⚓️Big Fight! - 1,000’ Ship vs. Wind & Waves! Ship American Century Departing Duluth, MN

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  • 1,000 foot ship American Century had a real fight on its hands going through the ship canal in Duluth, MN. Strong wind and large waves that appeared out of nowhere made it a wild and exciting show for everyone watching! The captain of the ship did a great job in these tough conditions!
    More information about the ship American Century: en.m.wikipedia...
    #ship #duluth #bigwaves #lakesuperior #maritime #boat #excitement

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  • @unrulyjulie4382
    @unrulyjulie4382 Рік тому +16

    I'm 63, both of my parents were born in Duluth, although I have lived in Texas for 44 yrs. I remember going as a kid to Duluth to visit relatives and going to watch the freighters going through the ship channel. My mom had us scatter her ashes over the Lake along the North Shore.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +4

      What an amazing story! Thank you for sharing it. The good thing about Texas is you don’t need a snow shovel! All the best my friend.⛴️

    • @unrulyjulie4382
      @unrulyjulie4382 Рік тому +3

      @@vibewithmike
      Agreed about the shovel.

    • @susanpugh130
      @susanpugh130 3 місяці тому +1

      My family too, Duluth and Superior. There's a real bond with this beautiful lake, now not just for us natives, but thanks to Mike's videos, everyone who tunes in around the world can belong to a new wonderful family. ❤

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  3 місяці тому

      @susanpugh130 our community is definitely a family of friends that really care about each other and care about these ships. Please don’t miss this video Susan. ua-cam.com/users/liveoJ0-sIWsReU?si=MSvDf__IKUjLisz7

  • @timothyclark6162
    @timothyclark6162 29 днів тому +2

    Totally awesome Mike really appreciate the good work you do to bring these wonderful ships to all the boat friends. Keep up the good work Mike.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  29 днів тому

      Thanks a lot, Tim, you have to see this one, I don’t think I’ll ever record a shelf cloud and a rainbow at the same time. Take a look. ua-cam.com/video/-ZgjY_lTN3k/v-deo.htmlsi=S_YtyZFtV53ghI_Q

  • @chuckg6039
    @chuckg6039 Рік тому +21

    Mike, this 'Splash Edition' was one of your best videos. I've watched 1,000 of videos over the years, and I'd have to say that this one captures the power and atmosphere of big time ship watching about as well as any! Fantastic job Mike. Really enjoyed what you videoed for us.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +2

      Thanks Chuck. I know you like the behind the scenes stuff so it got me to think of walking from a new place. Thanks and happy Easter brother!👍👍👍👍🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️

  • @ry26ry26ry26
    @ry26ry26ry26 Рік тому +3

    This is my new favorite You Tube channel. Thanks for doing these videos

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      Rye, what an honor for me to hear that! That means a lot to me. I'm just a regular guy having fun with a camera and ships. No agenda. I have said it before and I'll say it again, I would be out watching the ships and thinking about the same things while looking at these ships without a camera. With the camera, you get to come with. Again, thank you so much for the wonderful comment. I will see you soon Boat Friend!

  • @mikerhodes7677
    @mikerhodes7677 Рік тому +2

    Thanks again Mike great video can't wait to make the trip up there to watch in person boat friend

  • @robertturtle
    @robertturtle 11 місяців тому +2

    Really cool, I liked to see the area around the bridge, thanks for sharing

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for taking time out of your day to watch the video. This was a fun ship to record. All the best to you and yours.

  • @skycvg
    @skycvg Рік тому +7

    Your visual perspectives are second to none. Always look forward to your productions. A+ my friend.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Sky! Thanks friend. It was fun showing something than the standard canal video. I knew something would happen because the wind was blowing towards the ship. It was pretty cool.

  • @johanvandersandt8904
    @johanvandersandt8904 Рік тому +2

    Thanks to you I have a view that this South African might have never seen otherwise! Thank you very much good sir!

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      Johan, one day I will make it to South Africa. It’s a beautiful country. I have done a lot of research about your cities as well. I will tough out the jet lag to get there someday. I hope you come with me on some of these ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

    • @johanvandersandt8904
      @johanvandersandt8904 Рік тому +1

      @@vibewithmike Hopefully you do visit South Africa and I do come to Duluth some day but the world has gone quite nuts lately so we will have to see! I would be glad to subscribe and enjoy these mechanical marvels with you!

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      Thank you my friend. The weather should get better here in Duluth so I will be out more capturing these wonderful ships for you.

    • @johanvandersandt8904
      @johanvandersandt8904 Рік тому +1

      @@vibewithmike Looking forward to it!

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      You know that I love ships and the water. One of the places I’d like to visit while in South Africa is Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. I’ve done. I’ve done some research about that location and it just looks so cool.

  • @karlschwab6437
    @karlschwab6437 Рік тому +3

    I second what Chuck G. Just said before me. Excellent!

