January 30, 2012

• New Photo of the Week from our archives in the Original Photo Gallery
  Freshly painted Spruceglen sails from Halifax Saturday.
   
• Featured Vessel in the Great Lakes Fleet Photo Gallery:
  History of the Joseph L. Block.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Tug Boat Gallery:
  Heritage Marine Fleet in the Twin Ports.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Salty Gallery:
  Federal Pioneer in the Welland Canal, July 2011.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Great Lakes Ferries Photo Gallery:
  Badger arriving at Manitowoc, WI.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Great Lakes Fish Tug Photo Gallery:
  Mike J coming off the lake to unload at Goderich.
   
• New in the Historical Perspectives Gallery this month: A very busy Soo Harbor in 1904
  Help build the page!  Search your collections and submit your images to historic@boatnerd.net .  (Please note this new address for contributions.)
   
• New Historic Photo of the Week in the Marine Historical Society of Detroit's Photo Gallery:
  Arthur M. Anderson passing USCG Mackinaw in Whitefish Bay.
   
• Win a trip on a Great Lakes Freighter new trip listed.
   
• The Public Photo Galleries updated.
   
• New Links on the Links Page.
   
• New information in the Daily Great Lakes & Seaway News.
   
• Calendar of Events has been started for 2012, please include any events you feel should be listed by visiting that page and entering the details.
   

January 23, 2012

• New Shipping T-Shirts and hats for sale.
   
• The new 2012 Boatnerd Gathering schedule is now available.
   
• New Photo of the Week from our archives in the Original Photo Gallery
  Frontenac passing under the Bluewater Bridges at Port Huron, MI.
  Check out the Previously Featured Photo Gallery for a collection of previous Photo of the Week image links.
   
• Featured Vessel in the Great Lakes Fleet Photo Gallery:
  History of the Algoma Progress.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Tug Boat Gallery:
  North Carolina breaking ice on Superior Bay.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Salty Gallery:
  Resko docked at Antwerp, Belgium.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Great Lakes Ferries Photo Gallery:
  Badger arriving at Manitowoc, WI.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Great Lakes Fish Tug Photo Gallery:
  Ferroclad at Port Stanley, ON.
   
• New in the Historical Perspectives Gallery, the pictorial history of 2 related lake boats from the past; this month:
  the Pere Marquette 20 1903 - 1938, City of Munising 1938 - 1973.
  Help build the page!  Search your collections and submit your images to historic@boatnerd.net .  (Please note this new address for contributions.)
  Each month, a different lake boat will be featured where we've gathered photos from our archives and ask  our viewers for submissions to help fill the page.
  Remember, previous Historical Perspectives Gallery features are always open to new photos.  Additions to the pictorial histories are always welcome.
   
• New Historic Photo of the Week in the Marine Historical Society of Detroit's Photo Gallery:
  Stadacona (2) launching at Midland, ON, 1929.
   
• Visit the new Marine Historical Society of Detroit website!
   
• Win a trip on a Great Lakes Freighter new trip listed.
   
• The Public Photo Galleries updated.
   
• Discussion Boards updated
   
• New Links on the Links Page.
   
• New information in the Daily Great Lakes & Seaway News.
   
• Calendar of Events has been started for 2012, please include any events you feel should be listed by visiting that page and entering the details.
   
• BoatNerd Requests Hardware Donations - BoatNerd is requesting donations of used computer hardware and LCD monitors.  We are currently in need of a tablet type laptop and video production equipment. This is a good opportunity for a corporation or individual to recycle equipment while receiving a tax credit by donating to our 501 (c) (3) non profit organization.  We would be happy to pick up and wipe the data on any donated machines to DOD standards and we have our own licensed software. We would like any equipment starting with a Pentium 4 level processor or higher and any size LCD monitor. This equipment is used to support various features of the site and also placed in regional museums as kiosk type displays. If you have equipment to donate or if your company has a recycling program please contact us.
   
• Boatnerd Decals
  Show Your Colors – Boatnerd Logo Stickers Now Available. The long awaited window decals are now available, prefect for car, truck and boat. Profits will be used to support the Great Lakes & Seaway Shipping website and the various Boatnerd gatherings.

January 16, 2012

• New Shipping T-Shirts and hats for sale.
   
• The new 2012 Boatnerd Gathering schedule is now available.
   
• New Photo of the Week from our archives in the Original Photo Gallery
  USCGC Thunder Bay upbound at Port Huron, MI.
  Check out the Previously Featured Photo Gallery for a collection of previous Photo of the Week image links.
   
• Featured Vessel in the Great Lakes Fleet Photo Gallery:
  History of the Algoma Progress.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Tug Boat Gallery:
  Invincible downbound the St. Clair River.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Salty Gallery:
  Federal Seto arriving at Antwerp, Belgium.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Great Lakes Ferries Photo Gallery:
  CNM Evolution at Gaspe, QC.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Great Lakes Fish Tug Photo Gallery:
  Grand Makasti at Gaspe, QC.
   
