by import2 | August 23, 2022 | Port Report Archive
Please send port reports to news@boatnerd.net. Cover photo credit: Matthew Uthe Editor’s Note: Our daily photo galleries are currently down due to technical issues. Duluth, MN – Superior, WI – Joshua Hebeisen As she has several times this season, cruise ship Viking...
by import2 | August 23, 2022 | Boatnerd Archives
On this day in 1818, the first steamer above Niagara Falls, the WALK-IN-THE-WATER, Captain Job Fish, departed Buffalo on her maiden voyage. The 29 passengers paid a fare of $24 and arrived at Detroit in 44 hours and 10 minutes. On August 23, 1955, as part of the...
by import2 | August 22, 2022 | Port Report Archive
Please send port reports to news@boatnerd.net. Coming soon: Interactive port facilities map! Cover photo credit: Ben VanOchten Editor’s Note: Our daily photo galleries are currently down due to technical issues. Duluth, MN – Superior, WI – Joshua Hebeisen Finished...
by import2 | August 22, 2022 | Boatnerd Archives
On August 22, 1898, the schooner FANNY CAMPBELL (wooden schooner, 404 tons, built in 1868, at St. Catherines, Ontario) ran ashore near Johnston’s Harbor in Georgian Bay. She was sailing light on her way for a load of cordwood. ALGOPORT left Collingwood, Ontario,...
by import2 | August 21, 2022 | Boatnerd News, Uncategorized
Meldrum Bay sets new record for largest laker with American Integrity MELDRUM BAY, ON – The American Steamship Co. 1,000 footer American Integrity arrived at Meldrum Bay, ON Aug. 19 for a rare visit to load limestone at the Lafarge dock. A 1,000 foot vessel has...