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Karl! Hey, happy Sunday brother. I hope all is well. I’m going to sleep early tonight. It’s been a long week. Thanks again!⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍👍👍

  • @TheBDEye
    @TheBDEye Рік тому +7

    Loved the walk through tour Mike - nice to see the context. Awesome turbulence as she headed out!

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Yes, it was a fun video to shoot. I could tell there was a battle brewing because of the wind blowing right at the ship.

  • @MicroscopicAllan
    @MicroscopicAllan Рік тому +4

    Great video Mike. Thank you very much!!

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Al, thanks brother. Have a happy Easter my friend.⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍

  • @barbs.7367
    @barbs.7367 Рік тому +4

    So,so interesting this morning, thank you for showing us around the area and great information 👍🏼👍🏼

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Thanks Barb! I had fun out there. It was really entertaining to see those waves and the ship battling in the canal.

  • @SandyKay65
    @SandyKay65 Рік тому +3

    Thank you, that was amazing!

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      Hey Sandy!👋
      Happy Easter friend!

    • @SandyKay65
      @SandyKay65 Рік тому +1

      @@vibewithmike Happy Easter to you as well 🐣

  • @thebigguy8306
    @thebigguy8306 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for the beautiful scenery. Save a chair for me, an afternoon in the sun, cup of coffee, and a good cigar.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      Hey friend, I have the chair all set for you with the items you requested, and a cooler of cold beverages!

  • @mikeburnitt2604
    @mikeburnitt2604 Рік тому +2

    Great work Mike. Best from the UK.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Mike, thanks for watching brother. I hope you come come back to my channel and watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @AmeriCreed
    @AmeriCreed Рік тому +3

    Great video of the American Century and the waves. Good to see you out there again.
    Be Safe Brother!

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      American! How’s it going! Awesome hearing from you. I’m so happy the weather is getting better here!

  • @karengausman1459
    @karengausman1459 Рік тому +4

    Morning Mike. Loved the "field trip" . Always good to mix it up a bit. The AC is one of my favorites to watch. Although I have a few that are my favorites. Wow is right on those waves she is creating! Cool handed captain to get through water like that. She is such a gorgeous ship(if ships can be)!! Safe journey to the captain the crew. Awesome job, Mike. As always. Have a great day and I will catch you next time.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      The AC is a great ship! I was really surprised by how volatile the water was when she went through. I have a lot of respect for the captain as he navigated that canal with the wind directly at the vessel.⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️

  • @gregolson4655
    @gregolson4655 Рік тому +1

    I’ve lived in Duluth 69 years and it never gets old seeing that canal when it’s kicking up it’s heel’s thanks Mike.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Greg! I’m someone new to the area. You have logged enough years to really tell the story of the city. How cool! It’s a true blessing to be able to see the ships whenever we want here. Happy Sunday. All the best to you. I hope to see another comment from you soon.

  • @lynns6641
    @lynns6641 Рік тому +2

    Nice video! Thanks from all our family up in Hibbing!

  • @BlazeOner_Bronx
    @BlazeOner_Bronx Рік тому +5

    Great video! I always wanted to see what the otherside of the bridge looks like, thank you!

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Thanks QB. Yeah, it’s pretty industrial on the backside of Park Point/Lift Bridge. However, there are many homes there too.

  • @elizabethw4519
    @elizabethw4519 Рік тому +1

    checking in on some of your older videos, Mike. I'm finally on the mend and wanting to catch up on some of your videos... The AC has a beautiful horn and presence. THANKS!!

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      I’m glad that you are feeling better! That’s so fantastic. I will be going live in less than one hour. A ship I’ve never recorded is coming into Duluth.

  • @deetempleton80
    @deetempleton80 Рік тому +3

    My goodness, what a great field trip. That has rating. High on the Terrific charts.. thanks so much for what u do for all your Boat friends. God Bless You An Yours

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Dee! Thank you for saying that. It was a fun video to make for sure! Thanks for watching friend. ⛴️👍

  • @jrs9144
    @jrs9144 Рік тому +4

    This is my favorite work of yours. I love when you show the surrounding areas.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      John! Wow! What a nice thing to say. Let me say that I appreciate you taking a minute to say this. It means a lot to me. I hope you have a great evening and I hope to see you with the next ship. 🙏🙏⛴️⛴️

  • @sparkybluefox
    @sparkybluefox Рік тому +1

    You Lucky Dog !
    Great Video with Great narration audio ! Very easy on my eye's and ear's !
    I Love boat watching and you are now in my Subcribed list !
    SBF

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      SBF, what an awesome comment! I really appreciate you taking a few minutes to share your thoughts. Thank you so much my friend. It means a lot to me. I look forward to bringing more ships to you. All the best!👍⛴️

  • @larryfisher5796
    @larryfisher5796 Рік тому +4

    Hay Mike I really appreciate the effort you put in to making these great videos . GREAT JOB 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Thanks Larry. Always appreciate your uplifting comments. All the best to you man!

