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thamilton01atsnet.net CommentsName: julie fletcher CommentsNeil, I got a phone call this morning (Dec 26th) that someone is looking for me on boatnerd.com Do you know who??? Happy new Year to you. Name: Bob Bennett Commentsgreat site looking forword to see your tug Wendy B on it Name: Bill VanSickler CommentsIn October 2003, my wife and I are planning a 7-10 day trip from Traverse City, up to Sault Ste Marie, over to Split Rock Lighthouse and back to Traverse City. I have found several lighthouses (including trip to Mackinac Island) to vist. For the purpose of not seeing too many (if there is such a thing) what is the best trip to take? Thanks for any information. Name: Richard & Sharon Greenway CommentsWe have been looking for a site like this as we love to watch the lake traffic from the cottage but lack the ability to identify who they are. Name: jim forss Commentsi love this site becouse my father worked on the lake on ship and i love going down bye the lake watching the ships go though Name: mike stark CommentsA very good friend of mine Robert Stansky (BOB) used to sail on the Thomas A. Milsop and I would love for anyone that sailed with him to e-mail me so you can get in touch with him, he is very eager to meet past sailors he has met! Name: Tim Reynolds CommentsGreat website. Grew up in Escanaba. My brother works on the boats and put me on to this website. Name: Dick Edstrom CommentsI would like to locate Pete Caesar, a Great Lakes Researcher, living somewhere on the shores of Lake Michigan. Thanks Name: Nicole CommentsI am doing a report for my social studies class on my ancestors and I was wondering if anyone has any information on the lighthouse keeper named Charles W. Bavry. Any information would be of great help. Thank you. Name: Phyllis Hewitt CommentsThis is a great site keep up the good work. I have been around the boats for nearly fifty years. My parents sailed for years. I met my husband when he was sailing, he is retired now after working on the boats since 1953. this site keeps me up to date on the news around the lakes and i really enjoy it. Name: Marvin R Lewis CommentsGreat Web Site Name: Rosemary CommentsLooking for articals on Janis Sanders. She was last seen July 21, 1975 in Niles Michigan Name: John R. Nickelsen CommentsI am pleased to say that I just saw the Stewart J. Cort, decked out in Christmas lights, heading south off Racine. It was quite a sight. Name: Thomas Mahan CommentsTrying to locate an old US Coast Guard buddy, Robert D. June. Comes from Northern Michigan. Name: Cliffsman CommentsLong live Cleveland Cliffs. ( If they where still around ). Name: Cliffsman CommentsName: Marty Paul CommentsRegarding Terry Weiss's log book entry of 11/19/02...Yes, even the 1,000 footers are called "boats" or "ore boats". A carry-over from what the traditional fore/aft house-designed lake freighters are/were called. Name: Marc Williams CommentsSpent summers growing up on Lake Michigan at Grand Haven Name: Lelah D. Inscho CommentsI lived in Superior, Wisconsin. Name: Dorothy Melick CommentsMy husband found this site but when I am looking at it with him it brings back my childhood memories and memories of my dad, Thomas McEwan. He was a chief engineer for many years with Upper Lake Shipping and prior to that with Westdale shipping. I remember sailing with him as a child and as a teenager. During my teen years I was pretty impressed with the deck hands as they were closer to my age and some quite cute! I told my dad once that I wanted to work on the ships and his response was "Over my dead body"! But from my experiences with him it has given me a love for the water and being on the water. When I need to bring myself back to focus I go to the water. His father before him sailed out of Scotland around the world as a ships carpenter. That is where my father started as a young boy also and then came to Canada. Some of the ships he sailed on in the Lakes were, Canadian Leader, Meaford, Pinedale, Ferndale, Seaway Queen and many others. I appreciate your site and all the work that went and is ongoing, into it. Thank you. Name: Floyd Melick CommentsI have worked the last twenty some odd years on loading and unloading salties. I find your site is an excellent resource and a very interesting place to hang out. Keep up the good work. Name: RICK CommentsI grew up on the St. Clair River watching the freightors, no place I'd rather be. This web site is a great sorce of information for the great lakes shipping. Name: Anne Morrissey CommentsGreat site/reminds of growing up on Lake Erie watching the boats coming to harbor. My brother Billy has worked on the Conrail dock for 20 yrs, formerly New York Central RR dock pushing coal Name: Becky Hickey CommentsI really loved this web site...Keep up the good work Name: Larry Wetzel CommentsThis web site is the most interesting and informative I've seen on Great Lakes shipping. Keep up the Great work!!!! Name: Larry Wetzel CommentsThis web site is the most interesting and informative I've seen on Great Lakes shipping. Keep up the Great work!!!! Name: Terry Weiss CommentsThis is a wonderfully fascinating web site. I retired from USN in 1977 as Radioman 1st, and I rode eight ships during that twenty years. I was practically born on Lake Michigan in 1938, and even "did" the sea-scouts when I was a boy. Toward the end of this September, my wife and I took another trip up to Sault Ste. Marie so I could watch the ships (no way are those 1000-footers boats) pass through the locks, and I'm telling you, I wanted to hop aboard one of them (the converted USN oiler, 62 years old, that saw action in WW II is the one I preferred) and tell the old man to drop me off in Cleveland. Even Toledo would have been okay. -- I'm also really enjoying the other posts in this log book. -- Thanks again for maintaining my favorite web site. Terry Weiss Name: James MacKinnon CommentsThis is an outstanding web site. I've learned a great deal about great lakes shipping over the last year. I enjoy the web cams. My two year old son demands that we check the Soo locks almost hourly!!!! Name: Bob Dygert CommentsLove the website. Being here in Florida it's hard to see any shipping at all. Closest to me is Tampa, but don't get there often. I used to live in upstate N.Y., always went up to the 1,ooo Island region for vacation. Made trips to Massena to locks. Used to go to welland canal for visits. Now all I have is what I see on net. Wish there was a way to give you a hand with daily news when things get tough with work and all. Keep up the great job, it makes me feel at home at times. Name: John Nickelsen CommentsCongratulations on 7 years of reporting news of the lakes. I am happy to say that I have been with you since January, 1996, accessing your site almost daily -- great work. Thanks so very much. Name: Brent Westwood CommentsSimply the best nautical-site on the internet. Neil, keep up the great work that you are doing. I enjoy your lighthouse section, also. Name: Marty Paul CommentsMy favorite site. I have a lot of family, as well as professional heritage/history up on the Lakes--> the only place where you can correctly call a ship a boat. My dad, Capt Frank Paul Jr, sailed with American Steamship for many years before becoming a pilot on the "salties" coming into the Lakes. He later left the Lakes to become a Panama Canal pilot. My uncle, Capt John Vondran, sailed 30+ years with US Steel. As a kid, I remember sailing with him on these large ore boats. Impressions of a lifetime that led to my calling to follow my dad's, uncle's and grandfather's footsteps in the maritime field. I work for the CG and was a marine inspector out of a marine inspection office in Sturgeon Bay, WI. I've seen these freighters up close & personal, including crawling the length of 1,000-footers' double bottom ballast tanks! Talk about "boat watching"... Anyway, I ended up on the Gulf and am kind of surprised I didn't end up on the Lakes. I have many fond memories and visit up there regularly (Detroit & Muskegon, MI). I miss the Lakes (but not the winters!). Anyone who knows of me and/or my family, please feel free to drop me an e-mail. Name: Bob Baxter CommentsI am 67 years old and still sailing! Sure I like it! Bob Name: Tom Chabot CommentsJust wondering if anyone knows where my old seadog freind Kent Ralston is nowdays. We both quit sailing about the same time. Name: mugu Commentsi love this site. Name: Dennis Widdows CommentsWorked for Lorain Electronics Corp. 17 yrs. as a radio & radar technician. Spent a lot of time on most all the lakers. Enjoyed the experiences. Great site! Name: Jodi Blach CommentsThanks for having this site. It helps to stay on top of things. Love the Duluth MN area. Name: fred Ajudua Commentslove your site. Keep it up. MUGU Name: Steve Hill Comments...My Grandfather was a cook on the Aquarama around 1962 0r 1963...Thanks for any info..Steve Name: Phil Canning CommentsCOOL!! Name: louis stein Commentsjust been into the site fir a few minutes, and really enjoying it. Name: THOMAS CLAPSADLE CommentsDAWES MARINE TUG & BARGE,NORTH TONAWANDA,NY.. To much to get into here..Just an adventure for me to work with my brother in law (married my sister)..Capt TOM DAWES jr. is a great man he has let me do something that the average person just will never have the option to do,and I thank him..UNCLE TOM Name: John J. Bausch CommentsI am writting as a former engineer on the S.S. Harry Colby, the J.L. Mauthe, the Elton Hoyt 2nd, the Mesabi Miner, and my favorite, the M.V. Presque Isle, it was wonderful to come across your site. My wife, and the call of family took me away from a full time sailing life, and I frequently reflect on many wonderful memories. Now that my children are older, the call of the wild has awakened old feelings enough to buy a small sailboat, and re-habilitate my sea legs so that my family can have a taste of the sea going life. They have had a steady diet of sea stories over the years, and have taken to sailing as fish to water. I wanted to see which ships were still sailing. Thank you for such a well maintained site. I would love to hear stories from any of my former crew mates. I was lucky enough to start my sailing career at the end of the steam ship era. The Harry Colby still had the original steam piston steering gear when I was aboard her (from about 1906). yt, JJB Name: Lucy CommentsWould love to know about any kyak tours in the lakes, locks or seaway....live in the Northwest and love the water anywhere. Had a taste of Lake Michigan on a recent visit to Chicago and appetite has been whetted. Love your site. My dad was a sea captain so must be the reason the sea is in my blood. Name: Jeremy Martin CommentsLove the site keep up the good work Name: frank mcclinton Commentsgreatsite Name: frank mcclinton Commentsgreatsite Name: CommentsName: Capt. Richard N. Carl CommentsI read the article on "Great site for boaters" in the Power Squadron Mag. I enjoyed vewing the various pages. I use to live in Buffalo, NY from 1938 to 1948. Keep up the good work. Name: Cory Gottschalk CommentsLooking for a frieghting job I`ve been a commercial fisherman for most of the last 9 years. + fabricating Name: Hawley Alcorn CommentsLooking for area guys intrested in Saginaw Bay Lore, and the Saginaw River, boats, builders, etc. Write me anytime..lets have coffee.. Name: Nick Onufer CommentsThis is THE best site on the net. I check it every day. Great Job Name: Stanley Klemecky CommentsIts been a couple of years since i bought this computer and found the info sites.It saved my life.Since my wife passed away i have lived alone in my "prarie home".I sailed from1950 till the 70s. and every day almost i can go back 50 years or so to reminice.Thanks Neil. Name: P.J. Kelly CommentsDiscovered your site when looking for information at the time of the sinking of the J.W.Westcott and have been regular visitor to your very interesting and well done site since. I was born and raised in Amherstburg ON. My father was lighthouse keeper on the Livingston Channel Upper Entry Light and managed the Westcott office there. The E.J. Kulas knocked the lighthouse off its crib in September 1951. Westcott continued to operate from a shore office and the lighthouse was replaced by an automatic lighthouse. I left the area in '58, my father died in '60. Livingston Channel lighthouse was the greatest location for "boat watching". Name: jefferson modesto CommentsParanagua port, August 31st, 2002. - Brazil msg-0345/02-jm. The present serves to introduce as well as to provide quality and personal service for vessel owners, operators and charters alike, providing full agency services, protective and husbanding on breakbulk, dry cargo and liquid bulk tankers. We represents principals world-wide who have come to depend on our extensive knowledge of Ports, Terminals, Stevedores, Surveyors, and local service companies. Our benchmark service begins as soon as we receive our client's nomination and appointment, with advice on port information, berthing prospects, estimated departure times based on the vessel's port activity and most importantly, an accurate disbursement forecast. Professionalism, Knowledge, Expertise, Reliability and Integrity are the qualities you will find on our navigation Staff. For whatever information or quotation with references your ships and cargoes scheduling our port or neighbourhood we are at your disposal in our style. Transgolf Agencia Maritima Ltda Tel 0055 41 422 4733 Fax 0055 41 422 6399 Email – transgolfattransgolf.com.br jef-lilatuol.com.br www.transgolf.com.br Yours Faithfully, Name: Scott McKinley CommentsLove the site keep up the good work Name: Terry MacLennan CommentsThis is a really terrific site with a wealth of information. A lot of hard work went into the creation of this site and the gahering of the information. Nice job. Name: Gene Clrk CommentsWas on the DM Clemson for one season in 1968. Rode the Edmund Fitzgerald from the Sault to Lorain, OH to catch the DM Clemson. Name: Karenina CommentsName: Jim Hill CommentsNeed answers on USCGC Duane in October 1962. Where was she and any information on her would be appreciated. Name: Jim Pawlusiak CommentsTerrific site. I will be back. Name: James Rosito CommentsNot sure how I found this site, but it is very interesting. Worked many years in the steamship and freight forwarder areas and this site brings back many memories of visits to ships during the course of my business. Also did take 1 trip from Montreal to the entrance of the Welland Canal. Got off there and returned to Montreal by train. The Great Lakes and Thousand Islands area are extremely scenic and interesting, especially from the view of a Norwegian tanker, with my wife and daughter. Thank you for the time and energy it must take to keep this site updated. best regards, James Name: Deborah Evans Tisdel CommentsName: Blake K. CommentsI'm a student and an artist, and for years I've been fascinated with the Lakes freighters and have several times tried to capture their determined look in my sketches. This site is well-organized and is a virtual well of information. During a recent visit to the Soo Locks, I watched several ships come through: the Herbert C. Jackson, Cason J. Callaway, Joseph Block, and Paul R. Tregurtha (wow!). I knew of each boat the moment I read its name (sometimes before), and I give this site most of the credit for that. I hope to continue soaking up freighter information and to add color to my future sketches, and boatnerd.com will be my resource! Name: angeline panti Commentsi really hard to find the vessel m/v noble ace Name: D. Hansen CommentsI attended an auction here in Collingwood about a month ago and picked up some memorabilia from CSL (Canada Steamship Lines) including 6 large photos of the Hamonic while burning in 1945 near Sarnia. Did not know about the Hamonic (and other Great Lake Passenger Steamers) but now I do. Thanks. Name: MICHAEL WARRICK CommentsI JUST WISH WE HAS THE GREAT LAKE BULKERS OVER HERE. I WATCHED ONE GOING THROUGH THE WELLAND CANAL ON MY VISIT