Well part of what stings about this one is the history. Even for a cargo vessel, the fact that it was actually at Normandy...it hurts to lose something with such a powerful past.
Marine Robin/Thompson wasn't at Normandy,D day..she was in NY harbor that day, having just transported agricultural workers from Jamaica..she had yet to be drafted into war..the error in attribution no doubt lies in the fact that aftershe arrived in tne Mediterranean,based in Naples,she participated in Operation Dragoon, the invasion of SOUTHERN France, where her Naval gun crew won 2 battle stars.The true info is easy enough to find, but the well meaning mistake has a life of it's own, often repeated without checking it's veracity..
Imagine being a new ship coming into this world, with a bit of this veteran matriarch in your hull! Something to definitely be proud of. Thank you for your service!
I understand and appreciate your love for the big ships. I lived in Duluth and also loved hearing them and the bridge engage in there welcoming . And miss them very much right along with the fog horn. So thank you for bringing them to me.
It’s sad seeing her sitting and waiting for her turn to be dismantled. One of the Great veterans permanently retired 😢Thank you for doing this video of her to say goodbye. ❤
I have been watching the traffic arriving and departing Rotterdam and Hoek van Holland. I have never seen so many ships, it was just like a highway! Really enjoyed seeing the barge Joseph H. Thompson, thank you
The cutters will make fast work of her. She is premium WW2 steel. Older ships are being shredded at an alarming rate due to the quality of their steel.
Thank you for sharing and the history of her. It is sad news. I am glad you have a large selection and that you post to share with us who don't live close by.
Commercial vessels head to the scrapyard. Some naval vessels actually get used as targets for gunnery and aerial attack practice. The Navy refers to that as a “SinkEx” when the decommissioned vessel is towed out to sea after being stripped of all important equipment. Toxic materials are removed and the ship is sunk to form an artificial reef. 🇺🇸⚓️ Thanks for the video, Paul.
The Joe Thompson, like the THOMAS PATTON, TOM GIRDLER and CHARLES M. WHITE, had a couple of strikes against them. No self unloader booms, limited cargo capacity and gawd awful fuel consumption. Yes, they plugged holes in the shipping industry for a while, but all 4 in the end, proved to be more of a pain astern than what they were worth.
Very enjoyable but sad video. Port Colborne must be a busy place for scrapping vessels. The former car ferry Norisle will be headed there in the next few days.
Always sad to see one headed to scrap, barge or otherwise. I hope they will be able to match the tug up with another barge, although I'm sure there aren't a lot of them sitting around waiting for a tug. Glad you were able to catch her.
Quick quiz, which great lake ship is being scrapped in Port Colborne right now.Also read the history provided on the channel, that barge has had an honorable history for North America hats off .🙂🇨🇦🇺🇲🙂PS you can't answer Mr.Paul 😊Ihope somebody on the channel can guess (right) 😂.
I don't know why, but these tug and barge combinations have never appealed to me in the same way that bulk carriers do. They're interesting, but they lack the romance of a large ship.
Well part of what stings about this one is the history. Even for a cargo vessel, the fact that it was actually at Normandy...it hurts to lose something with such a powerful past.
Marine Robin/Thompson wasn't at Normandy,D day..she was in NY harbor that day, having just transported agricultural workers from Jamaica..she had yet to be drafted into war..the error in attribution no doubt lies in the fact that aftershe arrived in tne Mediterranean,based in Naples,she participated in Operation Dragoon, the invasion of SOUTHERN France, where her Naval gun crew won 2 battle stars.The true info is easy enough to find, but the well meaning mistake has a life of it's own, often repeated without checking it's veracity..
Imagine being a new ship coming into this world, with a bit of this veteran matriarch in your hull! Something to definitely be proud of. Thank you for your service!
Indeed, the barge portion did extend its useful life.
WOW great video and sad at the same time. Thanks Paul for your comments and saving all these ships into history
Glad you enjoyed it
4:55 How beautiful !!!!
An oldie but a long lasting hard worker, So neat,🤗🌟😊
So true!
