Lilly B

	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.
An Owner's and Renter's Guide to Bustins Island, Summer 2011 - BIVC.net
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.

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[1] "Photo: Savoring the view". Press Herald. 19 July 2011. Retrieved 31 July 2022.

[:1-2] An Owner's and Renter's Guide to Bustins Island, Summer 2011 - BIVC.net

[:0-3] 2022 Bustins Island Ferry: Schedule and Fares

[4] "The Life Aquatic | Freeport, Maine | Maine Home+Design". Maine Home + Design. 3 October 2016. Retrieved 31 July 2022.

[:02-5] 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.