by import2 | March 13, 2025 | Boatnerd Archives
1950 1950: The keel for the tanker IMPERIAL REDWATER (Hull#106) was laid March 13, 1950, at Port Arthur, Ontario, by Port Arthur Shipbuilding Co. She was converted to a bulk freighter at Collingwood, Ontario and renamed b.) R. BRUCE ANGUS in 1954. The ANGUS operated...
by import2 | March 12, 2025 | Boatnerd News
SS Badger to undergo repairs in Wisconsin dry dock LUDINGTON, MI– The SS Badger will be placed into dry dock this spring for repairs in preparation of the upcoming sailing season. The Badger’s official 2025 sailing season will begin on Friday, May 16 when it departs...
by import2 | March 12, 2025 | Port Report Archive
Port and vessel activity for Tuesday March 11. 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 12, 2025 | Boatnerd Archives
1883 1883: On 12 March 1883, the steam barge R. MC DONALD was renamed IDA M. TORRENT. 1907 1907: G.A. TOMLINSON was launched March 12, 1907, as a) D.O. MILLS (Hull#29) at Ecorse, Michigan, by Great Lakes Engineering Works for the Mesaba Steamship Co. 1910 1910: The...
by import2 | March 11, 2025 | Boatnerd News
Wreck of the Western Reserve found in Lake Superior SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – The shipwreck of the Western Reserve, lost in 1892, has been found. After 132 years, the final resting place of the 300-foot steel steamer has been discovered roughly 60 miles northwest of...
