Boatnerd News – October 8, 2025

Poe Lock Closed Wednesday for Repairs UPDATE: The lock reopened around 3 p.m. The Poe Lock at the Soo is closed for unspecified repairs until possibly 7 p.m. this evening. Several vessels are facing delays, including the Hon James L. Oberstar, downbound with its first...

Port Report – October 8, 2025

Port and vessel activity for Tuesday October 7.  Port reports done by Tom Geiger unless otherwise noted. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net You can Now visit Matt Miner’s Saltie page at ...

Today in Great Lakes History – October 8

1854 1854:   E.K. COLLINS (wooden passenger-package freight side-wheeler; 256 feet; 1,095 gross tons; built in 1853 at Newport, MI) caught fire and beached near the mouth of the Detroit River, where she burned to the waterline. About 23 lives were lost. About 43...

Boatnerd News – October 7, 2025

PRESS RELEASE: Oberstar Back In Service    We’re proud to share that our M/V Hon. James L. Oberstar is officially back in service, a milestone made possible by the exceptional collaboration and dedication of many.    Our sincere thanks to the skilled teams at Fraser...

Port Report – October 7, 2025

Port and vessel activity for Monday October 6.  Port reports done by Tom Geiger unless otherwise noted. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net You can Now visit Matt Miner’s Saltie page at ...