by import2 | August 27, 2025 | Boatnerd Archives
1873 1873: The keel for the tug CRUSADER was laid at the Leighton and Dunford yard in Port Huron, MI. The tug measured 132 feet overall with a 100-foot keel and 23-foot beam. She was built for George E. Brockway. 1886 1886: The Detroit Evening News reported that a...
by import2 | August 26, 2025 | Port Report Archive
Port and vessel activity for Monday August 25. 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 ...
by import2 | August 26, 2025 | Boatnerd Archives
1791 1791: John Fitch was granted a United States patent for the steamboat. 1857 1857: The schooner MATTHEW MCNAIR was launched at the Lee and Lamoree shipyard in Oswego, NY. She had a 103-foot keel, 24-foot-6-inch beam, and 9-foot-6-inch depth. 1872 1872: ...
by import2 | August 25, 2025 | Boatnerd News
Repairs completed, Alpena fits out for the season MONDAY UPDATE: Alpena was anchored off Cleveland Monday morning, likely for some adjustments after repairs to her low-pressure turbine. ORIGINAL REPORT: Cleveland, Ohio – The steamer Alpena, sidelined by engine issues,...
by import2 | August 25, 2025 | Port Report Archive
Port and vessel activity for Sunday August 24. Port reports done by Tom Geiger unless otherwise noted. Alongside the regular updates on cargo arrivals, ferry schedules, and the movement of the fishing fleet, the day also brought some lighter news for the crew....
