Boatnerd News – August 7, 2025

Boatnerd News – August 7, 2025

VIDEO: A Boat Trip Down A River That is Still Building Empires – The St Marys River and Soo Locks Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C46BvE-dFG8 Michigan Maritime Museum lecture to discuss women in Great Lakes history The Michigan Maritime Museum in...

Port Report – August 7, 2025

Port and vessel activity for Wednesday August 6.  Port reports done by Tom Geiger unless otherwise noted. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net You can Now visit Matt Miner’s Saltie page at ...
Today in Great Lakes History – August 7

Today in Great Lakes History – August 7

1789 1789:  President George Washington signed the ninth act of the first United States Congress, placing management of the lighthouses under the Department of the Treasury. August 7 is now “National Lighthouse Day” in the U.S. 1844 1844:  DANIEL WHITNEY,...

Boatnerd News – August 6, 2025

New Tamarack cement carrier heads for Great Lakes The new cement carrier Tamarack (IMO: 1037153) left The Netherlands Monday night with an ETA for Montreal on the 18th. She will replace the Sunnanvik, which has been operating on the Great Lakes since April 2024 for...

Port Report – August 6, 2025

Port and vessel activity for Tuesday August 5.  Port reports done by Tom Geiger unless otherwise noted. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net You can Now visit Matt Miner’s Saltie page at ...