Port Reports – July 8

Port Reports – July 8

Duluth-Superior – Scott Bjorklund Duluth Entry: American Century arrived at 21:35 (CST) Tuesday night to load coal at SMET. Wilfred Sykes arrived at 01:15 Wednesday early morning to take a delay at Port Terminal; loaded with limestone, she’s expected to unload at...
Boatnerd News – July 7

Boatnerd News – July 7

Mackinac Island ferry rescues boaters after storm Straits of Mackinac, MI – A ferry crew went on a rescue mission Tuesday morning after a fast-moving storm created a problem for some boaters. The Star Line Mackinac Island ferry Cadillac’s crew heard the call for a...
Port Reports – July 7

Port Reports – July 7

Duluth-Superior – Scott Bjorklund Duluth Entry: Herbert C. Jackson departed at 23:56 (CST) Monday night empty for Marquette. American Integrity arrived at 01:25 Tuesday morning to load coal at SMET. John G. Munson departed at 02:35 with iron ore pellets for Gary....
Today in Great Lakes History –  July 7

Today in Great Lakes History –  July 7

July 7, 1939 – The Bureau of Lighthouses was merged into the U. S. Coast Guard. The BURNS HARBOR’s sea trials were conducted on July 7, 1980. JEAN PARISIEN (Hull#684) was launched July 7, 1977, at Lauzon, Quebec, by Davie Shipbuilding Company Ltd. for...
Boatnerd News – July 6

Boatnerd News – July 6

Vessels delayed by Poe Lock outage UPDATE: Traffic began moving again about 2 p.m. with the Thunder Bay. The Poe Lock was down Tuesday morning due to electrical issues with one of the gates. Downbound Thunder Bay and Hon James L. Oberstar moored at the upper wall....