Port Reports – April 20

Port Reports – April 20

Port Reports  Good news! A volunteer has stepped forward to offer his services. Port reporters should continue to send their reports to news@boatnerd.net. THANK YOU! Silver Bay, MN – Gary A. Putney Due Silver Bay on 04/20 is the Clyde S. VanEnkevort/ErieTrader. This...
Boatnerd News – April 19

Boatnerd News – April 19

Plans finalized for Boatnerd picnic; freighter-chasing cruise tickets now on sale Boatnerd is delighted to announce the return of our annual boat watching events in conjunction with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers annual Engineer’s Day (Friday, June 24) open house at...
Port Reports – April 19

Port Reports – April 19

This is the last Port Report due to the resignation of the volunteer who was compiling the information and photos from our dedicated port reporters. This is a huge nightly time commitment, and we would like to think him for his efforts. And thank you to all the...
Boatnerd News – April 18

Boatnerd News – April 18

Operation Taconite comes to a close Sault Ste. Marie, MI – Commander, Coast Guard Sector Sault Ste. Marie has concluded its domestic ice breaking operation, also known as Operation Taconite. With the ice throughout the Western Great Lakes nearly melted, ice breaking...
Port Reports – April 16

Port Reports – April 16

Please send port reports to news@boatnerd.net Duluth-Superior – Scott Bjorklund Duluth Entry: James R. Barker departed at 14:17 (CST) Friday afternoon with iron ore pellets for Toledo. Mesabi Miner departed at 21:42 Friday night with low sulfur coal for St....