  • @julianwalker196
    @julianwalker196 Рік тому +1

    It looked rather chilly (as we say in old England) when you filmed this great video, many thanks for yet another excellent production.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! You have a beautiful country friend! I hope you come back to my channel and watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

  • @jamessincox6194
    @jamessincox6194 Рік тому +1

    Great Video! I enjoyed the walk-around and the different perspective. Thanks!

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Thanks James! I hope you come with me on some of these ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

  • @guyg7160
    @guyg7160 Рік тому +4

    Great action shots!

  • @Thorton5044
    @Thorton5044 Рік тому +2

    🇨🇦Hey Mike loved to walk with you and see the surroundings...the Inn, the fire place is so cool and short walk to the canal. I was right there with you. Thanks so much

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Gail, that fireplace really does come in handy on colder days. I tend to hang out by the fire before the ship come or go. It’s really nice!🔥

  • @d.nicely
    @d.nicely Рік тому +4

    You really do a good job overall with Video and Audio sharing info... keep up the good work!

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      D, for you to stop and say that means a lot to me. I’m just out here having fun and I’m glad your enjoyed the video friend!👍⛴️

  • @chuckg6039
    @chuckg6039 Рік тому +3

    I love the bridge "wings". Great view starting at 13:22.

  • @suzie7848
    @suzie7848 Рік тому +1

    Awesome!!! Thanks for the tour!!

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Suzie, I’m thrilled that you took a few minutes to watch my video. Thank you so much. I hope you come with me on some of these ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

    • @suzie7848
      @suzie7848 Рік тому +1

      @@vibewithmike totally!! Watched some today!! We are enjoying the tour as well!!

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Awesome, happy Friday!

  • @Jodi_W
    @Jodi_W Рік тому +2

    I just discovered you a few days ago and am so glad I did! I love watching the ships and also really enjoyed your tour of the Lakewalk. Our family will be staying at the South Pier Inn in mid May so I appreciated the little tour in this video. I hope all that snow is gone before we get there! Maybe we'll see you out on the canal. 😊

    • @chuckg6039
      @chuckg6039 Рік тому

      I hope you enjoy your trip in May. I'm sure Mike will have a comment or two for you soon.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Jodi! I'm so excited you found the channel. I can use another boat friend! You will really enjoy Duluth in May because it will be great weather. Plenty of ships will be out there. You can't get any closer to the action staying at South Pier, good move! Here's a video I did going to different place in Duluth. I think you'll like it. ua-cam.com/video/Slqp0m8rTTU/v-deo.html

    • @Jodi_W
      @Jodi_W Рік тому +1

      @@vibewithmike Just watched it, that was great! I hope we don't have fog...but that would be typical for us. We tend to get clouds and rain on our vacations. We've learned to make the best of it. I see the green gates are open which I'm happy to see - I love to get up close to lighthouses!
      August 2015 we visited the UP and went to the Soo Locks at Sault Ste. Marie. So this trip brings us to the other end of the lake at the other end of the season with adult sons rather than teenagers. We're excited for our short getaway! Only 3 nights but the plan is Duluth on Day 1, 61 and hiking on Day 2, and relaxation/lake gazing on Day 3, picking up whatever we missed as we head back through Duluth on our way back home the following day. We're at Beacon Pointe the last 2 nights. Really hoping for no fog so we can see the views from our rooms. 😎

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      I think all will be good. Fog happens here and there but it usually clears out super quick. You will have a blast!⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️

  • @Chili453
    @Chili453 Рік тому +3

    Another super video !!!

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      Tom, happy Easter! Thanks for the comment brother. Those waves battling the ship kind of came out of nowhere. That was cool.⛴️

  • @hypergolic8468
    @hypergolic8468 Рік тому +2

    Mike great walk and commentary and wonderful colours as ever.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Thank you so much. It was fun watching that thousand footer go out with those waves crashing. The good weather coming in the next few weeks makes me really happy.👍⛴️

  • @jspo3446
    @jspo3446 Рік тому +1

    Fascinating. Awesome. Thank you for the play-by-play. Very interesting.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      J, thank you for taking a moment to drop this comment. It means a lot to me that you would stop what you’re doing to take a few minutes to say this. Have a happy Sunday and an even better week friend.👍⛴️

  • @EightBallAnswers1
    @EightBallAnswers1 3 місяці тому +1

    Nice video! All business great facts. Nice Great Lakes chop in the channel

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  3 місяці тому

      What a really nice comment to Reed on a Sunday morning for me. I really appreciate you saying these positive things. I hope you come back to the channel and subscribe. It would be great to have a nice person like you part of what we do.