TO CANADA, IT WAS A GREAT SITE. Name: Susan McManaway CommentsJust checking out ship passages - since I spend time at the Lake Michigan shore and often would like to know which ships I see. Love the site. Thank you! Name: Bill & Sue Majewski CommentsEnjoying your website - so much information. We took a week-long trip with another couple on the John G. Munson in July. FABULOUS!! A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Went from Duluth, Minnesota to Lorain, Ohio to unload taconite, then loaded coal in Sandusky, and unloaded coal in Ontanagon, Michigan. Highlights were the great crew, wonderful food, 4th of July fireworks on river in St. Clair, Michigan and fascination with the workings of the Munson. Thanks to all who made this great trip possible! Name: Jim Angel CommentsName: Patrick Bostwick CommentsNice site, very interesting business. Shipping is cool and the boats are awesome. Name: Bruce Wasbotten CommentsI love that SOO Locks web cam! Name: Debbie CommentsGREAT SITE! Just go on to check one thing and end up browsing for hours. Name: Vince Smith CommentsJust browsing ; Name: tammy turner CommentsName: paul bikowski CommentsName: rbe CommentsName: Marvin R Lewis CommentsGreat web Site!! Name: Kenneth J. Fountain CommentsSailed for Cleveland Cliffs - years 1948 through 1953 - wound up Great Lakes career as 3rd Mate on the Steamer Joliet - wife's orders. Also sailed on Steamers Michigan, Pontiac, Frontenac, Chacornac, and Negaunee. Name: Marty Hayes Commentswhat a great website. i love the live cams and the weather maps. Name: vinny j madison CommentsName: vinny j madison CommentsName: Julie vanLoon-Anderson CommentsMy boyfriend sails as an AB deckhand, watchman and wheelsman for Interlake Steamship, and this website is just the cat's meow! He introduced me to it last year, and now I visit every couple of days and think it's just fantastic! It's addictive! Keep up the good work and we'll keep checking out your site--thank you for creating it! Name: Julie vanLoon-Anderson CommentsI'm really enjoying this wonderful and informative web site. The shipping industry is very interesting and fun, and I've decided that the James R. Barker and the Herbert C. Jackson are the best boats. Please let me know what your favorite boats are! Name: Jeffrey L. Berge CommentsI had a blast on the "boatnerd cruise", just thought I'd let you know that I had a wonderful expierience. Allready making plans for next year, see you then!!! Name: Dan Burkman CommentsI sailed for Inland Steel and on the International in the 1970's. I was a wiper, oiler and fireman. It was a good time and a great learning experience. Name: Dan Burkman CommentsName: Kevin VonRiedel CommentsName: George Walton CommentsLooking for any old shipmates from Columbia. Sailed 1971-74 on the Ashland, Sylvania, Sensibar,Middletown, Tomlinson. Any one around? Name: chuck jakway CommentsI sailed aboard the U.S.Steel ore freighter Cason J. Callaway during the Summer of 1971 as an ordinary seaman-wiper on the 12 - 4 watch. I enjoyed my experiences on the lakes and like to keep up with shipping on the great lakes from time to time. Name: Jim Arvin CommentsThis site is awesome!!! A friend from Great Lakes Charter told me about this site and I thank him for it. As a boater and future Captain I look forward to spending more time at this site. And I have passed on this site to my friends. Please keep up the GREAT JOB!! Name: Dennis Hale CommentsI am the sole survivor of the shipwreck Daniel J. Morrell in November, 1966. If you're interested in my story or me giving a presentation, contact me through my email address. Name: Paul Zink CommentsI sailed the EMFord in 1970 as a deckhand (college kid)... loved it even though it was the last "hand-stoked" coal burner on the Lakes.. fond memories of that time, (and I ate a lot of cement...) Anyone around who sailed that year? Name: Brent CommentsVery interesting site. My dad, Ronald Evans, spent years sailing for Columbia Transportation. I spent many hours around the docks waiting to see him when I was a kid. My first job after high school was as a coalpasser on the old G A Thomlinson. This site brings back a lot of memories. Name: Pete Winkler CommentsEnjoyed the sight greatly and hope to visit often. Name: Paula Lietzau CommentsI first seen this sight at the parents of someone I was dating. I am a lighthouse collector/lover and I have heritege in the U.P (Escanaba). Freighters have always interested me as well. What a great site. I hope to soon submit some of the photos I have collected. Name: MICHAEL LANEY CommentsTHIS WEB SITE KICK'S.. I FOUND A LOT OF INFO ON THE FREIGHTER THAT SAILS THE GREAT LAKES, AND I THINK THAT IS VERY INTERESTING Name: Anna CommentsYour site was very interesting and enlightening. Thanks for all the info. Does anyone have any interest in a poster from the S.S. Aquarama? I have one I purchased from the ship when it was docked in my city on tour. Would be interested in selling it to someone who might get some enjoyment out of it. Email me with any offers. Name: Ray Laurich CommentsGreat site. Sailed for Hanna from 1953 to 1964. Any old Hanna sailors out there? Name: Ray Laurich CommentsGood site for an old sailor. Made a few contacts. Name: laura elizabeth CommentsName: Tim Reetz CommentsName: Todd Cooling CommentsName: James CommentsLooking for anyone who sailed with the Gregory J Busch a Great Lakes Tug Boat! Looking for pictures and conversation. I was what the guys called me, The Chief Engineer,(not Lic.)I trained all new engineers in 1988.I would like to talk to anyone who has worked from 1987 through 1989 and befor and after.Sure would like to swap some stories.Thanks all,and hope to hear from you.The Chief ! Name: Dr. Alfred Gerald Davison Ph.D. CommentsBack in 1974/1975 I sailed as ERO on the "MV Bel Hudson". Does anyone know what happened to her ? Name: Jim Marsden CommentsIn 1980/81 I sailed with a guy by the name of Joe Hillier. We both sailed on the SILVER ISLE - now the ALGOISLE. He was originally from Harbour Breton, NF. Does anyone out there know where he is or what ever happened to him. Mail me! Name: Charles Wieseckel CommentsThis is the greatest site I have found. I spend hours going through everything,most enjoyable. I hope to buy and build a ore carrier this summer. Thanks again for a fabulous site. Name: Rogers Padgett CommentsI'm looking forward to the return of the regular Welland Canal vessel passage site. This official thing that's on there now is no fun! I loke to know where the ships are coming from and where they're going and their cargoes. I wish more sites displayed that info. Name: Arnold Overby CommentsGreat web site. Article in Duluth paper today about the Algowood mentioned Boatnerd. My Dad worked on the ore docks in Two Harbors for 30 years and helped load many of the USS boats with iron ore. Name: Diane CommentsLove this site. Found it last summer after returning from a trip to the Inn at Lock Seven. Will continue to visit often. Name: Jeff CommentsNice site. I was in the Coast Guard in Charlevoix, MI, in the mid-sixties, when lights such as White Shoal and Lansing Shoal were manned during the shipping season. Name: Jeff CommentsNice site. I was in the Coast Guard in Charlevoix, MI, in the mid-sixties, when lights such as White Shoal and Lansing Shoal were manned during the shipping season. Name: Rovergirl5000 Commentstys tuggins for recommending this site. I found it very interesting and will return. Name: tom (marek) garrigan Commentsgrew up in manitowoc and saw nearly every boat that harbored there including the METEOR, the NORTH and SOUTH AMERICAS excursion ships, the coal carriers (REISS boats notably), and the car ferries. my grandfather DALE GARRIGAN worked the boats after WWII, but i never found out which ones he sailed on. maybe there's an "old timer" out there who might have known him...any info will be greatly appreciated! Name: Laura S. CommentsHi, have been diving into this site for awhile now, finally got a computer to view it at home, I am absolutely nuts about