The Mysterious Wreck of the Glenesslin (Oregon, 1913)
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- Опубліковано 15 тра 2024
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The Glenesslin was a beautiful, speedy windjammer built in Liverpool in 1885 that had an illustrious 27 year career, but the demise of this vessel is shrouded in mystery. Historians simply have no idea why the ship ran straight into a cliff in the middle of a clear day (though just how clear that day was is in question, hence the fog bank in the animation). The captain had been drinking and the possibility of fraud was explored, but nothing was ever confirmed.
Looking back on the ship's history, we find charming little stories of daily life at sea, the colorful characters who served aboard her, and even look at the roots of the Cunard White Star Line's first commodore.
Not only do we explore this ship's story, recreating it in Unreal Engine 5, but I visit the wrecksite near Manzanita, at the base of Neakahnie Mountain, and look to see if anything remains of the ship, believed to be long gone.
This video almost didn't happen. I mention in the video that I drove from Southern Nevada that morning - a 16 hour drive and only got to the wrecksite 10 minutes before sunset. That day was my only opportunity to film this, since I had to get to Washington that night and couldn't return. If I didn't make it to the site in that narrow window of opportunity, this video wasn't going to happen.
A special thank you to the Columbia River Maritime Museum for opening their collections to me for this video and helping to preserve this story. It was great working with them for both this and the Peter Iredale video last year. I have more in the pipeline with them.
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
1:35 - Construction of the Glenesslin
3:07 - Glenesslin under Captain Prichard
9:17 - Apprentice Gerald Jones' Stories
16:02 - Glenesslin's Final Voyage
19:52 - The Glenesslin Wrecks
23:04 - Questions and Investigations
28:30 - Finding the Wreckage of the Glenesslin
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Tommy has an amazingly talented and passionate maritime history loving dad. Happy fathers day to you Tom.
Thank you, Russ!
A boat being lowered for a man overboard in that weather is exceptional.
Amazing seamanship
The deadpan look after the "S.S Lesbian" was gold but also I genuinely look forward to these and I'm glad I found the channel. Toss the man a like and turn this man into the "full-time explorer"
Yeah the SS Lesbian part got me good. I came here expecting an educational video and got a good laugh. He gets my like lol.
There have been at least three SS Lesbians to date, all owned by the Ellerman Lines, each of which has their own wiki page. The second one was sunk by a German u-boat during WW1. The third was impounded and then scuttled by the Vichy French during WW2 - they were afraid she'd be sunk by bombing in the port of Beirut and took her to sea to scuttle her where she wouldn't block traffic. Her wreck was located in 2000, and was in good shape at the time.
I would like to see a video on this ship. All jokes aside, this one sounds interesting
So I guess they were named after the inhabitants of the greek island Lesbos? (where the word lesbian also has it's origin)
@@HappyBeezerStudios Most likely, I don't think it gained it's modern meaning until much later.
Man you should have an actual full budget Netflix series or something, you are just such a fabulous documentarian, basically unparalleled when it comes to covering maritime history. I didn't have any interest in this stuff until I found your channel, and now I've dragged my wife along with me on multiple road trips to go find various cool pieces of history including the remains of wrecks and maritime museums. She likes going to the beach so it works out hahaha. I really appreciate everything you do, not just the maritime stuff. The ghost town documentaries are also awesome.
@@LuisAngelSantos ok every platform just not on Apple tv
Hey, why not, Netflix throws money at everything else.
But him using YT as his platform is part of the charm & fabric of the content, the way its shaped?
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Netflix will complain that there aren't enough transgender people of color and then cancel it after a single season.
"The SS Lesbian... that's a real ship. I didnt make that up."
I burst out laughing. I dont know how you maintained a straight face while saying that.
Great video. Quality is much improved over the past year. Wish you could produce them faster.
That's a good name for a ship.. I wonder if any oyster boats in the old times were ever called "the clam diver "
Wonderful channel.
It's like a hobbyist's informational channel, history and knowledge one can just appreciate
@@barneycalhoun2773I cannot find anything about the sunken wreck is it still there if so how come no one can find it how can an entire ship that they just disappear
@@darksonic9014 I'd think that for the coverage aspect, there's just not a whole lot of interest in anything that wasn't a Spanish ship carrying gold, especialy one near a port city that sunk relatively recently, and most likely was accompanied by many others, this one however managing to not only run aground, but crash into a cliff. As for the wreckage, with it having run aground and slammed into a cliff, it's likely they were able to salvage most of it.
