Boatnerd News – October 5, 2024

Boatnerd News – October 5, 2024

  Fall Boatnerd Mini-Gathering in the Soo Oct. 3-6 If you are in the Soo Oct. 3-6, join us for a Fall Boatnerd Mini-Gathering. On Friday afternoon there will be a special Boatnerd locks/river cruise courtesy of Original Soo Locks Boat Tours (see image). This is a...
Port Report  October 5, 2024

Port Report October 5, 2024

Port and vessel activity for Friday, October 4, 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 5

Today in Great Lakes History – October 5

1876 GRACE GREENWOOD (three-masted wooden schooner; 124 feet; 306 tons; built in 1853 at Oswego, NY) was carrying iron ore from Escanaba, MI, to Michigan City, IN, when she foundered in a storm while coming into St. Joseph, MI, for shelter. No lives were lost. She was...
Boatnerd News – October 4, 2024

Boatnerd News – October 4, 2024

Cancer claims maritime volunteer Kari Ann David Kari Ann David, 57, passed away on Saturday, September 28th, 2024 at Marshfield Hospital, Marshfield, WI. Visitation and a service will be held at Hansen-Schilling Funeral Home on Saturday, October 12th. The visitation...
Port Report  October 4, 2024

Port Report October 4, 2024

Port and vessel activity for Thursday, October 3, 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 ...