    • @EightBallAnswers1
      @EightBallAnswers1 3 місяці тому +1

      @@vibewithmike yes, I am subscribed! 🙌🥰… I never knew this ship watching was such an activity but I’m hooked on it now! I love the comeraderie and learning about these. I grew up seeing those ships and the slag heaps on the docks on the Cuyahoga River, but this ship admiration club puts it together and really kind of tears at the heartstrings of what an awesome industry and community the Lakers are and all those dotting the shores of the Great Lakes!
      I may try to get up to Duluth next year to experience the canal and check out Lake Superior. Have a great weekend! Thanks for all the videos. Just good clean fun

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  3 місяці тому +1

      @Fishsticks007 if you make it up to Duluth, please let me know. We can meet up. We can watch a ship together. I really appreciate you being part of this channel.

    • @EightBallAnswers1
      @EightBallAnswers1 3 місяці тому +1

      @@vibewithmike I live in California now but I’m looking at alternatives once I retire. Like maybe spending at least half the year somewhere over by the Great Lakes. Thanks Mike!

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  3 місяці тому +1

      @Fishsticks007 even though there’s cold winters, think about Duluth, check this out. ua-cam.com/video/lbQQtOJvSkA/v-deo.html

  • @netrhyda8761
    @netrhyda8761 Рік тому +1

    Enjoyable video, thank you!!

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Net, I really appreciate you watching. Thank you so much friend. I hope you join me for another ship video in the future.👍⛴️

  • @elizabethannferrario7113
    @elizabethannferrario7113 24 дні тому +1

    Great video , Thank you . God speed to the crew.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  24 дні тому

      God speed! I hope you take a look at this video from today ua-cam.com/video/f0gchkbR6-g/v-deo.htmlsi=QQE2zORNXmq82H8S

  • @robertezell1916
    @robertezell1916 5 місяців тому +1

    That big girl gives those waves no mind does she! Great video!

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  5 місяців тому

      Check this out, this is one of my favorite ship and wave videos ua-cam.com/video/NZHnJtsf8Mk/v-deo.htmlsi=31LfFKC-6S8WQpNi

  • @henryhawk978
    @henryhawk978 Рік тому +1

    Nice shot from the street looking towards the lift bridge. Fire must have felt nice also. Thousand footers making it through the Canal great job by the Capt. Enjoyed the video and BE SAFE OUT THERE!

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      That fire really helps me on cold days Henry. Then I walk right over to the bridge.

  • @timg11765
    @timg11765 Рік тому +2

    Hey mike I appreciate the effort and time you put into the videos you make. Would love to come up there and see it in person. Keep up the good work

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Tim, I happy to hear you like these videos!

    • @EDLaw-wo5it
      @EDLaw-wo5it Рік тому +1

      Great job for us landlubbers Mike. I would think except for the narrowness of the canal that th AC wouldn’t have much issue with 3 foot breakers with over 12,000 HP and fully loaded. It’s when that big lake roars with what I have seen on some videos it would be tough going. I admire the mariners that perform the task of getting their ships safely to their destination. Havagudun and keep them coming.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      @EDLaw-wo5it I still cannot believe there was fog during this video in December. Those beautiful lights really popped in the fog from Bentleyville.

  • @juliegogo2941
    @juliegogo2941 Рік тому +1

    Fun field trip. Cool gas fireplace. Breaking waves and making a white spray was neat. Thanks

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +2

      Thanks Julie. That fireplace is the best!!!!!!

  • @constanceweekly8045
    @constanceweekly8045 4 місяці тому +1

    I became interested in your videos after I visited the Soo Locks & read a book about the Edmund Fitzgerald. Thank you!

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  4 місяці тому

      What a cool comment to read. That’s really need to know. Did you see this video I did pertaining to the Edmund Fitzgerald? ua-cam.com/video/O35-06UCjKo/v-deo.htmlsi=zhWEb7RJvrsyCdka

  • @atreyuprincipalh4043
    @atreyuprincipalh4043 Рік тому +1

    You vídeos are quite fascinating.. I love the views ahoy from south florida

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      I appreciate you saying that my friend. I always try to mix up the views, so it never is the same. It’s always about trying to keep the ships and the fun fresh.

  • @scottburk4083
    @scottburk4083 Рік тому +1

    Awesome video Mike! Great content!
    Happy Easter to you and yours,God Bless!!!😊

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      Scott, happy Easter brother!
      I actually took a 30 minute nap today because of eating too much! I’m glad the weather is better in Minnesota because I need to get out there and log some miles walking now! Take care bud!👍⛴️

    • @scottburk4083
      @scottburk4083 Рік тому +1

      @@vibewithmike Will do Mike. I did the same thing with the nap after dinner. Today was the first day this year that I went out in shorts,it felt good. I know what ya mean about hitting the walking trails. It's definitely easier to put on weight in the winter and harder to lose it when it gets nice out now that I'm in my mid fifties. Keep on doing what you're doing and I'll keep on watching. Have a good one Brother!