• New in the Historical Perspectives Gallery, the pictorial history of 2 related lake boats from the past; this month:
  the Pere Marquette 20 1903 - 1938, City of Munising 1938 - 1973.
  Help build the page!  Search your collections and submit your images to historic@boatnerd.net .  (Please note this new address for contributions.)
  Each month, a different lake boat will be featured where we've gathered photos from our archives and ask  our viewers for submissions to help fill the page.
  Remember, previous Historical Perspectives Gallery features are always open to new photos.  Additions to the pictorial histories are always welcome.
   
• New Historic Photo of the Week in the Marine Historical Society of Detroit's Photo Gallery:
  James Norris on the St. Clair River, 1973.
   
• Visit the new Marine Historical Society of Detroit website!
   
• Win a trip on a Great Lakes Freighter new trip listed.
   
• The Public Photo Galleries updated.
   
• Discussion Boards updated
   
• New Links on the Links Page.
   
• New information in the Daily Great Lakes & Seaway News.
   
• Calendar of Events has been started for 2012, please include any events you feel should be listed by visiting that page and entering the details.
   
• BoatNerd Requests Hardware Donations - BoatNerd is requesting donations of used computer hardware and LCD monitors.  We are currently in need of a tablet type laptop and video production equipment. This is a good opportunity for a corporation or individual to recycle equipment while receiving a tax credit by donating to our 501 (c) (3) non profit organization.  We would be happy to pick up and wipe the data on any donated machines to DOD standards and we have our own licensed software. We would like any equipment starting with a Pentium 4 level processor or higher and any size LCD monitor. This equipment is used to support various features of the site and also placed in regional museums as kiosk type displays. If you have equipment to donate or if your company has a recycling program please contact us.
   
• Boatnerd Decals
  Show Your Colors – Boatnerd Logo Stickers Now Available. The long awaited window decals are now available, prefect for car, truck and boat. Profits will be used to support the Great Lakes & Seaway Shipping website and the various Boatnerd gatherings.

January 9, 2012

• New Shipping T-Shirts and hats for sale.
   
• The new 2012 Boatnerd Gathering schedule is now available.
   
• New Photo of the Week from our archives in the Original Photo Gallery
  CCGS Griffon leaving Port Colborne, ON.
  Check out the Previously Featured Photo Gallery for a collection of previous Photo of the Week image links.
   
• Featured Vessel in the Great Lakes Fleet Photo Gallery:
  History of the Algoma Progress.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Tug Boat Gallery:
  Carla Anne Selvick at Sturgeon Bay, WI.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Salty Gallery:
  Egbert Wagenborg downbound the Welland Canal.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Great Lakes Ferries Photo Gallery:
  Normac downbound the St. Clair River.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Great Lakes Fish Tug Photo Gallery:
  Ellen N at Blind River, ON.
   
• New in the Historical Perspectives Gallery, the pictorial history of 2 related lake boats from the past; this month:
  the Pere Marquette 20 1903 - 1938, City of Munising 1938 - 1973.
  Help build the page!  Search your collections and submit your images to historic@boatnerd.net .  (Please note this new address for contributions.)
  Each month, a different lake boat will be featured where we've gathered photos from our archives and ask  our viewers for submissions to help fill the page.
  Remember, previous Historical Perspectives Gallery features are always open to new photos.  Additions to the pictorial histories are always welcome.
   
• New Historic Photo of the Week in the Marine Historical Society of Detroit's Photo Gallery:
  Ashland downbound Lake Huron, 1974.
   
• Visit the new Marine Historical Society of Detroit website!
   
• Win a trip on a Great Lakes Freighter new trip listed.
   
• The Public Photo Galleries updated.
   
• Discussion Boards updated
   
• New Links on the Links Page.
   
• New information in the Daily Great Lakes & Seaway News.
   
• Calendar of Events has been started for 2012, please include any events you feel should be listed by visiting that page and entering the details.
   
• BoatNerd Requests Hardware Donations - BoatNerd is requesting donations of used computer hardware and LCD monitors.  We are currently in need of a tablet type laptop and video production equipment. This is a good opportunity for a corporation or individual to recycle equipment while receiving a tax credit by donating to our 501 (c) (3) non profit organization.  We would be happy to pick up and wipe the data on any donated machines to DOD standards and we have our own licensed software. We would like any equipment starting with a Pentium 4 level processor or higher and any size LCD monitor. This equipment is used to support various features of the site and also placed in regional museums as kiosk type displays. If you have equipment to donate or if your company has a recycling program please contact us.
   
