Today in Great Lakes History –  March 16

Today in Great Lakes History –  March 16

1831:  The Niagara Harbor & Dock Company, a shipbuilding firm, was incorporated on 16 March 1831, at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. 1883:  On 16 March 1883, The Port Huron Times announced that the passenger and package freight steamer PICKUP would be built in...
BoatnerdNews – March 15, 2024

BoatnerdNews – March 15, 2024

Port of Green Bay marks earliest shipping season kickoff in recent history GREEN BAY, WI – The Port of Green Bay's shipping season is off to its earliest start in recent history, following a record warm meteorological winter. The first ship of the 2024 season...
Port Report  March 15, 2024

Port Report March 15, 2024

Port and vessel activity from Thursday, March 14, 2024, compiled by Tom Geiger, unless stated otherwise. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net PORT REPORT  3/15/2024 BAIE COMEAU, CANADA 3/15/2024  Thamesborg-IN PORT QUEBEC, CANADA...
Today in Great Lakes History –  March 15

Today in Great Lakes History –  March 15

1837:  Mr. Russell Armington died on 15 March 1837. He operated the first shipyard at St. Catharines, Ontario from 1828, until his death. 1882:  On 15 March 1882, GRACE PATTERSON (wooden propeller tug/freighter, 111 tons, built in 1880, at Grand Haven, Michigan) was...