Boatnerd News – July 19, 2025

Michigan shipwreck offers lessons from the depths July 17, 2025 Jennifer Champagne The Western Reserve sank on Aug. 30, 1892 in Lake Superior The wreck’s discovery was announced in March The wreck continues to provide researchers with valuable lessons For more than...

Port Report – July 19, 2025

Port and vessel activity for Friday July 18.  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 – July 18, 2025

Red Herring sinks off Sheboygan Wisconsin Last night was an example of no matter the time of year, the Great Lakes can be violent. The Toronto-based, 40′ racing boat Red Herring was lost early this morning off Sheboygan, Wi when her rudder snapped off in a storm...

Port Report – July 18, 2025

Port and vessel activity for Thursday July 17.  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 – July 17, 2025

Cuyahoga scrap tow set for July 28 The final voyage of the M/V Cuyahoga is scheduled for July 28, 2025 (weather permitting). She will depart the shipyard in Ashtabula under tow, bound for Marine Recycling Corp. in Port Colborne, Ontario, where she will be dismantled....