by import2 | April 25, 2024 | Boatnerd Archives
1874: The wooden schooner OTTAWA was launched on 25 April 1874, at Grand Haven, Michigan. She was owned by Capt. William R. Loutill and could carry 180,000 feet of lumber. 1885: T S CHRISTIE (wooden propeller, 160 foot, 533 gross tons) was launched at F. W....
by import2 | April 24, 2024 | Boatnerd News
Ferry Badger will start season June 1 The S.S. Badger’s schedule has been updated, with crossings now starting earlier than expected. Departures will commence on June 1st instead of June 14th. Continue checking back for even earlier booking dates. Read more here:...
by import2 | April 24, 2024 | Port Report Archive
Port and vessel activity from Tuesday, April 23 , 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 | April 24, 2024 | Boatnerd Archives
1872: On 24 April 1872, the 3-mast wooden schooner JENNIE GRAHAM was sailing up Lake Huron to pick up a load of lumber. She was light and at full sail when a sudden squall caused her to capsize. Two crewmembers were trapped below decks and died. Captain Duncan...
by import2 | April 23, 2024 | Boatnerd News
National Museum of the Great Lakes to break ground on expansion Toledo, OH – The National Museum of the Great Lakes will break ground on a 5,000-square-foot expansion Monday afternoon to provide additional space for temporary and traveling exhibits, new permanent...