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      Thanks man!!!!!!!

  • @jacknorman1131
    @jacknorman1131 Рік тому +1

    Very well done, Thanks👍

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Jack, I really appreciate you stopping by to leave a nice comment like that. All the best to you friend.

  • @MikeTaylor-vj6vk
    @MikeTaylor-vj6vk 5 місяців тому +1

    Are the Lakes fresh or seawater? - please excuse my ignorance. Why do these amazing ships have such blunt Bows?
    Regards, Mike Taylor

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  5 місяців тому

      Mike, thank you so much for your questions. Ask as many questions as you want. Don’t forget, there are so many people that don’t know much about the great lakes and the ships. I’m just a regular guy that hits record on a camera and I’m learning all the time. I love these questions you are asking. Many people will learn from them. I hope you subscribe and come back to this channel my friend. The great lakes are all freshwater. Regarding the shape of the bow. 1000 foot Great Lakes ships were constructed to fit into the lock (i.e. Soo Locks) without room to spare. It is all’s about maximizing the cargo capacity. Look at the photo linked below. You can see how those big ships are molded to the Soo Lock chamber.
      npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/df3bfe2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6144x4088+0+0/resize/880x586!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Flegacy%2Fsites%2Fwiaa%2Ffiles%2F202103%2Fsoo_locks_-_usace_0.jpg

  • @rosewhite---
    @rosewhite--- Рік тому +3

    How does that long conveyor thing work?
    Is there any video of it being used?

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      Rose, I’m glad you asked. I found a great video for your friend. Check it out here. m.ua-cam.com/video/ud6QiHw7SU0/v-deo.html

  • @JeffreyStrader
    @JeffreyStrader Рік тому +1

    Mike you are so lucky to be able to see such things!..................Us Okies are land locked.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Jeffrey, brother, when is 25 below zero without the wind chill, sometimes I don’t feel that luck.😂 I hope you come with me on some of these ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

  • @SweetUniverse
    @SweetUniverse Рік тому +1

    A lovely day 😊😊👍👍👍

  • @petersyme7083
    @petersyme7083 Рік тому +2

    I must admit, I never knew much about these ships apart from the song about the Edmund Fitzgerald. I must make an effort to,visit from Scotland and have a look around!

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Peter! I hope your Sunday has been going wonderful. Thanks like always for checking out the videos. It would be great to have you in Duluth sometime, all the best to you in Scotland.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @loupgarou-dj3tm
      @loupgarou-dj3tm Рік тому +1

      The grain freighters stop at a lot of little towns around the lakes, so they're a familiar sight. Duluth gets the monsters, though.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      I like all the ships

  • @IamValentina66
    @IamValentina66 6 місяців тому +1

    Yeah…. I’m needing some vibes. Prolly spend the hottest part of the day rewatching these beauties.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  6 місяців тому

      You, my friend, are a true friend to this channel!

  • @guyg7160
    @guyg7160 Рік тому +3

    Well done. Thanks 👍

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      Guy! Thanks man. Happy Sunday. Happy Easter.

    • @guyg7160
      @guyg7160 Рік тому +2

      @@vibewithmike Happy Sunday, Happy Unicorn day and a Happy Easter Mike!

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      😂😂😂😂😂
      🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄

  • @mornaslocum8376
    @mornaslocum8376 Рік тому +3

    G’day Mike, sorry missed you lately, will back watch, have been in hospital last few days, but ok 👍

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      Oh my! I hope you are ok friend. Please get better. 🙏

    • @mornaslocum8376
      @mornaslocum8376 Рік тому +1

      Awesome thank you, what you call waves, I call the swell coming down the canal which in turn causes the waves 🌊 glad you didn’t get soaking wet 😂 💕

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +2

      Hey, wouldn’t you say it’s better seeing the waves vs. the ice?👍⛴️😂

    • @mornaslocum8376
      @mornaslocum8376 Рік тому +1

      @@vibewithmike Ah Mike, definitely the ice, would be beautiful but dangerous in the moment just like the waves but being unaccustomed to ice would make an awesome experience… Cheers 💕

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      Always great hearing from you! The fun spring and summer shipping season is beginning for me. No gloves!

  • @artemis009
    @artemis009 28 днів тому +1

    Hello there. I’m new to watching these videos but I have become obsessed with these massive ships. I have a question about the bridge. How come it has already been raised but the ship was still a fair amount away from it? Is there a standard amount of time bt the raising and the ships going thru?

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  28 днів тому

      Great question and welcome to the channel my friend. The reason why that bridge opens up long before the ship arrives is because it’s all about safety. Think about it as a freight train, these big ships don’t have brakes where they can stop immediately. It takes time for them to stop. If there is an issue with the Bridge mechanically, where it stops going up halfway or something similar. It gives the time to the ship to make them maneuver to avoid colliding with the bridge. I really want you to check out this video if you are new to the channel. It’s a ship that arrived with the snow a few days ago. Take a look. ua-cam.com/video/kDrz3D0TqbM/v-deo.htmlsi=Sqr4RbiDMvIlqVGW

  • @ellanwiehman1851
    @ellanwiehman1851 Рік тому +1

    Nice video! Great ship!

