by import2 | February 14, 2024 | Boatnerd Archives
1966: Ford Motor Co., looking to expand its fleet, purchased the JOSEPH S. WOOD, a.) RICHARD M. MARSHALL on February 14, 1966, for $4.3 million and renamed her c.) JOHN DYKSTRA. In 1983, she was renamed d.) BENSON FORD. Renamed e.) US.265808, in 1985, she was...
by import2 | February 13, 2024 | Port Report Archive
Port and vessel activity from Thursday, February 12, 2024, unless stated otherwise. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net PORT REPORT 2/13/2024 BAIE COMEAU, CANADA-Tom Geiger 2/12/2024 Georges Alebel-DEPARTED-11:18 AM 2/12/2024 ...
by import2 | February 13, 2024 | Boatnerd Archives
1897: February 13, 1897 – PERE MARQUETTE (later named PERE MARQUETTE 15) arrived in Ludington on her maiden voyage, with Captain Joseph “Joe” Russell in command. 1926: POINTE NOIRE was launched February 13, 1926, as a.) SAMUEL MATHER (Hull#792) at...
by import2 | February 12, 2024 | Boatnerd News
SS Badger ferry will sail again this summer. MADISON, WI — The historic SS Badger car ferry, which runs between Manitowoc, Wisconsin and Ludington, Michigan, will be back for its 71st season, beginning this summer. According to the SS Badger website, they are...
by import2 | February 12, 2024 | Port Report Archive
Port and vessel activity from Thursday, February 11, 2024, unless stated otherwise. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net Nothing happening today. Photos below. We do not currently have daily summaries for the following ports, but their...
