Port Report  October 7, 2024

Port Report October 7, 2024

Port and vessel activity for Sunday, October 6, 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 – October 7

Today in Great Lakes History – October 7

1858 In a severe gale, rain, and hail storm, the 247-ton schooner OSPREY approached Oswego, NY. As she was about to enter the harbor, the vessel struck the east pier broadside. Her masts and rigging were carried away, and she started to sink. Captain John Parsons got...
Boatnerd News – October 6, 2024

Boatnerd News – October 6, 2024

SS Badger-Lake Michigan Carferry-Notice Due to poor Lake Michigan weather conditions expected on Saturday, October 5, Lake Michigan Carferry has cancelled tomorrow morning’s crossing (9:00 am EST) from Ludington, MI, and the 2:00 pm CST departure from Manitowoc, WI....
Port Report  October 6, 2024

Port Report October 6, 2024

Port and vessel activity for Saturday, October 5, 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 – October 6

Today in Great Lakes History – October 6

1870 The schooner E. FITZGERALD was launched at the Fitzgerald & Leighton yard at Port Huron, MI. She measured 135 feet long, 26 feet wide, and 11 feet deep. 1873 JOHN A. MCDOUGALL (wooden schooner barge; 151 feet; 415 gross tons) was launched at Wenona, MI. She...