Hi Mike, it’s Dr. Mike Timmins, Ontario. Love the channel. PRT is my favourite ship as it was featured on History Channel’s Mighty Ship show. Keep up the great channel.
Hey Doc!!!!!🩺🩻🥼 We have a patient in the lobby. It’s the largest ship on the Great Lakes! It’s here to see you! Happy Labor Day in Canada my friend. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️
I live in Colorado and have never been to Duluth or Lake Superior. Watching these big ships come in makes me want to travel up that way in the near future!!👍
I know exactly what you mean. I love watching these ships as well. I hope you subscribe to my UA-cam channel. If there’s one video that I want you to see, it’s this one right here. Wait till you see how cool atmosphere was with the lake and sky. ua-cam.com/video/mKzamgCa6zw/v-deo.htmlsi=4ppLu_RVLFsRSkkc
The James R. Barker is my all time favorite for his Horn. I also like the Phillip R. Clark and the Anderson....for her history. Learning all these amazing ships from YOU!!!!! Thanks, Mike!!!
Elizabeth, there is absolutely no way someone could argue with those being the best ships. Everyone of these ships have something so cool about them. Each of them individually.
Charles, hope you’re having a wonderful Monday my friend. Check out this video that I posted today. There’s quite a few different things that I think you’ll enjoy it from a perspective standpoint. ua-cam.com/video/c2kUN7LdmU0/v-deo.htmlsi=mm9Zag3YHQl6mFQO
Hello Mike happy labor day and happy Canada day to all my Canadian people thanks for more videos I'm so glad I found your channel I love it chow for now Mike from Brantford ontario canada cheers ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
You’ve got me hooked! Love the channel… I live not far from Lake Ontario and have always been a huge fan of the big ships. Keep the videos coming and don’t hesitate to hit up the Chamber of Commerce in Duluth for some $ as I’m sure the channel has helped bring in tourists
Ha! Tell the Duluth Chamber of Commerce to donate to my PayPal!😂 I’m so glad you found the channel Frank! I hope you’re having a great day man!⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️
This lady is the One of a kind PRT. What a proud Queen of the lakes she is. I am arriving let those that can follow. You always make my day Mike!! Stay safe. Peace!!
Near Peru Indiana. The Stewart J Cort is my fav. Largely because she was the first footer I ever got to see in person. The Anderson is a hard second largely because of her history, and I just think it is a beautiful boat. PRT is #3 for me. She is certainly an impressive presence on the Lakes.
How can a person go wrong with the Stewart! An absolute monster and so unique knowing that it is two separate parts put together with that front/bow section
I love the pivots in the harbor. I also love the up-close views from the pier. What an awesome ship the PRT is. A behemoth that’s smooth as silk. I can’t even maneuver a shopping cart in the grocery store as well as the PRT captain whips this 1,013 footer around!
Boat Friends, our friend Sam sent this great information to me via email. Here’s the copy/paste. “A 100 car coal train consisting of 120 ton coal cars can deliver approximately 12,000 total tons of coal. You can divide the total tonnage of one of those THOUSAND footers by 12,000 to estimate how many TRAINS worth of coal ONE SHIP can carry. So ONE 36,000 ton Laker can carry THREE 100 carTRAINS worth of coal. That’s impressive to be sure!!!!!”
Hi Mike, sorry I missed you live, I was on the road, visiting family in Oklahoma. Great video, the PRT never fails to impress the people watching her come in. Thanks for sharing this one!
Thank you Mike for marvelous coverage of PRT coming into Duluth. It is one of my favorite shops...hard to have just one. The James Barker is on the list. I am watching Thursday after Labor Day...68 degrees in St Cloud MN
Hello, my friend from England! The sizes unbelievable. I hope you’re doing wonderful. Thanks for the comment. Come on back again!👋👋👋⛴️⛴️⛴️🏴🏴🏴🏴
I can't believe her beauty! Thank you for sharing this video. You do an amazing job. Thanx for the info. I love learning about the beautiful ladies of the lakes!
Mike, I really am gleaning a lot about these different ships and their history. The Arthur Anderson's history is pretty much unbeatable at this point. I'm from western NY state, the lake Ontario area and ships weren't such a big deal there.....that I know of. Been in the south all of my adult life, so I've missed out on the Great Lakes comings and goings. Thanks for all your efforts to bring it to me in real time!
Trust me on this, when you have about a half an hour, please listen to this. It’s the most fascinating piece of audio and you literally get sucked into that night when the Edmund Fitzgerald sank. This is the actual Coast Guard audio from that night. You’ll hear the Captain of the Arthur Anderson agreeing to go out to look for Fitz. It’s unbelievable, it starts at 20 seconds. ua-cam.com/video/C0Nk7Ou6YUg/v-deo.htmlsi=PZof4iAjse29GImx
@@vibewithmike wow, just listened to it. Capt of the Anderson was pretty hesitant about going back with the conditions of the storm. At the end I heard him mentioning the mitchipicoten?
@elizabethw4519 it actually pulls you in to that moment. We know what happened but at that point they really didn’t know. Unbelievable. I did hear the Michipicoten name too. I think he’s talking about the actual location in Canada. It’s an unbelievable piece of audio Elizabeth, chilling, fascinating, and historic at the same time.
It's capt'n Bill in Grafton, WI @ 74 degrees. Greatly appreciating your labor on Labor Day to share GL's boating on Lake Superior and me on Lake Michigan. Hat's off to you skipper as you provide superior UA-cam viewing on Superior!