This man is so professional and thoughtful in how he makes his videos! If he really is doing it part time, its even more impressive 😎
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I cannot believe this dude is not over a million subs yet. I love how in depth every episode is. Hell I’d say this even deserves a Netflix series!🤓🤞
Sinking ships aren’t exactly the most sought after videos on YT.
Hehe, but this guy is seriously talented at what he does.
I can't believe how Americans call everybody dude we stopped doing that when we were 14 in high school
I appreciate these stories of Oregon wrecks, growing up on the oregon coast and hearing tales and myths about them
Florence/Yachats/Waldport is my old stomping grounds.
Brandon-by-the-Sea, representing 👋🏾
There's just something about that era of sail that I wish I was a part of. To drop canvas and propel hundreds of tons of ship along with only the sound of the wind singing in her rigging and the ships creaks and groans playing the harmony. No wonder so many novels were written before the mast. Thank you for each and every video you produce.
We may get there again. I saw a computer prototype of a sail powered container ship. Honestly, the era of burning fossil fuels to get around is going to be short lived when compared to the time of world history.
If you have a fear of hights... you better not find yourself as a crewmember.
@@tomm1109 cute, then back to reality.
Whenever I see someone rhapsodizing about the Age of Sail, I automatically think of Will Riker in the holodeck scene in _Star Trek Generations,_ dismissing Captain Picard's nostalgia for the era in six words: "Bad food, brutal discipline, no women." :)
Traditional sailing ships still exist and even make money in the tourism and cruising industries. As fossil fuels are phased out, either by choice or force, you will see more wind-powered ships. Magnus effect rotors will be the future of cargo ship propulsion because they don't interfere as much with loading procedures. Cruise ships and yachts will have something like Dynarig sails. Electric ships are possible but don't yet scale up well to those sizes with current battery technology. Dynarig-style photovoltaic sails are a likely future technology.
In short, it was only the first Age of Sail that ended. The new sailing era will begin this century sometime.
Hearing the slower, overlooked slice-of-life stories from the ship's career makes for a unique tone in this video, showing that those who walked her decks were a community all their own, and even former members of said community kept up with their ship's movements. The clear highlight of these stories is the reveal of your son for the first time. Well, it would have been the first for me had I not read a news article the day before this video came out detailing an upcoming project of yours that featured a picture of the Lynskey family.
I had heard of an unrelated SS _Lesbian_ before, but this video made me look up the etymology of that other ship built by Thomas Royden & Sons: The name is derived from the Greek island of Lesbos, whose inhabitants are known as lesbians. It was also the home of the ancient lyric poet Sappho. Besides her prolific writing, much of which is now sadly lost, she is also known as a symbol of love and desire between women, which is where the modern usage of the word _lesbian_ originates from.
it is always a great day when you upload. i've only been watching your videos for the past 6 months but i find myself rewatching your content at least once a week. your style, dedication, and attention to detail are really intriguing, even to someone like me who's relatively ignorant about maritime history. thank you for all you do!
i want to see the SS Lesbean, preferably in 4k 240fps. I hear she has a large stern, and attracts a lot of seamen
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That's the great thing about this century because the quality is so low when somebody does make something good it's noticeable
@@James-kv6kb nah, i think there’s just more media in general. sure not a lot of it is great but there’s still more good stuff like this than ever before. you just gotta look for it
Wow. Your production quality has increased drastically. This was incredible - thank you.
I have to say that between your channel and Mike Brady’s Oceanliner Designs channel, we’ve been spoiled with quality content.
I too noticed TFX (?) computer graphics have advanced wonderfully: shown in the interfaces between water and ships & the quality of the ship renditions.
Another wonderful video. I just love the history you tell. It makes me happy that you're telling the story but I also find it a little sad. I hope you were able to find a small piece of the wreck and take it with you for your collection. Anyway great work loved the channel and as always thanks for taking us on the adventure.
Add in Maritime Horrors, and you have my favorite UA-cam channels.
So he's learnt how to use his new computer so what
It is always amazing the history you bring back to life. You picking up a small child off camera was the most surprising (& funny) thing I've seen you do in a video. Please keep them up.
These graphics keep getting better and better!
Kudos to Alex! I think with every documentary, he gets a little better
Such a sad ending to a ship with such a respectful and cheerful career and history. :( Accident or fraud, she deserved better. Much better.
All ends one day. 👎 or 👍 way.
I live in Astoria and have a framed pic of this ship in my kitchen. Thanks for the lesson!
Congratulations to you and your wife on the wee baby bairn! 🥳
I love all your content and respect that your topics tend to be very serious, but your delivery of "They also built the SS Lesbian. That's a real ship, I didn't make that one up" was perfect, not something I thought I'd ever hear you say!
