Port Report  September 6, 2024

Port Report September 6, 2024

Port and vessel activity for Thursday, September 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 – September 6

Today in Great Lakes History – September 6

1871 The wooden schooner ROSA STEARNS, loaded with coal, was battling a storm for hours off Cleveland, OH. The ship was driven on the stone breakwater at about 01:00 and was pounded to pieces. The crew jumped onto the breakwater and crawled to safety as the waves...
Boatnerd News – September 5, 2024

Boatnerd News – September 5, 2024

Canadian Shipbuilding Association Calls for Tax on Chinese-Built Ships Mike Schuler September 3, 2024 The Canadian Marine Industries and Shipbuilding Association (CMISA) is urging the Canadian government to extend its recent 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric...
Port Report  September 5, 2024

Port Report September 5, 2024

Port and vessel activity for Wednesday, September 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 – September 5

Today in Great Lakes History – September 5

1882 The schooner CALEDONIA, wrecked the previous autumn near the Fishing Islands on Lake Huron, was raised and arrived in Port Huron, MI, under tow to be rebuilt. 1896 The Canadian passenger ship BALTIC, built in 1867 as FRANCES SMITH, burned at the dock in...