Boatnerd News – June 19, 2024

Boatnerd News – June 19, 2024

Ports of Indiana Says It Aims to Develop Container Terminals   The Ports of Indiana Commission has approved Resolution 24-01 to launch “The Indiana Container Initiative” in support of developing multiple international container terminals within the state of...
Port Report  June 19, 2024

Port Report June 19, 2024

Port and vessel activity for Tuesday, June 18, 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 – June 19

Today in Great Lakes History – June 19

1836:   On 19 June 1836, DELAWARE (wooden passenger/package freight side wheeler, 105 foot, 178 tons, built in 1833, at Huron, Ohio) was carrying general merchandise and passengers in a storm on Lake Michigan when she was thrown ashore off Niles, Illinois. She broke...
Port Report  June 18, 2024

Port Report June 18, 2024

Port and vessel activity for Monday, June 17, 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 –  June 18, 2022

Today in Great Lakes History –  June 18, 2022

1855:   The Soo Locks opened for their first season on 18 June 1855. The first vessel through the locks was the steamer ILLINOIS of 1853. 1869:   On 18 June 1869, a little less than a week after being launched, the schooner DAVID A. WELLS sailed on her maiden voyage...