Thank you for all the effort you put into these videos and for going in depth on these fascinating stories. Your channel is excellently produced and you are a brilliant presenter.
The look on his face after he said it cracked me up😂
Maybe a story on the SS Lesbian?
I've been to the Greek island of Lesbos (sometimes called Lesvos). Lovely place, and everyone from there, including the men, are Lesbians. It was the home of the poet Sappho, hence the meaning of the word lesbian.
@@joannaw5913did you scissor sister 😯?
@@schrisdellopoulos9244 What happens in Lesbos,stays in Lesbos!
Best shit on youtube ever. I been watching this guy since he had just a few subs. Whenever i cant sleep at night, i watch shipwreck stuff. Nice seeing this dude grow
I love the reverence you have for these ships and their stories
I can’t explain how much I love your videos. From the details of the story and the videos and pictures you find. Plus all the items that were saved or the items you found yourself. You’re living the Part Time Dream 😄
What an amazing story! The research, production values, graphics, writing, and narration have breathed life into both the ship and those who sailed aboard her. Top notch as always! :)
Almost forgot (in squeaky voice): "And widdle Tommy is such a cutie widdle baby!"❤❤❤
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@@Kae6502my dad is called Eberhardt lmao im german tho
This guy will never cease to make amazing documentaries. amazing story.
I got to visit Oregon last summer. Beautiful country and tons of water vessels! Thanks for the video
Yes. 👍.
A great story and thoroughly researched. As a Brit I find the difference between what we describe as being Press Ganged (RN for HM warships) and what we'd call Shanghaied (coned, duped or forced into working a passage - apparently prevalent back then in the West Coast States of the US) interesting.
Phil , 1913 year a bad year here in Ohio for floating, efficient, co-operating employment on water. RAIN Flooding of inundated Canals brought on change to less efficient carriage on land. Inland jobs can again happen, in the Civil E. disciplines.
Bosworth, Sessions, Herrstrom, Henry & my Dad, George Knowles,
as Patent Attorneys worced for
many practical Inventors. The wilds of Ocean aside for a moment, Britain & other areas have Canals today which serve with much less pollution & noise
to our atmosphere.
I absolutely love your videos. As a 5th-generation Oregonian who grew up on the Oregon coast, I'm always happy to see a new piece of Oregon's history.
Are you a hippy 😅?
@@schrisdellopoulos9244why u asking lmao
@@schrisdellopoulos9244 hippie
That maritime museum in Astoria is wonderful! In fact, the whole region around there is packed with history and the town celebrates it with great effect. We stopped there for dinner and a night's sleep many years ago and ended up staying there for 4 days and still didn't get to it all. wonderful video from a brilliant story teller again. I was thrilled to see you created another one!
I really enjoy these "age of sail" documentaries. Something about those days of shipping was lost to the age of the engine and steam.
It's amazing to watch the production quality of these videos go up with every upload. The scene of the "camera" falling from the mast and bouncing into the water, all working within a model layout, that's really ingenious and high-bar. You're up there with the great documentarians of our time.
That animation was the work of my friend, Alex. I’ve got a good team
You keep these ships alive and sailing. Thankyou
So strange. I woke up this morning thinking "when is part time explorer gonna upload a new video?", and now this. Thanks!!
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You kind of blew my mind when you said you drove from southern Nevada (which is where I live), up to Oregon where I was originally from. Particularly the coast, which is by far my favorite parts of Oregon. Loved the story too. 😊😊
Your mind is easily blown pal.
Hopefully this video will give this beautiful vessel more recognition in the future.
I LIVE ON THIS BEACH I can't believe you were just here in Manz!!! Would have bought you a drink. I know you primarily focus on shipwrecks but there's a very interesting bomber wreck just a little south of here too, on Cape Lookout. Rarely reported about, still visible in the woods. You should do a video about it!
So glad that thanks to talented & dedicated people like this we aren't completely losing our history... most importantly, the records built from generations of rumour & scuttlebutt are being corrected. Just seeing an original photo overlaid on modern footage gives me goosebumps every time... wonderful. 👏
6:54 ". . . similar to the one that saved Adamson or possibly although unlikely could be the very same one . . . ".
Not over exaggerating "it is" but still expressing the thought that almost everyone must have at that moment.
That's why I like this guy, his channel and his wonderful stories so much❗ 👌🙂👍
These stories are interesting on their own, but the way you tell it brings them back to life and makes me feel connected to the people. Thank you for the hard work that goes into this.
Way to make my morning at work better.