what floats, just became US Coast Guaard artist so I have a year to get my stuff to NY. Nautical and maritime seascape acrylic paintings, commissions taken, so much canvas, so little time! I remember the Reiss boats here, painted the John A. Kling. I love your site, I love your site, it's absolutely fabulous. Name: Bob Levy CommentsLooking For Crew Position-Totaly relieble crewman available.Three years Coat Guard experience on 41 UTB's.One year tugs and tour boats.Completed USMA Fire School in Toledo.Does not smoke,drink or use drugs and always on time ready to work. Thank you Bob Name: Bob Levy CommentsLooking For Crew Position-Totaly relieble crewman available.Three years Coat Guard experience on 41 UTB's.One year tugs and tour boats.Completed USMA Fire School in Toledo.Does not smoke,drink or use drugs and always on time ready to work. Thank you Bob Name: David A. Carson CommentsStop by for a Vist on the Beautiful Detroit River. Name: jean-guy martin Commentslove your news channel Name: Jim & Sandy Wilson CommentsI've always loved this web site...looked at it every day at work for quite a few years now...now I've got my husband checking it out every day from home!! Keep up the good work! Name: Lee CommentsThis is a wonderful websight. I've spent quite a fews hours checking on all you have to offer. I'm lucky to have met my husband in '78' in Traverse City Michigan where he graduated from College. He is a Marine Engineer and has worked on many freighters since then. Untill meeting him I'd never paid much attention to the "big ships". I have been blessed with enjoying many wonderful trips aboard the ships he has worked on. Being his wife and he an Officer they allow you to travel 2 weeks a year! It's a wonderful trip to take, it's very relaxing and it's fun and amazing to watch how they bring tho's "big ships" in and dock them to load or unload. We have 2 beautiful children who have enjoyed going aboard to visit there dad and we have enjoyed alot of very good meals in the Officers Dining room. When you have had shipping in your life for more than 24 years the crew and all who work on them become part of your extended family. They watch your children grow up and you watch and hear about there family's as well. I wouldn't trade my life in for anything else even tho when your married to someone who is gone alot of time you do get lonely but with our children around all the time and the phone calls and letters we receive from him when he is away helps a great deal when he can not be at home with us. He worked on the " Richard Riess" for over 21 years. It's owned by Erie Sand and steamship company. They are not running that ship this year so he is now on the Burns Harbor. He has enjoyed fitting it out as Milwaukee is a wonderful city to enjoy when you are not at work. Thanks for this wonderful websight, It's great to see so many people who are interested in the Lakes and the "Big ships" that sail on them every year. May God bless all who work on them! Name: bob foulis Commentslove your site.loaded with hard to find history about the queens of the lakes. Name: Charlie Bancroft CommentsReally enjoy your website. Came across is when I was researching for a story about the George A. Sloan. During the summers of 1952-53, when I was in college at Univ. Michigan..during the summers I was a deckhand on the Sloan. Have been searching for vintage pictures of the ship (1950)CREW LISTS,Ships log etc. Happy to find that she is still sailing the lakes allbeit now a self unloader, hauling most everything but iron ore like she used to. Name: Chuck CommentsWhat a great site. I've been on for hours and will return. Thank you. Name: Sandra CommentsHappened upon this site today and have been reminiscing about summer boat trips, when I was a child and my dad was a chief engineer on the lakes. Lots of fond memories of trips through the canal, identifying the boats we passed by their smoke stacks, blowing bubbles on the deck and the food! Name: JOHN COLE CommentsI REALLY ENJOY YOUR WEBSITE. I LOOK AT IT EVERYDAY WHILE AT WORK. Name: Mike CommentsA wonderful site for someone who has had a lifelong love affair with the Lakes. I check it every day and download pics that grab my heart and memory. I painted pictures of lakers as a kid.. rode the London and Port Stanley Railway to the lakefront to gaze upon wonders like my first self-unloader, the BAYANNA. Grew up to do TV news and public affairs reports on gillnetters, research vessels, drillships, flat deckers and self-unloaders. Sailed as a photojournalist on J. N. MCWATTERS, JOHN A. FRANCE and CANADIAN PROGRESS. Would rather have a deck under my feet than the clouds of Paradise. A question: does anyone know what became of the steam tug HERCULES? She was, in the late forties, part of the Canadian Department of Public Works fleet, as companion to the steam dredge PWD #17, which wrecked at Port Stanley. Part of the dredge machinery is still on the harbour bed. HERCULES survived. She had a 3-cylinder double compound main engine, and even used a steam donkey for steering. I last heard of her off the Labrador coast. Can anyone help? Name: CommentsName: Wendy Crawford Commentsterrific website-held my interest for hours. will definitely visit again soon. Name: Wendy CommentsName: Richard G. Pennycook CommentsGreat Site ! Worked on the lakes for 59 60 61 62 with Bethlehem Trans.Corp. on Stmrs Bethlehem Johnstown Sparrows Point Arthur B.Homer. Grand Father George was Chief Engr.on the Edward Y.Townsend for 60 yrs.! Name: Richard G. Pennycook CommentsGreat Site ! Worked on the lakes for 59 60 61 with Bethlehem Trans.Corp. on StmrsBethlehem Johnstown Sparrows Point Arthur B.Homer.Grand Father George was Chief Engr.on the Edward Y. Townsend for 60 yrs.! Name: kenneth jones Commentsgreat site. my grandfather was a lightkeeper at detour for many years. my dad sailed for a while on the ralph h. watson. Name: richard buckler Commentsi am looking for photos from people that might have photos of ships owned by buckport shipping co in the early 60s. i have photos of sum from great lakes vessels index. Name: richard buckler Commentsi am looking for info. on ships owned by buckport shipping co. of montreal. the names are island king,new york news, outarde,lynn b,boyle , bullpulp.any info. would be of help Name: JIM BODINE CommentsGREAT SITE ! LIVEING ON LAKE ERIE ALL MY LIFE I HAVE ALLWAYS LOVED WATCHING AND EVEN TAKEING MY BOAT UP CLOSE TO THESE MONSTERS. DOES ANYONE KNOW IF WE COULD ACTUALY RIDE ON ONE ? IF SO PLEASE E MAIL ME ITS MY ALTIMATE DREAM !!! Name: Heidi Ehret CommentsHi, my name is Heidi Ehret and I work on air quality issues on behalf of the Ohio Environmental Council. One of the issues that we focus on is climate change and I am trying to get in contact with business people, government officials, water recreators, marina owners, and individuals within the shipping industry who are concerned about the issue of global warming and how it could impact Great Lakes water levels. I was wondering if you, or someone you know, fits into one of those categories and might be interested in working with me on this issue. If so, please let me know. Thanks! Heidi Ehret Clean Air Coordinator Ohio Environmental Council 1207 Grandview Ave, Suite 201 Columbus, OH 43212-3449 PH: (614) 487-7506 Name: D.Paavola CommentsWhat a wonderfull site! My father in law Captain Friendly Bob Adams who worked hard to get the tug races back on the Detroit River would sure be impressed. Name: Donald Binkowski CommentsHave retired and was looking to find some of my co-workers, email me here and i will write asp Don (Bink) Binkowski Name: Austin CommentsName: J.C. "Pete" McIntyre CommentsName: randall kuehnle CommentsHAVE BEEN WATCHING FREIGHTERS FOR YEARS, JUST WISH THERE WAS MORE OF THE OLDER STYLE BOATS STILL AROUND. Name: Bud Schroder CommentsGreat site. Would like to here from any old friends from my days on the Adam E. and buffalo. Hey bosun Bill mulchaey, remember the lay-up party for the adam in superior,WI? Name: James R Garrity CommentsWorked