by import2 | March 18, 2025 | Boatnerd Archives
1890 1890: On 18 March 1890, CITY OF CHICAGO (steel sidewheeler, 211 foot, 1,073 gross tons) was launched at West Bay City, Michigan by F. W. Wheeler & Co. (Hull#68) for the Graham & Morton Line. CITY OF CHICAGO was lengthened to 226 feet at Wheeler’s...
by import2 | March 17, 2025 | Boatnerd News
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text single_style=”” css=””] Fundraiser launched to restore Neebish Island Lookout Station #4 Neebish Island Lookout Station #4, located on the mainland across from Neebish Island in Michigan’s Upper...
by import2 | March 17, 2025 | Port Report Archive
Port and vessel activity for Sunday March 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 | March 17, 2025 | Boatnerd Archives
1906 1906: SOVEREIGN, a steel hulled passenger ship that operated on the St. Lawrence in the Montreal area, was destroyed by a fire at Lachine, Quebec. The vessel was rebuilt that year as IMPERIAL and remained in service until 1928 when the boilers and hull were...
by import2 | March 16, 2025 | Boatnerd News
Republican spending plan in Congress could slow Soo Locks construction project Washington ― Democratic lawmakers are criticizing the government spending bill in the Republican-led U.S. House for reducing by roughly 44% the funding available for Army Corps of Engineers...