Happy Lanor Day ship fans. Looks like a nice comfortable day in D Town. Muggy here in Bismarck and 90 degrees so will get storms tonite. I call this ship “Big Hoss” as is a stone cold monster. Wish I was there as a Walleye Sandwich at Gramma’s sounds pretty good, then maybe scoot up to Betty’s Pies for desert!!! This guys barks like a prairie dog with his salute and cannot wait hear!!!! Over 3 football fields long, imagine that. About 3 times the capacity of the Fitz……. Wow!
Kathleen, I thought about that many times as well. It’s like having a downtown skyscraper laying on its side floating. It’s such a massive ship. Thanks for watching friend.
It was all part of a project to make the lake walk better. Take a look at the original article. www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/8-2-million-grant-to-make-duluths-lakewalk-safer-more-resilient
Hi Mike. From SW Virginia USA. It's 87° at 4:55PM. I enjoy watching everything. By that I mean, when they're on the lake approaching the canal and til they go out of sight when they round the turn. Love these videos. Haven't been able to catch you live streaming, but look forward to your videos each day. Keep up the good work.
Happy Labor Day to all from the True North🇨🇦🇺🇸...at least from the 😉west coast. Great to see the PRT again strolling in. Hey Mike hope you're doing well overall. Favorite would be PRT or Anderson... ⛴️ 🇨🇦 🇺🇸
Jim! Wonderful to hear from you. I hope everything is going great in Ireland. I just posted this video of a ship that is sitting at anchor right now in Duluth. Let me know what you think. ⚓️Ship stuck at Anchor? Let’s go find out! Miedwie in Duluth, MN ua-cam.com/video/7Yk7189FaqM/v-deo.html 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
I’m glad that you found the channel to Wayne. It’s a pleasure meeting you my friend. Did you see this video from yesterday? ua-cam.com/video/7Yk7189FaqM/v-deo.htmlsi=EhJ5fI3vPIldIJ-v
Awesome video from the beginning overview shot from the rocks with the three ships in the background to the end pivot of one massive ship! Sooooo cool! Thanks a BUNCH for these great videos! I live on Lake St Clair. Although not considered one of the Great Lakes we still can hear the ships using there horns from time to time! So nostalgic to see these 1,000 ft ships! I remember years ago when we watch the first one Stewart J. Cort!!!!
First of all, I love the photo of the Collie! The Cort is one of my favorite ships! Did you see this video? ua-cam.com/video/rZJbeggjT-k/v-deo.htmlsi=ogweP6OOYFKXj4l_ Boat friends, take a look at the lake our friend is talking about here. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_St._Clair
Thanks for the comment. I think you’ll really enjoy this ship from the Netherlands that I posted yesterday. ⚓️Earth's Most Impressive Ship? Máxima in Duluth, MN ua-cam.com/video/SJU5bW6P_Ic/v-deo.html
Happy Labor day ,. It;s officially on my bucket list , to bring my grandson to see this. I've done a lot of cool things with my Grandchildren , but this would be outstanding! Keep up the great work
Happy Labor Day Mike!!! I have several favorite ships and the PRT is one of them. I believe I find the James R Barker the most exciting to watch. I'm from central Illinois and its suppose to get up to 87 today. Thanks for sharing Mike and have a Blessed day!
I’m glad that you had a wonderful Labor Day. 90° in Duluth, that doesn’t happen too often. What’s the temperature down in your neck of the woods right now?
@ramtuffmama8060 take a look at this one from today. I think you’ll like it. ⚓️Ship stuck at Anchor? Let’s go find out! Miedwie in Duluth, MN ua-cam.com/video/7Yk7189FaqM/v-deo.html
Just found your channel! Big fan! Love seeing the boats… went to UMD from 2014-2018…and comeback up often for work up here! Always a pleasure to head down and see the bridge and lake!
Charlie, it’s an absolute pleasure meeting you brother. These ships can really get into us. Duluth is a magical city as you well know. The Lift Bridge is the crown jewel. Thanks again for the comment. I hope you come back again soon!⛴️
Happy Labor Day ! Enjoy watching this channel and looking forward to visiting Duluth from here in the Horicon marsh area ! Enjoy these shots of the lake and hope to bring up my kayaks.
You got it my friend. I hope you had a wonderful day. It was a very nice day in Duluth. I hope you subscribe and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️
Here from the Pacific Northwest (Seattle Metro Area specifically) ... My mom and mine's favorite ship is the American Integrity... I wish I found this channel before she passed... Thank you for your amazing videos ...
Good morning Mike, Happy Labor Day! Sorry I missed the livestream but some of us reallllly need thier beauty sleep. It's already 83 in Little Rock with a high in mid 90's. As far as favorite ships, I really don't have one in particular. I like them all. Great job Mike, thanks for what you do!!
How I wish you could send some of that wonderful sunshine my way to Minnesota! How are you my friend from Australia? I hope you’re having a wonderful day. Did you see this video from a few days ago? Check out this fog. ua-cam.com/video/UjiHymvL7nc/v-deo.htmlsi=VEUU_lS_So6g6wGu
Hey friend! Thanks for watching the video! I hope you subscribe and come back. Take a look at this video with a huge splash from a wave as a ship leaves. ua-cam.com/video/6P-D_ff73gY/v-deo.htmlsi=gRjc9wbBeQ2FQbjC
Hey friend! It looks like a very cool small town. I’ve been interesting barge video for your brother! Start at 29 minutes. ua-cam.com/users/liveFhUDzzWO-K8?si=OGzA76OhrbtZXyre Boat friends, check out this awesome town in Illinois! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dowell,_Illinois
Hey Mike, love what you do here. Quick comment for the people just learning about ship terms... port and starboard. Port is left. Best way to remember that is port and left both have 4 letters. Thanks again for the great content!
