⚓️That was odd! Attempted whistle exchange with Lift Bridge? | Ship Niagara arriving in Duluth, MN

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  • @SweetUniverse
    @SweetUniverse Рік тому +16

    One time in Seattle a Russian ship was coming in. A crowd of us were watching down on the waterfront. As the ship went by we saw their sailors all standing at attention on deck, saluting us as they went by. That was one of those golden moments. 👍👍

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      Sugar, I wish I could’ve been there to see that. Better yet, record that. That must’ve been so awesome.

    • @adriannegrillo8394
      @adriannegrillo8394 Рік тому

      That had to be exciting!

  • @hypergolic8468
    @hypergolic8468 Рік тому +13

    You have to admire Mike, a man who's prepared to place his phone on the edge of a canal wall everyday to bring us the weather😂😂 .
    As ever a great video Mike.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +2

      😂😂😂😂😂
      You made my day with that comment! I’m still laughing as I write this to you. You know, we could go into business together with this idea. How about we create floating phone cases with a 20 foot fish string connected to it? That would do the trick if it fell in.😂😂😂⛴️⛴️⛴️

    • @chuckg6039
      @chuckg6039 Рік тому +3

      It's only the latest Iphone. No big deal. But on the other hand, I think it's his backup Iphone...and not the one shooting the videos. So if that one goes into the drink, Mike is covered with another phone!

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +2

      Chuck, you haven’t heard the best part. We are bringing you on as the third partner in this new business!

    • @chuckg6039
      @chuckg6039 Рік тому +4

      @@vibewithmike Works for me. I'm heading up to Duluth in July, so I could benefit from this new gadget. I'd hate to loose my phone.

    • @hypergolic8468
      @hypergolic8468 Рік тому +2

      @@chuckg6039 😃 AllI can say is, it looked expensive!

  • @RandolphHinz-se5cw
    @RandolphHinz-se5cw 29 днів тому +2

    Actually Mike, I would call those mini icebergs, LOL!!

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  29 днів тому +1

      I totally agree with you! I can’t wait to see them in the harbor again

    • @RandolphHinz-se5cw
      @RandolphHinz-se5cw 29 днів тому +1

      @vibewithmike I couldn't agree more with you Mike!! Maybe someday I'll get a chance to come up to Duluth Minnesota and see the Great lakes ships myself firsthand!!

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  29 днів тому +1

      @RandolphHinz-se5cw I really hope you make it to Duluth

    • @RandolphHinz-se5cw
      @RandolphHinz-se5cw 29 днів тому +1

      @vibewithmike me too Mike! Put I'd rather come up there during the summertime and maybe early fall!! Whichever time is best for viewing the most ships going under the aerial lift bridge!!

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  29 днів тому +1

      @RandolphHinz-se5cw yes, the right time to arrive is in summer

  • @donrobertson4611
    @donrobertson4611 Рік тому +4

    Really interesting to see the hillsides of Duluth from my vantage point in Tucson. I've only ever been there in the summer. It looks chilly & hunkered down. Nice closeups of the Niagara & easygoing narration. Wow, the Missouri, almost 100 years old. Truly was a fun video.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      Don, can you imagine that was built when Babe Ruth was playing baseball? The 27 Yankees? Unbelievable. It’s still running great and looks great too. What an awesome vessel. You already know this, I love Tucson! Years ago I had a great buffet at Casino Del Sol. ⛴️

  • @walkingminnesota
    @walkingminnesota Рік тому +9

    One Prolonged Blast - This means you are leaving a dock or departing your slip. It signals to others a change in status and that you are getting underway. A prolonged blast is also sounded when a vessel is approaching a bend in a river where vessels coming from another direction cannot be seen. It is sometimes referred to as the “blind bend signal".
    Interesting

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +5

      Walking! I really appreciate you providing this information. I’m learning as I go and having fun doing it. It’s awesome when good people like you spread the knowledge to all of us. I so appreciate this information. I will remember this if this happens again. Thanks a lot!🙏👍⛴️

    • @chuckg6039
      @chuckg6039 Рік тому +3

      @@vibewithmike Geez, maybe the Captain thought it appropriate to sound the one prolonged blast as there is an upcoming bend to the left. Typically you don't hear this type of signal in Duluth in that situation, but then maybe it was a newer Captain that just wanted to 'go by the book' and be extra cautious.

