Boatnerd News – March 12, 2025

Boatnerd News – March 12, 2025

SS Badger to undergo repairs in Wisconsin dry dock LUDINGTON, MI– The SS Badger will be placed into dry dock this spring for repairs in  preparation of the upcoming sailing season. The Badger’s official 2025 sailing season will begin on Friday, May 16 when it departs...
Port Report  March 12, 2025

Port Report March 12, 2025

Port and vessel activity for Tuesday March 11.  Port reports done by Tom Geiger unless otherwise noted. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net You can Now visit Matt Miner’s Saltie page at ...
Boatnerd News – March 11, 2025

Boatnerd News – March 11, 2025

Wreck of the Western Reserve found in Lake Superior SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – The shipwreck of the Western Reserve, lost in 1892, has been found. After 132 years, the final resting place of the 300-foot steel steamer has been discovered roughly 60 miles northwest of...
Port Report  March 11, 2025

Port Report March 11, 2025

Port and vessel activity for Monday March 10.  Port reports done by Tom Geiger unless otherwise noted. Please send future port reports and pictures to news@boatnerd.net You can Now visit Matt Miner’s Saltie page at ...
Boatnerd News – March 10, 2025

Boatnerd News – March 10, 2025

Ice-clearing activities along the St. Lawrence River Ice-clearing activities will begin on or about March 15, 2025, throughout the St. Lawrence River, including the area between the Eisenhower and Snell Locks in preparation for the Seaway’s upcoming navigation season....