• Boatnerd Decals
  Show Your Colors – Boatnerd Logo Stickers Now Available. The long awaited window decals are now available, prefect for car, truck and boat. Profits will be used to support the Great Lakes & Seaway Shipping website and the various Boatnerd gatherings.

January 2, 2012

• Happy holidays from the BoatNerd crew, visit our annual card gallery
   
• New Shipping T-Shirts and hats for sale.
   
• The new 2012 Boatnerd Gathering schedule is now available.
   
• New Photo of the Week from our archives in the Original Photo Gallery
  Manitoba upbound the St. Lawrence River.
  Check out the Previously Featured Photo Gallery for a collection of previous Photo of the Week image links.
   
• Featured Vessel in the Great Lakes Fleet Photo Gallery:
  History of the Algoma Progress.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Tug Boat Gallery:
  Petite Forte upbound the Welland Canal.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Salty Gallery:
  Songa Sapphire downbound the Welland Canal.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Great Lakes Ferries Photo Gallery:
  Wolfe Islander III and Island Belle I near Kingston, ON.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Great Lakes Fish Tug Photo Gallery:
  Ray.L out of the water at Gaspe, QC.
   
• New in the Historical Perspectives Gallery, the pictorial history of 2 related lake boats from the past; this month:
  the Pere Marquette 20 1903 - 1938, City of Munising 1938 - 1973.
  Help build the page!  Search your collections and submit your images to historic@boatnerd.net .  (Please note this new address for contributions.)
  Each month, a different lake boat will be featured where we've gathered photos from our archives and ask  our viewers for submissions to help fill the page.
  Remember, previous Historical Perspectives Gallery features are always open to new photos.  Additions to the pictorial histories are always welcome.
   
• New Historic Photo of the Week in the Marine Historical Society of Detroit's Photo Gallery:
  City of Midland 41 at Ludington, MI, 1960's.
   
• Visit the new Marine Historical Society of Detroit website!
   
• Win a trip on a Great Lakes Freighter new trip listed.
   
• The Public Photo Galleries updated.
   
• Discussion Boards updated
   
• New Links on the Links Page.
   
• New information in the Daily Great Lakes & Seaway News.
   
• Calendar of Events has been started for 2012, please include any events you feel should be listed by visiting that page and entering the details.
   
• BoatNerd Requests Hardware Donations - BoatNerd is requesting donations of used computer hardware and LCD monitors.  We are currently in need of a tablet type laptop and video production equipment. This is a good opportunity for a corporation or individual to recycle equipment while receiving a tax credit by donating to our 501 (c) (3) non profit organization.  We would be happy to pick up and wipe the data on any donated machines to DOD standards and we have our own licensed software. We would like any equipment starting with a Pentium 4 level processor or higher and any size LCD monitor. This equipment is used to support various features of the site and also placed in regional museums as kiosk type displays. If you have equipment to donate or if your company has a recycling program please contact us.
   
• Boatnerd Decals
  Show Your Colors – Boatnerd Logo Stickers Now Available. The long awaited window decals are now available, prefect for car, truck and boat. Profits will be used to support the Great Lakes & Seaway Shipping website and the various Boatnerd gatherings.

December 26, 2011

• Happy holidays from the BoatNerd crew, visit our annual card gallery
   
• New Shipping T-Shirts and hats for sale.
   
• The new 2012 Boatnerd Gathering schedule is now available.
   
• New Photo of the Week from our archives in the Original Photo Gallery
  CSL Niagara with Christmas lights blazing.
  Check out the Previously Featured Photo Gallery for a collection of previous Photo of the Week image links.
   
• Featured Vessel in the Great Lakes Fleet Photo Gallery:
  History of the Arthur M. Anderson.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Tug Boat Gallery:
  William J. Moore at St. Catherines, ON.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Salty Gallery:
  BBC Florida upbound the St. Lawrence Seaway.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Great Lakes Ferries Photo Gallery:
  Chi-Cheemaun arriving back at Owen Sound, ON.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Great Lakes Fish Tug Photo Gallery:
  Lynsey Lenore at Port Stanley, ON.
   
• New in the Historical Perspectives Gallery, the pictorial history of 2 related lake boats from the past; this month:
  the Pere Marquette 20 1903 - 1938, City of Munising 1938 - 1973.
  Help build the page!  Search your collections and submit your images to historic@boatnerd.net .  (Please note this new address for contributions.)
  Each month, a different lake boat will be featured where we've gathered photos from our archives and ask  our viewers for submissions to help fill the page.
  Remember, previous Historical Perspectives Gallery features are always open to new photos.  Additions to the pictorial histories are always welcome.
   
• New Historic Photo of the Week in the Marine Historical Society of Detroit's Photo Gallery:
  White Swan outbound the Manitowoc River, 1934.
   
• Visit the new Marine Historical Society of Detroit website!
   
• Win a trip on a Great Lakes Freighter new trip listed.
   
