by import2 | April 17, 2025 | Boatnerd Archives
1840 1840: On 17 April 1840, the wooden side-wheeler CATARAQUI was burned to a total loss during a great fire, which destroyed much of the waterfront area of Kingston, Ontario. 1870 1870: The first vessels through the Straits of Mackinac for the 1870 season were...
by import2 | April 17, 2025 | Port Report Archive
Port and vessel activity for Wednesday April 16. 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 ...
by import2 | April 16, 2025 | Boatnerd News
Gales warnings on Lake Superior send vessels to anchor Several vessels sought shelter above DeTour Tuesday as bad weather swept Lake Superior. Others anchored off Thunder Bay but were on the move Tuesday night. See AIS captures in the Gallery. Help Wanted: Isle Royale...
by import2 | April 16, 2025 | Port Report Archive
Port and vessel activity for Tuesday April 15. 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 ...
by import2 | April 16, 2025 | Boatnerd Archives
1870 1870: On 16 April 1870, the fore-and-aft schooner L.W. PERRY was launched at the Fitzgerald & Leighton yard in Port Huron, Michigan. She was owned by J. L. Woods of Lexington, Michigan and commanded by Capt. M. Hyde. Her dimensions were 128 foot keel, 133...
