This nearly brought me to tears. I served 18 years as an engineer on that ship, with some of the fondest of memories to be had. I have tons of photos of the ship in its heyday if you are interested. Amazing you called it a "Ghost" ship as there were many reports of paranormal activity on that ship when it was still in operation. The ship was legally a barge as it did not have its own propulsion system. Instead, Moran Towan, and later McAllister would tow it up and down the Hudson River and along with parts of the East River. We would carry about 900 passengers on a typical day. On the day of 9-11, we did not assist in evacuating people from Manhattan, but our fearless doctors and nurses treated those who were injured. The vessel does have asbestos, so if you revisit, please take precautions. The asbestos is located in the overhead tiles, pipe insulation in the engine room and the interior bulkhead panels. Thank you for posting this video. This is a great video, one I will never forget.
That's awesome. So glad to hear that this cool barge has such a proud history. Always awesome when a person is found that actually has 1rst person knowledge
The soundproof room was used to check a person's hearing. The person would be placed in this soundproof booth and have a headset placed on their ears. They would be given a push button switch with which they would depress upon hearing certain tones in the headset. The last room you all were in was not an engine room. The diesel engine(s) were most likely used to power a/c generators and/or air conditioning. Those were small Detroit Diesel engines, really too small to power a ship's propulsion and as someone else said, this is a barge. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floating_Hospital
I had a professor who was an administrator on this ship. It is called a ship but doesn't actually have the capability of propelling itself and was moved around like a barge using a tugboat. The engine room is just there to power the internal workings of the ship. Also this ship was used to help evacuate people from lower Manhattan during 9/11. As others have pointed out all ships take on water, be it by rain or waves, and is collected in the bilge. If the pumps aren't powered then over time the water starts to build up.
How neat it would have been if they had kept this ship intact and with some of the equipment inside and used it as a museum of sort. That would have preserved a part of history and been an interesting place to visit.
@jason9022 hey einstein can't you who is so smart then tell the rest of us about what it costs and its was an hospital ship the didn't do ithat ship for the homeless
Too expensive, especially for a city that just went bankrupt for a second, or third time, I can't remember. It's a really great idea though. That would have been really cool.
@jason9022 Your joking correct? I am 63 and have quite a bit of knowledge about history. This ship helped and cared for many people most of them war veterans. And underprivileged children. You have something against either? I suggest you re-examine the intro to video again. ☮️.
How very special to see this great old ship again, even if in disrepair, and by now, gone altogether, I assume. I worked on the ship in the Summers of (I'm guestimating) '73 and '74 while attending college, in what was known as the Special Care Unit in the stern of the ship, one deck down from the top deck. It's a semi-circular room, and gratefully our guide showed it. The Special Care Unit served disabled kids, and we who did activities with them daily were medical and special ed. students getting our first experiences working with kids having disabilities, so the room - as well as the whole ship - holds very special memories for us as a stepping stone into human services careers. Each day a new bunch of 600-800 needy kids boarded for not only a thorough and comprehensive healthcare screening, but a boatload of recreational fun, plus a grand, never-before-seen view of their home City as the ship plied up and down the Hudson, and around New York Harbor. There was a hearty free lunch, and a live band to dance to as well. At least once during the Summer, the ship would sail at night around New York Harbor to let the crew blow off some steam and par-tay! It was an unforgettable, truly wonderful experience for all!
A lot of ships that size take on water even the day they are built. They rely on the bilge pump to keep the hull empty of water and stay afloat. That ship is built pretty darn well to sit for that long without a bilge pump to keep the hull empty and to still be afloat.
@jason9022 hey Einstein cant you explain that auto purge when water come in the water stays in whit out som pump that take the water out maby som gremmlings are ther and pump the water by hand🤣🤣🤣
It's always a bit sad for me to see something that was once so pertinent now sitting in disrepair, waiting for its demise. Loved the photos at the end....reminescent of days gone by.
This brings back so many memories 😱 my mom took me on this ship when I was a child so that she could go to parenting and proper nutrition classes. I remember arts and crafts and lunches being given to us. I never received care on this ship but it was available. I remembered it being docked close to the navy ship that is now a museum by the piers in New York. Great video 🙌🏻
It brings back many memories for me too! I remember going on the ship in the summer time. I can't remember what my mother had gone for, but I do remember doing arts and crafts and having fun. I was one of the younger kids and they also had story time with us, after feeding us lunch. So sad that they don't have Floating Hospitals anymore, because they are still needed. I also remember it being docked next to the Intrepid in Manhattan.😀
This is one of those great UA-cam videos you're lucky to run across. Historic, beautiful, and entertaining. Thank you SO MUCH for posting! Epic footage! 🙂
I had no idea these ships existed! Ships make me claustrophobic but I can appreciate the history. Thank you for the education. Another great film! I love the background music and drone shots too!
