Port Reports – April 25, 2023

Port and vessel activity from April 24, 2023, unless stated otherwise. Please send future port reports to news@boatnerd.net. Two Harbors, MN – Silver Bay, MN – Gary Putney As I write this report nothing has replaced the Algoma Discovery at the dock; the Algoma...

Boatnerd News – April 24, 2023

Keewatin tow to leave Port McNicoll Monday UPDATE: The tow departed about 5 p.m. Monday. The tug Molly M1 is expected to tow the retired passenger/museum ship Keewatin out of Port McNicoll, ON, on Monday afternoon. The tug Manitou will assist from Port Huron to the...

Port Reports – April 24, 2023

Port and vessel activity from April 23, 2023, unless stated otherwise. Please send future port reports to news@boatnerd.net. Editor’s Note: My apologies for the lack of posts last week. A family emergency prevented me from getting the reports up each night, but...

Boatnerd News – April 23, 2023

2 Upper Peninsula lighthouses slated for restoration program UPPER PENINSULA — The State of Michigan lays claim to many trophies. To name a few: #1 producer of tart cherries Longest freshwater coastline (3,200 miles) The state with the only authentic, operating Dutch...

Boatnerd News – April 22, 2023

Frontenac opens 2023 season at Midland Midland, ON – The CSL motor vessel Frontenac was the first ship of the season to call the Port of Midland Friday morning, earning the prestigious Top Hat for the classic laker. Congratulations Captain Brandon Durant, Chief...