by import2 | August 15, 2022 | Boatnerd News
New 92-foot ferry christened in Manitowoc MANITOWOC, WI – There’s a new way to break the ice and travel the St. Mary’s River in the UP. On Saturday, Burger Boat Company hosted a christening ceremony in Manitowoc to celebrate the completion of its newest...
by import2 | August 15, 2022 | Port Report Archive
Please send port reports to news@boatnerd.net. Coming soon: Interactive port facilities map! Cover photo credit: Todd Shorkey Editor’s Note: Our daily photo galleries are currently down due to technical issues. Goderich, ON – Bruce Douglas Algoma Buffalo arrived 01.23...
by import2 | August 15, 2022 | Boatnerd Archives
On this day in 1899, a major blockage of the St. Marys River occurred. The steamer MATOA was towing the barge MAIDA past Sailors Encampment when the steering chain of the MAIDA parted. The MAIDA ran ashore but the current swung her around to completely block the...
by import2 | August 14, 2022 | Port Report Archive
Please send port reports to news@boatnerd.net. Coming soon: Interactive port facilities map! Cover photo credit: David Schauer Editor’s Note: Our daily photo galleries are currently down due to technical issues. Duluth, MN – Superior, WI – Joshua Hebeisen At 04:28,...
by import2 | August 14, 2022 | Boatnerd Archives
On this day in 1962, the ARTHUR M. ANDERSON departed Conneaut and headed downbound to become the first Pittsburgh boat to transit the Welland Canal and St. Lawrence Seaway. At 11 p.m., 14 August 1882, the steam barge CHICAGO, 206 foot, 935 gross tons of 1855, was...
