Ferry – Anderson dock, which was across from the public swimming beach.
All that is left of the old Anderson Dock is below water, the pilings covered by the high water.
Once upon a time the dock was the center of commerce in Omena. Passengers came and went from it, goods were delivered to the Anderson Store from it, and lumber went on board taking its place.
The Manistique, Marquette and Northern No1 were car ferries out of Northport, but occasionally they would take on a special charter and carry passengers only as in the photo above. Imagine the excitement of those waiting on the dock to board.
Omena Bay - Photo courtesy of Omena Historical Society
The dock stands alone, waiting for passengers or freight, the storage shed empty for now.
Photo courtesy of Omena Historical Society
The Anderson Dock was not the only dock in town. This is the Barth Dock belonging to the Barth Country Store which you can see directly across the street.
The ghostly remains of the Anderson Dock as of a few years ago. Scuba divers love exploring the pilings. I wonder what else is down there. Photo Credit: Marsha Buehler
From the air, you can still see the remains of the Anderson Dock in the lower right-hand corner. Toward shore you can see the Omena public swimming beach. - Photo Credit: Mason Groot Kadima Drone Services