• The Public Photo Galleries updated.
   
• Discussion Boards updated
   
• New Links on the Links Page.
   
• New information in the Daily Great Lakes & Seaway News.
   
• Calendar of Events has been started for 2012, please include any events you feel should be listed by visiting that page and entering the details.
   
• BoatNerd Requests Hardware Donations - BoatNerd is requesting donations of used computer hardware and LCD monitors.  We are currently in need of a tablet type laptop and video production equipment. This is a good opportunity for a corporation or individual to recycle equipment while receiving a tax credit by donating to our 501 (c) (3) non profit organization.  We would be happy to pick up and wipe the data on any donated machines to DOD standards and we have our own licensed software. We would like any equipment starting with a Pentium 4 level processor or higher and any size LCD monitor. This equipment is used to support various features of the site and also placed in regional museums as kiosk type displays. If you have equipment to donate or if your company has a recycling program please contact us.
   
• Boatnerd Decals
  Show Your Colors – Boatnerd Logo Stickers Now Available. The long awaited window decals are now available, prefect for car, truck and boat. Profits will be used to support the Great Lakes & Seaway Shipping website and the various Boatnerd gatherings.

December 19, 2011

• Happy holidays from the BoatNerd crew, visit our annual card gallery
   
• New Shipping T-Shirts and hats for sale.
   
• The new 2012 Boatnerd Gathering schedule is now available.
   
• New Photo of the Week from our archives in the Original Photo Gallery
  VSL Centurion upbound the Welland Canal at Port Colborne, ON.
  Check out the Previously Featured Photo Gallery for a collection of previous Photo of the Week image links.
   
• Featured Vessel in the Great Lakes Fleet Photo Gallery:
  History of the Arthur M. Anderson.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Tug Boat Gallery:
  Valerie B. at Chicago, IL.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Salty Gallery:
  Chemtrans Elbe upbound the Welland Canal.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Great Lakes Ferries Photo Gallery:
  Chi-Cheemaun dry-docked at Thunder Bay, ON.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Great Lakes Fish Tug Photo Gallery:
  Lynsey Lenore at Port Stanley, ON.
   
• New in the Historical Perspectives Gallery, the pictorial history of 2 related lake boats from the past; this month:
  the Pere Marquette 20 1903 - 1938, City of Munising 1938 - 1973.
  Help build the page!  Search your collections and submit your images to historic@boatnerd.net .  (Please note this new address for contributions.)
  Each month, a different lake boat will be featured where we've gathered photos from our archives and ask  our viewers for submissions to help fill the page.
  Remember, previous Historical Perspectives Gallery features are always open to new photos.  Additions to the pictorial histories are always welcome.
   
• New Historic Photo of the Week in the Marine Historical Society of Detroit's Photo Gallery:
  Paul L. Tietjen at the Soo circa 1975.
   
• Visit the new Marine Historical Society of Detroit website!
   
• Win a trip on a Great Lakes Freighter new trip listed.
   
• The Public Photo Galleries updated.
   
• Discussion Boards updated
   
• New Links on the Links Page.
   
• New information in the Daily Great Lakes & Seaway News.
   
• Calendar of Events has been started for 2012, please include any events you feel should be listed by visiting that page and entering the details.
   
• BoatNerd Requests Hardware Donations - BoatNerd is requesting donations of used computer hardware and LCD monitors.  We are currently in need of a tablet type laptop and video production equipment. This is a good opportunity for a corporation or individual to recycle equipment while receiving a tax credit by donating to our 501 (c) (3) non profit organization.  We would be happy to pick up and wipe the data on any donated machines to DOD standards and we have our own licensed software. We would like any equipment starting with a Pentium 4 level processor or higher and any size LCD monitor. This equipment is used to support various features of the site and also placed in regional museums as kiosk type displays. If you have equipment to donate or if your company has a recycling program please contact us.
   
• Boatnerd Decals
  Show Your Colors – Boatnerd Logo Stickers Now Available. The long awaited window decals are now available, prefect for car, truck and boat. Profits will be used to support the Great Lakes & Seaway Shipping website and the various Boatnerd gatherings.

December 12, 2011

• New Shipping T-Shirts and hats for sale.
   
• The new 2012 Boatnerd Gathering schedule is now available.
   
• New Photo of the Week from our archives in the Original Photo Gallery
  Lewis J. Kuber with tug Olive L. Moore inbound the Saginaw River.
  Check out the Previously Featured Photo Gallery for a collection of previous Photo of the Week image links.
   
• Featured Vessel in the Great Lakes Fleet Photo Gallery:
  History of the Arthur M. Anderson.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Tug Boat Gallery:
  Florence M and barge passing Mariatown, ON.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Salty Gallery:
  Salties meet, BBC Nile and Jette pass on the St. Lawrence River.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Great Lakes Ferries Photo Gallery:
  Arthur K. Atkinson at DeTour Island.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Great Lakes Fish Tug Photo Gallery:
  Agnes H. at sturgeon Bay, WI.
   
