BoatnerdNews – February 19, 2024

BoatnerdNews – February 19, 2024

ooAlgoma Bear is on her way west The new Algoma Central self-unloader Algoma Bear left Yamic Shipyard Feb 18 under the flag of Tuvalu for Canada. She’ll have one stop at Batangus Philippines for fuel before heading across the Pacific. Travelling time is approximately...
Port Report  February 19, 2024

Port Report February 19, 2024

Port and vessel activity from Thursday, February 18, 2024, unless stated otherwise. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net   PORT REPORT  2/19/2024 BAIE COMEAU, CANADA-Tom Geiger 2/19/2024  Federal Dart-ETA-7:00 AM 2/20/2024 ...
Today in Great Lakes History – February 19

Today in Great Lakes History – February 19

1887 1887:  Wolf & Davidson of Milwaukee sold the JIM SHERIFFS (wooden propeller, 182 foot, 634 gross tons, built in 1883, at Milwaukee, Wisconsin) to Kelley Island Line on 19 February 1887. 1951 1951:  The b.) TROY H. BROWNING, c.) THOMAS F. PATTON was towed from...
Port Report  February 18, 2024

Port Report February 18, 2024

Port and vessel activity from Thursday, February 17, 2024, unless stated otherwise. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net   PORT REPORT  2/18/2024 BAIE COMEAU, CANADA-Tom Geiger 2/19/2024  Federal Dart-ETA-7:00 AM 2/20/2024 ...
Today in Great Lakes History – February 18

Today in Great Lakes History – February 18

1886 1886:  The Murphy fleet was sold on 18 February 1886. The tugs GLADIATOR, KATE WILLIAMS and BALIZE went to Captain Maytham, the tug WILLIAM A. MOORE to Mr. Grummond, the schooner GERRIT SMITH to Captain John E. Winn, and the tug ANDREW J. SMITH to Mr. Preston...