The Erie L. Hackleys first owner was Seth Lee of Muskegon,[REF] who operated the Hackley as a ferry between Muskegon and the suburb of North Muskegon (along with another ship, the Centennial) [REF].
On 2 August 1902, the Hackley broke its shaft near North Manitou Island, and had to be towed to port [REF].