Boatnerd News  February 28, 2025

Boatnerd News February 28, 2025

Expensive to enter, easier to win: The St. Clair Rotary Club’s freighter trip contest There’s nothing cheap about entering the St. Clair Rotary Club’s annual contest to win a trip for six aboard a Great Lakes freighter. One raffle ticket runs $600. But only 200...
Port Report  February 28, 2025

Port Report February 28, 2025

Port and vessel activity for Thursday, February 27, 2025, compiled by Tom Geiger, unless stated otherwise. 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 – February 28

Today in Great Lakes History – February 28

1891 1891:  The lighthouse tender MARIGOLD (iron steamer, 150 foot, 454 gross tons, built in Wyandotte, Michigan) completed her sea trials on 28 February 1891. The contract price for building her was $77,000. After being fitted out, she was placed into service as the...
Boatnerd News  February 27, 2025

Boatnerd News February 27, 2025

MSC Baltic III Grounding: Hull Breaches Confirmed, But Fuel Tanks Holding For Now February 25, 2025 The containership MSC Baltic III remains firmly grounded on the seabed off Newfoundland’s coast following a power loss incident, with Canadian Coast Guard crews...
Port Report  February 27, 2025

Port Report February 27, 2025

Port and vessel activity for Wednesday, February 26, 2025, compiled by Tom Geiger, unless stated otherwise. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net You can Now visit Matt Miner’s Saltie page at ...