Hello Andrew! Great hearing from you. Exactly right, port and left, four letters! I grew up in the big city of Minneapolis (zero ships) and would never have believed that I document ships on Lake Superior right on UA-cam. I am a huge advocate for asking questions and learning. It’s all about having fun and adding some knowledge about these ships and the maritime industry. I hope you are having an awesome Tuesday.
Today am smoking ribs on my weber smoker mike all charcoal and and a little hickory wood 🪵 it's been a good holiday weekend 4 days off for me and today paid and only a 3 day work week coming up I work 2nd shift 4 tens at Excalibur seasonings in Pekin il I hope everything is going well In Duluth boat friend can't wait for my live stream 😀
@mikerhodes7677 I followed this exact recipe. It turned out just like he said. Super juicy and legit. ua-cam.com/video/kE2RisA2mHY/v-deo.htmlsi=DA_nPiL1yrao50y4
Mike - These are great videos! I've been to Duluth a few times. I never found it interesting until I started watching these videos. I don't know if you are able to get to the actual docks, but if so it would be informative to see a ship dock and load/unload it's cargo.
I’m so happy to hear this. Happy Labor Day. You ask and you receive! That should be the type of video you’re looking for. ua-cam.com/video/757nvgeRYbs/v-deo.htmlsi=Jbxls2OOmL2lFzNX
What’s up Rick, all the best to you and yours in Louisiana. Boat friends, take a look at this cool city in Louisiana. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slidell,_Louisiana
Hey Mike, I was just setting here reminding when there was just a handful of us watching, today over two hundred and some. You are doing a awesome job. I am on my way up next Sunday and of course I will stop by the canal. Don’t know what time, it’s a long drive up. My last fishing trip for the year. Is that little sports bar that you go to over in superior call the anchor Inn. Been thinking about maybe grabbing a sandwich there. Have a great day.
I think a fun perspective could be from the hillside of Duluth looking down on the harbor. I've often wondered from how far away the horns can be heard. Watching the pivot would definitely interest me.
@@vibewithmike I look forward to viewing that! Thanks, Mike! I wouldn't mind watching an extended version to watch the big ships navigating their way through the harbor.
That aint a ship yall, thats a damn horizontal *SKYSCRAPER* pushing itself through the water! What an awesome ship though! New sub! -Sidenote: Im in the middle of the Mojave desert, very close to Death Valley, ZERO WATER, zero boats and its about a billion degrees, give or take a couple of degrees...lol. Wish I was there....
Exactly! That ship is enormous. I always mention that the Eiffel tower is 1082 feet tall, this ship is 1013 feet long. Essentially the same thing. It’s unbelievable. Great meeting you. You have some beautiful scenery out there in the desert. I have a few friends out that way.👍⛴️
@@vibewithmike I've always enjoyed watching the ships of the Great Lakes. There's just something about them. They're so....awesome. I guarantee I'll be there watching them in person at some point in the near future. Lol. Thank you for these videos, I enjoy them immensely! Stay safe and have an awesome day my friend!
My favorite ship is the James R Barker because I used to work on her. Appearance wise, my favorites are Saginaw, John Munson, Great Republic and John Leitch. My favorite ships that been scrapped are Cleveland Cliffs Cliffs Victory, Patton, Girdler and White.
@@vibewithmike We were on a steady run between Taconite Harbor and Burns Harbor. That could get a little dull. I was used to working on much smaller, older ships than the JRB. Everything seemed so much bigger when the ship is 1,000 feet long with a 105 foot beam when you are used to 600 feet long and a 60 foot beam. Crews quarters were nice and roomy and air conditioned. There was even an elevator! We couldn't open the windows, which I didn't like. I missed not being able to open the portholes. On one older boat I slept in an upper bunk, and I liked to open the porthole and fall asleep to the sound of the waves against the hull. When I went aboard, I knew some of the crew from previous boats, which was nice. There were often some high stakes poker games in the crews mess, but I stayed away from those. Otherwise it was a boat job, and you just adapted to the routine. Since we sailed to Lake Michigan, I saw the Mackinac bridge and Mackinac Island on a regular basis, and I enjoyed that.
@corporaldigbygeste7640 This story is so fascinating. Fascinating is an understatement word. It’s a dream of many people to do the work you have done. I respect you a lot for that work. Thank you so much for sharing. I know so many people will enjoy this response from you. We appreciate you brother!⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️
Two years ago we were in the Soo and just happened to be at the locks when PRT was going through. Since then, PRT has been my favorite ship. I want to find out how to by tickets for the raffle to ride!
Happy Labour Day from Winnipeg! Yes we mark it as well, although we spell Labour differently from you. Here in Manitoba we are famous for our union and other organized labour events. My wife is currently on strike as a member of the Manitoba Government Employees Union against the provincial insurance company, which is what we call a Crown Corporation. We were recently in Duluth staying at the Park Point Marina Inn so well within walking distance of the lift bridge.
@@vibewithmike unfortunately we just missed the Paul R., but did see the tour boat heading out for a late afternoon sailing. Didn’t do the restaurant you mentioned, but a rooftop seat at the tourist trap near the bridge. Our best score was ice cream at The Portland Malt Shoppe.
@neilcoligan8621 hitting the malt shop is so legit. That makes all the difference. That’s a great place. If anybody wants to check it out, here’s a link. www.portlandmaltshoppe.com/
Thanks Margaret, I think you’ll enjoy this ship from yesterday. Linked below. I hope you subscribe and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships! ua-cam.com/video/7Yk7189FaqM/v-deo.htmlsi=ImjZyNJvHDv-LmD_
Hi Mike, it’s Dr. Mike Timmins, Ontario. Love the channel. PRT is my favourite ship as it was featured on History Channel’s Mighty Ship show. Keep up the great channel.
