BoatnerdNews – March 21, 2024

BoatnerdNews – March 21, 2024

Joseph L. Block likely first boat at the Soo Friday; Visitor Center open house Saturday Sault Ste. Marie, MI – With her late afternoon Wednesday departure from BayShip at Sturgeon Bay, the Joseph L. Block looks like it will be the first vessel to transit the Soo locks...
Port Report  March 21, 2024

Port Report March 21, 2024

Port and vessel activity from Thursday, March 20, 2024, compiled by Tom Geiger, unless stated otherwise. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net PORT REPORT  3/21/2024 BAIE COMEAU, CANADA 3/20/2024  Desert Honour-ETA-4:27 PM 3/21/2024 ...
Today in Great Lakes History –  March 21

Today in Great Lakes History –  March 21

1853:  On 21 March 1853, GENERAL SCOTT (wooden side-wheeler, 105 foot, 64 tons, built in 1852, at Saginaw, Michigan) was tied up to her dock on the Saginaw River when she was crushed beyond repair by ice that flowed down the river during the spring breakup. One...
BoatnerdNews – March 20, 2024

BoatnerdNews – March 20, 2024

Welland Canal is set to open for the shipping season this Friday An opening ceremony will be held Friday to mark the 66th navigation season on the St. Lawrence Seaway. Ships will start moving at 8 a.m. The Welland Canal closed for the winter earlier this year on...
Port Report  March 20, 2024

Port Report March 20, 2024

Port and vessel activity from Thursday, March 19, 2024, compiled by Tom Geiger, unless stated otherwise. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net PORT REPORT  3/20/2024 BAIE COMEAU, CANADA 3/20/2024  Thamesborg-IN PORT 3/20/2024  Desert...