Port Report  May 2, 2024

Port Report May 2, 2024

Port and vessel activity from Wednesday, May 1, 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 – May 2

Today in Great Lakes History – May 2

1874:   On 2 May 1874, the steamer 8TH OHIO was chartered by Magner & Company to carry their circus to various Great Lake ports throughout that season. 1874:   The 3-mast schooner EDWARD KELLEY was launched at Dunford & Leighton’s yard in Port Huron on 2...
Boatnerd News – May 1, 2024

Boatnerd News – May 1, 2024

Great Lakes Lore Maritime Museum We will open TODAY for the season! 11:00-4:00 pm. We are looking forward to another year of educating the visiting public on our incredible sailing history here in Rogers City and all of the Great Lakes fleets! 367 N 3rd St, Rogers...
Port Report  May 1, 2024

Port Report May 1, 2024

Port and vessel activity from Tuesday, April 30, 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 –  May 1

Today in Great Lakes History –  May 1

1858:   On 01 May 1858, OGONTZ (wooden propeller steamer, 343 tons, built in 1848, at Ohio City, Ohio) was purchased by Capt. A. E. Goodrich and George C. Drew for $5,600. This was the second vessel in the Goodrich Line. Just two years later, Capt. Goodrich had her...