Boatnerd News – January 12

Boatnerd News – January 12

Croatia’s 3. Maj gets nod to finish construction of bulk cargo ship for Algoma Zagreb, Croatia – Croatian shipyard 3.Maj said on Tuesday it received the green light to complete the construction of a bulk cargo vessel for Canadian marine shipping company Algoma...
Today in Great Lakes History –  January 12

Today in Great Lakes History –  January 12

CHI-CHEEMAUN (Hull#205) was launched January 12, 1974, at Collingwood, Ontario, by Collingwood Shipyards, Ltd. GRAND HAVEN was gutted by fire on January 12, 1970, during scrapping operations at the United Steel & Refining Co. Ltd. dock at Hamilton, Ontario....
Boatnerd News – January 11

Boatnerd News – January 11

Welland Canal closes for the season with a boost in ship traffic The Welland Canal is closed after an extended season. The last ship made its way through the locks on Friday, marking the third straight year the season was extended into the new year. The St. Lawrence...
Port Reports – January 11

Port Reports – January 11

Please send port reports to news@boatnerd.net Two Harbors-Silver Bay – Gary A. Putney Edgar B. Speer departed Two Harbors on 01/10 at 07:27 for Conneaut. Arriving Two Harbors on 01/10 at 08:08 was the John J. Boland after being anchored off Duluth. Due Two Harbors on...
Today in Great Lakes History – January 11

Today in Great Lakes History – January 11

1919: The laker CASTALIA left the lakes in two pieces and was rejoined at Lauzon, Quebec, for a new career on the Atlantic in 1918. The ship broke in two 65 miles off Sable Island, Nova Scotia, and the crew was rescued by the BERGENFJORD. The steamer ROBERT S....