Boatnerd News – April 5, 2024

Boatnerd News – April 5, 2024

U.S. Brig Niagara volunteers concerned about plans for spring-time ship repairs ERIE, PA – People passionate about the U.S. Brig Niagara’s future were speaking with urgency Wednesday, wondering what the plans are for spring-time repairs. They said time is of the...
Port Report  April 5, 2024

Port Report April 5, 2024

Port and vessel activity from Thursday, April 4, 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 5

Today in Great Lakes History – April 5

1854:   On 5 April 1854, AMERICA (wooden side-wheeler, 240 foot, 1,083 tons, built in 1847, at Port Huron, Michigan) was bound for Cleveland from Detroit. After the captain had set her course and gone to bed, the 2nd mate changed the course to the north. The 1st and...
Boatnerd News – April 4, 2024

Boatnerd News – April 4, 2024

American Cruise Line Buys American Queen Voyages’ River Ships Ocean Voyager, Ocean Navigator Also Sold American Cruise Lines’ river fleet is set to expand with the addition of four vessels acquired from former cruise line American Queen Voyages. ACL agreed...
Port Report  April 4, 2024

Port Report April 4, 2024

Port and vessel activity from Wednesday, April 4, 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 ...