on the D&C LINES, Kelly Island Sand, Moore McMorcomick and the USCE as a seaman and purser...would like to hear from any one interest in this area. Great site. Jim Name: Julie Fletcher Commentswonderful sight. After 15 years of sailing,and a father who sailed for 44 years it's definatley in the blood. I knew when I was a 10 year old kid that I too, would sail as did my brother and sister. Even Mother has a discharge book and discharge.I have thousands of photos of my own and my Dad's. Maybe you could use one for photo of the week. Name: Julie Fletcher Commentswonderful sight. After 15 years of sailing,and a father who sailed for 44 years it's definatley in the blood. I knew when I was a 10 year old kid that I too, would sail as did my brother and sister. Even Mother has a discharge book and discharge.I have thousands of photos of my own and my Dad's. Maybe you could use one for photo of the week. Name: Doris Blackburn Morley CommentsMy grgrandfather, Martin Blackburn, was owner and Captain of several ships on the Great Lakes (two of them were the Roscius and the San Jacinto). I have a copy of his obituary which was printed in the Evanston Index on 4 Aug, 1897. He figured in the attempted rescue of the schooner Arab. There was quite a long article naming the above ships, plus the tug Protection and the steamer Ackley. I will be happy to share a copy of the article to anyone who is interested. Name: Thomas Hughes CommentsWhen I lived in the Chicago area I used to love to vist the U.P. and Soo locks. This site is a great way to keep in touch with that area now that I am so far away. Name: ray Commentsam looking for information and picture of old tugboat john brice.can anyone help? Name: tammy alkire Commentsi like watch the fright come in and out of manistee and to watch the sunset to over lake michigan to. Name: Frank Johnson CommentsWhat a wonderful site, Thank you Name: Donald Dicke CommentsName: Sharon Cameron Walla CommentsI have been on the Indiana Harbor in Ashland, also have been on the William R Roesch. Made a trip to Drummond Island to see how the inside of the ore boats works when loading and unloading stone. Memories that I'll always cherish. Name: Sharon Cameron Walla CommentsIn my family, most of my uncles have sailed the Great Lakes and also a few friends I've lost contact with: Raymond Jurkovich, Andy Anderson, Donald Binkowski, Steve Peterson William Arseneau. This is a great web site. Sincerely, Sharon Name: Sharon Cameron Walla CommentsIn my family, most of my uncles have sailed the Great Lakes and also a few friends I've lost contact with: Raymond Jurkovich, Andy Anderson, Donald Binkowski, Steve Peterson William Arseneau. This is a great web site. Sincerely, Sharon Name: Edward Thuning CommentsName: Edward thuning CommentsName: steve ellery CommentsI just had to repost again,love all the wonderfull comments i've on read sailing here,i for 1 and along with many others have it in there blood.Even though i only have done longshore work,mostly wintergang stuff,my family have long history of sailing and growing up in what was once a main port of call for these ships, i see very few now so it is a great throw back for me,also as light houses go i have a friend who grew up on hope island and parents ran the light house,some may look for a video and book i believe is called "lighthouses along the bay" you will enjoy very much,once again great site! Name: steve ellery CommentsGood site, keep up the great work,1st time visitor,i have many relatives that sailed,my own father Earl Ellery was a wheelsman for years,my uncle Dick Leaney..capt,and eventually commodore of CSL and # of others as well,this site brings back memmories thank you! Name: Ron.Marofsky CommentsGreat site ---- The news channel is Superior. Name: J Dean CommentsGreat site!!! Name: al bilsland CommentsName: dorothy Commentsterrific web page!! Name: alan CommentsI also would very much like to ride on a Great Lakes frieghter. Please let me on a frieghter sometime. I love frieghters more than anything on Earth!!! Name: alan mmuxlow CommentsI have a house on the St. Marys River just pass the rock cut on the downbound side of Neebish Island. I draw and paint ships all the time. I use this site all the time every day. I also just love watching the frieghters go by my house. Name: Hamilton "Moon" Morrison CommentsI sailed on the Enders M. Voorhees in the summer of 1970, right out of high school. Joined the Coast Guard after that. I love this web site, it is so full of great information. Former Coasties, take a look at fredsplace.org for lots of Coasties information. Name: Bob CommentsLooking for crew position on tugs in the Detroit/Toledo area.Will work one trip or as needed.Don't mind the cold fowl weather such as snow,sleet and ice.I always work safely and don't drink or use drugs.You will as a tug operator get your moneys worth from me.Lets Go To Work! Name: Bob CommentsLooking for crew position on tugs in the Detroit/Toledo area.Will work one trip or as needed.Don't mind the cold fowl weather such as snow,sleet and ice.I always work safely and don't drink or use drugs.You will as a tug operator get your moneys worth from me.Lets Go To Work! Name: Bob CommentsLooking for crew position on tugs in the Detroit/Toledo area.Will work one trip or as needed.Don't mind the cold fowl weather such as snow,sleet and ice.I always work safely and don't drink or use drugs.You will as a tug operator get your moneys worth from me.Lets Go To Work! Name: Bob CommentsLooking for crew position on tugs in the Detroit/Toledo area.Will work one trip or as needed.Don't mind the cold fowl weather such as snow,sleet and ice.I always work safely and don't drink or use drugs.You will as a tug operator get your moneys worth from me.Lets Go To Work! Name: Perk CommentsGreat site ! I sailed for Cliffs in the 50's and 60's. Mather, Hennepin, Camplain, Cadillac, Frontenac, Michigan (first ship), and EB Green. Name: drew Commentshello all Name: drew Commentshello all Name: stan Commentsjust great Name: Abby CommentsHI!!!!! Pretty Pictures!!!!!!!! :-D i like boats! Name: Mick Edwards CommentsName: Patricia L. CommentsWhat a geat website. This is my first visit and I will be back here many times. Thank-You to all who work with it. Name: Mike CommentsThis is a GREAT site!! I've been fascinated with ships since I was a kid. This site is one of my favorites on the Web Name: Charlie McCormic CommentsBeing a Great Lakes Boater (recreational/power), I find this an interesting site. Name: Dave Morse CommentsRetired Captain of the NOAA Research Vessel SHENEHON Name: Dave Morse CommentsName: Dave Morse CommentsName: Lionel Munro CommentsHave been monitoring this site for quite some time. Neil does a fantastic job! I sailed for Pittsburgh on the Gary, the Olds, the Avery and a few others from '58 to '71. Never steady always jumping around. It was a good life and made lots of friends. Name: john w robertson sr CommentsLike the articals in all publications as am a model builder of lighthouses. Have over 60 Models of lake Erie lights including the Canadain side of the lake. All musuem case type , scale. looking for artical on lighthouses of Lake Erie durning the 1800s. Name: Bill Tolowitzki CommentsName: buzz achinger CommentsName: Bob Alvarez CommentsI build folk art model mostly tugs and am much impressed with this newly discovered site.Thanks for a great resourse Bob Name: escape artist Commentspo. 764 Sheboygan WI 53082 marine artist Name: escape artist Commentspo. 764 Sheboygan WI 53082 marine artist Name: escape artist Commentspo. 764 Sheboygan WI 53082 marine artist Name: Billy M. Fowler CommentsExcellent site. I sailed on the Eugene P. Thomas, 1950, George A. Sloan, 51, 52, 53, Leon Fraser 55 and 56. All ships with Captain C.J. Brinker. Name: CommentsName: Gerry Williams CommentsName: J.J.JORDAN Commentsexcellent site. Name: J.J.JORDAN Commentsexcellent site. Name: c wise Commentsjust moved to the river a year ago the ships that go by the house day and night are just great ! keep up the good work boatnerds. Name: c wise Commentsjust moved to the river a year ago the ships that go by the house day and night are just great ! keep up the good work boatnerds. Name: c wise CommentsName: Gavin CommentsHey all...got a friend who is a merchant mariner on the Richard Reese right now. I've been on great lakes' websites for nearly 2 hrs now just exploring his job...Wow, man, these are some hard workers! Name: Joy Norton CommentsName: Ted Knack CommentsI would just like to say who took the pictures by canal park the day of the storm sure did a good job thanks for getting them on the internet.