Been waiting for this moment! Every day you upload a video is a good day 👍👍
I'm so glad you're covering stories from Oregon! I feel like the northwest sometimes gets overlooked in terms of shipwreck stories, so I'm glad you're covering these stories that a lot of Oregonians like myself haven't heard (although I definitely feel like I've seen photos of this wreck)
Love your work. Im an engineer on a small fleet of private yachts and you keep me entertained when the ships dont. Ocean line designs, brick immortar and a few other channels included. Your an old soul. Keep doing tour thing
Yes, all these and Big Old Boats keep my nights full of great stories!
Fascinating tale, to be sure.
16 hour drive , that’s dedication
Well done sir 👍🏻
Great Video! Next time you are in the PNW you should look into the wreck of the Diamond Knot. It sank in the straight of Juan De Fuca near Port Angeles. It is still a popular dive sight and now lends its name to a local brewery.
This is why this channel is such a good channel to learn history with, it's absolutely amazing.
Thank you for this … I’m a Oregonian from the area that the ship crashed in…..
Thank you for going out of your way to find these more obscure stories
M Streicher, There's too much
independence in our Independant moving commerce ? Look at car insurance rate and how to intra- communicate ? He put a dynamic
effort into this presentation !
Man I love your videos, Its so cool to have you put the information together for us and tell the stories of these amazing ships and the souls lost on the sea. Thanks for the hard work, this is awesome!
Tom, this was fascinating and beautifully explained and animated! Great video!
His soothing voice makes these stories so enjoyable and relaxing, then i'm ready for a nap!😴
Hi great videos,I’m from Aberdeen in Scotland and my dad who’s just turned 80 went to sea at 11 with his d d on coal runs from Newcastle to Aberdeen and back and he got the bug.
My pops enrolled in the merchant navy and he spent many years at sea.
He’s recovering from an illness that took quite a bit out of him and some of his independence.
I just wanted to let you know he was animated and had that spark of interest and I am grateful,so that we’re subscribed and it was very informative and and concise but to see my pops spirits lifted was golden 🙏🏽🫡🏴
I thoroughly appreciate and enjoy your maritime videos!
What a brilliant effort with such amazing graphics to accompany the amazingly detailed commentary. Worthy of a prime Netflix series for sure !!
Tommy is a cool baby. He's very happy. This is the first time we've watched one of your videos. This is well written, professionally narrated, and has interesting stock footage and museum photos.
One aspect to work on is your editing. As much as you try to synch the video of you speaking, it still comes off choppy. It may seem smoother if you spent more time memorizing your copy. Otherwise, top of the food chain for You Tube history shows. Stellar content. (Yes, this tragedy seems due to intoxication.)
Once again an incredible documentary.
Each video is becoming much more refined then the last. Great Job
Most excellent production and narration. Thanks Tom. Tom.
@1:54 Tom... Your deadpan delivery on things you KNOW are funny is a testament to your comedic genius. Lovely work!
The deadpan delivery of the sponsor screen names just never gets old. :)
You should do a video on the Southport and st Anne’s lifeboat disaster. It’s the worst disaster in RNLI (maybe world life boating, not sure) history and isn’t too we’ll known.
I only actually know about it because I walk past the station where the only surviving boat launched from whenever I walk my dog.
There’s a memorial in Duke Street cemetery… and the pub on Weld Road - The Fisherman’s Rest is where a lot of the bodies of the drowned sailors were taken… 👍
@@ciah63 Just on the ramp down from the Lytham windmill, there are two anchors placed there as another memorial to the sailors who were lost.
Wow! You've really outdone yourself with this one. It's amazing how your quality improves with every video. Honestly, your work pulls me just as much, if not even more, than something from Ken Burns. PBS would be lucky have your level of composition, narration, and editing. Each upload reminds me why I love history so much.
Thank you again part time explorer. Every video you make brings a smile to my face and a tear to my eye. Anemoia
My Grandfather served a 4 year apprenticeship on the Glenesslin (1894-1898) so I found this very interesting, thank you. I have several letters that he sent home to his family telling them tales of what had happened on board and what life was like generally. I also have a few photos of him with the rest of the crew at that time on board the ship. Whenever I have looked for old photos/paintings of the ship I have only found pictures of the wreck so it was lovely to see it recreated afloat on the seas. I have always loved these tall ships and feel that it was a very sad ending for the Glenesslin.