Thanks Paul for keeping a vast video library of these great vessels...
My pleasure! thanks Steve.
Thanx Paul for sharing! Bittersweet last right. Your video caught her peacefully heading into retirement after a long hardworking career🙂
Glad you enjoyed it
I understand and appreciate your love for the big ships. I lived in Duluth and also loved hearing them and the bridge engage in there welcoming . And miss them very much right along with the fog horn. So thank you for bringing them to me.
It’s sad seeing her sitting and waiting for her turn to be dismantled. One of the Great veterans permanently retired 😢Thank you for doing this video of her to say goodbye. ❤
My pleasure! Always good to enjoy them while you can.
I have been watching the traffic arriving and departing Rotterdam and Hoek van Holland. I have never seen so many ships, it was just like a highway! Really enjoyed seeing the barge Joseph H. Thompson, thank you
Excellent! Thanks.
Great video and I enjoyed reading your description, great work Paul great work.
Glad you enjoyed it
Great look back. Beautiful video.
Thank you!
The cutters will make fast work of her. She is premium WW2 steel. Older ships are being shredded at an alarming rate due to the quality of their steel.
True point!
I'm glad that I was able to get a pic of the Thompson while they were at Fraser shipyards back in March of this year. Also great video Paul.
Thanks! You too! And nobody was aware of their coming demise..
@@PaulScinocca the announcement of its scrapping was very sudden
Thank you for this good video
You are welcome
Great video.
I had no idea there were any great lakes barges pushed by huge tug boats.
I know what you're trying to say but you have nothing to apologize for...that stuff is out of your hands. Great videos!! Excellent work!!!
I appreciate that
Thank you for sharing and the history of her. It is sad news. I am glad you have a large selection and that you post to share with us who don't live close by.
My pleasure, thank you!
Commercial vessels head to the scrapyard. Some naval vessels actually get used as targets for gunnery and aerial attack practice. The Navy refers to that as a “SinkEx” when the decommissioned vessel is towed out to sea after being stripped of all important equipment. Toxic materials are removed and the ship is sunk to form an artificial reef. 🇺🇸⚓️
Thanks for the video, Paul.
I've read about that, as well as seen something on TV about it as well. Repurposing at a new level.
Thank you for posting Paul
My pleasure!
The Joe Thompson, like the THOMAS PATTON, TOM GIRDLER and CHARLES M. WHITE, had a couple of strikes against them. No self unloader booms, limited cargo capacity and gawd awful fuel consumption. Yes, they plugged holes in the shipping industry for a while, but all 4 in the end, proved to be more of a pain astern than what they were worth.
🤣 "astern", thanks for the smile!!
Very enjoyable but sad video. Port Colborne must be a busy place for scrapping vessels. The former car ferry Norisle will be headed there in the next few days.
seems like they are not shipping them over seas much anymore for scrapping in Turkey...
Always sad to see one headed to scrap, barge or otherwise. I hope they will be able to match the tug up with another barge, although I'm sure there aren't a lot of them sitting around waiting for a tug. Glad you were able to catch her.
I hope so too
She even sounded mournful.
LOL, The 1st video of this presentation was just this end of march, she spent days at fraser shipyard? Made me think this decision came quickly....
Great Video😊😊😊😊
Thanks for the visit
Quick quiz, which great lake ship is being scrapped in Port Colborne right now.Also read the history provided on the channel, that barge has had an honorable history for North America hats off .🙂🇨🇦🇺🇲🙂PS you can't answer Mr.Paul 😊Ihope somebody on the channel can guess (right) 😂.
I'll give it 1 day...........😁
James R Barker! 😂😂😂
Currently, the Thompson is being cut up, and Norisle next in line followed by Tecumseh.
@@jamesbraun9842 your probably right they are lined up in that order .Are you local? Take care. 🙂🍁
like Fats Dominoe said, aint that a shame!
The life and times of a ship...
I don't know why, but these tug and barge combinations have never appealed to me in the same way that bulk carriers do. They're interesting, but they lack the romance of a large ship.