• New in the Historical Perspectives Gallery, the pictorial history of 2 related lake boats from the past; this month:
  the Pere Marquette 20 1903 - 1938, City of Munising 1938 - 1973.
  Help build the page!  Search your collections and submit your images to historic@boatnerd.net .  (Please note this new address for contributions.)
  Each month, a different lake boat will be featured where we've gathered photos from our archives and ask  our viewers for submissions to help fill the page.
  Remember, previous Historical Perspectives Gallery features are always open to new photos.  Additions to the pictorial histories are always welcome.
   
• New Historic Photo of the Week in the Marine Historical Society of Detroit's Photo Gallery:
  James Norris on the St. Marys River in the 1970's
   
• Visit the new Marine Historical Society of Detroit website!
   
• Win a trip on a Great Lakes Freighter new trip listed.
   
• The Public Photo Galleries updated.
   
• Discussion Boards updated
   
• New Links on the Links Page.
   
• New information in the Daily Great Lakes & Seaway News.
   
• Calendar of Events has been started for 2011, please include any events you feel should be listed by visiting that page and entering the details.
   
• BoatNerd Requests Hardware Donations - BoatNerd is requesting donations of used computer hardware and LCD monitors.  We are currently in need of a tablet type laptop and video production equipment. This is a good opportunity for a corporation or individual to recycle equipment while receiving a tax credit by donating to our 501 (c) (3) non profit organization.  We would be happy to pick up and wipe the data on any donated machines to DOD standards and we have our own licensed software. We would like any equipment starting with a Pentium 4 level processor or higher and any size LCD monitor. This equipment is used to support various features of the site and also placed in regional museums as kiosk type displays. If you have equipment to donate or if your company has a recycling program please contact us.
   
• Boatnerd Decals
  Show Your Colors – Boatnerd Logo Stickers Now Available. The long awaited window decals are now available, prefect for car, truck and boat. Profits will be used to support the Great Lakes & Seaway Shipping website and the various Boatnerd gatherings.

December 5, 2011

• New Shipping T-Shirts and hats for sale.
   
• The new 2012 Boatnerd Gathering schedule is now available.
   
• New Photo of the Week from our archives in the Original Photo Gallery
  Saginaw upbound the Maumee River.
  Check out the Previously Featured Photo Gallery for a collection of previous Photo of the Week image links.
   
• Featured Vessel in the Great Lakes Fleet Photo Gallery:
  History of the Arthur M. Anderson.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Tug Boat Gallery:
  Donald C. at Manitowoc, WI.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Salty Gallery:
  Resko upbound the Welland Canal.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Great Lakes Ferries Photo Gallery:
  Sen. John J. Marchi under way at New York.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Great Lakes Fish Tug Photo Gallery:
  Randy J. high and dry at Point Edward, ON.
   
• New Historic Photo of the Week in the Marine Historical Society of Detroit's Photo Gallery:
  Calcite II on the St. Marys River, early 1960's.
  Choose "Annual Calendar (photo gallery)" from main page and check out the new indexed photo gallery.
   
• New in the Historical Perspectives Gallery, the pictorial history of 2 related lake boats from the past; this month:
  the Pere Marquette 20 1903 - 1938, City of Munising 1938 - 1973.
  Help build the page!  Search your collections and submit your images to historic@boatnerd.net .  (Please note this new address for contributions.)
  Each month, a different lake boat will be featured where we've gathered photos from our archives and ask  our viewers for submissions to help fill the page.
  Remember, previous Historical Perspectives Gallery features are always open to new photos.  Additions to the pictorial histories are always welcome.
   
• Win a trip on a Great Lakes Freighter new trip listed.
   
• The Public Photo Galleries updated.
   
• Discussion Boards updated
   
• New Links on the Links Page.
   
• New information in the Daily Great Lakes & Seaway News.
   
• Calendar of Events has been started for 2011, please include any events you feel should be listed by visiting that page and entering the details.
   
• BoatNerd Requests Hardware Donations - BoatNerd is requesting donations of used computer hardware and LCD monitors.  We are currently in need of a tablet type laptop and video production equipment. This is a good opportunity for a corporation or individual to recycle equipment while receiving a tax credit by donating to our 501 (c) (3) non profit organization.  We would be happy to pick up and wipe the data on any donated machines to DOD standards and we have our own licensed software. We would like any equipment starting with a Pentium 4 level processor or higher and any size LCD monitor. This equipment is used to support various features of the site and also placed in regional museums as kiosk type displays. If you have equipment to donate or if your company has a recycling program please contact us.
   
