Boatnerd News – May 23

Boatnerd News – May 23

American Courage aground off Fairport Harbor MARBLEHEAD, OH – Around 9 am local time, the self-unloading vessel American Courage ran aground off the Fairport Harbor West Breakwater Light while attempting to back into port. The American Courage is currently...
Port Reports – May 23

Port Reports – May 23

Please send port reports to news@boatnerd.net. Duluth, MN – Superior, WI – Joshua Hebeisen American Steamship Company’s American Integrity cast off from Canadian National Dock 6 in West Duluth and proceeded outbound for the lake at 02:08 Friday, May 20. The 1,000-foot...
Today in Great Lakes History – May 23

Today in Great Lakes History – May 23

1974: The Canadian tanker CARDINAL, formerly IMPERIAL WINDSOR, was badly damaged following a collision with the HENRY STEINBRENNER (iii), in Lake Erie off Point Pelee. The former was never repaired and subsequently scrapped, while the latter went to Lorain for about...
Boatnerd News – May 22

Boatnerd News – May 22

National Maritime Day celebrates importance of ships in Upper Michigan MARQUETTE, MI – Sunday is National Maritime Day. It’s a time to reflect on its importance in Upper Michigan. Lake Carriers’ Association Vice President Eric Peace said the industry could not...
Today in Great Lakes History – May 22

Today in Great Lakes History – May 22

A.H. FERBERT (Hull#289) was launched this day in 1942, at River Rouge, Michigan by Great Lakes Engineering Works for the Pittsburgh Steamship Co. May 22nd was the tenth National Maritime Day and on that day 21 other ships were launched nationwide to celebrate the...