by import2 | June 16, 2024 | Boatnerd Archives
1861: On 16 June 1861, ANDOVER (2-mast wooden schooner, 98 foot, 190 tons, built in 1844, at Black River, Ohio) was carrying lumber in a storm and ground on Pointe aux Barques reef on Lake Huron. Though not thought to be seriously damaged, she resisted all efforts...
by import2 | June 15, 2024 | Boatnerd News
Manitoulin to take on disabled Michipicoten’s cargo Manitoulin arrived in the Port of Thunder Bay just after noon June 14, 2024 to assist with unloading Michipicoten so the latter ship can head to dry dock for repairs after a hull crack occurred on June 8th near Isle...
by import2 | June 15, 2024 | Port Report Archive
Port and vessel activity for Friday, June 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 ...
by import2 | June 15, 2024 | Boatnerd Archives
1889 1889: The wooden 180-foot schooner JOHN A. FRANCOMB was launched at West Bay City, Michigan, on 15 June 1889. She was built by F. W. Wheeler & Co. (Hull #61). She lasted until she was abandoned at Bay City in 1934. 1901 1901: At midnight, on Saturday, 15...
by import2 | June 14, 2024 | Boatnerd News
Port of Monroe tugging economy forward By Jack Lessenberry Special to The Toledo Blade MONROE, MI – Paul C. LaMarre III, the director of the Port of Monroe, loves tugboats. He photographs them, does vivid paintings of them, pilots them, and restores them. Late...