This was a beautifully done explore as you always do. I loved the old historic photos of its working times. That flooring above the bilge was pretty sketchy I have to say. Nice choice of music to go with it, and the drone footage was the perfect entry. Love your editing. The sound proof booth was for hearing tests, a lot of soldiers took damage to their hearing from the guns and explosions. Thank you for this...stay safe and happy, and have a great Yuletide.🖤🇨🇦
Nice tour. Definitely a creepy feel to this ship. Makes sense that there's water filling up into the ship. There are no operational bilge pumps so rain water and whatever is getting through the engine area will eventually fill up the lower area of the ship which can drag it down. We have some old decommissioned Laker ships awaiting towing to the scrappers but there are generators hooked up in the ships with outside power operating the bilge pumps to prevent them from sinking.
As a retired explorer, it's always refreshing to see that hands of time has been the main vandal, and the destructive hands of man has yet to get a firm grip upon this beautiful ship. For future and young explorers, this is how it should be found and left; always! If you have a need to leave your mark, find a tree! Thank you my young friend for sharing this lovely example.
No engine room. It's an unpowered barge. Notice you didn't see a bridge? It has a generating system, though. The Floating Hospital moved to land in 2003 after they couldn't find suitable dock space and sold the vessel. Guy that owns it is trying to turn a profit by selling it for a casino or something.
@Dark exploration Films You did a great job on recording the Lila Acheson Wallace. I have actual 8mm and 16mm film of the floating hospital in 1976 the bicentennial. I'm sad to know that she will soon be scraped. Mr.Peter Matos spent 500,000 to save her from being scraped, placed her at Kingston in hopes that he could find someone that would turn the ship into a restaurant, or photo studio. I also have the older floating hospital on my page The Saint Johns Guild also known as the Loyd I. Seaman 1935 to 1984. That floating hospital was turned into a restaurant in the early 1970`s and was docked at pier 17 before the festival market place also known as the real pier17 James Rouse who`s Edward Northon`s father built pier 17 in 1984 to 2013. Today it`s the Howard Hughes corporation of greed. The Bloomberg administration made a secret contract that evicted the people that worked there for 25 years. Last thing we are fighting to save The New Market building also known as the real Fulton Fish Market NY. HHC owns half, and the public owns the other half. Note: Thank you Brooklyn NY for saving the Domino Sugar Factory that dates back to 1858. I was wondering instead of scrapping the floating hospital, why not tow her to the Arthur Kills in Staten Island old ship grave yard After all The Major General William H Hart 1925 ferry that was once docked behind the Lila Acheson Wallace in the 70`s and 80`s is still there half sunk.
I would love to connect with you to see the film you have! I am currently an employee of The Floating Hospital. We no longer have a sailing vessel but we remain one of NYC's most vital healthcare charities. Our main healthcare center is in Long Island City and we serve people in all five boroughs. I am the guardian of our archives, an amazing collection of images and documents dating from the late 1970s. Let me know the best way for us to connect. Thanks so much.
That's the bilge with all the water, that ship may be sinking but water in the bilge doesn't necessarily mean the ship is sinking there is always water in the bilge. And those green engine looking things were diesel generators. Which provide electricity to the ship.
Thank you for showing us around, although there isn't much left you can still see remnants of what certain area's were. I would like to wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new Year. x
I love the history too. Thank you for doing these videos. You go places and explore where most of us can't go. I feel like I'm walking through with you. I'm really glad I found your channel.
Enjoyed this video! Loved that you took the time to research the history and the photos of the ship when it was in use. You rock at finding unique explores!
HOLY CRAP!!!!! I USED TO GO ON THIS BOAT AS A KID IN NEW YORK CITY!!! They used to give 3 hour cruises and do check ups on this boat for under privileged. I cant believe this boat even still exists. This was back in the 80's when we would go on this ship. Where did you find it?
I felt bad to see something that was once so pertinent now has been abandoned, he’s doing a good job. Love the photos at the end, how are you doing Delinda?
I remember an ad that ran on television, asking for contributions to The Floating Hospital. I’m glad that at least it will be scrapped, rather than just allowed to rot.
