For the virtual tourists who love to explore but maybe can’t go. Showing the world from a human perspective rather than a photographer’s. No clickbait, no misleading titles, no arm twisting or begging for likes, subscriptions or memberships. Just me showing you what I’m seeing because I like to share, and if you enjoyed enough to want to do any of those things, then I am honored to have your support, and if you ever see me do any of the things above, absolutely call me out on it and I will immediately change it, because that’s not who I want to be.
Focusing mainly on Duluth and the Minnesota North Shore, and currently on the Harbor and ships that come in but will likely expand to other subjects if people want. Every view is a gift of your time and I hope you all enjoy! Feedback and suggestions always appreciated!
About me: I am currently a 26 year old school bus driver living in Duluth Minnesota. I enjoy the outdoors, nature, ship watching, and traveling. I hope you do as well!
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Beautiful ship! Does anyone anticipate more scrutiny on older ships like this with the Michipicoten incident?
Hard to say at this point, Michipicoten had a rather unique history of hull problems back in the 80s and spent much of the 90s in layup because of them. So she had a known history of issues in that area that cracked. It was all repaired, but you can never really make it like new again. Other vessels don’t have that history. But only time will tell what they decide to do.
@@jonathanellsworth21 Thank you very much for the info! I’m not an expert on these great ships so it’s appreciated.
Ok, no. Presque Isle fueled and went to Two Harbors to take the Gott’s spot. Gott, when finishing with Michipicoten, came to Superior to backfill the PI’s spot at BN. Spar was deployed and then returned a short time later once Michipicoten reached Canadian waters. Presque Isle did not depart Duluth to respond to the distress call, nor did the ASC boat.
I’ve heard both stories :/ Before posting this I checked with several people who were keeping track of the situation at the time who all told me she went in response to the situation with Michipicoten. Since then I’ve had a couple people tell me otherwise and I wish I knew what to believe lol. Are there any communications available from that day to confirm one way or another? Otherwise this has been a massive he said/she said game where confirming anything is rather difficult and I can adjust the video accordingly if it proves my initial information wrong.
That salute is everything! 🌹⚓
That’s pretty cool that your grandma lives right next to the bridge. What does a long and two short toots on the horn mean?
Me recuerda mucho a portugalete españa en vizcaya tiene bastante parecido precioso digno de ver
Now retired... I worked at a power plant where many vessels made deliveries. Typically, 30 to 35 thousand tons of coal. Almost 8 hours to offload. They are remarkable.
What is the lawn area and building around the bridge (such as at 05:03) ? I'm not from the area, but have always wanted to travel there to watch the ships transit through the canal. Looks like a popular activity. Good that the crew of Michipicoten are safe as well.
That was very nice, Jonathan. Nice to see what all is back there largely out of view from the canal. I’m one of Mike’s Boat Friends so if you see him give him my best. He’s posted some really great vids from his floating platform. Now that the weather is improving maybe he’ll get out on the lake and send his devoted Boat Friends a few more videos. Nice of him to help you out with this. You sure made the most of it.
Will do! It was a fun little trip 😃
As of a couple of days ago I heard the crack was 13' long and a quarter inch wide. The old girl is tired.
Victory/Maumee is what started me on my lakers journey!!! Special place in my heart!!
That would be Barker for me! Always an unforgettable sight, your first big ship!
Hiya just found yr channel! About the oldest laker in 1996: wasn't the St Mary's Challenger (at the time the Medusa Challenger) the oldest laker? Built 1906 and in service under her own power till 2013, with a brief stay in the boneyard 1962-66. 2014 repowered via tug Prentiss Brown & still in service, of a sort.
That’s a good point, and I knew that one but just blanked on it lol. That isn’t the first error people have found in that source lol. Probably won’t use them again but there is surprisingly little information out there on the Iglehart. My usual places that I look for information all either had nothing or extremely little on her, I really had to dig. I will correct that, thank you
What a beautiful video of the Duluth/Superior harbor and an interesting collection of residents and visitors. I took a harbor cruise, back in '08, and the only vessel present was a saltie taking on grain. It's hard to describe how much I enjoyed the result of your "joy" ride. Thank you so much.
Glad you enjoyed it! I’m hoping to do a Vista Cruise video but I don’t think they’ll let me do that lol. I did ask, nobody’s gotten back to me yet :/
Thank you so very much for this update. I never realized this had happened until I came across it while scrolling through youtube. Thankfully, the crew of the Michipicoten are safe.
2:51 _Spaceballs One_ theme plays
She had a long life, but it's over.
Fantastic Video Thanks For Posting😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
I never knew there was actually a lake freighter with the name of Iglehart. Very interesting to know.
Yeah, because she’s retired and been sitting in Superior the last 18 years, a lot people don’t know she exists. There’s been no real reason to talk about her I guess. Plus she’s tucked away in a spot where it’s extremely difficult to get a good look at her if you’re not on the water. Even I’m guilty of forgetting about her quite often. Definitely a cool ship though!
Really cool views from the water- I also loved seeing the tugs all lined up like that! I just have to correct your description: the Iglehart might have been the last American steamship, but the last new steamship to enter service on the lakes was actually the Canadian ship Feux Follets (known later as Canadian Leader)! She was launched in 1967.
