by import2 | November 17, 2022 | Boatnerd Archives
On 15 Nov 1972, the MICHIPICOTEN (steel straight-deck bulk freighter, 549 foot, 6,490 gross tons, built in 1905, at W. Bay City, Michigan, as HENRY C. FRICK) departed Quebec in tow of Polish tug KORAL for scrapping in Spain. The tow encountered bad weather and the...
by import2 | November 16, 2022 | Boatnerd News
The legend lives on: New Edmund Fitzgerald book reveals new information after 47 years In his new book, author Ric Mixter claims to have uncovered new information about the sinking of the doomed Edmund Fitzgerald, which sank 47 years ago Thursday. Titled “Tattletale...
by import2 | November 16, 2022 | Port Report Archive
Unless where otherwise noted, port and vessel activity from Tuesday, November 15. Please send future port reports to news@boatnerd.net. Duluth, MN – Superior, WI – Joshua Hebeisen RETURN OF THE KING: The Distinguished Honorable Interlake Steamship Company Fleet...
by import2 | November 16, 2022 | Boatnerd Archives
1965: The LAWRENCECLIFFE HALL sank in the St. Lawrence after an early morning collision with the SUNEK off Ile d’Orleans. The former, a laker in the Halco fleet, rolled on its side but all on board were saved. The ship was refloated in March 1966, repaired and...
by import2 | November 15, 2022 | Boatnerd News
Grain, dry bulk and petroleum products lead a strong month of shipping on the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Seaway system Shipping across the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Seaway system topped 4.2 million tons in October, led by strong gains in grain as well as potash, salt...
