Boatnerd News – February 1, 2023

Boatnerd News – February 1, 2023

Algoma Steel shares construction update on electric arc furnace The most expensive project in Sault Ste. Marie’s history is so far on budget and on time, according to Algoma Steel officials. On Wednesday, SooToday had a rare opportunity to join a visiting delegation...
Today in Great Lakes History – February 1

Today in Great Lakes History – February 1

On this day in 2021, ROGER BLOUGH caught fire at Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay. The blaze heavily damaged the aft end where the unloading conveyor is located. The Blough was one of the boats tied up during the slowdown in 2020 because of the pandemic. Moved to...
Boatnerd News – January 31, 2023

Boatnerd News – January 31, 2023

Algoma Central tanker Algonorth sold The Algoma Central Corp. tanker Algonorth has been sold to Furetank. She is currently on her way to Kalundborg, Denmark. Next, she will be drydocked, reflagged and given her new name. Algonorth was built in 2008 at Tuzla...
Today in Great Lakes History – January 31

Today in Great Lakes History – January 31

MANZZUTTI was launched January 31, 1903, as a.) J S KEEFE (Hull#203) at Buffalo, New York by the Buffalo Dry Dock Co. January 31, 1930 – While the Grand Trunk carferry MADISON was leading the way across Lake Michigan to Grand Haven, she was struck from behind by...
Boatnerd News – January 30, 2023

Boatnerd News – January 30, 2023

Amherst Island Ferry Update Loyalist Township, in partnership with The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is excited to share an update which outlines the current plan that will allow the new state-of-the-art Amherst Islander II to begin service in spring 2023. In the...