• Boatnerd Decals
  Show Your Colors – Boatnerd Logo Stickers Now Available. The long awaited window decals are now available, prefect for car, truck and boat. Profits will be used to support the Great Lakes & Seaway Shipping website and the various Boatnerd gatherings.

November 28, 2011

• New Shipping T-Shirts and hats for sale.
   
• The new 2012 Boatnerd Gathering schedule is now available.
   
• New Photo of the Week from our archives in the Original Photo Gallery
  Mesabi Miner downbound lower Lake Huron.
  Check out the Previously Featured Photo Gallery for a collection of previous Photo of the Week image links.
   
• Featured Vessel in the Great Lakes Fleet Photo Gallery:
  History of the Arthur M. Anderson.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Tug Boat Gallery:
  Jacquelyn Nicole working at Marinette, WI.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Salty Gallery:
  HHL Nile unloading at Thorold, ON.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Great Lakes Ferries Photo Gallery:
  Nordic Express moored at a lower St. Lawrence River port.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Great Lakes Fish Tug Photo Gallery:
  Carol Ann II turning at Port Stanley, ON.
   
• New Historic Photo of the Week in the Marine Historical Society of Detroit's Photo Gallery:
  Arthur M. Anderson downbound the St. Marys River, 1969.
  Choose "Annual Calendar (photo gallery)" from main page and check out the new indexed photo gallery.
   
• New in the Historical Perspectives Gallery, the pictorial history of 2 related lake boats from the past; this month:
  the Pere Marquette 20 1903 - 1938, City of Munising 1938 - 1973.
  Help build the page!  Search your collections and submit your images to historic@boatnerd.net .  (Please note this new address for contributions.)
  Each month, a different lake boat will be featured where we've gathered photos from our archives and ask  our viewers for submissions to help fill the page.
  Remember, previous Historical Perspectives Gallery features are always open to new photos.  Additions to the pictorial histories are always welcome.
   
• Win a trip on a Great Lakes Freighter new trip listed.
   
• The Public Photo Galleries updated.
   
• Discussion Boards updated
   
• New Links on the Links Page.
   
• New information in the Daily Great Lakes & Seaway News.
   
• Calendar of Events has been started for 2011, please include any events you feel should be listed by visiting that page and entering the details.
   
• BoatNerd Requests Hardware Donations - BoatNerd is requesting donations of used computer hardware and LCD monitors.  We are currently in need of a tablet type laptop and video production equipment. This is a good opportunity for a corporation or individual to recycle equipment while receiving a tax credit by donating to our 501 (c) (3) non profit organization.  We would be happy to pick up and wipe the data on any donated machines to DOD standards and we have our own licensed software. We would like any equipment starting with a Pentium 4 level processor or higher and any size LCD monitor. This equipment is used to support various features of the site and also placed in regional museums as kiosk type displays. If you have equipment to donate or if your company has a recycling program please contact us.
   
• Boatnerd Decals
  Show Your Colors – Boatnerd Logo Stickers Now Available. The long awaited window decals are now available, prefect for car, truck and boat. Profits will be used to support the Great Lakes & Seaway Shipping website and the various Boatnerd gatherings.

November 21, 2011

• New Shipping T-Shirts and hats for sale.
   
• The new 2012 Boatnerd Gathering schedule is now available.
   
• New Photo of the Week from our archives in the Original Photo Gallery
  James Norris upbound the Saginaw River.
  Check out the Previously Featured Photo Gallery for a collection of previous Photo of the Week image links.
   
• Featured Vessel in the Great Lakes Fleet Photo Gallery:
  History of the Canadian Miner.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Tug Boat Gallery:
  Salvor in the Welland Canal.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Salty Gallery:
  MCT Alioth in the Welland Canal.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Great Lakes Ferries Photo Gallery:
  Segwun dry-docked at Port Carling, ON.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Great Lakes Fish Tug Photo Gallery:
  L.R. Jackson turning at Port Stanley, ON.
   
• New Historic Photo of the Week in the Marine Historical Society of Detroit's Photo Gallery:
  Sagittarius upbound the Detroit River, 2004.
  Choose "Annual Calendar (photo gallery)" from main page and check out the new indexed photo gallery.
   
• New in the Historical Perspectives Gallery, the pictorial history of 2 related lake boats from the past; this month:
  the Pere Marquette 20 1903 - 1938, City of Munising 1938 - 1973.
  Help build the page!  Search your collections and submit your images to historic@boatnerd.net .  (Please note this new address for contributions.)
  Each month, a different lake boat will be featured where we've gathered photos from our archives and ask  our viewers for submissions to help fill the page.
  Remember, previous Historical Perspectives Gallery features are always open to new photos.  Additions to the pictorial histories are always welcome.
   
• Win a trip on a Great Lakes Freighter new trip listed.
   
• The Public Photo Galleries updated.
   
