 The ferry docked at Brewers in South Freeport, 2017 | |
| History | |
|---|---|
 United States | |
| Name | Lilly B |
| Namesake | Lilly May Brewer |
| Owner | Bustins Island, Maine |
| Route | Brewers Point, South Freeport to Bustins Island |
| Builder | Bradley Simmons |
| Completed | 2000 |
| Maiden voyage | April 22, 2000 |
| Status | Operational |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Ferry |
The Lilly B is a ferry owned by Bustins Island, Maine, United States. It runs several times daily between South Freeport and Bustins Island from Memorial Day to Columbus Day.[1] It is named for Lilly May Brewer (1906–1977), who, along with her husband Ralph (1900–1968), was the caretaker of Bustins during the 1950s and 1960s.[2]
The vessel was designed by naval architect Al Spalding and built by Bradley Simmons.[2] Its maiden voyage took place on April 22, 2000.[2]
The ferry has a capacity of 44 passengers, and it is not permitted to carry propane or gasoline as baggage.[2]
The ferry is staffed largely by islanders, and its passengers are almost all its residents. As of 2022, its captain is Painter Soule,[3] who was formerly a member of the crew.[4] Archie Ross formerly captained the ferry for over fifty years,[5] and the island's public landing is now named for him.
Schedule
In the high season (mid-June to early September), the Lilly B runs four round-trips daily on weekdays and once on weekends. A late 7.00 PM (inbound) and 7.30 PM (outbound) service runs on Fridays only.[3]
In the off season (late May to mid-June), the ferry runs twice on Tuesdays, three times on Fridays and Saturdays, and four times on Sundays.[3]
Additional runs occur on Memorial Day and Columbus Day.[3]
Aboard the Lilly B, 2023
Approaching Bustins Island's public dock. The building in view is known as the nubble
References
- ↑ "Photo: Savoring the view". Press Herald. 19 July 2011. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
- 1 2 3 4 An Owner's and Renter's Guide to Bustins Island, Summer 2011 - BIVC.net
- 1 2 3 4 2022 Bustins Island Ferry: Schedule and Fares
- ↑ "The Life Aquatic | Freeport, Maine | Maine Home+Design". Maine Home + Design. 3 October 2016. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
- ↑ Journal, Max MogensenSpecial to the Sun (11 August 2019). "Bustins: A very friendly island 'somewhere in the middle'". Lewiston Sun Journal. Retrieved 31 July 2022.