Boatnerd News – August 17, 2024

Badger Cancels Crossing 8/15/2024 [S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry]  Due to deteriorating weather conditions on Lake Michigan, Lake Michigan Carferry has cancelled the overnight crossing (August 15, 8:45 pm EST) from Ludington, MI. This will also impact passengers...
Port Report  August 17, 2024

Port Report August 17, 2024

Port and vessel activity for Friday, August 16, 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 – August 17

Today in Great Lakes History – August 17

1869 1869:   At 4:00 p.m., the schooner CARLINGFORD was launched at the Fitzgerald and Leighton yard in Port Huron, Michigan, with plenty of spectators on hand. Robert Montgomery of Buffalo, the owner, built the vessel for the grain trade. Her capacity was 30,000...
Boatnerd News – August 16, 2024

Boatnerd News – August 16, 2024

Picton Terminals, P&H Announce New Bulk Agricultural Terminal Picton, ON – Picton Terminals by Doornekamp and Parrish & Heimbecker, Ltd. (P&H) have announced the construction of a new bulk agricultural marine terminal at Picton Terminals. This...
Port Report  August 16, 2024

Port Report August 16, 2024

Port and vessel activity for Thursday, August 15, 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 ...