Name: Jen CommentsName: Jane Barker CommentsSad to learn of the fate of the J.W. Westcott and the folks aboard. Name: CommentsName: Robert McCartney CommentsName: Patrick Remis CommentsVery informative site! We dive Superior and Michigan so I'll be using your site and links for reference often. Name: Sara Sheehan CommentsThis is a cool site! Just thought I would say "hi" to my dad Clarke Sheehan. He is a captain with Cleveland Tankers. Name: John Robertson CommentsWas at sea a long time ago as an engineer foreign going. First time in and looking around. Name: Dave Fixel CommentsAm currently a Second Assistant Engineer with the Oglebay Norton Fleet. Name: Bob Levy CommentsCREW POSITITION WANTED (TUGS)-Looking for position out of the the ports of Detroit/ Toledo.Like working in winter and don't mind snow,sleet and cold.Also completed the USMA Fire School and am 96 days from sitting for the A/B exam.Am available from December 8th on.Thanks Bob (734)572-8955 CBLevyatwebtv.net
Name: Bob Levy CommentsCREW POSITITION WANTED (TUGS)-Looking for position out of the the ports of Detroit/ Toledo.Like working in winter and don't mind snow,sleet and cold.Also completed the USMA Fire School and am 96 fay from taking the A/B exam.Have "Z" card,don't drink,smoke or use drugs.Available after December 8th.Thanks Bob.(734)572-8955,CBLevyatwebtv.net Name: thomas a censke CommentsI really enjoy this site. I worked and lived around lakes most of life. As well have several relatives retired from shipping. This place is so cool it allows access to so many topics, and companies. Thank You Nerds Name: Russell Davis CommentsHaving been a yearly visitor to Neebish Island from the mid 40's and staying at Jim Cummings cabins I would like to speak with anyone that has knowledge of that area. My fathers name was Donald Davis. Name: Francisco Carballo CommentsLike the site a lot. Name: Jason CommentsWhat a wonderful site! I just moved to Tennessee after 23 years (my whole life) in Michigan splitting time on Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. Does anyone have any ideas where I could find some pictures of some good Great Lakes Storms, I'd like to show some of my new buddies what the weather is like on the Lakes in the Gale season. Name: richard buckler Commentsi like your photos but i would like to see more older freighters under 300 ft. long Name: Peter J Whitehead CommentsOne of these days I would like to sail on the Great Lakes but until then your web site will do me just fine. Name: Jane Rice CommentsI worked with Kathy, captain of the Westcott II, at Ameritech during her last year before she retired. We all here are deeply saddened and send our love and sympathy to her family. Name: Bill Hanrahan CommentsDrop me a line Tom Spratt. Name: R. H. Breidenich CommentsJust keeping up on the happenings while down south for the winter. Name: Jonathon Lallo CommentsGreat Site Name: Robin Burris CommentsWhat a great site. I grew up on North Bass Island in Lake Erie. We have no stores, no restaurants, only grape vineyards. So when the big ships go past our house at night we love to watch them as they have more lights than all of North Bass put together. As long as I can remember they have reminded me of giant Christmas trees all lit up gently floating by. Name: Wally Grisold Commentsjust read the latest Great Laker, brings back memories. Name: HAROLD RADTKE CommentsVERY INFORMATIVE. BRINGS BACK MANY GOOD MEMORIES OF MY STEAMBOAT DAYS
Name: Alf Nurse CommentsJust visited your site for the first time, it won't be the last! Name: Tom Chabot CommentsHi Tommy Martinson, Yes I remember you.How have you been. It's been alot of years. I'm working in Gaylord now as a Purchasing Agent for Forrest Bro's Inc. Write when you can. Tom. Name: Denise Murray CommentsJust found your site. Very informative and I enjoyed it. Name: Denise Murray CommentsJust found your site. Very informative and I enjoyed it. Name: Dusty Walker CommentsDoes anyone remember the S.S. Aquarama? Lake Erie day cruise ship/Cleveland to Detroit/1957-1962? I was often aboard as a young girl. Currently in serious disrepair & has not operated for DECADES!! Name: Frank L. Tabor CommentsBoatnerd is a super site. Excellent marine news. A great deal of shipping and port info. I especeally enjoy use of your many, many links to other Great Lakes related activities. Please continue! Name: Frank L. Tabor CommentsBoatnerd is a super site. Excellent marine news. A great deal of shipping and port info. I especeally enjoy use of your many, many links to other Great Lakes related activities. Please continue! Name: Lonnie Cox CommentsJust got back from a few days in Marquette MI. Also drove up to Copper Harbor. Beautiful scenery - saw a few shipe out on Superior. Had 2 that were being loaded in Marquette. Went to Duluth last summer. I'll be going back. Great web site. Name: Clare Westcott CommentsSailed on the (Patterson) Bricoldoc (it seems) 100 years ago - Actually it was in the 30`s one Summer on Lake Huron. Name: Tom Martinson Commentsbeen here before and i like it. Hey Tom Chabot do you remember me? I sailed the cement bosts with you. Name: Capt. D.L.Hill CommentsName: Magnus Baecklund CommentsLike your sight. Nevr saild on the lakes but been around the world. Name: Mark Riley CommentsMy great grandfather was captain of a ship that sank and he was drowned. He was born probably around the 1840,s. His name was Mark Grahm. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Name: Mark Riley CommentsName: Stephen C. Sattler CommentsThanks for putting so much together for easy access. Love the boats, love the site. Would like to learn of a way that I could identify the vessels passing through the locks at the Soo as they arrive rather than a day or so later. Is that possible? Name: CommentsName: James MacKinnon CommentsI have only been a user of the internet for a week. One of the first topics I investigated was great lakes shipping. I stumbled upon your web site and can't seem to leave! Thank you. I really enjoy visiting. Name: Bob Gallandt CommentsReally great seeing the Mail boat .. Mr Wescott was my next door neighbor when I was growing up in Detroit.. I shoveled his snow. Got a ride when I was a kid and I still remember it. GREAT PAGE thanks for letting me "stept back to cloverlawn" Pleased to see the "Service continues" Name: Mary G CommentsLove this site and all the wonderful pictures, etc. Lake Superior is in my back yard. I have grown up here and love boats, any kind of boat. I live on a small island sand spit in Duluth. It doesn't get any better than this spot (in the summer that is!) Name: peter strbavy CommentsJust played the song from Gordon Lightfoot and wondered the date that the Fitzgerald sank in lake superior. thank you. Peter. Name: Rick Simonds CommentsGREAT SITE! I grew up totally surrounded by Great Lakes shipping. My grandfather, William T. Simonds, sailed for the US Steel fleet for 40+ years, retiring as a captain. The last boat he was captain of (the Calloway?) was the first boat my father, William G. Simonds (now deceased), ever got as a captain. Later my father was the first captain of the Edgar Speer when it was launched in 1980. I got the pleasure several times of taking trips aboard. As a boy growing up, I also got rides every summer on many of the boats, the Blough (a wonderful boat for passengers), the Gott, and (my favorites) the older 750 footers like the Calloway and the Frazier. I didn't