by Roger LeLievre | September 22, 2026 | Boatnerd News
• TheThe American Century, a 1,000-foot-long bulk carrier, has sailed the Great Lakes for nearly a half century and is a symbol of US industrial primacy, but the industry is facing challenges due to US tariffs and a rift between Ottawa and Washington. • Vessel traffic...
by Roger LeLievre | September 20, 2026 | Noteworthy Passages
Toledo, OH: Arrivals were Federal Mayumi to Kuhlmans, Miedwie to Midwest Terminals and John J. Boland to Torco.Ann/Pathfinder and American Spirit are still at CSX. Cleveland, OH: Arrivals were Victory I to Dock 28W at the Port and Petite Forte/St. Marys Cement...
by Roger LeLievre | September 19, 2026 | Noteworthy Passages
Monroe, MI: Calumet departed for Stoneport. Undaunted/Pere Marquette 41 loaded gypsum at the Port dock and left for Port Colborne. Toledo, OH: Joseph L. Block unloaded at Ironville then left for Marquette. Dorothy Ann/Pathfinder and American Spirit are at CSX....
by Roger LeLievre | September 18, 2026 | Noteworthy Passages
Monroe, MI: Defiance/Ashtabula departed for Port Dolomite. Calumet arrived with limestone for DTE. Toledo, OH: Lee A. Tregurtha unloaded at Torco then left for Marquette. Dorothy Ann/Pathfinder is at CSX. Cleveland, OH: Arrivals were Victory II to the Port...
by Roger LeLievre | September 17, 2026 | Boatnerd News
IRONTON, MI – The 100-year anniversary of the cable ferry Charlevoix was observed at Ironton, MI, on Sept. 12. The Charlevoix was built in 1926 by the Johnston Brothers yard in Ferrysburg, MI. Construction was complete in just a few months and the Charlevoix has been...
