Today in Great Lakes History – February 8

1902 1902:  On 8 February 1902, ETRURIA (steel propeller freighter, 414 foot, 4,653 gross tons)A   was launched at W. Bay City, Michigan by West Bay City Ship Building Co. (Hull#604). She was built for the Hawgood Transit Company of Cleveland but only lasted three...

Boatnerd News February 7, 2026

The 2025-2026 winter layup list is now up and running at  https://boatnerd3.jasonbowlerdesign.com/winter-lay-up-list-2025-2026 Polsteam adds Polsteam Wadag to its growing Laker-Class fleet list    SZCZECIN, POLAND – The Polish Steamship Co. (Polsteam) has added...

Port Report – February 7, 2026

Port and vessel activity for Friday February 6.  Port reports done by Tom Geiger unless otherwise noted. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net You can Now visit Matt Miner’s Saltie page at ...

Boatnerd News February 6, 2026

The 2025-2026 winter layup list is now up and running at  https://boatnerd3.jasonbowlerdesign.com/winter-lay-up-list-2025-2026 Manitowoc-built crane stops in San Diego    SAN DIEGO, CA – Portal Crane 70, the first of seven 175-ton heavy-lift portal cranes procured...

Port Report – February 6, 2026

Port and vessel activity for Thursday February 5.  Port reports done by Tom Geiger unless otherwise noted. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net You can Now visit Matt Miner’s Saltie page at ...