Hey Doc!!!!!🩺🩻🥼
We have a patient in the lobby. It’s the largest ship on the Great Lakes! It’s here to see you!
Happy Labor Day in Canada my friend. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️
I live in Colorado and have never been to Duluth or Lake Superior. Watching these big ships come in makes me want to travel up that way in the near future!!👍
Tough question Mike to pick a favorite. If I had to hand 🖐 on heart ❤ I’d say the Alpena. She is such a pretty, well-maintained, old school laker.
Now that’s a great answer! How could that not be at the top of the list for many? So many people come out when that ship comes to town!
I am originally from the midwest, I love seeing these big freighters thank you for showing them... I appreciate it so much
I know exactly what you mean. I love watching these ships as well. I hope you subscribe to my UA-cam channel. If there’s one video that I want you to see, it’s this one right here. Wait till you see how cool atmosphere was with the lake and sky. ua-cam.com/video/mKzamgCa6zw/v-deo.htmlsi=4ppLu_RVLFsRSkkc
hi Mike, and all our dear "boat friends" fr Maryland 🦀 72°
Happy Labor Day 🇺🇸
It sounds like a wonderful day in Maryland today. 72°! Sign me up! ⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍
The James R. Barker is my all time favorite for his Horn. I also like the Phillip R. Clark and the Anderson....for her history. Learning all these amazing ships from YOU!!!!! Thanks, Mike!!!
Elizabeth, there is absolutely no way someone could argue with those being the best ships. Everyone of these ships have something so cool about them. Each of them individually.
I would enjoy seeing a ship unload.
Thanks for your efforts showing the shipping industry in Duluth.
Charles, hope you’re having a wonderful Monday my friend. Check out this video that I posted today. There’s quite a few different things that I think you’ll enjoy it from a perspective standpoint. ua-cam.com/video/c2kUN7LdmU0/v-deo.htmlsi=mm9Zag3YHQl6mFQO
Happy Labor Day, Mike. For me, it is a tie between the Paul R. Tregurtha and the James R. Barker. I love the distinctive "bark" from the Barker.
Francis, how can you go wrong with those two ships! I don’t even think there’s a tiebreaker for those. Totally even! Have a great day my friend! ⛴️👋
Beautiful pivot. Love those turns. Thanks.
I’m a big fan of the turns as well. It’s so tough to do but those captains make it look easy.
Hello Mike happy labor day and happy Canada day to all my Canadian people thanks for more videos I'm so glad I found your channel I love it chow for now Mike from Brantford ontario canada cheers ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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What a beautiful beautiful ship ⚓⚓ ❤️
It’s so big and powerful
You’ve got me hooked!
Love the channel…
I live not far from Lake Ontario and have always been a huge fan of the big ships. Keep the videos coming and don’t hesitate to hit up the Chamber of Commerce in Duluth for some $ as I’m sure the channel has helped bring in tourists
Ha! Tell the Duluth Chamber of Commerce to donate to my PayPal!😂 I’m so glad you found the channel Frank! I hope you’re having a great day man!⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️
@@vibewithmike does that to his followers!!! ❣️⚓️🛳
This lady is the One of a kind PRT. What a proud Queen of the lakes she is. I am arriving let those that can follow. You always make my day Mike!! Stay safe. Peace!!
Scott! This ship never gets old man! Never!👋⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️
Happy Labor Day, Mike!! Thanks for working the Holiday.
Happy Labor Day to you as well, my friend
Love your videos! You should have a live and on sight "Vibe with Mike" lakeside party!
It would definitely be at Park Point someday if we do it! Everybody shows up with a captain hat on? That would be fun. 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Near Peru Indiana. The Stewart J Cort is my fav. Largely because she was the first footer I ever got to see in person. The Anderson is a hard second largely because of her history, and I just think it is a beautiful boat. PRT is #3 for me. She is certainly an impressive presence on the Lakes.
How can a person go wrong with the Stewart! An absolute monster and so unique knowing that it is two separate parts put together with that front/bow section
I love the pivots in the harbor. I also love the up-close views from the pier. What an awesome ship the PRT is. A behemoth that’s smooth as silk. I can’t even maneuver a shopping cart in the grocery store as well as the PRT captain whips this 1,013 footer around!
The captain makes that turn look so easy
Boat Friends, our friend Sam sent this great information to me via email. Here’s the copy/paste.
“A 100 car coal train consisting of 120 ton coal cars can deliver approximately 12,000 total tons of coal.
You can divide the total tonnage of one of those THOUSAND footers by 12,000 to estimate how many TRAINS worth of coal ONE SHIP can carry.
So ONE 36,000 ton Laker can carry THREE 100 carTRAINS worth of coal.
That’s impressive to be sure!!!!!”
Watched it live this morning and just watched it again. What a boat.
You guys have to find out where they're gong so we can see them dock that.
It’s on its way to Michigan. You have a great profile photo! Awesome image!
Hi Mike, sorry I missed you live, I was on the road, visiting family in Oklahoma. Great video, the PRT never fails to impress the people watching her come in. Thanks for sharing this one!
The PRT is the real deal. Great hearing from you Corey.
