Boatnerd News – December 13, 2024

Cargo offload underway from Tim S. Dool Cargo lightering and refloating operations began Thursday for the Canadian-flagged bulk carrier Tim S. Dool, marking a crucial phase in the recovery efforts following its grounding last month. Cargo will be taken from two holds...

Port Report December 13, 2024

Port and vessel activity for Thursday, December 12, 2024, 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 – December 13

Today in Great Lakes History – December 13

1872 1872:  On 13 December 1872, the Port Huron Times added three vessels to those in winter lay-up at Port Huron: Steamer MARINE CITY, tug JOHN PRINDEVILLE, and wrecking tug RESCUE.  1899 1899:  BARGE 115 broke loose of the towing steamer COLGATE HOYT in northern...

Boatnerd News – December 12, 2024

Tim S. Dool lightering now underway CLEVELAND — Cargo operations and subsequent refloating attempts for the motor vessel Tim S. Dool began December 12 and could continue for several days. As the operation began, winds were gusting up to 30 knots. It was taking about...
Port Report  December 12, 2024

Port Report December 12, 2024

Port and vessel activity for Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 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 ...