by import | September 21, 2021 | Boatnerd Archives
Escanaba ready to load 02/28/1997: the Escanaba Ore Dock is expecting to load the Barge Joseph H.Thompson on March 9, the bubble system around the ore docks has been activited, and fisherman have been warned. Reported by: Jim Grill Great Lakes Maritime Industry And...
by import | September 20, 2021 | Boatnerd Archives
CANADIAN OYLMPIC still running 01/30/1997: Spotted downbound in Lake St. Clair today was the CANADIAN OLYMPIC bound for the Atwater dock in Detriot with a load of salt. After she unloads she heads back to Goderich for another load. Reported by: Andrew Severson...
by import | September 20, 2021 | Boatnerd Archives
J.A.W. Iglehart Refloated Continued 12/31/1996: The J.A.W. Iglehart was refloated yesterday morning after off-loading some of her cargo to the Alpena. She then moved to anchor about 2 miles north of the outer channel markers to assess any damage. The Liberty Bridge is...
by import | September 20, 2021 | Boatnerd Archives
M/V Utviken aground in Seaway 11/28/1996: The M/V Utviken (Bahamian-registry 17,191-gt, 30,052-dwt bulk carrier built in 1987, operated by Viken Shipping) sailing from Richards Bay, South Africa, to Detroit with titanium slag, ran aground in the St. Lawrence Seaway,...
by import | September 20, 2021 | Boatnerd Archives
Oglebay Withdrawing as Mine’s Manager 10/31/1996: Oglebay Norton Co. has filed a notice that Eveleth Mines, a 31-year-old Minnesota taconite producer employing 650 people, will close Dec. 31 unless a management agreement with the mine’s other three owners...
by import | September 20, 2021 | Boatnerd Archives
Tugs Phyllis & Margaret Yorke 9-30-1996: Apparently these two tugs (formerly Canadian National Railway tugs at sarnia, ON.) have been sold offshore. They are reportedly to leave McKeil’s dock for Sorel under tow early in October where they will be hoisted...
