Boatnerd News – June 7, 2024

Boatnerd News – June 7, 2024

Busy weekend for Boatnerd Events There are two events this weekend that should be of interest to ship fans. On Saturday, check out the Port Huron Marine Mart at the American Legion Post 8, 1026 Sixth St., Port Huron, MI, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nautical items are bought, sold...

Port Report June 7, 2024

Port and vessel activity for Thursday, June 6, 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 7

Today in Great Lakes History – June 7

1859:   On 7 June 1859, COLUMBIA (2-mast wooden brig, 92 foot, 177 gross tons, built in 1842, at Sandusky, Ohio) broke up in a storm near Sherwood Point, Green Bay (Death’s Door). She was famous for bringing the first load of copper ore from the Keweenaw...
Boatnerd News – June 6, 2024

Boatnerd News – June 6, 2024

National Museum of the Great Lakes and The Sandpiper Collaborate for Ultimate Great Lakes History Day TOLEDO, OH – National Museum of the Great Lakes is partnering with The Sandpiper tour boat for Ship & Shore: The Ultimate Great Lakes History Day. This summer, on...
Port Report  June 6, 2024

Port Report June 6, 2024

Port and vessel activity for Wednesday, June 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 ...