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- May 12, 2022, 7:41 pm
- Forum: Information Search
- Topic: Boatnerd Volunteer Staff
- Replies: 5
- Views: 833
Re: Boatnerd Volunteer Staff
Agreed! All the hard work from volunteers is greatly appreciated as well as the members like yourself Jon Paul and numerous members who have sailed or have a lot of knowledge about the industry and the lakes (way to many to name) is appreciated as well. I have learned something every time I get on t...
- March 12, 2022, 5:23 pm
- Forum: Information Search
- Topic: Chi-Cheemaun
- Replies: 0
- Views: 829
Chi-Cheemaun
The Chi-Cheemaun had a fire break out early Saturday morning at the Heddle Yard in Thunder Bay. Fire was in the boiler room and all damage was contained to the boiler room but there was extensive electrical damage. It's been in drydock since October. With spring just around the corner it's going to ...
- February 3, 2022, 6:59 pm
- Forum: Information Search
- Topic: Feb 3, 1978 Northern Green Bay
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1403
Re: Feb 3, 1978 Northern Green Bay
Thanks for sharing Jon Paul.
- February 3, 2022, 6:56 pm
- Forum: Information Search
- Topic: Alpena
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3292
Re: Alpena
She looks great in the pics in the Port Reports. Always been a favorite of mine.
- December 30, 2020, 9:12 pm
- Forum: Information Search
- Topic: New Years wish
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1917
Re: New Years wish
Happy New Year to you as well Lakercapt and all on here. Thanks for another year of knowledge, information and great stories.
Paul
Paul
- July 16, 2020, 6:43 pm
- Forum: Information Search
- Topic: Grain ship aft superstructure fire on Lake Superior 1970's
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3876
Re: Grain ship aft superstructure fire on Lake Superior 1970
I remember working on the Windoc the winter before she hit the bridge while in layup in Thunder Bay and there was more wood in the accommodations than I've ever seen on any ship. The one thing I remember was the smell inside that was absorbed by the wood was kind of musty and somewhat of a moldy sme...
- June 8, 2020, 7:17 am
- Forum: Information Search
- Topic: Spruceglen laid up in Thunder Bay
- Replies: 3
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Re: Spruceglen laid up in Thunder Bay
Keefer Terminal
- November 9, 2019, 7:58 pm
- Forum: Information Search
- Topic: Nov 10, 1975
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5838
Re: Nov 10, 1975
Unforgettable night for all crew members on the big lake. Captrmetz you said you were in Thunder Bay that night and went home and returned at 2200 hours. Are you from Thunder Bay or did you live here at that time? I hope I'm not out of line by asking.
- November 9, 2019, 7:49 pm
- Forum: Information Search
- Topic: Philip R. Clarke
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2923
Re: Philip R. Clarke
That must have been very troubling and very surreal after the news had come out about the Fitz and after the storm settled Garbear. Where did the Clarke seek shelter that night?
- August 4, 2019, 4:44 pm
- Forum: Information Search
- Topic: Record tonnage through the Soo??
- Replies: 88
- Views: 21251
Re: Record tonnage through the Soo??
Great explanation GuestfromEU. Just out of curiosity does anyone know what the price per MT the shipping companies pay for fuel?
- July 9, 2019, 7:27 pm
- Forum: Information Search
- Topic: Rodents on lake freighters
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3728
Re: Rodents on lake freighters
I did winter work on many of the freighters and have got to meet many of engine room crew and even ate in the galley with them and I asked about mice and rats because if there is one there is usually lots. Never heard a complaint. I'm now a Trapper and have learned from being in my little shack for ...
- June 29, 2019, 3:41 pm
- Forum: Information Search
- Topic: Steering a ship
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7611
Re: Steering a ship
Great story statmk. Thanks. Get back on the horse. Seemed like a great crew on board.
- June 26, 2019, 4:14 pm
- Forum: Information Search
- Topic: Chief Wawatam steam engine display in Manitowoc
- Replies: 4
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Re: Chief Wawatam stem engine display in Manitowoc
Fantastic job!!! Looks great and can educate people more than just explaining how things would work. Thanks for sharing.
- May 31, 2019, 6:50 pm
- Forum: Information Search
- Topic: Algoma Conveyor loading time in Thunder Bay
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3459
Re: Algoma Conveyor loading time in Thunder Bay
Still is good to have your back to the wall down there. Better yet avoid Simpson all together. Lol. Not like the old days at all
- May 23, 2019, 5:31 pm
- Forum: Information Search
- Topic: Anderson
- Replies: 34
- Views: 14067
Re: Anderson
After being idle for so long there is a lot to go through on a ship. There is so many things that come about being a problem. Seen it lots just over a short term layup. There will still be glitches when she first sails.
- May 10, 2019, 3:45 pm
- Forum: Information Search
- Topic: Tug Diavlos Force
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4230
Re: Tug Diavlos Force
Guest was very right. Sad to see them go. I was a young BoatNerd in the 80's and remember seeing them all as a young fella in the St. Mary's river and the many visits to the Soo locks. Hard to believe they are all going. I guess it's time I let the Mullet go and say goodbye to the big hair band musi...
- March 16, 2019, 2:46 pm
- Forum: Information Search
- Topic: Norgoma
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5199
Re: Norgoma
Yes Dan it does look like the end of her. I was born and raised in the Soo and She was a landmark in my opinion. One reason I became a BoatNerd. I spent lots of time downtown and at the riverfront.
- March 15, 2019, 6:46 pm
- Forum: Information Search
- Topic: Norgoma
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5199
Re: Norgoma
Just read in the Soo News that the Norgoma may be going to a dock behind Algoma Steel. Purvis would do the move (estimated at $50,000). Purvis rents the space from Algoma Steel and will charge a $40 a day storage fee but must be moved within a year from when it's placed there. Wonder if it is a poss...
- February 22, 2019, 5:52 pm
- Forum: Information Search
- Topic: St. Clair on Fire News Update
- Replies: 118
- Views: 32826
Re: St. Clair on Fire News Update
I remember when the ships were laid up in Thunder Bay at Keefer Terminal when I worked on them the Ship's Keeper lived on board the vessel. They were allowed 2 hours per day off the ship. I used to do a lot of favors for the Ship Keepers because by the time a taxi or bus was used to get you around y...
- February 20, 2019, 3:51 pm
- Forum: Information Search
- Topic: St. Clair on Fire News Update
- Replies: 118
- Views: 32826
Re: St. Clair on Fire News Update
Very well said GuestfromEU. It will be awhile unfortunately before anything is known. There is a lot of what-if's but up to the investigators to determine what was.