Boatnerd News – November 13

Boatnerd News – November 13

Gales of November virtual program continues Saturday evening Duluth, MN – Gales of November, the LSMMA’s premier fundraising event for the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center, continues Friday and Saturday with several virtual presentations. Saturday, Nov. 13, 5:30...
Port Reports – November 13

Port Reports – November 13

Please send port reports to news@boatnerd.net Western Lake Superior – Scott Bjorklund Duluth Entry: No vessel traffic has taken place since the last report. As of Friday afternoon, no vessels were in port on the Duluth side. American Century is expected Saturday...
Today in Great Lakes History – November 13

Today in Great Lakes History – November 13

In 1952, the 626-foot SPARROWS POINT successfully completed her sea trials and departed Chicago on her maiden trip. The new Bethlehem boat, the largest boat to enter the lakes via the Mississippi River Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, was under the command of Captain...
Boatnerd News – November 12

Boatnerd News – November 12

Gales of November virtual program continues Saturday evening Duluth, MN – Gales of November, the LSMMA’s premier fundraising event for the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center, continues Friday and Saturday with several virtual presentations. Friday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m....

Port Reports – November 12

Please send port reports to news@boatnerd.net Western Lake Superior Duluth Entry: Mesabi Miner arrived at 20:28 (CST) Tuesday evening to load iron ore pellets at CN#6. James R. Barker departed at 23:59 with low sulfur coal for St. Clair. Isadora departed at 12:50...