Today in Great Lakes History – January 16

Today in Great Lakes History – January 16

In 1978, the upbound McKEE SONS, LEON FALK JR, WILLIAM P. SNYDER JR, A.H. FERBERT and CHAMPLAIN became stuck in heavy ice outside Cleveland Harbor. Eventually they were freed with the help of the U.S.C.G. icebreaker NORTHWIND and the U.S.C.G. MARIPOSA. In 1917, the...
Boatnerd News – January 15, 2023

Boatnerd News – January 15, 2023

Soo Locks closing for seasonal repair on Sunday The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District announced that the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie will close for seasonal repairs and maintenance on Sunday, Jan. 15. The locks will close to marine traffic at 11:59 p.m....
Port Reports – January 15, 2023

Port Reports – January 15, 2023

Unless where otherwise noted, port and vessel activity from January 14, 2023. Please send future port reports to news@boatnerd.net. Duluth, MN – Superior, WI – Joshua Hebeisen The last of the Twin Ports’ sleeping giants lumbered into the harbor early Saturday...
Today in Great Lakes History – January 15

Today in Great Lakes History – January 15

In 1978, the upbound McKEE SONS, LEON FALK JR, WILLIAM P. SNYDER JR, A.H. FERBERT and CHAMPLAIN became stuck in heavy ice outside Cleveland Harbor. Eventually they were freed with the help of the U.S.C.G. icebreaker NORTHWIND and the U.S.C.G. MARIPOSA. FORT YORK...
Boatnerd News – January 14, 2023

Boatnerd News – January 14, 2023

Coast Guard flies out to Great Lakes’ tallest lighthouse to make repairs after storm Northern Lake Michigan – When your lights aren’t working and you are having technical difficulties, you punch in the number of your trusty tech guide or repair person. But when it...