Port Report  February 10, 2024

Port Report February 10, 2024

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....
Today in Great Lakes History –  February 10

Today in Great Lakes History –  February 10

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...
BoatnerdNews – February 9, 2024

BoatnerdNews – February 9, 2024

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...
Port Report  February 9, 2024

Port Report February 9, 2024

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....
Today in Great Lakes History – February 9

Today in Great Lakes History – February 9

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...