by Roger LeLievre | May 2, 2026 | Boatnerd News, Uncategorized
SARNIA, ON – The Algoma logos have been placed on the Robert S. Pierson’s stack at Sarnia. With increased activity now evident aboard the vessel, all signs point to the Pierson nearing a return to service after transitioning from Lower Lakes Towing to Algoma Central....
by Roger LeLievre | April 24, 2026 | Boatnerd News, Uncategorized
DULUTH, MN – The Port of Duluth-Superior will receive $27 million from the United States Department of Transportation for major infrastructure upgrades, Rep. Pete Stauber (R) announced on Thursday. The grant funding comes through the Port Infrastructure Development...
by Roger LeLievre | April 19, 2026 | Boatnerd News, Uncategorized
Several vessels were at anchor on the St. Marys River Saturday evening waiting out weather. Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and highest waves around nine feet were forecast by the National Weather Service for portions of Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and...
by Roger LeLievre | April 18, 2026 | Boatnerd News, Uncategorized
DETROIT, MI – The J.W. Westcott Co. has been an active and beloved presence on the Detroit River for over 150 years. Casually referred to as the mail boat, the Westcott is the U.S.A.’s only floating zip code – 48222. Westcott staff deliver mail, packages, crew...
by Roger LeLievre | April 14, 2026 | Boatnerd News, Uncategorized
UPDATE: Want to come on the Soo cruise & save $5? Buy your ticket by May 18. After that, adult tickets will go up to $40 each. ORIGINAL REPORT: It’s that happy time of year when we get to announce the details of the annual Boatnerd Picnic and Freighter Chasing...
by Roger LeLievre | April 9, 2026 | Boatnerd News, Uncategorized
ALGONAC, MI – Join Know Your Ships Editor/Publisher Roger LeLievre and special guests for the annual book release event Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Algonac-Clay Historical Society Maritime Museum, Algonac, MI. Roger will have copies of the 67th edition to sell and...