I've seen lots of abandoned places on here but first time seeing an abandoned ship. Especially one that was once used as a hospital. This was really interesting and well done!
Water down the funnel maybe >> Just a thought anyone who has a boat will tell you it doesn't require much water to make a boat very unstable ready to easily roll over so if water seen moving across a bilge get out quick.
Those engines weren't for propelling the vessel, only for electricity production. If the vessel needed to be moved, a Moran tug had to be brought in to tow it about. The vessel is pretty much a modified barge.
It wasn't built to be sent across the ocean. These vessels were made to be towed in intercoastal waters, or very near the shore if longer distances are required. But not on the open ocean.
Good video and sad to see this old ship that has done so much good in it's lifetime be scrapped. It however is not the last floating hospital ship. Last of it's kind yes but there are a few hospital ships left around the world in service to this day.
Can’t imagine needing sound proof rooms in a dental clinic. Great video I’m sure it stirred up some feelings for people who either worked on it or were treated on it. Time just devours doesn’t it?
Ship hospital's are towed from place to place they have no engine's to power them. The circuit main switch panel that was there should have been an indicator that those where generating motors used to switch on and off as to not overburden any one engine and to make repairs when necessary. In addition I think I may have seen water pumps used for various ship systems.
@@Coalrollinfurry Generators. That's why the power distribution switchboard was right there with them. This vessel is technically a barge, as it has no propulsion systems.
That was so cool. Great explore, great history. Wish there could have been some hospital beds in there, even creepier. Thanks for a great explore. Stay safe. Merry Christmas.
Thank you! Enjoyed the tour! Wondering if you are employed in radiology and/or hospital work? I’m a retired hospital nurse and once worked in radiology oncology department, administering chemotherapy to cancer patients. I love these tours of abandoned hospitals most of all. Thank you so much! Blessings……
Great upload!!! What an Amazing opportunity to explore something like that! Congratulations & I love your style brother! What an Excellent video from beginning to end!!!👍👍👍
Also I doubt that vessel dates back to the civil war sense most ships of that area where still wooden. Early 1900's at best more than likely late 1920's or 30's.
That barge would be excellent to get refurbished for a rich guy and make it into an epic house boat in perma dock. Its very sturdy and looks structurally sound. Placed in tropical waters it could still have a good life
Deb from Idaho~~~~~~~New subscriber~~~~Love cool and creepy stuff, in the woods, old house, mansions, resorts abandoned, hospitals, asylums, and morgues! You explore and I will watch!
I love getting to know the history of a place & this is something I never new about but im not surprised.there r so many ships in history that have been turned into hospitals during war time.thank u for sharing this place.I truly enjoy ur videos.Merry CHRISTmas to u & ur family!!!! :-)
I really scared of ships sinking and I really like what this guy is doing. Be safe out there and in future explorations. I’d be terrified that the ship would sink, but what ur doing is really cool
That shimmering in the bilge was probably 50% Rimula DD40 engine oil from those two 8V71 Detroit powered alternators. I know, they don’t leak oil, they just mark their territory.
Bill Williams a sound proof was looked and mentioned on the hospital ship, it is for checking hearing. There would be beeps or whatever and my daughter had to signal when she heard it etc. My daughter has a unilateral hearing loss so yearly she had to have ethics done.
Very cool video. Too bad something so special fell into such disrepair. I think things like this should be maintained to be somewhat of a museum. Its historical and should be treated with respect. Anyway, I heard something strange at 7:17 when you were staring at the phone. It was a drawn out "hey" like something was right next to you. I know you don't normally focus on things like that but I found it interesting since it happened after the banging.
Wow, what an interesting video. So many observations to talk about. First, I would be willing to bet that Coke machine still has money it it. It seems like the sort of Item on the list that would be forgotten. Second, there are some items there that would still bring a pretty penny or two being sold to interested visitors. Those tables in the kitchen for instance. A bunch of that stuff in the work shop. Third, you went down. I think it would've been neat if you'd gone up. Checking out the bridge would've been cool to see, Lastly, there we were, watching you go through this ship for an ENTIRE video. We thought you were alone. Then all of a sudden, out of nowhere, a good gal appears. WTH. Where did she come from? Why wasn't she seen in more of the video? Would we have been THAT distracted from the boat by her beauty?
What a fascinating explore and mad ship. Reminds of a film I once saw - think it was called Virus? A salvage team rescued an abandoned Russian research ship but a strange virus had taken over the crew and robots - very weird.
