Port Report  September 15, 2024

Port Report September 15, 2024

Port and vessel activity for Saturday, September 14, 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 – September 15

Today in Great Lakes History – September 15

1872 A.J. BEMIS (wood propeller tug; 49 tons; built in 1859 at Buffalo, NY) caught fire while underway. The fire originated under her boiler. She ran for shore but sank about six miles from Alpena, MI. No lives were lost. 1873 IRONSIDES (wooden propeller...
Boatnerd News – September 14, 2024

Boatnerd News – September 14, 2024

Soo Locks construction project ‘on track’ for 2030 completion  by UpNorthLive NewsroomThu, September 12th 2024 at 12:11 PM Updates provided on construction work progress at the Soo Locks The new lock will be the same dimensions as the Soo Locks’ largest...
Port Report  September 14, 2024

Port Report September 14, 2024

Port and vessel activity for Friday, September 13, 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 – September 14

Today in Great Lakes History – September 14

1871 R.J. CARNEY (wooden barge; 150 feet; 397 gross tons) was launched at Saginaw, MI. 1872 The 203-foot wooden schooner KATE WINSLOW was launched at J. Davidson’s yard in East Saginaw, MI. 1882 The steamer ASIA sank in a storm off Byng Inlet, ON, on Georgian...