BoatnerdNews – March 17, 2024

BoatnerdNews – March 17, 2024

Blair McKeil being fitted with loader cranes in Holland The Canadian-registered general cargo ship Blair McKeil of the McKeil Marine Ltd., fleet based in Burlington, ON, is currently alongside in the Neptune Repair yard in Hardinxveld, South Holland. She is being...
Port Report  March 17, 2024

Port Report March 17, 2024

Port and vessel activity from Thursday, March 16, 2024, compiled by Tom Geiger, unless stated otherwise. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net PORT REPORT  3/17/2024 BAIE COMEAU, CANADA 3/17/2024  Thamesborg-IN PORT QUEBEC, CANADA...
Today in Great Lakes History –  March 17

Today in Great Lakes History –  March 17

1906:   SOVEREIGN, a steel hulled passenger ship that operated on the St. Lawrence in the Montreal area, was destroyed by a fire at Lachine, Quebec. The vessel was rebuilt that year as IMPERIAL and remained in service until 1928 when the boilers and hull were...
BoatnerdNews – March 16, 2024

BoatnerdNews – March 16, 2024

Damages being assessed after welding sparks ignite fire on Cuyahoga ASHTABULA, OH – Multiple fire departments and U.S. Coast Guard personnel fought a blaze aboard the motor vessel Cuyahoga, docked in Ashtabula for winter lay-up, Friday afternoon. According to City of...
Port Report  March 16, 2024

Port Report March 16, 2024

Port and vessel activity from Thursday, March 15, 2024, compiled by Tom Geiger, unless stated otherwise. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net PORT REPORT  3/16/2024 BAIE COMEAU, CANADA 3/65/2024  Thamesborg-IN PORT QUEBEC, CANADA...