Boatnerd News – September 10, 2025

Thamesborg Aground in Canadian Artic as Salvage Effort Looms The Dutch-flagged 21,359-dwt general cargo vessel Thamesborg remains aground along the Northwest Passage in the Canadian Arctic four days after hitting a shoal.    The vessel ran aground off Prince of Wales...

Port Report – September 10, 2025

Port and vessel activity for Tuesday September 9.  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 ...

Today in Great Lakes History – September 10

1870 1870:   The barge N. MILLS was launched at P. Lester’s yard in Marysville, MI. Her dimensions were 164 feet x 30 feet x 12 feet. 1884 1884:   The 137-foot steam barge HENRY HOWARD was sailing upbound with the schooner barge GEORGE WORTHINGTON in tow when...

Boatnerd News – September 9, 2025

Edwin H Gott stops at Escanaba for possible repairs Edwin H. Gott arrived at Escanaba Monday afternoon and tied up adjacent to the long-laid up Cason J. Callaway. The Gott is in port for engine repairs.  [Photos below in gallery] Detroit Historical Society hosts...

Port Report – September 9, 2025

Port and vessel activity for Monday September 8.  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 ...