Thank you Mike for marvelous coverage of PRT coming into Duluth. It is one of my favorite shops...hard to have just one. The James Barker is on the list. I am watching Thursday after Labor Day...68 degrees in St Cloud MN
I hope you subscribe and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️
She's a Beauty,defo my fave ,for the sheer size alone !Thank you from England !👋
Hello, my friend from England! The sizes unbelievable. I hope you’re doing wonderful. Thanks for the comment. Come on back again!👋👋👋⛴️⛴️⛴️🏴🏴🏴🏴
@@vibewithmike I'm doing fine Mike and i will certainly be back !👍
@kazshaw3945 awesome!👍⛴️
I can't believe her beauty! Thank you for sharing this video. You do an amazing job. Thanx for the info. I love learning about the beautiful ladies of the lakes!
I’m really glad that you enjoy these videos. I will be out there to live streaming a lot now.
Mike, I really am gleaning a lot about these different ships and their history. The Arthur Anderson's history is pretty much unbeatable at this point. I'm from western NY state, the lake Ontario area and ships weren't such a big deal there.....that I know of. Been in the south all of my adult life, so I've missed out on the Great Lakes comings and goings. Thanks for all your efforts to bring it to me in real time!
Trust me on this, when you have about a half an hour, please listen to this. It’s the most fascinating piece of audio and you literally get sucked into that night when the Edmund Fitzgerald sank. This is the actual Coast Guard audio from that night. You’ll hear the Captain of the Arthur Anderson agreeing to go out to look for Fitz. It’s unbelievable, it starts at 20 seconds. ua-cam.com/video/C0Nk7Ou6YUg/v-deo.htmlsi=PZof4iAjse29GImx
@@vibewithmike wow, just listened to it. Capt of the Anderson was pretty hesitant about going back with the conditions of the storm. At the end I heard him mentioning the mitchipicoten?
@elizabethw4519 it actually pulls you in to that moment. We know what happened but at that point they really didn’t know. Unbelievable. I did hear the Michipicoten name too. I think he’s talking about the actual location in Canada. It’s an unbelievable piece of audio Elizabeth, chilling, fascinating, and historic at the same time.
It's capt'n Bill in Grafton, WI @ 74 degrees. Greatly appreciating your labor on Labor Day to share GL's boating on Lake Superior and me on Lake Michigan. Hat's off to you skipper as you provide superior UA-cam viewing on Superior!
Captain Bill! Always great hearing from you brother. It’s a great day so far in Duluth. It sounds like it’s going to be the same for you! I’m glad!
Happy Lanor Day ship fans. Looks like a nice comfortable day in D Town. Muggy here in Bismarck and 90 degrees so will get storms tonite. I call this ship “Big Hoss” as is a stone cold monster. Wish I was there as a Walleye Sandwich at Gramma’s sounds pretty good, then maybe scoot up to Betty’s Pies for desert!!! This guys barks like a prairie dog with his salute and cannot wait hear!!!! Over 3 football fields long, imagine that. About 3 times the capacity of the Fitz……. Wow!
Yes!!!!!!!! BIG HOSS!!!! Love it!!!!!!!!
Happy Labor day to you Mike. The PRT is my second Lake Freighter Mini paper model and it is nearly finished. Great display ship.
Karl!! It’s a pleasure hearing from you my friend.
I hope you are having a very relaxing day .
Watching video 1 hour after posting. As always your video is great. Looking forward to the video tomorrow shot from the boat.
Hey Beetle, you want 100% will enjoy the one tomorrow. I can’t wait to show the ocean going ship.
I'm always amazed how ships of that size stay afloat.
Then it looks like top of ship is going to hit the bridge.
Thanks for posting.
Kathleen, I thought about that many times as well. It’s like having a downtown skyscraper laying on its side floating. It’s such a massive ship. Thanks for watching friend.
The Queen is a glorious ship Mike. Happy day,😊🌟🌟
We couldn’t ask for a better ship on Labor Day
Candace from Port Charlotte, Florida Thank you I was originally from Indiana love to see these ships....
Did not catch the live buy loved the video and especially the pivot. Love watching the ships turn.
Can you believe how easy the captain made that look?
AWESOME ! Seeing the people in awe of these ship's and that bridge gives me hope for humanity no matter what.
I hope you subscribe and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️
Love this view of the lake from the big rocks. Love seeing the PRT. Beautiful ship.
It was all part of a project to make the lake walk better. Take a look at the original article. www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/8-2-million-grant-to-make-duluths-lakewalk-safer-more-resilient
WOW, Impressive ship!!
Great Video!!
I hope you subscribe and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️
Hi Mike. From SW Virginia USA. It's 87° at 4:55PM. I enjoy watching everything. By that I mean, when they're on the lake approaching the canal and til they go out of sight when they round the turn. Love these videos. Haven't been able to catch you live streaming, but look forward to your videos each day. Keep up the good work.
Wonderful hearing from you Mary! Say hello to the kitty for me!👋👋👋👋👋🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️
Happy Labor Day to all from the True North🇨🇦🇺🇸...at least from the 😉west coast. Great to see the PRT again strolling in. Hey Mike hope you're doing well overall. Favorite would be PRT or Anderson... ⛴️ 🇨🇦 🇺🇸
Gojo! A big happy Labor Day to you brother. You’re always leaving comments. I want you to know I appreciate your man.⛴️⛴️⛴️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
@@vibewithmike Well same deal with the fantastic videos you bring your subscribers...have a great week sir..🇨🇦 🇺🇸👍
@luvutoo242 thanks!
Love all ships and this video, the picture quality was excellent!
I’m glad that you are enjoying the channel friend. Make sure that you subscribe so you get a notice when I do go live.
Nice video, watching it in Belfast, Northern Ireland and the weather is great here.
Jim! Wonderful to hear from you. I hope everything is going great in Ireland. I just posted this video of a ship that is sitting at anchor right now in Duluth. Let me know what you think. ⚓️Ship stuck at Anchor? Let’s go find out! Miedwie in Duluth, MN
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Hey Mike Happy Labor Day. Love the PRT along with the Barker.