If i saw that electrical control panel, i would be half tempted to turn handles, push switches, turn knobs, etc lol. i love old switches, knobs and buttons lol. That part of it was quite interesting to me being a former electrician.
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This nearly brought me to tears. I served 18 years as an engineer on that ship, with some of the fondest of memories to be had. I have tons of photos of the ship in its heyday if you are interested. Amazing you called it a "Ghost" ship as there were many reports of paranormal activity on that ship when it was still in operation. The ship was legally a barge as it did not have its own propulsion system. Instead, Moran Towan, and later McAllister would tow it up and down the Hudson River and along with parts of the East River. We would carry about 900 passengers on a typical day. On the day of 9-11, we did not assist in evacuating people from Manhattan, but our fearless doctors and nurses treated those who were injured. The vessel does have asbestos, so if you revisit, please take precautions. The asbestos is located in the overhead tiles, pipe insulation in the engine room and the interior bulkhead panels. Thank you for posting this video. This is a great video, one I will never forget.
The only engines on board where the two 8V71 gen sets?
So glad you got to see this. Lots of good memories I bet!
That's awesome. So glad to hear that this cool barge has such a proud history. Always awesome when a person is found that actually has 1rst person knowledge
Omg I would love to see those photos!
people ALWAYS report "paranormal" activity on ships.....gets kindof boring afterawhile...
This dude is the best explorer of abandonment on UA-cam.
Intelligent, sensitive and respectful.
Love your videos.
clogga boots couldn’t have said it better myself . Talented and genuine is hard to come by
he respect
he explores
it's a good boi
If you think that's true, check out The Proper People. I support them and feel the exact same way about them.
@@emu5088 desertify urbex- is good too. Definitely has some awesome explores. ✌️
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The soundproof room was used to check a person's hearing. The person would be placed in this soundproof booth and have a headset placed on their ears. They would be given a push button switch with which they would depress upon hearing certain tones in the headset. The last room you all were in was not an engine room. The diesel engine(s) were most likely used to power a/c generators and/or air conditioning. Those were small Detroit Diesel engines, really too small to power a ship's propulsion and as someone else said, this is a barge.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floating_Hospital
So was the tinnitus tester machine.
I'm a retired RN. I would have loved to work on a hospital ship like this one. Very awesome...
Me too, Joyce 🤗
I had a professor who was an administrator on this ship. It is called a ship but doesn't actually have the capability of propelling itself and was moved around like a barge using a tugboat. The engine room is just there to power the internal workings of the ship. Also this ship was used to help evacuate people from lower Manhattan during 9/11. As others have pointed out all ships take on water, be it by rain or waves, and is collected in the bilge. If the pumps aren't powered then over time the water starts to build up.
Anthony Grosso would argue with you about this boat saving 911 victims. He said the doctors and nurses assisted people.
How neat it would have been if they had kept this ship intact and with some of the equipment inside and used it as a museum of sort. That would have preserved a part of history and been an interesting place to visit.
@jason9022 hey einstein can't you who is so smart then tell the rest of us about what it costs and its was an hospital ship the didn't do ithat ship for the homeless
jason9022 you don’t even know what a museum is much less ever been in one😅😂🤣
Too expensive, especially for a city that just went bankrupt for a second, or third time, I can't remember. It's a really great idea though. That would have been really cool.
Poor ol girl, served her purpose well. RIP.
@jason9022 Your joking correct? I am 63 and have quite a bit of knowledge about history.
This ship helped and cared for many people most of them war veterans. And underprivileged children. You have something against either? I suggest you re-examine the intro to video again. ☮️.
jason9022 git on outta here
@@LeighDeitrick1 ok boomer
@@LeighDeitrick1 this ship hit the water in the 1970,s
How very special to see this great old ship again, even if in disrepair, and by now, gone altogether, I assume. I worked on the ship in the Summers of (I'm guestimating) '73 and '74 while attending college, in what was known as the Special Care Unit in the stern of the ship, one deck down from the top deck. It's a semi-circular room, and gratefully our guide showed it. The Special Care Unit served disabled kids, and we who did activities with them daily were medical and special ed. students getting our first experiences working with kids having disabilities, so the room - as well as the whole ship - holds very special memories for us as a stepping stone into human services careers. Each day a new bunch of 600-800 needy kids boarded for not only a thorough and comprehensive healthcare screening, but a boatload of recreational fun, plus a grand, never-before-seen view of their home City as the ship plied up and down the Hudson, and around New York Harbor. There was a hearty free lunch, and a live band to dance to as well. At least once during the Summer, the ship would sail at night around New York Harbor to let the crew blow off some steam and par-tay! It was an unforgettable, truly wonderful experience for all!
