by import2 | February 27, 2025 | Boatnerd Archives
1916 1916: In 1916 MOUNT STEPHEN, formerly of Canada Steamship Lines, struck a mine and sank off Dover, England, while carrying coal as part of a convoy but the crew was rescued. 1917 1917: GEORGETOWN was built at Buffalo in 1900 and sank on this day enroute from...
by import2 | February 26, 2025 | Boatnerd News
Fednav adds three more Laker-class vessels Fednav Ltd. of Montreal has added three new vessels to its Handy-size laker class of vessels. They are Federal New York, built in 2024 (IMO 997543), Federal Lexi Rose (IMO 9975442), built in 2025 and Federal William Paul (IMO...
by import2 | February 26, 2025 | Port Report Archive
Port and vessel activity for Tuesday, February 25, 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 ...
by import2 | February 26, 2025 | Boatnerd Archives
1874 1874: On 26 February 1874, the tug WILLIAM LIVINGSTONE JR. was launched at Port Huron Dry Dock. Her dimensions were 151 feet overall, 25 foot 6 inches beam, and 13 foot depth. Her machinery was built by Phillerick & Christy of Detroit and was shipped by rail...
by import2 | February 25, 2025 | Boatnerd News
USCG Press Release: Please see the attached news release regarding the Coast Guard urging the public to exercise caution around icy waters as temperatures fluctuate across the Great Lakes region. Very Respectfully, Ninth Coast Guard District Public Affairs ...
