by import2 | October 7, 2025 | Boatnerd Archives
1858 1858: In a severe gale, rain, and hail storm, the 247-ton schooner OSPREY approached Oswego, NY. As she was about to enter the harbor, the vessel struck the east pier broadside. Her masts and rigging were carried away, and she started to sink. Captain John...
by import2 | October 6, 2025 | Boatnerd News
Hon James L Oberstar is now out of drydock in Superior The Hon James L Oberstar was refloated and removed from the drydock after repairs from a grounding on the St Marys River earlier in the season. Word is she will load at CN #6 in the near future. [Photos in...
by import2 | October 6, 2025 | Port Report Archive
Port and vessel activity for Sunday October 5. 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 ...
by import2 | October 6, 2025 | Boatnerd Archives
1863 1863: On this day October 5, 1863, the PEWABIC took on her first cargo at Cleveland. She was nearly completed but only able to carry freight. Her owners, Messrs. J. T. Whiting & Co., of Detroit, planned to get in three trips of cargo that fall and then...
by import2 | October 5, 2025 | Port Report Archive
Port and vessel activity for Saturday October 4. 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 ...