Happy Labor Day to you as well friend
Hello,,,wow. Glad I found this channel...love it. Thank you my name is Wayne. In missouri ozarks temp here 82
I’m glad that you found the channel to Wayne. It’s a pleasure meeting you my friend. Did you see this video from yesterday? ua-cam.com/video/7Yk7189FaqM/v-deo.htmlsi=EhJ5fI3vPIldIJ-v
One Long and two Sorts to you and the crew!
Same to you my friend
Awesome video from the beginning overview shot from the rocks with the three ships in the background to the end pivot of one massive ship!
Sooooo cool! Thanks a BUNCH for these great videos!
I live on Lake St Clair. Although not considered one of the Great Lakes we still can hear the ships using there horns from time to time!
So nostalgic to see these 1,000 ft ships! I remember years ago when we watch the first one Stewart J. Cort!!!!
First of all, I love the photo of the Collie!
The Cort is one of my favorite ships! Did you see this video? ua-cam.com/video/rZJbeggjT-k/v-deo.htmlsi=ogweP6OOYFKXj4l_
Boat friends, take a look at the lake our friend is talking about here. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_St._Clair
Happy Labor Day Bro! Thank you for taking your time today to show us the awesome ship.
Happy Labor Day to you as well! It’s a beautiful day here in Duluth.
You hit a home run for me today. TY
I’m glad you enjoyed it
Happy Labor Day, Mike, checking in from Minneapolis 90° and sunny
That’s where I grew up. Right over by the airport off of 28th Ave., South Side.
Wow! The PRT will always stay amazing! Beautiful video, Thanks Mike! Hope you had a nice labor day! 🤗❤️
The PRT is a giant. Thank you so much. I hope you had a wonderful day as well.
Happy Labor Day and thank you for this! One of my favorite ships!
I’m glad the captain blasted the horn
Happy Labor Day mike That Was A Great Video Of The PRT It Never Gets old and Have A Great Tuesday😊
Thanks for watching Anthony. Always great hearing from you.
Amazing! Beautiful video, Thanks Mike!
Thanks for the comment. I think you’ll really enjoy this ship from the Netherlands that I posted yesterday. ⚓️Earth's Most Impressive Ship? Máxima in Duluth, MN
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Happy Labor day ,. It;s officially on my bucket list , to bring my grandson to see this. I've done a lot of cool things with my Grandchildren , but this would be outstanding! Keep up the great work
Joe, the grandchildren that will never forget it! Any ship that you see will be memorable. You have to make it up here brother!
Thank you for all your videos! Love the pivots and everything!!
Terry, I love those turns as well
Hi Mike. I am watching from Minot ND. Its 72% . I just subscribed yesterday. I hope to drive to Duluth some day soon!
What’s up Michael! What a wonderful day. 72 is a great temperature. Let’s not talk about what’s coming in a few months.😂🥶
Happy Labor Day Mike!!! I have several favorite ships and the PRT is one of them. I believe I find the James R Barker the most exciting to watch. I'm from central Illinois and its suppose to get up to 87 today. Thanks for sharing Mike and have a Blessed day!
Good morning! Yes PRT is one of my favs as is the Barker and Anderson - Watching from Sebewaing Michigan - 78 now headed to 88
Duane! Like like you town. I want the boat friends to check it out too! Here it is! Have a great day man! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebewaing,_Michigan
Ken, happy Labor Day to you as well Brother
Happy Labor Day! Sorry I missed the live of my 2nd favorite ship; had my grandkids and it was pretty wild! Thanks, Mike 🇺🇸
I’m glad that you had a wonderful Labor Day. 90° in Duluth, that doesn’t happen too often. What’s the temperature down in your neck of the woods right now?
@@vibewithmike 104 with heat index of 117, it’s pretty toasty. 90 sounds like sweater weather haha
@ramtuffmama8060 take a look at this one from today. I think you’ll like it. ⚓️Ship stuck at Anchor? Let’s go find out! Miedwie in Duluth, MN
ua-cam.com/video/7Yk7189FaqM/v-deo.html
Thanks for sharing Mike! Awesome as always! 🚢🛳😁
It was great seeing you on the livestream today brother. All the best to you in South Africa!⛴️👋🇿🇦
@@vibewithmike Anytime! Thanks for sharing bro! have a great evening on your end as well!
@johanvandersandt8904 you too!
Just found your channel! Big fan! Love seeing the boats… went to UMD from 2014-2018…and comeback up often for work up here! Always a pleasure to head down and see the bridge and lake!
Charlie, it’s an absolute pleasure meeting you brother. These ships can really get into us. Duluth is a magical city as you well know. The Lift Bridge is the crown jewel. Thanks again for the comment. I hope you come back again soon!⛴️
Happy Labor Day ! Enjoy watching this channel and looking forward to visiting Duluth from here in the Horicon marsh area ! Enjoy these shots of the lake and hope to bring up my kayaks.
Hey time, what a beautiful area. Check this place out boat friends. I’d like to go there someday. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horicon_Marsh
PRT-always great catch. Thanks Mike.
Thanks Bill, happy Labor Day man!
Fantastic video. Thanks for sharing!
I’m glad you enjoyed it
Great catch, thanx 4 sharing'.
You got it my friend. I hope you had a wonderful day. It was a very nice day in Duluth. I hope you subscribe and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️
Here from the Pacific Northwest (Seattle Metro Area specifically) ... My mom and mine's favorite ship is the American Integrity... I wish I found this channel before she passed... Thank you for your amazing videos ...
My condolences for you mother. 🙏😔
I promise the next time I see the Integrriy I’ll make an extended version for both of you.
