by import2 | May 29, 2023 | Boatnerd Archives
STADACONA (Hull#66) was launched in 1909, at Ecorse, Michigan, by Great Lakes Engineering Works for the Stadacona Steamship Co. (James Playfair, mgr.). Renamed b.) W.H. MC GEAN in 1920, and c.) ROBERT S. McNAMARA in 1962. The 71-foot tug and patrol boat CARTER H....
by import2 | May 28, 2023 | Port Report Archive
Port and vessel activity from Saturday, May 27, 2023, unless stated otherwise. Please send future port reports to news@boatnerd.net. Two Harbors, MN – Gary Putney Edgar B. Speer arrived Two Harbors at 05:10 and departed at 22:18 for the Gary Works. The American...
by import2 | May 28, 2023 | Boatnerd Archives
On 28 March 1997, the USS Great Lakes Fleet’s PHILIP R. CLARKE set a record for a salt cargo on a U.S.-flag laker when she loaded 25,325 tons at Fairport, Ohio for delivery to Toledo, Ohio. The previous record was 25,320 tons carried by American...
by import2 | May 27, 2023 | Boatnerd News
Canada Plans $1.8 Billion Investment for New Coast Guard Small Vessels The next phase of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy has been announced, focusing on the Canadian Coast Guard’s small vessels fleet. The federal government reports it will invest nearly...
by import2 | May 27, 2023 | Port Report Archive
Port and vessel activity from Friday, May 26, 2023, unless stated otherwise. Please send future port reports to news@boatnerd.net. Two Harbors, MN – Gary Putney Walter J. McCarthy Jr. arrived Two Harbors on the 25th at 07:47 loading for Conneaut. She departed on the...