Ah ok, the article I was reading didn’t specify that lol. Thanks!
@@jonathanellsworth21 A lot of boat sources always forget about Canadian ships!
Great video! I'm curious about the Maumee and ships like her that have those little lookout booths at the bow. I wonder if there's a way to access them without braving the storm and having to walk the length of the ship during bad weather to take up watch.
A lot of vessels have a “tunnel” below the deck that goes the length of the ship inside the cargo hold. I believe every vessel since the Wilfred Sykes has one and a few of the older ships were retrofitted with one. I’d say most lakers have a watch house up there, some are just particularly noticeable. PRT’s for example blends in a bit more just because the ship is so big lol
When was the last time the ship was in Dry Dock nobody saying nothing
Who said 30 mins is too long? Let the kids play. You two nerds are great, always love an up close view of the Iglehart, never gets old. Thanks for bringing us along.
No problem! Just personal preference I guess, although the method I use to transfer my videos from the video editor I use to piece the individual segments together to KZread really doesn’t seem to like videos over 20 minutes. It starts to bug out sometimes lol
I love the Iglehart, affectionately called "Jaws" by some. These old conversions had a style all their own. I'm so glad she is still around! I will always miss the old Cliffs Victory.
Yeah, I’d love to see her sailing but I highly doubt that’ll happen lol. But it’s fun having her there and get to see her every day, if only way off in the distance
Iglehart is such a gem, her lines immediately gave her away as having been derived from a 1930s-1940s era tanker (especially the stern). I love the old tanker conversions, both on the lakes and open ocean!
The first two damn near look like battleships.
They do have a really good look to them! Holds up surprisingly well even with modern tankers. Manitoulin is considered by many people to be the best looking of the new 21st Century lakers, and she was converted from a tanker
Obviously it didn't apply here, but if the weather is bad, a ship's master can determine that conditions are unsafe for his ship to participate in a search. The Coast Guard had to ask Captain Cooper of the Arthur M. Anderson to go back out onto Lake Superior to look for the Edmund Fitzgerald - Cooper wasn't overly enthusiastic if you listen to the recording of the radio conversation, but he also knew his ship was really the best shot if any sailors got off Fitzgerald (they didn't). The Coast Guard had nothing online at Sault Ste. Marie that could help - they had to summon the Sundew from Duluth. Two (three?) salt water vessels refused to turn around, citing the wave conditions on the lake.
Makes sense, if you start requiring ships that can’t handle conditions to respond, the only thing you’ll end up accomplishing are more ships in distress
You can post all of these kind of videos you want and I’ll watch every one. Love the ships but a little variety is always appreciated. Very enjoyable.
Thank you! Always enjoy switching things up, showing other things 😃
Such a beautiful old ship. I like the video, especially because you get a long slow look to soak it in going past
Glad the ship and the sailors are safe whatever the issues were and are
A gem in the wilderness, not far from civilization!!!😊😊😊😊😊😊
Not far at all!
Wow, that is a beautiful park. I'm trying to follow the creeks path on google maps. Does it make its way to the lake? It seems to end at 4th Street.
It goes underground at that point, it was built over before they made it into a park. It empties into the lake near the end of the freeway tunnels
A very natural and unspoilt haven . I expect there is plenty of wild life too. This area must look beautiful in the fall too
Oh yes! Gorgeous in fall
Sad to see. It looks like the old girl broke a hip. May be the end for her, she's served long and hard.
This video of Chester is beautiful
Thank you!
Beautiful area,very peaceful
One of my favorite parts of the city
I was confused by the title. I don't believe either of the two boats in the video responded to the Michipicoten.
I did my best to try and verify all this, watching reports and asking a few people in the know who were keeping close tabs on the ships that morning. Can never be 100% certain though, like I’ve said a few times I’m just a guy on the pier doing my best to keep track of all the information. If you know for certain I did indeed screw that up I’ll change things around. Trying to keep things accurate here, but it’s a harder job than you’d think lol
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People, this ship is 75 years old. All the stress on the hull from years of wave action, storms the hull get severely stressed and is bound to crack as this ship did. Most freigters on the great lakes lasts 40 to 50 years. She has served her duty. Time for retirement before there is anymore tragedys like the big fitz.
I think she will be scrapped, sadly.
Hmm.
It could be mr. No law necessary.
Thank you. This was very interesting.
Sounds like the Edmund Fitzgerald - "She may have broke deep and took water". Glad all are ok.
Those horn blasts: “looong, short, short” - are those signalling they’re responding to an SOS?
No, they are saluting the bridge master for raising the bridge. The bridge master then responds in kind to say thanks.
Outstanding editing and camera work.
That's the most awesome horns that I've ever heard...
That's a lot of football fields.
I have never been to the Great Lakes before, and for some reason, I can’t get enough of these videos. What is the meaning of the longer solute (three long blasts and two short blasts) vs the normal solute of one long blast and two short blasts ?
No real difference other than the 3 long-2 short (Master’s Salute) is considered a formal salute, plus shows off for the tourists on the piers a bit
Beautiful spotting location. This just became one of my favorite JE productions. How was lunch?
Fantastic Video I have enjoyed It 😊
I think she just collided with TIME. Steel that is 72 years old becomes brittle.