A lot of ships that size take on water even the day they are built. They rely on the bilge pump to keep the hull empty of water and stay afloat. That ship is built pretty darn well to sit for that long without a bilge pump to keep the hull empty and to still be afloat.
@jason9022 hey Einstein cant you explain that auto purge when water come in the water stays in whit out som pump that take the water out maby som gremmlings are ther and pump the water by hand🤣🤣🤣
@jason9022 Bilge pumps are usually electric. There seems to be no electric power on this so how are bilge pumps going to operate?
There's nothing so desolate and abandoned as a desolate and abandoned ship.......Nice video!! Exciting!! Thank you! 😃
It's always a bit sad for me to see something that was once so pertinent now sitting in disrepair, waiting for its demise. Loved the photos at the end....reminescent of days gone by.
I felt bad to see something that was once so pertinent now has been abandoned, how are you doing Sarah?
This brings back so many memories 😱 my mom took me on this ship when I was a child so that she could go to parenting and proper nutrition classes. I remember arts and crafts and lunches being given to us. I never received care on this ship but it was available. I remembered it being docked close to the navy ship that is now a museum by the piers in New York. Great video 🙌🏻
How long ago was that?
It brings back many memories for me too! I remember going on the ship in the summer time. I can't remember what my mother had gone for, but I do remember doing arts and crafts and having fun. I was one of the younger kids and they also had story time with us, after feeding us lunch. So sad that they don't have Floating Hospitals anymore, because they are still needed. I also remember it being docked next to the Intrepid in Manhattan.😀
This is one of those great UA-cam videos you're lucky to run across. Historic, beautiful, and entertaining. Thank you SO MUCH for posting! Epic footage! 🙂
I just want to know if there is still Coke in the coke machine 😂
I was thinking that myself. I was like dude, please open the coke machine
I can't believe it was 75c. Lol. That's cheap as.
Yep I had the last coke when I explored the ship 2 years ago lol
Me too!!
@@Dags470 I remember those prices, the good old days lol
I loved this video! Worked in the medical field 30 plus years and love the paranormal so this was perfect for me. You did an excellent job on this.
I was born and raised in ny and am now in my 80’s..... I remember going on that boat with my mom for the ride... it was a fun day.
It never had engines, it is a barge,so..ok
@@apriliarain3246 And barges can be moved by tugs so ... ok .
I'm going to have to call bullshit.
@@spaghettibeans What is bullshit???
I had no idea these ships existed! Ships make me claustrophobic but I can appreciate the history. Thank you for the education. Another great film! I love the background music and drone shots too!
This was a beautifully done explore as you always do. I loved the old historic photos of its working times. That flooring above the bilge was pretty sketchy I have to say. Nice choice of music to go with it, and the drone footage was the perfect entry. Love your editing. The sound proof booth was for hearing tests, a lot of soldiers took damage to their hearing from the guns and explosions. Thank you for this...stay safe and happy, and have a great Yuletide.🖤🇨🇦
Hi Tamarra
Nice tour. Definitely a creepy feel to this ship. Makes sense that there's water filling up into the ship. There are no operational bilge pumps so rain water and whatever is getting through the engine area will eventually fill up the lower area of the ship which can drag it down. We have some old decommissioned Laker ships awaiting towing to the scrappers but there are generators hooked up in the ships with outside power operating the bilge pumps to prevent them from sinking.
This was very interesting! I had NO idea that these even existed!! Very cool you got video for memory, before it gets dismantled! So cool!
This should be restored and put In a museum .not scrapped
Should be restored and used by the Coast Guard or Naval Reserve for disaster relief.
I dont think you guys realize the cost of restoring a boat/barge especially with it having asbestos
The Floating Hospital still does look like it needs a new fresh coat of paint
Not all history can be saved. This thing is scrap.
yes they should.
Love how he added pictures at the end. Gave me goosebumps
As a retired explorer, it's always refreshing to see that hands of time has been the main vandal, and the destructive hands of man has yet to get a firm grip upon this beautiful ship. For future and young explorers, this is how it should be found and left; always! If you have a need to leave your mark, find a tree! Thank you my young friend for sharing this lovely example.
That water you saw is normal. It's called the bilge.
No ship is perfectly water tight. They use the bilge pump to periodically drain it.
