Boatnerd News – January 24, 2023

Boatnerd News – January 24, 2023

Ex-USCG cutter Bramble being scrapped in Louisiana Social media reports indicate the former U.S. Coast Guard cutter Bramble is being scrapped at  Gibson, LA. A photo (see gallery below) shows her in rough shape and missing her main mast and other equipment. USCGC...
Port Reports – January 22, 2023

Port Reports – January 22, 2023

Unless where otherwise noted, port and vessel activity from January 21, 2023. Please send future port reports to news@boatnerd.net. Duluth, MN – Superior, WI – Joshua Hebeisen As of 16:21 on Saturday, January 21, the Twin Ports are officially finished with engines for...
Boatnerd News – January 21, 2023

Boatnerd News – January 21, 2023

Mississagi scrapping update   Sault Ste. Marie, ON – Images on social media this week  show scrapping is proceeding on the 1943-built vessel Mississagi at the Purvis west dock near Algoma Steel. She has been turned so her stern is at the end of the slip and her...
Port Reports – January 20, 2023

Port Reports – January 20, 2023

Unless where otherwise noted, port and vessel activity from January 19, 2023. Please send future port reports to news@boatnerd.net. Duluth, MN – Superior, WI – Joshua Hebeisen Wednesday, January 18, saw Saginaw clear Superior at 01:24, embarking on yet another...
Boatnerd News – January 19, 2022

Boatnerd News – January 19, 2022

Great Lakes see near-record low ice for time of year January has been much warmer than usual, allowing very little ice on the Great Lakes to form yet this winter season. Every single day so far this month has been at or above freezing, with less than an inch of snow...