Port Report  March 10, 2024

Port Report March 10, 2024

Port and vessel activity from Thursday, March 9, 2024, compiled by Tom Geiger, unless stated otherwise. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net PORT REPORT  3/10/2024 BAIE COMEAU, CANADA 3/10/2024  Federal Cedar-IN PORT 3/12/2024 ...
Today in Great Lakes History –  March 10

Today in Great Lakes History –  March 10

1881:  On 10 March 1881, the propellers MORLEY and A. L. HOPKINS were purchased by the Wabash Railroad Company from the Morley Brothers of Marine City, Michigan. 1884:  The N. K. FAIRBANK (wooden freighter, 205 foot, 980 gross tons, built in 1874, at Marine City,...
Port Report  March 9, 2024

Port Report March 9, 2024

Port and vessel activity from Thursday, March 8, 2024, compiled by Tom Geiger, unless stated otherwise. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net PORT REPORT  3/9/2024 BAIE COMEAU, CANADA 3/9/2024  Federal Cedar-IN PORT 3/12/2024 ...
Today in Great Lakes History –  March 9

Today in Great Lakes History –  March 9

1858:  On 9 March 1858, the propeller ferry GLOBE was being loaded with cattle at the Third Street dock at Detroit, Michigan. In the rush to get aboard, the cattle caused the vessel to capsize. All of the cattle swam ashore, although some swam across the river to the...