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      Ellan! Always great hearing from you. This ships was a fun one to record.⛴️

  • @normanfawley7379
    @normanfawley7379 Рік тому +1

    Great vid !

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Norman, I’m thrilled that you enjoyed the video. Quite a few ships coming in this weekend, so I hope to get even more footage. Friday is only one day away. Should we start celebrating the weekend now?😂👋👍

  • @ronrompen7334
    @ronrompen7334 Рік тому +1

    sailed in and out of Duluth harbour many times over the years.......the challenge when there is some wind/waves is very real

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Hey Ron, during the summer I watch a lot of the regatta events. Did you participate in any of those? I love watching those sailboats out there.⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️

    • @ronrompen7334
      @ronrompen7334 Рік тому

      @@vibewithmike no I worked on the Lakers running in and out of the harbour

  • @SailorAllan
    @SailorAllan Рік тому +1

    liked and subbed ! I have some questions : 1) is that lift bridge the only way on or off that "island" ? 2) why can't ships waiting to load anchor somewhere inside the harbor instead of out in the lake ? Wonderful video ! I am used to watching the live cam feed so this was a great perspective--kind of behind the scenes look. Once on the live chat I said the long/short/short horn was also morse code for the letter "D" , as in "Duluth "- they kind of laughed at me for that. anyway, nice vid !

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Sailor, trust me, I will never laugh at you. You taking the time to leave this comment means a lot to me. Yes, the Lift Bridge is the only way onto Park Point which is an island. I have seen ships wait in the harbor, but when you’re talking thousand foot vessels, it’s a lot safer to be out at anchor just outside of the piers on the lake. All the best to you my friend. I hope you join me for the next ship video.⛴️⛴️⛴️

  • @scruffy4647
    @scruffy4647 Рік тому +3

    Is the shipping mainly coal? Where are their destination?

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      There are a variety of different cargo options here in Duluth/Superior. I did some investigating after you asked this question. I found a really cool website that you can click on each port and it’ll tell you more information about the cargo and specifics for each port on the Great Lakes. Thanks for asking this question because I learned some additional information about these other ports because of this. Happy Easter friend! Here’s the link: www.eekwi.org/great-lakes/humans-and-great-lakes/ship-travel-great-lakes

    • @scruffy4647
      @scruffy4647 Рік тому +1

      @@vibewithmike Wow, link has great info. Thks Happy Easter

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Yeah, I was checking all of those ports out.

    • @scruffy4647
      @scruffy4647 Рік тому +1

      @@vibewithmike The dredging part is interesting. 1" of lost draft on a 1000' cargo carrier equates to 270 tons of less cargo. As always, the deeper dives create more rabbit holes. And for a retiree, just more entertainment. Bill Gates couldn't have picked a better name for his OS: Windows.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      I see a dredging barge in Duluth and the canal working a lot in the summer. It’s cool looking. We need to get Bill Gates to Duluth! He would love it. ⛴️

  • @kenbell8752
    @kenbell8752 Рік тому +1

    Mike, that was a well done video!
    Two questions - first, were those waves enough to bounce AC, or does it just plough through level?
    And two, it seems like these giants are actually quite quiet. Are they as quiet as they seem in your video?

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      Ken, awesome observations brother! I have always been so surprised how a downtown city building is essentially laying on its side going by me very quiet. They really are that quiet. Those waves really weren’t bad enough to push that big ship. I think the captain was just a little further to one side than he normally is going through the canal. Thanks for watching friend!

    • @kenbell8752
      @kenbell8752 Рік тому +2

      @@vibewithmike thanks Mike! One day I hope to visit the canal to see those giants go by. Maybe this year.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      @@kenbell8752 I hope you make it! These ships have a way of getting into a person’s heart. They are awesome!⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️

  • @davidchristensen6908
    @davidchristensen6908 Рік тому +1

    Wow very nice video.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Thank you so much David! I hope you come with me on some of these ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

  • @lysliepope3967
    @lysliepope3967 Рік тому +2

    As long as this ship stays "air tight" and under her own power, there is no battle.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Lyslie, I agree with you friend! Thanks for watching. I hope you come with me on some of these ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

  • @stereolababy
    @stereolababy Рік тому +1

    why cut off the bridge lowering? that's cool stuff too

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      The bridge is fun to watch, but there are so many videos of that bridge going up and down. I have a few of just the bridge itself. The bridge is so amazing because it’s still functions exactly how it did decades and decades ago. Thanks for watching my friend. I really appreciate it.

