify the captain, cargo, passengers, or later schedule changes.

See also

Sources

  1. Beaver Beacon, April 1973, “First Boat.”
    Reports the Beaver Islander’s first trip to Beaver Island on Friday, March 30, after unusually early ice clearance, and says its regular schedule would begin April 16; it does not provide voyage details, captain, cargo, or passenger count.
    beaver_beacon · 1973-04_Beaver-Beacon