    • @mjosephinefonzo8783
      @mjosephinefonzo8783 Рік тому +1

      THANK YOU FROM A RETIRED AIR FORCE CAPTAIN WHO REALLY WANTED TO BE A FIGHTER PILOT IN THE NAVY AND NOT AIR FORCE.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for your service! It means a lot to me and many others. It’s people like you that served our country that allows me to make videos like this. Thank you!🙏🇺🇸

  • @spinlok3943
    @spinlok3943 Рік тому +4

    Niagara: *HOOOOOOONK!*
    Bridge: I have nothing to say to that.

  • @chuckg6039
    @chuckg6039 Рік тому +3

    Great job Mike. A really nice high quality, high resolution video. If you go to 9:53, you'll see where the tug Missouri had recently made a rare afternoon trip up to Two Harbors. I watched that live. Apparently the tug was needed to assist a vessel having engine troubles. Luckily those issues were quickly resolved, so only a short pull was needed from the dock to just outside the harbor. The Missouri then quickly returned to Duluth.
    That was a strange blast in that situation. One prolonged blast is a warning signal. Sometimes used when coming up on a blind turn. 5 short blasts would have been a more urgent warning.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      Really great catch on the Two Harbors observation. It totally went over my head. Chuck, I can’t recall, did we ever figure out why she headed up there?

    • @chuckg6039
      @chuckg6039 Рік тому +2

      @@vibewithmike One of the Vanenkevort vessels was having engine issues...which got resolved. The Vanenkevort ship then went about their planned route and the Missouri just headed back to Duluth.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      That’s right! I remember now.

    • @bigmonmagoomba9634
      @bigmonmagoomba9634 Рік тому

      Was that the Dirk? The one that came in last week and went to Fraser?

    • @chuckg6039
      @chuckg6039 Рік тому

      @@bigmonmagoomba9634 it very well could have been.

  • @Douglas_79
    @Douglas_79 24 дні тому +1

    Awesome video, Mike!! That ship is a beast!! Duluth is so beautiful at night but add in fireworks and Bentleyville and it absolutely gorgeous!! Thank you so much!! Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving!!

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  24 дні тому

      This is a while back, I remember that video. Thanksgiving was great. How was yours? Doug, did you see the video from yesterday? I just wanna make sure. It’s the PRT with fireworks.

  • @karengausman1459
    @karengausman1459 Рік тому +2

    Hello Mike. The Missouri tug is such a hard working vessel. Chip has to be commended for all he does to keep the canal open for all the Lakers. The Niagara is a good looking vessel as well. I wonder if the captain is being careful on the whistle. Thanks for the great video!! Catch you in the next one.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      It’s hard for me not to admire the Missouri no matter what other vessel it’s next to.

  • @Lynchfan88
    @Lynchfan88 Рік тому +2

    Great vid and interesting on those upgrades and then many years later the re-powering.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Hey Michael! Yeah, it’s a really cool and interesting ship with its backstory.⛴️

  • @pamelag2223
    @pamelag2223 Рік тому +2

    Mike you're so great at ship411, thanks for another!

  • @RobertBardos
    @RobertBardos Рік тому +3

    One blast means to other concerned vessels “I’m here” or “I’m coming through”. That wasn’t for the bridge. He says thanks bridge on the radio replay.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Robert, thank you so much for this information. You taught me something new. This is great information and I will remember it moving forward. I appreciate your time explaining this. I’m sure others will benefit from this information as well.👍⛴️

    • @RobertBardos
      @RobertBardos Рік тому +2

      @@vibewithmike Community is best when we Share! Thank you for sharing so much with us also! 😎🚢

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Thanks brother! I’ll be going live for the Block in about 45 minutes.