@jason9022 you must be fun at parties
jason9022
Just because you didn’t see anyone else on video doesn’t mean he’s alone here. Who’s the moron now?
@jason9022 I'll take that bet. Because there is someone with him at 16:22
@@bperf322 i give you 👍👍👍👍on that
@get to the Choppaa Urban exploration porn will be a thing someday.
Always enjoy your videos... if you ever need some free music, I do demos... otherwise, keep up the good work! Love abandoned EVERYTHING lol.
Fantastic Video!
I have to be honest, this video scared me and none of your other videos ever scared me before, I got chills
@Divine Sinner yeah something there feels wrong
Dude, one day a door is going to swing shut behind you and lock you into some dark inescapable room where you will never be found. Please be careful.
Awesome. Great Job!!! I wished they would try and restore it for HISTORY.
1:09 "After the first American civil war" Have there been others? or are we anticipating another and this video has not actually been released yet?
I know right lol ships like this didn't exist that
@@michaelskagen1 boy the last year sure seems to be trying hard to answer this question.
Uh, that ship isn’t 160 years old...
i mean a year later January 6th 2021 they tried they really did
No engine room. It's an unpowered barge. Notice you didn't see a bridge? It has a generating system, though. The Floating Hospital moved to land in 2003 after they couldn't find suitable dock space and sold the vessel. Guy that owns it is trying to turn a profit by selling it for a casino or something.
@Dark exploration Films
You did a great job on recording the Lila Acheson Wallace. I have actual 8mm and 16mm film of the floating hospital in 1976 the bicentennial.
I'm sad to know that she will soon be scraped. Mr.Peter Matos spent 500,000 to save her from being scraped, placed her at Kingston in hopes that he could find someone that would turn the ship into a restaurant, or photo studio. I also have the older floating hospital on my page The Saint Johns Guild also known as the Loyd I. Seaman 1935 to 1984. That floating hospital was turned into a restaurant in the early 1970`s and was docked at pier 17 before the festival market place also known as the real pier17 James Rouse who`s Edward Northon`s father built pier 17 in 1984 to 2013. Today it`s the Howard Hughes corporation of greed. The Bloomberg administration made a secret contract that evicted the people that worked there for 25 years. Last thing we are fighting to save The New Market building also known as the real Fulton Fish Market NY. HHC owns half, and the public owns the other half. Note: Thank you Brooklyn NY for saving the Domino Sugar Factory that dates back to 1858.
I was wondering instead of scrapping the floating hospital, why not tow her to the Arthur Kills in Staten Island old ship grave yard After all The Major General William H Hart 1925 ferry that was once docked behind the Lila Acheson Wallace in the 70`s and 80`s is still there half sunk.
I would love to connect with you to see the film you have! I am currently an employee of The Floating Hospital. We no longer have a sailing vessel but we remain one of NYC's most vital healthcare charities. Our main healthcare center is in Long Island City and we serve people in all five boroughs. I am the guardian of our archives, an amazing collection of images and documents dating from the late 1970s. Let me know the best way for us to connect. Thanks so much.
That's the bilge with all the water, that ship may be sinking but water in the bilge doesn't necessarily mean the ship is sinking there is always water in the bilge. And those green engine looking things were diesel generators. Which provide electricity to the ship.
Thank you for showing us around, although there isn't much left you can still see remnants of what certain area's were. I would like to wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new Year. x
I like watching his channel, he’s doing a good dog. How are you doing Sue?
@@richardwilliam9944 good thanks, you ?
I love the history too. Thank you for doing these videos. You go places and explore where most of us can't go. I feel like I'm walking through with you. I'm really glad I found your channel.
Enjoyed this video! Loved that you took the time to research the history and the photos of the ship when it was in use. You rock at finding unique explores!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed
Love your attitude towards it. Not many of your age see things like that now...… Its a pity its getting the chop, as you say, such history
What an awesome explore! This ship would make a really cool museum! Or a hotel and restaurant.
5:22 It's an audiology isolation booth for hearing testing
What'd you say? I couldn't hear you over the ringing in my ears! lol
wow...congrats to the channel growth! Sweet content as usual!
Excited for this one!! Smashed the like!!
HOLY CRAP!!!!! I USED TO GO ON THIS BOAT AS A KID IN NEW YORK CITY!!! They used to give 3 hour cruises and do check ups on this boat for under privileged. I cant believe this boat even still exists. This was back in the 80's when we would go on this ship.
Where did you find it?
so you mean your poor parents took you on the boat to see the doctor?
