Boatnerd News – July 13, 2024

Boatnerd News – July 13, 2024

New tug Minnesota christened by Great Lakes Towing Co. Thursday was a landmark day for The Great Lakes Towing Co. as we christened our newest tug, Minnesota, and celebrated 125 years of business. We were honored to have Natalie Ronayne, Chief Development Officer for...
Port Report  July 13, 2024

Port Report July 13, 2024

Port and vessel activity for Friday, July 12, 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 – July 13

Today in Great Lakes History – July 13

1876 The rebuilt BOSCOBEL was launched at the Peshtigo Company yard at Algonac, Michigan. Originally built in 1867 as a passenger-package freight propeller vessel, she burned and sank near Ft. Gratiot in 1869. The wreck was raised, but no work was done until January...
Boatnerd News – July 12, 2024

Boatnerd News – July 12, 2024

Ship emergency on Lake Superior is latest safety mishap for Great Lakes freighter operator The Michipicoten, now in Fraser Shipyards after cracking and taking on water, is just the most recent incident for Rand Logistics ships. By Mike Hughlett Star Tribune JULY 11,...
Port Report  July 12, 2024

Port Report July 12, 2024

Port and vessel activity for Thursday, July 11, 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 ...