BoatnerdNews – March 31, 2024

Replacement Blatnik Bridge plans safety measures in case of future ship collision Dan Kraker Duluth March 27, 2024 4:00 AM As authorities in Maryland respond to the collapse of a major freeway bridge that was struck by a cargo ship, transportation officials in...
Port Report  March 31, 2024

Port Report March 31, 2024

Port and vessel activity from Thursday, March 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 – March 31

Today in Great Lakes History – March 31

1874:   On 31 March 1874, E. H. MILLER (wooden propeller tug, 62 foot, 30 gross tons) was launched at Chesley A. Wheeler’s yard in E. Saginaw, Michigan. The power plant from the 1865, tug JENNIE BELL was installed in her. She was renamed RALPH in 1883, and spent...
BoatnerdNews – March 30, 2024

BoatnerdNews – March 30, 2024

St. Marys River opened to traffic At around 3:20 p.m. Friday the St. Marys River was reopened to vessel traffic after the American Mariner sailed under her own power to Raber Bay near Lime Island, where she dropped anchor. Inspections are likely underway. The river...
Port Report  March 30, 2024

Port Report March 30, 2024

Port and vessel activity from Thursday, March 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 ...