@@ecarlos2527 Yes, that's what I meant.
jason9022 yes, really poor
At least you were back in 3 hours. The S.S. Minnow went on a 3 hour tour, and didn't get back for 20 years. 😂
Baba Booey 🤪
What a great expose' ...👍👍👍 Terrific job filming and narrating... Such a shame for a piece of history to be wasted and scrapped 😪
I felt bad to see something that was once so pertinent now has been abandoned, he’s doing a good job. Love the photos at the end, how are you doing Delinda?
I remember an ad that ran on television, asking for contributions to The Floating Hospital. I’m glad that at least it will be scrapped, rather than just allowed to rot.
I've seen lots of abandoned places on here but first time seeing an abandoned ship. Especially one that was once used as a hospital. This was really interesting and well done!
Sound booth looked like for hearing tests. Cool.
Thats cool. People that were on that ship can remember what it was like and tell there stories. Some of it will be preserved in this video
I don’t think it’s sinking just the pumps are off.
Water down the funnel maybe >> Just a thought anyone who has a boat will tell you it doesn't require much water to make a boat very unstable ready to easily roll over so if water seen moving across a bilge get out quick.
At one point she was going down, with the silt on the deck plates in the generator room, and the high water mark on the switchboard, and garbage pail.
Those engines weren't for propelling the vessel, only for electricity production. If the vessel needed to be moved, a Moran tug had to be brought in to tow it about. The vessel is pretty much a modified barge.
It wasn't built to be sent across the ocean. These vessels were made to be towed in intercoastal waters, or very near the shore if longer distances are required. But not on the open ocean.
Good video and sad to see this old ship that has done so much good in it's lifetime be scrapped. It however is not the last floating hospital ship. Last of it's kind yes but there are a few hospital ships left around the world in service to this day.
Very cool find! Love your videos!
So interesting
He’s doing a good job
How are you doing Kathy?
Mu manv says the sound proof room is a hearing room. Super awesome ship, thank you for sharing!!!
Can’t imagine needing sound proof rooms in a dental clinic. Great video I’m sure it stirred up some feelings for people who either worked on it or were treated on it. Time just devours doesn’t it?
Yes it is
How are you doing Melissa?
one of your absolute best videos! loved it!
Ship hospital's are towed from place to place they have no engine's to power them. The circuit main switch panel that was there should have been an indicator that those where generating motors used to switch on and off as to not overburden any one engine and to make repairs when necessary. In addition I think I may have seen water pumps used for various ship systems.
Not all of them were towed. Checkout the US Navy hospital ships.
They did look a little small.
For a boat that size sure 2 Detroit 2 strokes could do it. Plus if they were just generators where the magneto?
@@Coalrollinfurry Generators. That's why the power distribution switchboard was right there with them. This vessel is technically a barge, as it has no propulsion systems.
I bet those Detroit diesels would fire right up.
Any truck fans spot the old Detroit Diesels at 18:02, that last one is mint.
That was so cool. Great explore, great history. Wish there could have been some hospital beds in there, even creepier. Thanks for a great explore. Stay safe. Merry Christmas.
Thank you! Enjoyed the tour! Wondering if you are employed in radiology and/or hospital work? I’m a retired hospital nurse and once worked in radiology oncology department, administering chemotherapy to cancer patients. I love these tours of abandoned hospitals most of all. Thank you so much! Blessings……
More like a floating gold mine with all those Herman Miller shell chairs!
Precision Repair my exact thoughts!!
Rope edge you think!?
Worth a fourtune
Hot dam what a great explore this was so glad we got to watch this before it’s turned to scrap 😢😎👍
That was cool to see a piece of history. Too bad it wasn’t restored. Enjoyed watching your video. Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Years ❤️
Just found your channel and really enjoy all of your videos. Thank you!
Im glad my channel found you! Welcome aboard
Amazing that this historical ship is still intact
Exceptional intro, presentation and outro! Very, very good job! Subscribed!
Very nice vlog, you did your homework. Slow and steady, as she goes:) Thanks
Hi Sharon
Great upload!!! What an Amazing opportunity to explore something like that! Congratulations & I love your style brother! What an Excellent video from beginning to end!!!👍👍👍
Also I doubt that vessel dates back to the civil war sense most ships of that area where still wooden. Early 1900's at best more than likely late 1920's or 30's.
I don’t think he meant this specific ship is from the civil war. In the comments I think he said medical ships date back to civil wAr.
It would be a museum ship if it was constructed in the 30s .
14:06 - This exploration just went full video game.
