[1][2] The ferry was one of three routes then operated by the Louisiana Department of Highways, District 2.
The ferry ceased operation in October 1983 with the opening of the Luling-Destrehan Bridge.
The MV George Prince ferry disaster was a nautical disaster that occurred in the Mississippi River in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States, on the morning of October 20, 1976 (1976-10-20).
[3] The Luling–Destrehan Ferry, George Prince, was struck by the Norwegian tanker SS Frosta.
[4] Ninety-six passengers and crew were aboard the ferry when it was struck, and seventy-eight died.