by import | October 16, 2021 | Boatnerd Archives
Today in Great Lakes History – February 28, 1998 INCAN SUPERIOR was launched February 28, 1974 OUTARDE (2) was launched February 28, 1906 as a) ABRAHAM STEARN. Data from: Ahoy & Farewell II and the Great Lakes Ships We Remember series This is a small sample,...
by import | October 16, 2021 | Boatnerd Archives
John Sherwin Possible conversion 01/31/1998: The current issue of the Interlake Log, Interlake Steamships’ news letter says the John Sherwin is under serious consideration to be converted to a self-unloader for service in 1999. The article did not say...
by import | October 14, 2021 | Boatnerd Archives
Callaway and Clark head for lay-up 12/31/1997: Cason J. Callaway and Philip R. Clarke are scheduled to begin their winter layup Jan. 1 at Sturgeon Bay. More updates on the 4th Annual Winter Lay-up page Reported by: Al Miller Happy New Year! ...
by import | October 14, 2021 | Boatnerd Archives
Today in Great Lakes History – November 29, 1997 On November 29, 1966, the Daniel J. Morrell sank approximately 20 miles north of Harbor Beach in Lake Huron. Her nearly identical sistership, the Edward Y. Townsend, was travelling about 20 miles behind the...
by import | October 14, 2021 | Boatnerd Archives
Engine room fire damages tug 10/31/1997: At approx. 1149 on Thursday, the tug Carolyn Joe left a tow,comprising the tug Glenside and barges, to bring a crew member to Kingston. Near Snake Island, just west of Kingston, the tug developed an engine room fire. The coast...
