by import2 | April 21, 2022 | Boatnerd Archives
Interstate Steamship’s a.) WILLIS L. KING (Hull#79) by the Great Lakes Engineering Works, departed on her maiden voyage with a load of coal from Toledo, Ohio on April 21, 1911, bound for Superior, Wisconsin. Renamed b) C. L. AUSTIN in 1952 and was scrapped at...
by import2 | April 20, 2022 | Boatnerd News
Cruise ship Viking Octantis on her way to the lakes The first cruise ship of the year will most likely transit the Seaway on April 27. This is the Viking Octantis from the shipowner Viking Cruises. Built last year in Tulcea, Romania. Length 205m. Width 23.50m. Gross...
by import2 | April 20, 2022 | Port Report Archive
Port Reports Good news! A volunteer has stepped forward to offer his services. Port reporters should continue to send their reports to news@boatnerd.net. THANK YOU! Silver Bay, MN – Gary A. Putney Due Silver Bay on 04/20 is the Clyde S. VanEnkevort/ErieTrader. This...
by import2 | April 20, 2022 | Boatnerd Archives
The Bailiff Smith boarded the little tug IDA SEARNS at Port Rowan, Ontario with orders to seize the vessel. However, the skipper, Captain Tregent, weighed anchor and gave the bailiff the opportunity of a free ride to Detroit. Bailiff Smith had been on such an...
by import2 | April 19, 2022 | Boatnerd News
Plans finalized for Boatnerd picnic; freighter-chasing cruise tickets now on sale Boatnerd is delighted to announce the return of our annual boat watching events in conjunction with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers annual Engineer’s Day (Friday, June 24) open house at...
