The ''Lilly B'' is a ferry owned by

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, United States. It runs several times daily between South Freeport and Bustins Island from

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

The vessel was designed by naval architect

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and built by Bradley Simmons. Its maiden voyage took place on April 22, 2000. The ferry has a capacity of 44 passengers, and it is not permitted to carry propane or

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as baggage. The ferry is staffed largely by islanders, and its passengers are almost all its residents. As of 2022, its captain is Painter Soule,2022 Bustins Island Ferry: Schedule and Fares
/ref> who was formerly a member of the crew. Archie Ross formerly captained the ferry for over fifty years, 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. 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. Additional runs occur on Memorial Day and Columbus Day.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Lilly B Ferries of Maine Freeport, Maine