    • @stereolababy
      @stereolababy Рік тому +1

      @@vibewithmike ok thanks i didn't know you had other bridge videos

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      I think you’ll like this video about the bridge. ua-cam.com/video/4u_qo7D7Zt4/v-deo.html

  • @wallyman292
    @wallyman292 Рік тому +1

    Why'd they raise the bridge so far in advance? Is that customary?

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      Hey Wally! Thanks for watching friend! The Aerial Lift Bridge goes up early to ensure there are no mechanical issues, the worry is what if a ship is close to the bridge and it stops going up because of an issue. These huge ships take a long time to stop. The ship could crash into it. It’s a incident prevention measure essentially. 👍⛴️

  • @NigelHay
    @NigelHay Місяць тому +2

    I think I will have to make the pilgrimage to Duluth in 2025

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Місяць тому

      Let me know if you make it! We can watch one together

  • @Thorton5044
    @Thorton5044 Рік тому +1

    Happy Easter!

  • @spitfirenutspitfirenut4835
    @spitfirenutspitfirenut4835 Рік тому +1

    Nice

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Hey, thanks for taking a minute to say this. I appreciate it friend. I hope you come back to check out some more ships! All the best!

  • @jacknorman1131
    @jacknorman1131 Рік тому +1

    Why are they at anchor?

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      They are waiting for other ships to leave the docks to come in and load.

  • @iansmartel5473
    @iansmartel5473 Рік тому +1

    It’s nice how they put an outhouse on the bow of the vessel. Long way to run back if caught short.

  • @dongraham4760
    @dongraham4760 9 місяців тому +1

    That ship with 80,000 tonnes of coal has about the same amount of energy output as 29 kilograms of Uranium 235 in a Nuclear reactor , something one person could carry relatively easily ! The Uranium volume for 29kg is approx 1.5 liters or 1/3rd of a shoe box .

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  9 місяців тому

      Dan, absolutely fantastic information, really gives us all something to think about. Really appreciate you taking the time to inform all of us.

    • @dongraham4760
      @dongraham4760 9 місяців тому

      Don !@@vibewithmike

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  9 місяців тому

      Don, sorry brother!

  • @AnythingwithanengineMedia
    @AnythingwithanengineMedia 3 місяці тому +1

    Hope to come there next spring or summer 2025. Would be cool to meet you possibly 😊

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  3 місяці тому

      Let me know if you make it around here. We can watch a ship together. Did you see this live stream? ua-cam.com/users/livepRjFOUn65sE?si=g4M8pX8BKayG79jZ

  • @Odysseuss.
    @Odysseuss. Місяць тому

    Nice aerial farm up on the hill! Not sure I'd be keen to walk under the bridge with the ice melt ongoing.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Місяць тому

      I love looking at those towers and night blinking red. There’s about 20 of those towers. It really sets off the night sky. Take a look at this old-school steamship that blasted the horn/whistle the other day. ua-cam.com/video/8fkZZoR1IkE/v-deo.htmlsi=FsysKz0nIepjr-IG

  • @jamesburnside3023
    @jamesburnside3023 Рік тому +1

    Liked and subbed

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      I’m so happy to hear you subscribed. Thank you! I hope you come with me on some of these ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

  • @kurtneumann3164
    @kurtneumann3164 Рік тому +2

    This not big boys first rodeo! Bring it!

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      100% Kurt!
      The AC said, “bring it on” and won on the fight going through the ship canal!

  • @georgelawton9075
    @georgelawton9075 Рік тому +1

    That’s a 3 ft swell😮!

  • @darceyheath263
    @darceyheath263 Рік тому +2

    ❤❤

  • @jerrywhalen2100
    @jerrywhalen2100 6 місяців тому +1

    Do thay rent rooms for guests

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  6 місяців тому

      On the ships? No, unfortunately, they don’t. I think all of us would sign up for that.

  • @Zxcv12300
    @Zxcv12300 3 місяці тому +1

    This makes me cold just watching from Alabama. I believe I’d die in ice and snow.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  3 місяці тому

      Hey, I hope you're doing great. Thank you so much for watching all the videos. I really want you to check out this video. The video is on a great lake ship. Check it out. ua-cam.com/video/mvaC5q6cDNg/v-deo.html

  • @Bongofurry
    @Bongofurry Рік тому

    Spent a lot of time great city. That bridge is up way too early , no ??

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      Drums! Thanks for the question my friend. I found the exact answer to this question online. I hope you join me for future ship videos. Take a look below. Happy Sunday.
      Here are quotes from the article and the article is linked below.
      For the biggest vessels, the bridge must start its ascent while they're 1.5 miles out.
      "For them to stop is pretty much impossible, said Campbell. "It takes forever for them to get that thing slowed down and reversed, we have to give them plenty of time to maneuver if something happens."
      Traffic can bring Canal Park to a stop and back up traffic all the way to Interstate 35 in the middle of the summer during a long lift.
      "You feel kind of bad," Campbell said. "But contrary to what a lot of people believe, we're here for the boats, not the car traffic, so the boats always have priority."
      The ship right-of-way into the harbor was the deal the city made with the United States Coast Guard when it first built the bridge. www.mprnews.org/story/2016/08/05/duluth-aerial-lift-bridge-operator-day-life

  • @eliasthienpont6330
    @eliasthienpont6330 Рік тому +1

    🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁LION c LIKE No. 562

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Thank you Elias! You're awesome! All the best.

