by import | October 16, 2021 | Boatnerd Archives
Today in Great Lakes History – March 31, 1998 Christening ceremonies took place on March 31, 1979 for the d) CANADIAN PROSPECTOR. ROGER M. KYES (Renamed b) ADAM E. CORNELIUS) was launched March 31, 1973. WILLIAM R. ROESCH was renamed b) DAVID Z. NORTON...
by import | October 16, 2021 | Boatnerd Archives
Today in Great Lakes History – February 28, 1998 INCAN SUPERIOR was launched February 28, 1974 OUTARDE (2) was launched February 28, 1906 as a) ABRAHAM STEARN. Data from: Ahoy & Farewell II and the Great Lakes Ships We Remember series This is a small sample,...
by import | October 16, 2021 | Boatnerd Archives
John Sherwin Possible conversion 01/31/1998: The current issue of the Interlake Log, Interlake Steamships’ news letter says the John Sherwin is under serious consideration to be converted to a self-unloader for service in 1999. The article did not say...
by import2 | October 16, 2021 | Boatnerd Archives
On this day in 1950, the JOHN M. McKERCHEY of the Kelley’s Island Lime and Transport Company sank at 2:30 a.m. while returning from the pumping grounds with a load of sand. Captain Horace S. Johnson went down with the boat, but the remaining 19 crewmembers were...
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 import | October 14, 2021 | Boatnerd Archives
Callaway and Clark head for lay-up 12/31/1997: Cason J. Callaway and Philip R. Clarke are scheduled to begin their winter layup Jan. 1 at Sturgeon Bay. More updates on the 4th Annual Winter Lay-up page Reported by: Al Miller Happy New Year! ...
