BoatnerdNews – March 14, 2024

BoatnerdNews – March 14, 2024

Seaway to open next Friday, March 22 MASSENA, NY – Ships will soon be on the St. Lawrence River. The Great Lakes- St. Lawrence Seaway’s 2024 navigation season will officially begin on, according to a press release from the Seaway system. The Montreal, Lake Ontario and...
Port Report  March 14, 2024

Port Report March 14, 2024

Port and vessel activity from Thursday, March 13, 2024, compiled by Tom Geiger, unless stated otherwise. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net PORT REPORT  3/14/2024 BAIE COMEAU, CANADA 3/14/2024  Thamesborg-IN PORT QUEBEC, CANADA...
Today in Great Lakes History –  March 14

Today in Great Lakes History –  March 14

1873:  On 14 March 1873, the new railroad carferry SAGINAW went into the Port Huron Dry Dock Company’s dry dock where her engine was installed along with her shaft and propeller. Workmen had to break up the ice in the dry dock to release the schooner MARY E....
Port Report  March 13, 2024

Port Report March 13, 2024

Port and vessel activity from Thursday, March 12, 2024, compiled by Tom Geiger, unless stated otherwise. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net PORT REPORT  3/13/2024 BAIE COMEAU, CANADA 3/13/2024  Federal Cedar-IN PORT 3/13/2024 ...
Today in Great Lakes History –  March 13

Today in Great Lakes History –  March 13

1950:  The keel for the tanker IMPERIAL REDWATER (Hull#106) was laid March 13, 1950, at Port Arthur, Ontario, by Port Arthur Shipbuilding Co. She was converted to a bulk freighter at Collingwood, Ontario and renamed b.) R. BRUCE ANGUS in 1954. The ANGUS operated for...