Today in Great Lakes History – January 30

Today in Great Lakes History – January 30

1881 ? 1881 ?:  On 30 January 1881, ST. ALBANS ( US-23514 wooden propeller passenger/package freight vessel, 135 foot, 435 tons, built in 1869, at Cleveland, Ohio) was carrying general merchandise, flour, cattle and 22 passengers in Lake Michigan. She rammed a cake of...
Boatnerd News January 29, 2026

Boatnerd News January 29, 2026

The 2025-2026 winter layup list is now up and running at  https://boatnerd3.jasonbowlerdesign.com/winter-lay-up-list-2025-2026 Cold persists; Lake Superior ice cover growing rapidly     It was a slow start to the ice-making season on Lake Superior and other Great...
Port Report – January 29, 2026

Port Report – January 29, 2026

Port and vessel activity for Wednesday January 28.  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 ...
Today in Great Lakes History – January 29

Today in Great Lakes History – January 29

1910 1910:  BUCKEYE was launched January 29, 1910, as the straight decker a.) LEONARD B MILLER (Hull # 447) [US-207272] at Cleveland, Ohio by the American Ship Building Co. 1910:  JOHN P. REISS (Hull # 377) [Built-1910, US-207251]was also launched this date in 1910,...
Boatnerd News January 28, 2026

Boatnerd News January 28, 2026

The 2025-2026 winter layup list is now up and running at  https://boatnerd3.jasonbowlerdesign.com/winter-lay-up-list-2025-2026 Trucks line up for hours in search of salt from Goderich mine LONDON, ON – Goderich’s salt mine is working overtime to alleviate a shortage...