by import2 | May 12, 2024 | Boatnerd Archives
1875: On 12 May 1875, the scow-schooner SEA BIRD of Chicago was driven onto the beach a half-mile south of the harbor at Holland, Michigan by a Northeaster. After the storm, she was high and dry on the beach. 1884: The wooden J.S. SEAVERNS stranded near...
by import2 | May 11, 2024 | Port Report Archive
Port and vessel activity for Friday, May 10, 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 | May 11, 2024 | Boatnerd Archives
1854: The 144 foot, 3-mast, wooden bark JESSE HOYT was launched at East Saginaw, Michigan, by Smith & Whitney on 11 May 1854. Later in her career, she was converted to a schooner and lasted until 1896, when she sank in Lake Michigan in a collision. 1882: The...
by import2 | May 10, 2024 | Boatnerd News
S.S. Badger is ‘back, better and stronger’ earlier than planned for 71st sailing season LUDINGTON, Mich. — The S.S. Badger is preparing for her 71st sailing season kicking off early on May 17 after her 2023 season was cut short. Following months of...
by import2 | May 10, 2024 | Port Report Archive
Port and vessel activity for Thursday, May 9, 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 ...