by import2 | October 15, 2021 | Boatnerd Archives
On this day in 1893, according to reports in Buffalo newspapers, First Mate Ben Lewis was washed off the decks of the JAY GOULD during a storm. A succeeding wave picked him up and dropped him back on the deck of the GOULD. On October 15, 1871, LA PETITE (wooden...
by import2 | October 14, 2021 | Boatnerd News
WW2-era Great Lakes freighter’s final port is Canadian scrapyard Sault Ste. Marie, ON – The freighter Mississagi made its final voyage this week up Lake Huron to a scrapyard in Canada, where she’ll be cut up and recycled after a 78-year career hauling bulk...
by import2 | October 14, 2021 | Port Report Archive
Please send port reports to news@boatnerd.net Duluth-Superior – Scott Bjorklund Duluth Entry: Presque Isle arrived at 21:13 (CST) Monday night to fuel then load iron ore pellets at CN#6. Michipicoten departed at 22:33 with iron ore pellets for Sault Ste. Marie. Arthur...
by import2 | October 14, 2021 | Boatnerd Archives
1966: The STONEFAX and ARTHUR STOVE collided in the Welland Canal between Allanburg and Port Robinson. The former, a member of the Halco fleet, sank with its cargo of potash and remained on the bottom until November 25. The latter subsequently visited the Seaway as b)...
by import2 | October 13, 2021 | Port Report Archive
Please send port reports to news@boatnerd.net Two Harbors- Silver Bay – Gary A. Putney Two Harbors had no traffic on 10/12. The Whitefish Bay was showing Two Harbors, but ended up going to Duluth to load pellets at West of #6. Due Two Harbors on 10/13 is the Burns...
