by import2 | August 17, 2023 | Boatnerd Archives
1869 At 4:00 p.m., the schooner CARLINGFORD was launched at the Fitzgerald and Leighton yard in Port Huron, Michigan, with plenty of spectators on hand. Robert Montgomery of Buffalo, the owner, built the vessel for the grain trade. Her capacity was 30,000 bushels of...
by import2 | August 16, 2023 | Boatnerd Archives
Unknown The captain of the two-year-old, 125-foot wooden schooner barge JOHN F. RITCHIE brought his wife, two other women, and several small children as guests on a voyage from Bay City, Michigan, to Buffalo, New York. The RITCHIE was one of a string of four barges...
by import2 | August 15, 2023 | Boatnerd News
U.S. Steel rejects a $7.3 billion offer from rival Cleveland-Cliffs; considers alternatives Click here for article – CNBC U.S. Steel shares jump after Esmark makes $7.8-billion offer Click here for article – Reuters J.W. Westcott honored with Spirit of...
by import2 | August 15, 2023 | Port Report Archive
Port and vessel activity from Monday, August 14, 2023, unless stated otherwise. Please send future port reports to news@boatnerd.net. Two Harbors, MN – Gary Putney James R. Barker was loading at Two Harbors shiploader as of 18:30, and the Manitoulin is SW of Two...
by import2 | August 15, 2023 | Boatnerd Archives
1856 The WELLAND (sidewheel steamer, wood, passenger-package freight, 145 feet, 300 tons, built in 1853 at St. Catharines, Ontario) burned to a total loss at her dock at Port Dalhousie, Ontario. She was owned by Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railroad Co. 1873 Thomas...
