Port Report  April 13, 2024

Port Report April 13, 2024

Port and vessel activity from Friday, April 12 , 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 13

Today in Great Lakes History – April 13

1872:   13 April 1872 – The schooners MARY TAYLOR and ANTELOPE wooden were racing to Oswego, New York, trying to beat a large block of drifting ice. The ice won and blocked the harbor entrance. The ANTELOPE became icebound about a quarter of a mile from the piers and...
Port Report  April 12, 2024

Port Report April 12, 2024

Port and vessel activity from Thursday, April 11 , 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 12

Today in Great Lakes History – April 12

1874:   On 12 April 1874, the tug D.N. RUNNELS was launched Runnel’s yard at the north end of the 7th Street Bridge in Port Huron, Michigan. As the tug splashed into the Black River, the flag at her bow was unfurled with her name on it. Commodore Runnels...
Boatnerd News – April 11, 2024

Boatnerd News – April 11, 2024

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow Lifetime Achievement Supporting U.S. Great Lakes Shipping   WASHINGTON D.C.  (April 10, 2024) – On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, the Great Lakes Maritime Task Force (GLMTF) recognized the significant contributions Michigan Senator Debbie...