• Discussion Boards updated
   
• New Links on the Links Page.
   
• New information in the Daily Great Lakes & Seaway News.
   
• Calendar of Events has been started for 2011, please include any events you feel should be listed by visiting that page and entering the details.
   
• BoatNerd Requests Hardware Donations - BoatNerd is requesting donations of used computer hardware and LCD monitors.  We are currently in need of a tablet type laptop and video production equipment. This is a good opportunity for a corporation or individual to recycle equipment while receiving a tax credit by donating to our 501 (c) (3) non profit organization.  We would be happy to pick up and wipe the data on any donated machines to DOD standards and we have our own licensed software. We would like any equipment starting with a Pentium 4 level processor or higher and any size LCD monitor. This equipment is used to support various features of the site and also placed in regional museums as kiosk type displays. If you have equipment to donate or if your company has a recycling program please contact us.
   
• Boatnerd Decals
  Show Your Colors – Boatnerd Logo Stickers Now Available. The long awaited window decals are now available, prefect for car, truck and boat. Profits will be used to support the Great Lakes & Seaway Shipping website and the various Boatnerd gatherings.

November 14, 2011

• New Shipping T-Shirts and hats for sale.
   
• The new 2012 Boatnerd Gathering schedule is now available.
   
• New Photo of the Week from our archives in the Original Photo Gallery
  Philip R. Clarke at S. Chicago, IL.
  Check out the Previously Featured Photo Gallery for a collection of previous Photo of the Week image links.
   
• Featured Vessel in the Great Lakes Fleet Photo Gallery:
  History of the Canadian Miner.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Tug Boat Gallery:
  Thomas Dann in the Iroquois Lock.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Salty Gallery:
  Emilie at Sarnia, ON.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Great Lakes Ferries Photo Gallery:
  Chi-Cheemaun at Thunder Bay, ON.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Great Lakes Fish Tug Photo Gallery:
  Just "N" Case at Port Stanley, ON.
   
• New Historic Photo of the Week in the Marine Historical Society of Detroit's Photo Gallery:
  A.A. Augustus passing Mission Point.
  Choose "Annual Calendar (photo gallery)" from main page and check out the new indexed photo gallery.
   
• New in the Historical Perspectives Gallery, the pictorial history of 2 related lake boats from the past; this month:
  the Pere Marquette 20 1903 - 1938, City of Munising 1938 - 1973.
  Help build the page!  Search your collections and submit your images to historic@boatnerd.net .  (Please note this new address for contributions.)
  Each month, a different lake boat will be featured where we've gathered photos from our archives and ask  our viewers for submissions to help fill the page.
  Remember, previous Historical Perspectives Gallery features are always open to new photos.  Additions to the pictorial histories are always welcome.
   
• Win a trip on a Great Lakes Freighter new trip listed.
   
• The Public Photo Galleries updated.
   
• Discussion Boards updated
   
• New Links on the Links Page.
   
• New information in the Daily Great Lakes & Seaway News.
   
• Calendar of Events has been started for 2011, please include any events you feel should be listed by visiting that page and entering the details.
   
• BoatNerd Requests Hardware Donations - BoatNerd is requesting donations of used computer hardware and LCD monitors.  We are currently in need of a tablet type laptop and video production equipment. This is a good opportunity for a corporation or individual to recycle equipment while receiving a tax credit by donating to our 501 (c) (3) non profit organization.  We would be happy to pick up and wipe the data on any donated machines to DOD standards and we have our own licensed software. We would like any equipment starting with a Pentium 4 level processor or higher and any size LCD monitor. This equipment is used to support various features of the site and also placed in regional museums as kiosk type displays. If you have equipment to donate or if your company has a recycling program please contact us.
   
• Boatnerd Decals
  Show Your Colors – Boatnerd Logo Stickers Now Available. The long awaited window decals are now available, prefect for car, truck and boat. Profits will be used to support the Great Lakes & Seaway Shipping website and the various Boatnerd gatherings.

November 7, 2011

• New Shipping T-Shirts and hats for sale.
   
• New Photo of the Week from our archives in the Original Photo Gallery
  Algoma Mariner downbound the Welland Canal, Nov. 1, 2011.
  Check out the Previously Featured Photo Gallery for a collection of previous Photo of the Week image links.
   
• Featured Vessel in the Great Lakes Fleet Photo Gallery:
  History of the Canadian Miner.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Tug Boat Gallery:
  Omni Richelieu in the Burlington Ship Canal.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Salty Gallery:
  Deo Volente above Montreal, QC.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Great Lakes Ferries Photo Gallery:
  Detroit Princess at Toledo, OH.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Great Lakes Fish Tug Photo Gallery:
  Lisa K downbound lower Lake Huron.
   