follow my grandfather and father to the boats, but I did work now and then on the layup crews in Milwaukee and Conneaut. Unfortunately, I also had a high school friend, Karl Peckol, who went down on as a deckhand on the Fitzgerald. I've been away from the Great Lakes for many years now but I sure remember it. I have to correct one tiny error in your data, however. You list both the Gott and the Speer as 1004' long. The Speer, when it was first launched, had a great deal of difficulty with it's bow thruster. Many weeks were spent in the Lorain shipyard getting it straightend out, mostly just sitting around waiting. With not much to do and way too much time to do it, my father had a 5' section welded into the steering pole at the bow of the Speer. He did so just as "one-upmanship" to the captain of the Gott. If you count the steering pole, the Edgar Speer is, in fact, 5 feet longer than the Gott! Wandering around your site has been great; tons of recognised names and boats. THANK YOU! Name: Diane CommentsLighthouses and Great Lakes shipping - what a wonderful combination!!!!!!!!!!! Name: Joan VanBuskirk Christy CommentsMy best years were when I was a child and would be able to go with father on ship I remember those days when we would be in the middles of lake on the Benson Ford my father was the captain and made me proud to be his daughter,Those days will never be forgot God bless you Dad and rest in peace. Name: Bill Forsythe CommentsI too am a Roy A Jodrey fan. I have been researching the self-unloaders career and sinking on again/off again for almost 14 years. Anyone with info, photos, ex-crewmember or "boatnerd" rememberances of the ship is most welcome. Name: Lorenzo Giangrande CommentsHey Neil, the site is most impressive. My novel, Debt of Conscience, will be ready in just a few weeks, mid October. You'll be recieving a press kit and book review request at that time.The project looks terriffic. I'll be talking to you soon; Lorenzo Name: Jib Turner CommentsI am forty two years old and grew up with the Jodry litterally in my front yard loading iron ore. I have always been curious and only latley really understood why she has stayed down. I do also have a museum in our store in Little current and would love any photos of her or any other activity in Little Current as there isn't that much available. Thanks Name: lloyd (mac) mcallister Commentssailed on the voorhees,'46.james j hill,'47-'48 and henry phipps, '49-50 Name: Peter Geo. Perham CommentsVery interesting site. Does anyone know anything about the tug "HILFORD" Name: Egbert CommentsWow, this is a great site. Did not know this site. Worth to make it public here in Europe. Congratulations. Name: K. Fleitz CommentsLoved the site!I'm the proud daughter of Capt. Tom of the Mighty Jake. Name: Dorothy E. Morris CommentsTrying again to sign on. Hope it goes through this time!. This is a great Site.! I did not know it existed. I have been researching my family tree(s) for over 8 years and have been trying to find some information about a ship called Brown Beaver. I was told by my father that he worked on this ship on the St. Lawrence River (now Seaway) I am not sure about the date. I have a record of his that said he was a Point boy for the Toronto Railway Co., 1919, - would they have owned this ship? Does anyone know anything about this ship? Appreciate any replies and information. Dorothy E. Morris Whitby On. Can. ( a Senior "geanalogit")with thanks in advance. may email me direct - if you have any info' >Dotemorrisataol.com> Keep up the info on this great site! Name: Dorothy E. Morris CommentsWow, I did not know this site existed! Great site. Hope that I can find some answers here. I have been researching my family tree(s) for over 8 yrs now. My Father worked as a Pointboy for the Toronto Railway Co. - from 23 April 1919 to 8 Sept 1919. He always mentioned a vessel - Brown Beaver and that he worked on board on the St. Lawrence River. I would like to find out and confirm if the Toronto Railway co. owned such a vessel or if this applied to a job on the Railroad? I know he did work on board the Brown Beaver and any details on that ship would be greatly appreciated. I would just like to add this to my father's history. Thanks in advance. from A "Senior" genealogist - Dorothy E. Morris, Whitby On. A great site! Name: Dorothy E. Morris CommentsWow, I did not know this site existed! Great site. Hope that I can find some answers here. I have been researching my family tree(s) for over 8 yrs now. My Father worked as a Pointboy for the Toronto Railway Co. - from 23 April 1919 to 8 Sept 1919. He always mentioned a vessel - Brown Beaver and that he worked on board on the St. Lawrence River. I would like to find out and confirm if the Toronto Railway co. owned such a vessel or if this applied to a job on the Railroad? I know he did work on board the Brown Beaver and any details on that ship would be greatly appreciated. I would just like to add this to my father's history. Thanks in advance. from A "Senior" genealogist - Dorothy E. Morris, Whitby On. A great site! Name: Kevin CommentsI grew up and still live on the shores of Lake Ontario. All things boat have been my passion since I was a wee lad. All I have right now is a 17 foot ski boat, but I cry at the end of the season. Name: D.C. Smith CommentsI'm a 2/O foreign-going currently with Maersk and previously Shell UK. I am trying to find a job in North America, and finding it to be somewhat difficult. Does anyone have any hints or contacts?? Name: Dave Beckwith CommentsGreat Site! Retired after 37 years on the Lakes. At one time,sailing was the greatest of jobs, but glad to be retired now. Things will always change, but not always for the better. This site is a great reference point. Keep up the good work. Name: Gary Monroe CommentsGlad to see this web site lighthouses are very important to greatlakes shipping. The more update on the lighthouses the safer for shipping. wish all the lighthouses worked. THANKS!! Name: Brian Kirkwood CommentsWonderful site for those of us interested in Great lakes shipping. I'm a retired shipbuilder who worked in the hull drawing offices Harland & Wolff Shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland then spent 13 years at Collingwood Shipyards, Collingwood before joining the Canadian Government where I was employed as a Ship Surveyor and Inspector for 25 years. Any old associates out there ???? Keep up the good work... Name: CommentsName: Joe Olig CommentsI have a new e-mail address, so I thought I should re-sign the Log Book. If anyone is interested I have pictures of the now closed Central Radio & Telegraph (WLC) out of Rodgers City, MI. Nice site Neil!!!!!!!! Name: Joe Olig CommentsI now have a new e-mail address, so I thought it was time to re-sign the Log Book. If anyone is interested I have pictures of the now closed Central Radio & Telegraph (WLC)from Rodgers City, MI. Nice site Neil!!!!!!!!!! Name: Joe Olig CommentsI now have a new e-mail address, so I thought it was time to re-sign the Log Book. If anyone is interested I have pictures of the now closed Central Radio & Telegraph (WLC)from Rodgers City, MI. Nice site Neil!!!!!!!!!! Name: Timothy O. Pilcher CommentsName: Timothy O. pILCHER CommentsName: Rich CommentsWow what a web site. My opinion of why she went down is she dragged bottom and took water in the bow and went down upon hitting a big wave. We will always remember the Big Fitz! Name: Bob CommentsUnbelievable site in terms of quality content and extreme interest level. I sailed on the Lakes a couple summers in college and have never forgotten the experiences. Bookmark the site! Name: Tim C CommentsNice site. First mate aboard Exxon flagg. Nice to see the Great Lakes represented so honorably! Name: Diane CommentsThis website takes me to places I can't get to everyday! As a result, I can't get enough of this website!! Name: Duane Bartlett CommentsThanks for a great site...I found old friends here...I sailed for Columbia for 35 years...17 years on the Joseph H Frantz with