by Roger LeLievre | May 14, 2026 | Boatnerd News
SUPERIOR, WI – A ship that’s been part of Superior’s history since 1896 is celebrating a birthday this Sunday and welcoming everyone aboard – though it isn’t sailing anywhere. “It’s called a whaleback because it sits really low in the water, especially when it’s full...
by Roger LeLievre | May 14, 2026 | Noteworthy Passages
Expected in Montreal this weekend is the American cruise ship American Patriot, built last year. From Montreal, it will enter the St. Lawrence Seaway, and its first port of call will be Oswego, NY. This will be its maiden voyage. Rene Beaucamp
by Roger LeLievre | May 14, 2026 | Boatnerd News
Algoma Central Corp. reported strong 2026 first-quarter results on May 7. Key drivers included higher product tanker demand and increased domestic dry-bulk volumes, including increased de-icing salt volumes due to colder winter conditions and improved international...
by Roger LeLievre | May 13, 2026 | Boatnerd News
LUDINGTON, MI – The Lake Michigan carferry Badger came alive Tuesday when her boilers were lit for its 71st sailing season. The vessel’s first official trip is scheduled for May 15, departing from Ludington for Manitowoc, WI. The Badger is the last coal-fired...
by Roger LeLievre | May 13, 2026 | Boatnerd News
CLEVELAND, OH — A survey ship that visited the Great Lakes for the first time four years ago is back to map areas that haven’t been surveyed in decades. The NOAA ship Thomas Jefferson entered the St. Lawrence Seaway in April on its way to Cleveland, Ohio for a new...
