by import2 | February 10, 2024 | Port Report Archive
Port and vessel activity from Thursday, February 9, 2024, unless stated otherwise. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net PORT REPORT 2/10/2024 NANTICOKE, ONTARIO-Bill Kloss Algonova departed Saturday 23:18. Algoluna remains at anchor....
by import2 | February 10, 2024 | Boatnerd Archives
1890: On 10 February 1890, NYANZA (wooden propeller freighter, 280 foot, 1,888 gross tons) was launched at F. W. Wheeler’s yard (Hull #63) in W. Bay City, Michigan by West Bay City Ship Building Co. In 1916, she was renamed LANDBO and she lasted until abandoned...
by import2 | February 9, 2024 | Boatnerd News
Raffle winner could help greet first boat at Soo – and that’s just one of the prizes SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – Wouldn’t you like a chance to join the official welcoming party greeting the first boat at the Soo Locks this year? That’s the unique opportunity being...
by import2 | February 9, 2024 | Port Report Archive
Port and vessel activity from Thursday, February 8, 2024, unless stated otherwise. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net PORT REPORT 2/9/2024 NANTICOKE, ONTARIO-Bill Kloss Algoterra departed 11:24 with petroleum products for Sarnia....
by import2 | February 9, 2024 | Boatnerd Archives
1899: In 1899, JOHN V. MORAN (wooden propeller package freighter, 214 foot, 1,350 gross tons, built in 1888, at W. Bay City, Michigan by F. W. Wheeler & Co. (Hull#44) was cut by the ice and developed a severe leak during a mid-winter run on Lake Michigan. The...