Happy Labor Day from Tennessee. Love your videos.
Jeff, I hope you are having a blast today in Tennessee. It’s a great day here in Duluth man.
Good morning Mike, Happy Labor Day! Sorry I missed the livestream but some of us reallllly need thier beauty sleep. It's already 83 in Little Rock with a high in mid 90's. As far as favorite ships, I really don't have one in particular. I like them all. Great job Mike, thanks for what you do!!
Sounds like a good day in Little Rock. You know what, that’s the right answer, all of those ships are awesome!!!!
Hi Mike. Love your channel. Watched a few of your videos lately. live on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland . Australia.
How I wish you could send some of that wonderful sunshine my way to Minnesota! How are you my friend from Australia? I hope you’re having a wonderful day. Did you see this video from a few days ago? Check out this fog. ua-cam.com/video/UjiHymvL7nc/v-deo.htmlsi=VEUU_lS_So6g6wGu
Happy Labor Day Mike. Loved the video
Right back at you Janet, happy Labor Day friend!
wonderful port entry
Hey friend! Thanks for watching the video! I hope you subscribe and come back. Take a look at this video with a huge splash from a wave as a ship leaves. ua-cam.com/video/6P-D_ff73gY/v-deo.htmlsi=gRjc9wbBeQ2FQbjC
Hi Mike. My fave ship is the #1 James R. Barker (sadly this year we have hardly seen the JRB in Duluth), #2 Arthur M. Anderson, #3 Mesabi Miner.
Those are the absolute all stars of ships
Dowell Illinois waving at ya. Mississippi barge watcher here
Hey friend! It looks like a very cool small town. I’ve been interesting barge video for your brother! Start at 29 minutes. ua-cam.com/users/liveFhUDzzWO-K8?si=OGzA76OhrbtZXyre
Boat friends, check out this awesome town in Illinois! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dowell,_Illinois
Love south pier inn! We watched the bridge go up and down once
That’s definitely a great place! You can’t go wrong. It’s right next to the bridge.
Hey Mike, love what you do here. Quick comment for the people just learning about ship terms... port and starboard. Port is left. Best way to remember that is port and left both have 4 letters. Thanks again for the great content!
Hello Andrew! Great hearing from you. Exactly right, port and left, four letters! I grew up in the big city of Minneapolis (zero ships) and would never have believed that I document ships on Lake Superior right on UA-cam. I am a huge advocate for asking questions and learning. It’s all about having fun and adding some knowledge about these ships and the maritime industry. I hope you are having an awesome Tuesday.
Happy labor day boat friend from mike in peoria il beautiful morning there mike thanks for the video
What’s up Mike! I hope all is great in Illinois. What a great day to watch a ship. Any big plans?
Today am smoking ribs on my weber smoker mike all charcoal and and a little hickory wood 🪵 it's been a good holiday weekend 4 days off for me and today paid and only a 3 day work week coming up I work 2nd shift 4 tens at Excalibur seasonings in Pekin il I hope everything is going well In Duluth boat friend can't wait for my live stream 😀
@mikerhodes7677 I followed this exact recipe. It turned out just like he said. Super juicy and legit. ua-cam.com/video/kE2RisA2mHY/v-deo.htmlsi=DA_nPiL1yrao50y4
Awesome video Mike you do great job video of ships
Thanks Scott, I hope you’re having a great day
Mike - These are great videos! I've been to Duluth a few times. I never found it interesting until I started watching these videos. I don't know if you are able to get to the actual docks, but if so it would be informative to see a ship dock and load/unload it's cargo.
I’m so happy to hear this. Happy Labor Day. You ask and you receive! That should be the type of video you’re looking for. ua-cam.com/video/757nvgeRYbs/v-deo.htmlsi=Jbxls2OOmL2lFzNX
Happy labor day. We have another beautiful sunny day with a temp of 25 feels 35 degrees, that about the same temperature in Duluth
Awesome weather. Happy Labor Day to you Bob!
Happy Labor Day Mike. Rick Lightfoot here in Slidell, Louisiana. 78 degrees and raining.
What’s up Rick, all the best to you and yours in Louisiana. Boat friends, take a look at this cool city in Louisiana. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slidell,_Louisiana
This vessel is absolutely beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Yes favorite ship. I'm in Fountain Colorado
Boat Friends, check out this awesome town in Colorado! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fountain,_Colorado
Hey Mike, I was just setting here reminding when there was just a handful of us watching, today over two hundred and some. You are doing a awesome job. I am on my way up next Sunday and of course I will stop by the canal. Don’t know what time, it’s a long drive up. My last fishing trip for the year. Is that little sports bar that you go to over in superior call the anchor Inn. Been thinking about maybe grabbing a sandwich there. Have a great day.
The Anchor Bar is so famous. It’s a maritime and ship themed bar. Check it out here. anchorbarandgrill.com/
What a piece O'kit !
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Happy something something holiday Mike!
It’s not even noon yet and we already saw the PRT. That’s a legit way to start the holiday.
Hey Mike....can't beat the James R. Barker. Brantford, Ontaro
Unfortunately, JRB does not come here as often. Miss her.
@geraldtompkins5775 when is the last time you did see it?
Happy Labor Day in Ontario Brent
You have to admire the captain of the PRT. He navigates this ship like it's child's play. I wonder how long he's been sailing this ship.
What an incredible turn. What an incredible captain.
That's for sure.
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Love your channel.
Tim! I really appreciate you saying that. I’ll keep bringing you the ships videos brother!👋⛴️
HI….FROM CANADA!!! LOVE UR VIDEOS!!!!
