by import2 | September 2, 2022 | Boatnerd Archives
On 02 September 1902, the White Star Line’s TASHMOO (steel side-wheel excursion steamer, 308 foot, 1,344 gross tons, built in 1900, at Wyandotte, Michigan) hosted President Theodore Roosevelt when he came to Detroit, Michigan, to speak to Spanish American War...
by import2 | September 1, 2022 | Boatnerd News
Historic christening of the first new U.S.-flagged Great Lakes bulk carrier in nearly 40 years CLEVELAND, OH – More than 600 people will witness Great Lakes history unfold today on Cleveland’s waterfront as the ceremonial bottle of champagne is broken on the bow...
by import2 | September 1, 2022 | Port Report Archive
Please send port reports to news@boatnerd.net. Cover image: Wednesday morning twofer in Duluth with Great Republic and Hon. James L. Oberstar. David Schauer photo, August 31 Editor’s Note: Our daily photo galleries are currently down due to a technical issue. Thank...
by import2 | September 1, 2022 | Boatnerd Archives
September 1, 1880, the Cleveland Vessel Owners Association, later Lake Carriers’ Association, was created, with Alva Bradley as its first president. September 1, 1892, the upbound WESTERN RESERVE, flagship of the Kinsman fleet, sank approximately 60 miles above...
by import2 | August 31, 2022 | Boatnerd News
TSB releases report on 2020 collision of Florence Spirit and Alanis in Welland Canal On Tuesday, the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) released its investigation report today of the July 11, 2020 collision between the Florence Spirit and Alanis (general cargo ships)...