• New Historic Photo of the Week in the Marine Historical Society of Detroit's Photo Gallery:
  City of Munising backing away from the dock.
  Choose "Annual Calendar (photo gallery)" from main page and check out the new indexed photo gallery.
   
• New in the Historical Perspectives Gallery, the pictorial history of 2 related lake boats from the past; this month:
  the Pere Marquette 20 1903 - 1938, City of Munising 1938 - 1973.
  Help build the page!  Search your collections and submit your images to historic@boatnerd.net .  (Please note this new address for contributions.)
  Each month, a different lake boat will be featured where we've gathered photos from our archives and ask  our viewers for submissions to help fill the page.
  Remember, previous Historical Perspectives Gallery features are always open to new photos.  Additions to the pictorial histories are always welcome.
   
• Win a trip on a Great Lakes Freighter new trip listed.
   
• New DVD added to the Great Lakes Book Shelf.
   
• The Public Photo Galleries updated.
   
• Discussion Boards updated
   
• New Links on the Links Page.
   
• New information in the Daily Great Lakes & Seaway News.
   
• Calendar of Events has been started for 2011, please include any events you feel should be listed by visiting that page and entering the details.
   
• BoatNerd Requests Hardware Donations - BoatNerd is requesting donations of used computer hardware and LCD monitors.  We are currently in need of a tablet type laptop and video production equipment. This is a good opportunity for a corporation or individual to recycle equipment while receiving a tax credit by donating to our 501 (c) (3) non profit organization.  We would be happy to pick up and wipe the data on any donated machines to DOD standards and we have our own licensed software. We would like any equipment starting with a Pentium 4 level processor or higher and any size LCD monitor. This equipment is used to support various features of the site and also placed in regional museums as kiosk type displays. If you have equipment to donate or if your company has a recycling program please contact us.
   
• Boatnerd Decals
  Show Your Colors – Boatnerd Logo Stickers Now Available. The long awaited window decals are now available, prefect for car, truck and boat. Profits will be used to support the Great Lakes & Seaway Shipping website and the various Boatnerd gatherings.

October 31, 2011

• New Shipping T-Shirts for sale.
   
• New Photo of the Week from our archives in the Original Photo Gallery
  McKee Sons with tug Invincible at Marquette, MI.
  Check out the Previously Featured Photo Gallery for a collection of previous Photo of the Week image links.
   
• Featured Vessel in the Great Lakes Fleet Photo Gallery:
  History of the Canadian Miner.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Tug Boat Gallery:
  Idaho downbound the Rouge River.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Salty Gallery:
  Federal Ems at Toronto, ON.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Great Lakes Ferries Photo Gallery:
  Oriole at Hamilton, ON.
   
• New Photo of the Week in the Great Lakes Fish Tug Photo Gallery:
  Me Mar Lynne at Port Dover, ON.
   
• New Historic Photo of the Week in the Marine Historical Society of Detroit's Photo Gallery:
  Iron King & Iron Queen in the Soo Locks.
  Choose "Annual Calendar (photo gallery)" from main page and check out the new indexed photo gallery.
   
• New in the Historical Perspectives Gallery, the pictorial history of 2 related lake boats from the past; this month:
  the William P. Cowan 1918 - 1961, Amoco Illinois 1962 - 1981.
  Help build the page!  Search your collections and submit your images to historic@boatnerd.net .  (Please note this new address for contributions.)
  Each month, a different lake boat will be featured where we've gathered photos from our archives and ask  our viewers for submissions to help fill the page.
  Remember, previous Historical Perspectives Gallery features are always open to new photos.  Additions to the pictorial histories are always welcome.
   
• Win a trip on a Great Lakes Freighter new trip listed.
   
• New DVD added to the Great Lakes Book Shelf.
   
• The Public Photo Galleries updated.
   
• Discussion Boards updated
   
• New Links on the Links Page.
   
• New information in the Daily Great Lakes & Seaway News.
   
• Calendar of Events has been started for 2011, please include any events you feel should be listed by visiting that page and entering the details.
   
• BoatNerd Requests Hardware Donations - BoatNerd is requesting donations of used computer hardware and LCD monitors.  We are currently in need of a tablet type laptop and video production equipment. This is a good opportunity for a corporation or individual to recycle equipment while receiving a tax credit by donating to our 501 (c) (3) non profit organization.  We would be happy to pick up and wipe the data on any donated machines to DOD standards and we have our own licensed software. We would like any equipment starting with a Pentium 4 level processor or higher and any size LCD monitor. This equipment is used to support various features of the site and also placed in regional museums as kiosk type displays. If you have equipment to donate or if your company has a recycling program please contact us.
   
• Boatnerd Decals
  Show Your Colors – Boatnerd Logo Stickers Now Available. The long awaited window decals are now available, prefect for car, truck and boat. Profits will be used to support the Great Lakes & Seaway Shipping website and the various Boatnerd gatherings.

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