Your documentaries are fantastic! As an old fan of NOVA, These are more than up to that standard. There's a shipwreck on the California coast you might want to check out. The U.S.S. Milwaukee. I hold a logbook from the U.S.S. Cheyenne, a monitor converted into a submarine tender who,along with the Milwaukee, U.S.C.G. Cutter McCullough, and the tug, Iroquois, were trying to extricate one of her subs, U.S.S.H3, from a sandbar. After tons of fruitless work, one sailor killed, and many cut lines, the giant cruiser Milwaukee was also aground. Months later, a logging railroad salvaged the H3, no worse for wear, but the Milwaukee was a total loss. All of the captains were court martialed, and a sailor wrote all of the events in a logbook he salvaged from the striken submarine, to protect himself. Today, this incident is almost forgotten but it is not well researched, although the facts are known off the internet, and I think the Milwaukee is actually still there, but hardly anything is left. Have a look around, I just wanted to drop you a note on how much I like your channel, and offer a tip in gratitude. Thank you very much!
Yep they actually moved the H3 across the sandbar into the harbor I believe, which was the orginally suggested plan BUT the Navy though THEY could abetter job than those "civilians"! Great story and like you mentioned mostly forgotten.
That's right! I forgot about that. Although the part about the railroad making the bid to salvage the sub isn't in the logbook, the Navy really had to eat crow over that , I think. They got it pretty much without incident , too.
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My new favourite channel, and I'm an englishman with very little knowledge of maritime history😂
Your always so professional in your presentation. Here's yet another great video
The on location bit was outstanding!
Always a good day when I get to learn more because of this channel! Love it!
Once again, an outstanding and insightful production! Always a joy to watch.
Really good comprehensive video. Brilliant
This is quickly becoming my favorite show. Thanks! 😊
Good to see you back. Excellent job with the Glenesslin.
As usual, an amazingly done video. All of your videos about these ships are such gifts!!
This is a treat
Thank you so much for these stories
Me: *Stressing about how work is going to go today, given that I don't feel well, hoping to find a video to take my mind off of it.*
UA-cam: Brand new Part-Time Explorer video?
Me: Perfect 😅
Excellent job! Well researched, some nice details added, AND sensitively told. Thank you.
You are my favorite maritime channel, and trust me there are many I follow. Such wonderful storytelling.
Honestly is an amazing series of history and stories, so glad i found it..
Great story as always. Also it was wonderful seeing the baby
New video? My day is made ❤️☺️
I appreciate all of your videos but the ones with sailing ships, the crews, the stories that go with them make me feel a sense of pathos I don't have as a response to other types of history. I love history and enjoy the way you present it especially well whether it is maritime or "mountain time" (little pun there).
Great to watch/listen to such detailed accounts of such interesting topics.
This channel has reinvigorated my passion for history! It’s rare to find such quality content on history on UA-cam anymore but I could watch these all day
as always, fantastic work, Tom!
Great story. I love your attention to detail and the overall presentation. As as for renting a baby for a prop - that's dedication!
I think the baby is his son - not a rented prop.
@@susanharris5926 Agree Timothy's his son. But I like the idea of "Rent A Baby."
@@susanharris5926 I think OP was joking XD
@@beneddiected No fucking shit. About time you got that.
I'm glad I found this channel. And Tommy's sweet chuckle was such an icing on the cake. 💕
My husband and i love this channel! You are the epitome of history research. All of your content is interesting, never boring. When we do our documentary nights, my husband always asks me "does homeboy got anything new?" 😂😂😂 Thank you for a phenomenal channel.
Haha glad to hear that. I'll have a little something new tomorrow!
I look forward to seeing your amazing stories.
Loving your vids been watching your videos for a year now!
Wow, I honestly found a gold mine with those videos, - truly spectacular work my friend. Keep it up, can't wait for more.
This channel is so absolutely top shelf. Just the best of the best.
Recently came across your channel such great videos of maritime history.
Dude, the quality of your content just gets better and better. The opening the minister this video just made me drop my job. What talent and commitment you have. And others that may help you as well. Excellent, excellent work.
This is my favorite channel. Thanks for managing to keep up posting while juggling papa life!
1:54 That deadpan look must’ve taken quite a bit of willpower. 😂 According to Wikipedia there were actually 3 ships of that name. Truth is stranger than fiction.
Another excellent story Tom .Thank you. You might someday look in to the history of the Emma C. Berry, originally built as a Noank smack. She was launched in 1866, on the Mystic river in Connecticut. I had the pleasure of helping fix her up for her 100 year sail back up to Mystic Seaport in 1966, where she resides today. All the best to you, Emma, and Tommy.
I'd love to do a video about the Emma C. Berry, as Emma and I had joked that that's her ship.
This content won't be free forever, he puts so much effort into his stuff, it's literally educational GOLD. I've never found something on UA-cam worth money in my opinion, until I discovered this. Heading to his patreon later today.
Such a great story teller. Thanks for all the work and for the history!
Great video, thank you!