by import2 | February 21, 2025 | Boatnerd Archives
1929 1929: On 21 February 1929, SAPPHO (wooden propeller passenger ferry, 107 foot, 224 gross tons, built in 1883, at Wyandotte, Michigan) burned at her winter lay-up dock in Ecorse, Michigan. She had provided 46 years of service ferrying passengers across the...
by import2 | February 20, 2025 | Boatnerd News
Polsteam adds new vessel to its Laker-class fleet The Polish Steamship Co. (Polsteam) of Szczecin, Poland, has added another new vessel to its Laker-class fleet of ships. Recently added is the Polsteam Okra (IMO 9984819), built in 2024 and registered in Portugal. This...
by import2 | February 20, 2025 | Port Report Archive
Port and vessel activity for Wednesday, February 19, 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 20, 2025 | Boatnerd Archives
1903 1903: On 20 February 1903, the straight-deck steamer G. WATSON FRENCH (steel propeller, 376 foot, 3,785 gross tons) was launched at W. Bay City, Michigan by West Bay City Ship Building Co. (Hull #608). She lasted until 1964, when she was scrapped by Lakehead...
by import2 | February 19, 2025 | Boatnerd News
Polsteam sells, renames 3 former lakes visitors The Polish Steamship Company (Polsteam) of Szczecin, Poland, has sold and renamed three of its former Laker-class vessels, all of which were built in 1999. Each made its last inland visit in 2024. The Isa (IMO 9180358)...
