Yes, that camera was HD (1080i), and it had a 10x zoom lens. I actually still have that camera in a drawer somewhere, and it still works (last I checked).
I went through the locks back in 2005, during a 4th grade field trip to the northern part of Michigan. We were on a ferry. We also went under the bridge on the same boat.
@ltuomela I've found that on UA-cam, there are lots of people who enjoy a good clear video of just about any process or procedure. Yeah, this is not everyone's cup of tea, but it works for some people. Thanks for stopping by!
Wes Oleszewski has published some excellent books about the Great Lakes and the numerous shipwrecks since the mid to late 19th Century. He also makes several references to these Locks.
Thank you for this excellent footage! Living in Sault Ste Marie/Ontario/Canada (the other side of St. Mary's River) ~ and having been through the Locks (on a Tug & Barge Unit) many times, during my liaison with a Tugboat Captain ~ your film helps me to show my friends and family in Europe just how amazing these locks are! Kind regards!
Great video, Bob, I used to pass through these locks several times each year. Would you mind if I include your video in an article that I am writing about Sault Ste. Marie and the locks? I would proudly list you as the credit.
A ship like that would kill you in a flash (or crush a hand or foot). That's probably why there is limited access to the canal when a ship passes through.
As I recall, there is a 20-foot (6 meter) difference between Lake Huron and Lake Superior, and most of that happens in a short stretch of river. This stretch of river is not navigable by large ships. The river runs constantly (it's on the far side of these two locks), and it hasn't yet leveled out the two lakes.
in short, It replaces a water fall. The ship moves into the first pool, the water raised the ship. It moves to the next pool, it raises further. And so on and vice versa so the ship isn't going up or down hill. It's like slow moving stairs.
Some of us are boat nerds. Give us a comfortable viewing spot, a cold drink, and I could a day just watching the lock traffic. Nothing special. I just like the big ships.
Ha! Well some people want to see how the process works, and not everything can be exciting for every moment. I'm surprised at how popular this video is.
My dad used to be the chief engineer there. I remember this, it's a cool thing to experience. God Bless
In 2009 you had better quality than most android users today
Yes, that camera was HD (1080i), and it had a 10x zoom lens. I actually still have that camera in a drawer somewhere, and it still works (last I checked).
I went through the locks back in 2005, during a 4th grade field trip to the northern part of Michigan. We were on a ferry. We also went under the bridge on the same boat.
@@Cellmate Cool!
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Had no idea the locks were so narrow! Amazed that these huge boats can squeeze through.
@ltuomela I've found that on UA-cam, there are lots of people who enjoy a good clear video of just about any process or procedure. Yeah, this is not everyone's cup of tea, but it works for some people. Thanks for stopping by!
Cool! It was fun to see this happen.
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saw the locks up close as I could get in 2016, but the cool areas are off limits to dogs, and I had two of them with me.
Wes Oleszewski has published some excellent books about the Great Lakes and the numerous shipwrecks since the mid to late 19th Century. He also makes several references to these Locks.
Thank you for this excellent footage!
Living in Sault Ste Marie/Ontario/Canada (the other side of St. Mary's River) ~ and having been through the Locks (on a Tug & Barge Unit) many times, during my liaison with a Tugboat Captain ~ your film helps me to show my friends and family in Europe just how amazing these locks are!
Kind regards!
Hello, Karin, I'm sure we have mutual friends!!
i watch this at school with my kid amazing
I am a kid
I saw a captain ask for a push from the lockmaster, who opened the upper valves for a downbound ship. Popped out of the same lock like a cork!!
Cool!
@mmbmbmbmb You are very welcome... thanks for the kind comment!
Really interesting video. Thank you!
You are welcome!
Cool... hope you see a ship passing through the locks!
I was there in June 2009 and could see the locks. Are you saying that they no longer allow people to watch a ship passing through the locks?
SUPER COOL BOB
REALLY
Cool... thanks for leaving a comment!
Thanks!
Great video, Bob, I used to pass through these locks several times each year. Would you mind if I include your video in an article that I am writing about Sault Ste. Marie and the locks? I would proudly list you as the credit.
Michael-Nora Higgins I have no problem with that, Michael... thank you for asking and letting me know.Bob
I saw this video in school for solshol studdys
@jjleonard26 Thanks!
This is really cool we learn about it in school
Those guys walking alongside the ships has anybody ever fell in between the canal wall and the ship and turned into human paste?
A ship like that would kill you in a flash (or crush a hand or foot). That's probably why there is limited access to the canal when a ship passes through.
all I can say is wow
Why don’t they just rid of the locks and let the water level itself out?
As I recall, there is a 20-foot (6 meter) difference between Lake Huron and Lake Superior, and most of that happens in a short stretch of river. This stretch of river is not navigable by large ships. The river runs constantly (it's on the far side of these two locks), and it hasn't yet leveled out the two lakes.
in short, It replaces a water fall. The ship moves into the first pool, the water raised the ship. It moves to the next pool, it raises further. And so on and vice versa so the ship isn't going up or down hill. It's like slow moving stairs.
So what's the big deal?
Some people like to see what the process looks like.
Some of us are boat nerds. Give us a comfortable viewing spot, a cold drink, and I could a day just watching the lock traffic. Nothing special. I just like the big ships.
Looks cool
awesome
Just watched President Trump and he said the locks are fixing to be refurbished. 👍🇺🇸
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How bout some video of paint drying
Ha! Well some people want to see how the process works, and not everything can be exciting for every moment. I'm surprised at how popular this video is.