  • @Peter-qf3be
    @Peter-qf3be Рік тому +3

    Waving a hand from texas

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Peter! I love it down there in Texas! Send me some brisket brother! Best food in the country hands down, Texas!⛴️

    • @Peter-qf3be
      @Peter-qf3be Рік тому +1

      @@vibewithmike I’ll do that I’ve got brisket on the pit for Easter right now

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      You got to keep that brisket low and slow! One of my favorite barbecue spots is in Dallas, Pecan Lodge. Honestly, Peter, you have dozens and dozens of the best barbecue spots in the world down there. Some of them are just hole in the wall places. I would love to hit every one of them.

    • @Peter-qf3be
      @Peter-qf3be Рік тому +1

      @@vibewithmike I’ve been cooking brisket since I was 15 I’m 61 now My grandpa showed me how

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Awesome! I’ve seen so many variations of how to cook brisket. Some cook them naked, others wrap them, etc. What is your process?

  • @jimjoe9945
    @jimjoe9945 Рік тому +1

    They still use open top lifeboats? That thing would be useless in an emergency.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +1

      Jim, thanks for the common brother. Yeah, I don’t know, now that you say that I have noticed a few variations of lifeboats. And you’re right, what if there is terrible weather out on the lake and they had to use it? Thanks for watching man!👍👍⛴️⛴️

  • @vernwallen4246
    @vernwallen4246 Рік тому +1

    🗽🗽🗽👍👍👍⚓⚓⚓

  • @rosewhite---
    @rosewhite--- Рік тому +7

    Noah's ark was half the length with plenty room for a vast selection of animals.

  • @tryinout1
    @tryinout1 Рік тому +1

    At least she got no "canal rash"

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Good point! The captain did a good job. Props to the captain!⛴️👍

  • @whipsnade13
    @whipsnade13 Рік тому +1

    "Big Fight" is too click-baity. This was a routine, every-day departure in Duluth.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      I respect your opinion, but when I see wind blowing towards the ship and some waves kicking up, I think it’s a fight. I want you to know that I appreciate you watching. I hope you’re having a wonderful Tuesday. All the best.

    • @loupgarou-dj3tm
      @loupgarou-dj3tm Рік тому +1

      More like the big girl gave the lake a beating. Even Superior's not always like this.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      👍⛴️

  • @darceyheath263
    @darceyheath263 Рік тому +1

    I'm guessing a person fishing there can get suck under near ship

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому +3

      Yeah, it wouldn’t be a smart idea to fish in the canal as a ship is coming! You might not catch a fish, but you will catch an ambulance if you did that.😂👍⛴️

  • @comradeyuri8492
    @comradeyuri8492 Рік тому

    Sir, you must be new to this area as we all have seen much, much, worst !

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      I agree but for that day it was the worst. Thanks for watching friend. Just trying to have some fun out there with the ships!

  • @53shuzzie
    @53shuzzie Рік тому +1

    The side of it looks like a prison wall.

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      You know Shelley, that is a fun but true statement. I'm going to be thinking about that the next time I see this vessel. I appreciate you dropping a comment. All the best to you.

  • @Waterboy831
    @Waterboy831 Місяць тому +1

    The South Pier Inn looks like a great place to stay if visiting Duluth. Then again, it looks like there is a handful of nice looking places along the harbor basin to stay at. 🏨

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Місяць тому

      It definitely is a great place to stay if a person loves ships. Take a look at what’s coming possibly next week to Duluth. It should make for some cool videos. ¡Hola, mi amigo en España! Gracias por ver otro video de barcos. Tengo algo genial que contarte. Es posible que finalmente tenga la oportunidad de grabar los barcos con buena nieve en el suelo y también cayendo mientras grabo. Esto también podría crear un clima salvaje en Duluth. Quiero que eches un vistazo a esta nueva historia que estoy siguiendo para la próxima semana. Serán unos días increíbles para los barcos si cae esa nieve. www.mprnews.org/story/2024/11/13/significant-snow-potential-emerging-for-minnesota-next-week

  • @Stereostupid
    @Stereostupid Рік тому +1

    Awesome boat!I like the look of the Edmund and the Arthur better with the 2 pilot houses or cabin towers one on each end!but jeez that is a massive vessel !

    • @vibewithmike
      @vibewithmike  Рік тому

      Rob, these vessels are huge man. They’re awesome.