  • @jspo3446
    @jspo3446 Рік тому +2

    How did you not fall and break a bone on that ice??;please be careful. Stay safe. Thank you for braving 21 degree weather and ice to film such a great Lady. Really enjoy your work. It's getting warmer thank goodness, so keep the ships moving

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      J Spo, it’s great people like you that watch these ships with me that give me so much energy! I have pretty good balance luckily!👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

  • @ralphyboy3636
    @ralphyboy3636 Рік тому +3

    You should play frogger across the Lilly pads. I bet you can make it!

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +3

      Ralphy, it literally looks like you could do that man. There’s really a part of me that wanted to give that a shot but I’m not trying to wind up on the news.⛴️😂

  • @marywright6759
    @marywright6759 Рік тому +2

    Where did the snow and ice go? After seeing it last night, I thought it was frozen solid. Great job by the tug.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      This video was recorded a few days ago.

  • @aletheaglenn6656
    @aletheaglenn6656 Рік тому +3

    It's hard to believe that is the same place we saw last night. It's so calm and peaceful. Why does the ice all look like little circles? Weird.

    • @MadiStamkos91
      @MadiStamkos91 Рік тому +2

      This is from a different day, not today

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +2

      That is correct Madison. I think in my description I’ll start adding the date so that way there’s no confusion. I hope you are doing well! The weather is beyond unpredictable. The good thing though, 50° temps next week! Let’s GO!!!!!!⛴️😂

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      Alethea, this video of the ship was taken over the weekend.

    • @MadiStamkos91
      @MadiStamkos91 Рік тому +2

      @@vibewithmike hope the same for you as well! I have been so busy and haven't been out to see many ships yet so far. That's why I love that you still do the lives... feels like I'm actually there. Keep up the great work 🙂

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +2

      Thanks a lot Madison. I’ve said it a few times now but I’m OK with saying it again. I cannot wait to see the ships wearing a T-shirt. It can’t come soon enough. Take care my friend.⛴️

  • @johnbeck8812
    @johnbeck8812 Рік тому +1

    Mike are their any videos of the inside of a typical pilot house on these carriers

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      You bet John, I went online and found a good one for you. This is from the Gott. Check it out brother. ua-cam.com/video/VoYGhx5b2QQ/v-deo.html

  • @juliegogo2941
    @juliegogo2941 Рік тому +1

    Wow! The Missouri was made in 1927! A ruby in the Lac for sure. Thanks

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      It’s absolutely remarkable to think about it. Yes, 1927. Unbelievable. What a vessel.

  • @ralphyboy3636
    @ralphyboy3636 Рік тому +2

    First day with the new horn apparently.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +2

      I actually paused for a minute because I was waiting for the next whistles. Hey, glass half full. At least we heard something!😂😂⛴️

  • @antwaunsmith8392
    @antwaunsmith8392 Рік тому +2

    Lol almost looks like you can go ice fishing out there that would be fun 🚤⚓ and it is so awesome to see these ships up close in person 😅🤩

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +2

      What’s even funnier is that we could jump on a block of ice in the water and use that as our boat. However, I wouldn’t recommend that.😂😂😂⛴️⛴️⛴️

  • @marlenesturdevant3183
    @marlenesturdevant3183 Рік тому +1

    Great video thanks Mike

  • @handiman5001
    @handiman5001 Рік тому +1

    Mike, does the harbor have an Ice Breaker???

