Boatnerd News – April 30, 2024

Boatnerd News – April 30, 2024

Soo Locks Visitor Center opens for season Wednesday The Soo Locks Visitor Center opens for the season Wednesday, May 1. The hours will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week. Park rangers had a busy week prepping the visitor center, attending training and took a tour...
Port Report  April 30, 2024

Port Report April 30, 2024

Port and vessel activity from Monday, April 29, 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 – April 30

Today in Great Lakes History – April 30

1842:   On 30 April 1842, the side-wheeler COMMODORE BARRIE collided with the schooner CANADA about 10 miles off Long Point in Lake Ontario. The COMMODORE BARRIE became disabled and then sank about an hour and a half later. Her passengers and crew were rescued by the...
Boatnerd News – April 29, 2024

Boatnerd News – April 29, 2024

Cozy Corners holds 3rd annual Freighter Fun Day Roger LeLievre, Mr. Know Your Ships, was on-site mingling with fellow boatnerds.’I love the energy of this event and I love that it is multi-generational,’ said guest Roger LeLievre Jim Lehocky The Cozy...
Port Report  April 29, 2024

Port Report April 29, 2024

Port and vessel activity from Sunday, April 28, 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 ...