by Roger LeLievre | July 19, 2026 | Noteworthy Passages
Monroe, MI: Olive L. Moore/Menominee is anchored in Lake Erie. Toledo, OH: Departures were G.L. Ostrander/Integrity for Alpena and Albert/Margaret for Cheboygan. Tanker Stenheim arrived to load at George Gradel. In port are Wicko at Midwest Terminals and...
by Roger LeLievre | July 19, 2026 | Boatnerd News
SUPERIOR, WI – The steamer WIlfred Sykes departed Fraser Shipyards Saturday. She had been under repairs to her hull after striking bottom making the dock at Drummond Island in early June. She was escorted by the tug Missouri and is headed for Marquette to load.
by Roger LeLievre | July 18, 2026 | Noteworthy Passages
Toledo, OH: G.L. Ostrander/Integrity arrived with cement for Amrize. In port are Albert/Margaret at George Gradel, Wicko at Midwest Terminals and Defiance/Ashtabula at the salt dock. Federal Hunter departed for Montreal. Marblehead, OH: Joyce L. VanEnkevort/Great...
by Roger LeLievre | July 18, 2026 | Boatnerd News
MILWAUKEE, WI – A couple decades ago, it would be rare to find someone who had experienced the Great Lakes by sailing. Fast-forward to 2026? The Great Lakes are having a moment as cruise expeditions to our region explode. FOX6 News recently hopped aboard one of...
by Roger LeLievre | July 17, 2026 | Boatnerd News
ST. IGNACE, MI – An Arnold Transit classic ferry that had been missing from the Mackinac Island fleet is now done with its big overhaul and is back on the water. The Straits of Mackinac II is part of Arnold’s Classic Ferry lineup – the cruise-style slower...
