Boatnerd News – July 21, 2023

Boatnerd News – July 21, 2023

Apron issue causes Badger to cancel sailings UPDATE: Departures through July 27th canceled. UPDATE: Please see press release in the gallery below. LUDINGTON, MI – Travel aboard the SS Badger has been halted due to an issue in the car ferry’s loading area on Friday...
Port Reports – July 21, 2023

Port Reports – July 21, 2023

Port and vessel activity from Thursday, July 20, 2023, unless stated otherwise. Please send future port reports to news@boatnerd.net. Duluth, MN – Superior, WI – Scott Bjorklund Duluth Entry Steamer Philip R. Clarke departed Duluth at 21:26 (Central) Wednesday evening...
Today in Great Lakes History – July 21

Today in Great Lakes History – July 21

1875 The schooner ELVA, which was built in Port Huron, Michigan, in 1861 for Capt. Sinclair, was sailing from Holland, Michigan, for Milwaukee, Wisconsin, loaded with stove bolts. She capsized 12 miles from Milwaukee. Her crew took to the boats and made a landing in...
Boatnerd News – July 20, 2023

Boatnerd News – July 20, 2023

Port Milwaukee and DeLong Company open new agricultural export facility A new shipping facility for agricultural products — expected to generate $63 million in statewide economic impact each year — officially opened in Port Milwaukee Tuesday. The $40 million...
Port Reports – July 20, 2023

Port Reports – July 20, 2023

Port and vessel activity from Wednesday, July 19, 2023, unless stated otherwise. Please send future port reports to news@boatnerd.net. Duluth, MN – Superior, WI – Scott Bjorklund Duluth Entry Hon. James L. Oberstar departed Duluth empty at 05:11 (Central) Wednesday...