Boatnerd News – November 30, 2022

Boatnerd News – November 30, 2022

November gale sends vessels to anchor Due to gale warnings on the northern Great Lakes, several vessels were on the hook Wednesday morning. They include: American Spirit off Bayfield Kaye E. Barker off Marquette Arthur M. Anderson and Egbert Wagenborg off Paradise...
Port Reports – November 30, 2022

Port Reports – November 30, 2022

Unless where otherwise noted, port and vessel activity from November 29, 2022. Please send future port reports to news@boatnerd.net. Marquette, MI – Oggdo Bogdo Tuesday continued the solid streak of traffic at Marquette, starting with the arrival of the Kaye E. Barker...
Today in Great Lakes History – November 30

Today in Great Lakes History – November 30

On 30 November 1934, HENRY CORT (steel propeller whaleback crane vessel, 320 foot, 2,394 gross tons, built in 1892, at W. Superior, Wisconsin as PILLSBURY) was driven onto the north pier at Muskegon, Michigan, in a storm. The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter ESCANABA rescued...
Boatnerd News – November 29, 2022

Boatnerd News – November 29, 2022

Small-town tradition honors sailors lost, those still on Great Lakes ROGERS CITY, Mich. — When mighty vessels loom on Northeast Michigan horizons, they represent not only steel and cargo but also humans braving the waves to make America run, a Rogers City nautical...
Port Reports – November 29, 2022

Port Reports – November 29, 2022

Unless where otherwise noted, port and vessel activity from November 28, 2022. Please send future port reports to news@boatnerd.net. Duluth, MN – Superior, WI – Joshua Hebeisen Despite an extended hibernation that lasted well into the summer months, a reactivated...