Boatnerd News – May 10

Boatnerd News – May 10

Largest cruise ship on Great Lakes will lock through the Soo May 24 Sault Ste. Marie – River-watchers in the Canadian and U.S. Saults will get their first look on Tuesday, May 24 at the biggest cruise ship on the Great Lakes.  The Viking Octantis, named after the pole...
Port Reports – May 9

Port Reports – May 9

Please send port reports to news@boatnerd.net. Duluth, MN – Superior, WI – Joshua Hebeisen Another slow day at the Twin Ports saw only two vessels in port to end the week. Grand River Navigation’s H. Lee White arrived Duluth at 03:39 to load petroleum coke at Midwest...
Boatnerd News – May 9

Boatnerd News – May 9

Future USS Beloit christened in Marinette Marinette, WI – A celebration was held on Saturday at the Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to honor a huge milestone. The newest littoral combat ship was christened, and it means a lot for some people in one...
Today in Great Lakes History – May 9

Today in Great Lakes History – May 9

The JOHN J BOLAND (Hull# 417) was launched May 9, 1953 at Manitowoc, Wisconsin by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co. for the American Steamship Co. making way for the keel of the DETROIT EDISON (2) to be laid. The BOLAND was renamed b.) SAGINAW in 1999. On May 9, 1951 the...
Port Reports – May 8

Port Reports – May 8

Please send port reports to news@boatnerd.net. Duluth, MN – Superior, WI – Joshua Hebeisen Inbound for UTAC pellets, James R. Barker made her way under the Aerial Lift Bridge at 01:19 with a late-night salute as she proceeded to CN Dock 6 in West Duluth. Dirk S....