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Today in Great Lakes History – February 6

by import | February 6, 2026 | Boatnerd News, News, Today in Great Lakes History

1885 1885:  On 06 February 1885, Capt. William Bridges of Bay City and A. C. Mc Lean of East Saginaw purchased the steamer D.W. POWERS (wooden propeller freighter, 140 foot, 303 gross tons, built in 1871, at Marine City, Michigan) for the lumber trade. Renamed: GEORGE...

Today in Great Lakes History – February 2

by import | February 2, 2026 | Boatnerd News, News, Today in Great Lakes History

1882 1882:   F. B. STOCKBRIDGE [Built-1873 US-120117 by John B Martel at Saugatuck, Michigan. Renamed: HATTIE HUT-1882 US-120117 and HATTIE HUTT-1908 C-112190] Name changed to HATTIE HUTT at Chicago, IL, February 2, 1882 1903 1903:   CHARLES HEBARD [Built-1888...
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