Boatnerd News – March 14, 2025

Boatnerd News – March 14, 2025

Soo Locks to open early for 2025 shipping season The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District will open the Poe Lock, part of the Soo Locks, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan early to all marine traffic at 8 a.m. on March 21, marking the start of the 2025 Great...
Port Report  March 14, 2025

Port Report March 14, 2025

Port and vessel activity forThursday March 13.  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 –  March 14

Today in Great Lakes History –  March 14

1873 1873:  On 14 March 1873, the new railroad carferry SAGINAW went into the Port Huron Dry Dock Company’s dry dock where her engine was installed along with her shaft and propeller. Workmen had to break up the ice in the dry dock to release the schooner MARY...
Boatnerd News – March 13, 2025

Boatnerd News – March 13, 2025

Soo Locks to open early for 2025 shipping season The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District will open the Poe Lock, part of the Soo Locks, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan early to all marine traffic at 8 a.m. on March 21, marking the start of the 2025 Great...
Port Report  March 13, 2025

Port Report March 13, 2025

Port and vessel activity for Wednesday March 12.  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 ...