Hello, my Canadian friend! Happy Labor Day!🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
I think a fun perspective could be from the hillside of Duluth looking down on the harbor. I've often wondered from how far away the horns can be heard. Watching the pivot would definitely interest me.
John, I am going to do that shot. I’ve been thinking about doing it. You will see that soon man!⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️
@@vibewithmike I look forward to viewing that! Thanks, Mike!
I wouldn't mind watching an extended version to watch the big ships navigating their way through the harbor.
@JerryBearry I will do a long video at some point.
Yes this is my favourite ship
I’m with you, how can you go wrong with the largest ship on the Great Lakes?
That aint a ship yall, thats a damn horizontal *SKYSCRAPER* pushing itself through the water! What an awesome ship though! New sub! -Sidenote: Im in the middle of the Mojave desert, very close to Death Valley, ZERO WATER, zero boats and its about a billion degrees, give or take a couple of degrees...lol. Wish I was there....
Exactly! That ship is enormous. I always mention that the Eiffel tower is 1082 feet tall, this ship is 1013 feet long. Essentially the same thing. It’s unbelievable. Great meeting you. You have some beautiful scenery out there in the desert. I have a few friends out that way.👍⛴️
@@vibewithmike I've always enjoyed watching the ships of the Great Lakes. There's just something about them. They're so....awesome. I guarantee I'll be there watching them in person at some point in the near future. Lol. Thank you for these videos, I enjoy them immensely! Stay safe and have an awesome day my friend!
Great video, viewing from Liverpool UK. Subbed
Thank you so much fun. I look forward to chatting with you in the future. Thank you for watching this ship video.
My favorite ship is the James R Barker because I used to work on her. Appearance wise, my favorites are Saginaw, John Munson, Great Republic and John Leitch. My favorite ships that been scrapped are Cleveland Cliffs Cliffs Victory, Patton, Girdler and White.
What was it like working on the JRB? As you can imagine, all of us would love to know some details. I hope you’re having a wonderful Labor Day.
@@vibewithmike We were on a steady run between Taconite Harbor and Burns Harbor. That could get a little dull. I was used to working on much smaller, older ships than the JRB. Everything seemed so much bigger when the ship is 1,000 feet long with a 105 foot beam when you are used to 600 feet long and a 60 foot beam. Crews quarters were nice and roomy and air conditioned. There was even an elevator! We couldn't open the windows, which I didn't like. I missed not being able to open the portholes. On one older boat I slept in an upper bunk, and I liked to open the porthole and fall asleep to the sound of the waves against the hull. When I went aboard, I knew some of the crew from previous boats, which was nice. There were often some high stakes poker games in the crews mess, but I stayed away from those. Otherwise it was a boat job, and you just adapted to the routine. Since we sailed to Lake Michigan, I saw the Mackinac bridge and Mackinac Island on a regular basis, and I enjoyed that.
@corporaldigbygeste7640 This story is so fascinating. Fascinating is an understatement word. It’s a dream of many people to do the work you have done. I respect you a lot for that work. Thank you so much for sharing. I know so many people will enjoy this response from you. We appreciate you brother!⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️
Two years ago we were in the Soo and just happened to be at the locks when PRT was going through. Since then, PRT has been my favorite ship. I want to find out how to by tickets for the raffle to ride!
Rick, let’s put our money together and get in that raffle!!!!💰💸💵⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️
I still have never been to the Soo Locks. I have to get there someday.
Happy Labor Day! Richmond KY 81 degrees F with a high of 90
Awesome weather there in Kentucky. Send me some of that warm weather to Minnesota in November!😂👍⛴️
Great video
Yes, the PRT is one of my favorites. The next is the Anderson.
They are the two best out there
Happy Labour Day from Winnipeg! Yes we mark it as well, although we spell Labour differently from you. Here in Manitoba we are famous for our union and other organized labour events. My wife is currently on strike as a member of the Manitoba Government Employees Union against the provincial insurance company, which is what we call a Crown Corporation. We were recently in Duluth staying at the Park Point Marina Inn so well within walking distance of the lift bridge.
Neil! Did you get to see any ships while you were here in Duluth? Did you go to Grandma’s restaurant to eat?
@@vibewithmike unfortunately we just missed the Paul R., but did see the tour boat heading out for a late afternoon sailing. Didn’t do the restaurant you mentioned, but a rooftop seat at the tourist trap near the bridge. Our best score was ice cream at The Portland Malt Shoppe.
@neilcoligan8621 hitting the malt shop is so legit. That makes all the difference. That’s a great place. If anybody wants to check it out, here’s a link. www.portlandmaltshoppe.com/
Awesome ship
Thanks Margaret, I think you’ll enjoy this ship from yesterday. Linked below. I hope you subscribe and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships! ua-cam.com/video/7Yk7189FaqM/v-deo.htmlsi=ImjZyNJvHDv-LmD_
Dawson MN but grew up in Gulfport MS. Retired north! 81 in Dawson. 86 in Gulfport!
Awesome hearing from you Lauren! I hope you’re having a spectacular Labor Day so far
@vibewithmike just chilling! PRT is on my bucket list to see and hear in person! May just add watching you video in person! 😂😅
@laurenolson8492 sounds good to me friend!!!!! All the best!!!!!
James R Barker, my favorite! Malinta, Ohio
I hope you subscribe and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️
The Maxima by far Mike, size always doesn't matter😂
How can you go wrong with that beautiful ship. Here’s the Maxima boat friends. ua-cam.com/video/IN0S8wATvcI/v-deo.htmlsi=jwBqYB_1p3hw3Kw4
Happy Labor day Mike!
Right back at you, happy Labor Day⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️