That barge would be excellent to get refurbished for a rich guy and make it into an epic house boat in perma dock. Its very sturdy and looks structurally sound. Placed in tropical waters it could still have a good life
A shame to let a piece of history in so many different ways to fall into despair
Your partner is a fearless young lady!!
Really good video!
Thoese are generators, not the ships engines.
Bill Williams I’m glad I’m not the only one that didn’t understand that comment 🤣
yesca jasta what the hell are you saying?🤷♀️
Very good find....that ship must have alot of stories to tell!⛴️🛳️🚢
I didn’t know a program like that was a thing. I wouldn’t use the word “ creppy”. I would use the word “Erie”. Maybe even “sad”. Great video man
You are correct....i would not use the word "creppy" either.
Or even "Erie"
Creppy and erie are perfectly cromulant words!
Deb from Idaho~~~~~~~New subscriber~~~~Love cool and creepy stuff, in the woods, old house, mansions, resorts abandoned, hospitals, asylums, and morgues! You explore and I will watch!
That water noise creeps me out. And you need to wear a mask
That was very creepy.....
why do they need to wear a mask?
This was made pre covid and he's alone. You don't need to wear a mask when your alone
@@lisapalmer8683 it’s not for COVID, it’s for asbestos that may be in the ship.
Love your videos,Dark Exploration..Always look forward to them
I love getting to know the history of a place & this is something I never new about but im not surprised.there r so many ships in history that have been turned into hospitals during war time.thank u for sharing this place.I truly enjoy ur videos.Merry CHRISTmas to u & ur family!!!! :-)
She is in ok shape not bad at all. I’ve worked on boats and ships for 16 years.
I really scared of ships sinking and I really like what this guy is doing. Be safe out there and in future explorations. I’d be terrified that the ship would sink, but what ur doing is really cool
That shimmering in the bilge was probably 50% Rimula DD40 engine oil from those two 8V71 Detroit powered alternators.
I know, they don’t leak oil, they just mark their territory.
Gotta love a 2 stroke GM. Lol.
First comment 😁😁gonna b a great video
I think the soundproof booth is for hearing tests. My daughter had to have yearly hearing tests
Bill Williams a sound proof was looked and mentioned on the hospital ship, it is for checking hearing. There would be beeps or whatever and my daughter had to signal when she heard it etc. My daughter has a unilateral hearing loss so yearly she had to have ethics done.
16:15
scared the hell out of me 🤦♀️🤦♀️
Lol same!
I loved the sound of you stepping in the snow
So cool,
Thanks for the tour.
Not the engine room, it's the generators for ship power.
Awesome content. Subscribed.
Very cool video. Too bad something so special fell into such disrepair. I think things like this should be maintained to be somewhat of a museum. Its historical and should be treated with respect. Anyway, I heard something strange at 7:17 when you were staring at the phone. It was a drawn out "hey" like something was right next to you. I know you don't normally focus on things like that but I found it interesting since it happened after the banging.
This is a way better exploration video compared to Nightshade , you definitely deserve way more subscribers
Great job. Really enjoy your work :)
Wow, what an interesting video. So many observations to talk about. First, I would be willing to bet that Coke machine still has money it it. It seems like the sort of Item on the list that would be forgotten. Second, there are some items there that would still bring a pretty penny or two being sold to interested visitors. Those tables in the kitchen for instance. A bunch of that stuff in the work shop. Third, you went down. I think it would've been neat if you'd gone up. Checking out the bridge would've been cool to see, Lastly, there we were, watching you go through this ship for an ENTIRE video. We thought you were alone. Then all of a sudden, out of nowhere, a good gal appears. WTH. Where did she come from? Why wasn't she seen in more of the video? Would we have been THAT distracted from the boat by her beauty?
@ 17:30, looks like the generator, starting compressor, or air conditioning/refrigeration room rather than the main engine room.
New to ur channel, love it so far
Video was great ..just make them longer 😊
Please be careful of molds and lead paints..
Your abandoned explorations are my favourites!! Tnx for this nice video! 😊😊
This old girl can finally rest, she had helped all that she could.
She aged with such grace. Beautiful
What a fascinating explore and mad ship. Reminds of a film I once saw - think it was called Virus? A salvage team rescued an abandoned Russian research ship but a strange virus had taken over the crew and robots - very weird.
If i saw that electrical control panel, i would be half tempted to turn handles, push switches, turn knobs, etc lol. i love old switches, knobs and buttons lol. That part of it was quite interesting to me being a former electrician.