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Great question. Here’s that ship. ua-cam.com/users/liveM5ZF96ezVhQ?si=CFOvk86pHz6Z2y8B

  • @snakerstran9101
    @snakerstran9101 Рік тому +1

    I went on a google to see if all large Great Lakes freighters had bow and/or stern thrusters. Didn't find that (anyone know?) but I did find that there is a brand new freighter on the lakes. The Mark W Barker. Wonder if it has made Duluth yet?

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      Sanker, the Mark W. Barker is an awesome ship. I did catch her on a livestream last year. The quality is not the best because UA-cam only allows 720 resolution with livestreams. I will get a high quality video the next time she comes in for you. Here's that video from last year. ua-cam.com/video/q5F5UOFmxMc/v-deo.html

  • @Chili453
    @Chili453 Рік тому +1

    Good one Mike !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @pieterpost563
    @pieterpost563 Рік тому +1

    You have a greattt reading voice over there sir 👌🏻👌🏻👍🏻👊🏻

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Peter! What a cool comment! I appreciate you brother. Have a great Sunday.

  • @Jfk3434
    @Jfk3434 Рік тому +1

    Oh I love tugs! Amazing and brave

  • @barbs.7367
    @barbs.7367 Рік тому +2

    Awesome🚢 great job💪🏼

  • @henryhawk978
    @henryhawk978 Рік тому +2

    Enjoyed the video. Does the ice extend very deep or is it just floating on top of the water? BE SAFE OUT THERE!

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      The ice has really broken up a lot in the canal now.

  • @dcranch4820
    @dcranch4820 Рік тому +1

    Was wondering where the Iron Ore gets shipped to? Also is most of the ship traffic Iron Ore, or is Wheat, Corn and Soy beans shipped in or out of these ports? I enjoyed the video!

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      DCR, check this article I found for you! It’s talks about shipping and the ore. It’s interesting. www.mesabitribune.com/mine/iron-ore-shipments-slip-in-2022/article_e4fcb99c-a326-11ed-bd1a-d7a8c4694ab8.html

    • @dcranch4820
      @dcranch4820 Рік тому +1

      @@vibewithmike Mike, that was very interesting! Thank you you looking it up and posting it for me! Hope you have a great Sunday!!!

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      No problem! It’s interesting learning new things. I have a lot of fun with these ships.

  • @randymorris8740
    @randymorris8740 Рік тому +1

    Why didn't the bridge salute back?

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Randy, hmmmm. I don’t. Let me thank you for watching this video and leaving a comment. All the best to you friend!⛴️👍

  • @christinamangelo
    @christinamangelo Рік тому +1

    Mike l assume you have a house? you just love going down to this place so much its a wonder you don't have tent pitched somewhere near your beloved lift bridge (ha ha).

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Yes, I stay up there a lot. Do you think I should ask the Lift Bridge operator if I can sleep on the couch?👍👍👍😂😂😂😂
      Thanks so much for watching and dropping a comment.

    • @christinamangelo
      @christinamangelo Рік тому +1

      @@vibewithmike of course or maybe sleep on that little tug on the bank whatever that is

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      You’re right! That might be a good spot. I will have wake-up call from the bridge and the ships whistle. ⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️

    • @christinamangelo
      @christinamangelo Рік тому +1

      You do know l am an Australian who knows nothing about anything of your ships and things so l am being a complete sticky nose

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Ha! I didn’t know that. I have other friends from Australia that comment on these ships. You all are so fun to chat with. Christina, oh, how I wish I had your weather right now. One of my bucket list places to visit is Australia. I know I’ll get there someday!🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @christinamangelo
    @christinamangelo Рік тому

    No they look like deflated pavlovas .

  • @abusdriver1967
    @abusdriver1967 Рік тому +1

    What is the web address for the site you use to see what ships are inbound and outbound?

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      This is the best one out there right now Anthony! docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSHxTtJVQ5NM9YAFtNlQBsbkEZ08ias1cOtdxA4oBmeR7YV_d1pfSL4QydgppsO3ej5ItPGVU5G-Z7G/pubhtml