Captain Ernest McSorley and John McCarthy for 7 years who were on the Fitz. nickname "BART"... Name: Tom Kausch CommentsI live on the Genesee River and the only ship I get to see is the Stephen B. Roman. Boatnerd opens the great lakes world to me. Name: Maggie Trapasso CommentsBoatnerd.com just keeps getting better and better. Thank you to those that keep all the sites going! Name: Don Stauffer CommentsActually, since I have a new email address, it is time to resign. I have a question for you. I am working on an instructional video on making a model laker. I am using available drawings of a hull that makes the Sam Laud, Buffalo, or Fred White. I see two photos of Laud, one of Buffalo, one of White in your gallery. Do you have info on credit- who to ask for permission to include these in video? Don Stauffer. Name: Ron Holzmiller CommentsEvery year for about 20 years me and my family would go on vacation to Sault Ste. Marie, Mi. Unfortunately we did not make it up there this year because my Father had died from a heartattack. Every year we would stay at Soo Locks camp ground right on the St. Marys river about a half mile east of the Soo Locks. My Dad lived for this. He would enjoyed sitting in his chair, listening to his scanner, watching the boats go by. then when they would go by, we would go down to the locks and watch them go threw. I know he would have loved this website. Name: Peter Wood CommentsThis is without doubt the best marine site on the net. I have been a regular visitor for over a year and just love reading the news channel to keep up to date on what is happening. Those guys out there reporting and taking photographs do a great job. Keep up the good work. Name: Bill Hamlin CommentsWhat a nice web site!!! I grew up on the great lakes (Lake Michigan). As a young teenager, I worked part time on comercial fish tugs out of Holland, MI. I worked on the Chambers Bros., the BonJour, and the J.R.Chambers all using gill nets at that time (early fifties). I never get tired of looking at and reading about anything having to do with the Great Lakes lighthouses, shipping etc etc.....keep up the good work!!!!!! Name: Piet Schot CommentsI am very happy to recieve this site. Many pictures and links !!! Thank you. Name: Karl Lund CommentsJust a wonderful site......As a student attending NMU I spent many an hour watching the ore carriers pulling into the Marquette docks to be loaded with local ore. Makes me sad to see photos of my old friends layed-up or being scrapped Name: William F. Thompson CommentsGREAT SITE!!! I have been interested in lake freighters for a long time (since I was five).My family and I go up to Paradise,MI. every year for vacation and we go to Whitefish Point and watch the ore boats go by. The Soo Locks is by far my favorite day trip and I always hated leaving knowing it would be another year before I got to go back, but now I can see what is happening there every day. Keep up the GREAT work! Name: Jack Hughes CommentsHi: I noticed that the Algosoo carried a Shepherd boat. Anyone know more about it? Tx JH Name: renekoiter Commentsshow me more Name: Sid Goebel CommentsEXCELLENT SITE!!! I hate to admit it but I probably spend enough time on it to get myself fired! I'd be lost without the News Channel. Other than our West Michigan ports, this is my favorite spot to boatwatch. Keep up the excellent work!! Name: j lefaive Commentsas a sailor on the lakes for many years,i find this boatnerd site extremely interesting,and spend many hours surfing. Name: j lefaive Commentsas a sailor on the lakes for many years,i find this boatnerd site extremely interesting,and spend many hours surfing. Name: toby anderson CommentsVery interesting. Name: Jeff & Sarah Hankinson CommentsWe love this web site! Great Lakes Freighters have been a hobby of mine for many years, and is now my wife's greatest interest. We love the fact that being able to see our favorite Freighter(s) like the: Paul R. Tregurtha, is now just a "click" away. Keep up the GREAT Work!!! Name: Richard Kramer CommentsI thoroughly enjoy watching the boats go through the locks. Name: Maggie Trapasso CommentsGreat Site. I grew up in the Soo, and just recently vacationed "up North." Your web site keeps the magic of seeing the freighters. Would love to order some caps, etc from website, but prefer a "secure" rating. Any plans for secure web orders? Thanks again for hosting this fantastic site. Name: Andrew Wilkinson Commentsthis is an awesome site.I've spent 1 week a summer at DeTour Village on the St. Mary's watching the frieghters go by from 1976 to the present, and still get just as excited as I did as a little boy! Now I can watch my kids get excited like I do. Keep up the great work! Name: Bob Levy CommentsLooking for a position on tugs,yachts or dinner boat.Have 4 years on CG 41 UTB's and one year on tugs and party boats.Have Completed the USMA Marine Fire Fighting Course and working toward my A/B.Have current "Z" card and don't drink,smoke or use drugs. Will be happy to work part,fill in or full time.Thanks Bob Name: scott moore Commentshave spent several hours here since finding this site searching for a ef link the other day. LOTS of memories. great photos. i decked for uls from '74 - 78. was on the wheat king when she ran aground by cornwall in 77. saw the pic of quebecois in the detroit r. she was my first job,anyone remember the mates strike in 74. we were ancoured of sept isles for the duration,i blame that for my insanity Name: thelma blanks Commentsdave hello i got a great new recipe for youcan't beleive you havn't thought of it yourself pls. email back asap to get bye. ps.tmb Name: Pam CommentsI LOVE this site!! Didn't dream there were other "boatnerds" as excited as I am by watching the boats and being around the Great Lakes. We usually go to northern Michigan on vacation, and have spent many hours at the Straits watching and identifying lakers. This website is the next best thing to being there. Keep up the good work!! I'm hooked!! Name: Utley, J.W. CommentsWould like to hear from some x-coasties that were either in the Honor Guard in 1962-1963, operating out of Curtis Bay(Baltimore), Maryland district, doing details at the White House and at Civilian Special Events, and from anyone that was stationed on the Kukui WAK-186, in Honolulu, Hawaii during 1963-1966. Any pictures to my E-Mail would be appreciated. Thanks... Name: Borge Melin CommentsA very interesting web site.Visited the beautiful lakes as 2nd cook on "salties" back 60s.And I would intrested in hearing from anyone from that time period or group of boats. Name: Olavi Seppala CommentsI was searching for data on the Noronic & Hamonic. I witnessed the burning of the Hamonic in Sarnia. I know the Noronic was deliberately set afire, but how did the Dock fire start in Sarnia? Was it Arson. Does anyone know? Too much of a coincadence. Name: Dwight Dilling CommentsGreat Site. I'm originally from NC, but have fell in love with Great Lakers since I moved up here back in Feburary. I'm interested in plastic models of Great Lakers, so any suggestions just e-mail me. Name: CARL KOEPP CommentsSailed on the lakes VOORHEES 1943.us navy till 1946 BACK ON voorhees,also sailed on H >H ROGERS<Bunsen,GARY.BUFFINGTON,HATFIELD,3RD MATE ON THE WILLIAM A IRVIN.HELLO TO ALL. Name: Gary Monroe CommentsHeard about this site from a friend it is great. I watch boats at port huron when i am there. My favorite ship is Edmund Fitzgearald. Thanks!!!! Name: Bob Nieman CommentsName: Frank DeLano CommentsLooking for ships built in the 1853 by Lafrenier & Stevenson (Proelle ships). Looking for picture of them. Name: Robert S. Howard-Wayne CommentsI'm interested in seeking "full-time" employment as a boat laborer on a Great Lakes Shipper. I live in Grand Rapids, Michigan and need to know who, where, and telephone contacts to secure further information about these shippers. Robert S. Howard-Wayne 1423 Trinidad NW Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544 Tel. 616/453-3454 email: proteusataltavista.com Name: DAVID E. FELLER |