Jeremy, I’m so happy that you found the channel and this video. We have so many wonderful friends part of the Boat friend community on this channel that are from the UK! Wonderful people. Thanks for taking time out of your day to watch this video. I hope you’ll check out this video to give you a better idea of what this channel is all about. I posted this few days ago went out to watch 1000 foot ship! Check it out.kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6OvY3-NYrChqbssi=3DbLz6ROSDjdbUCr

It’s the biggest boat out on the great lakes! Did you see this video of me going out on the boat to check out a ship? kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6OvY3-NYrChqbssi=gXrXaRY2ls6Er2Z2

The beautiful country of Trinidad and Tobago. An absolutely beautiful place. I’ve seen so many videos had definitely want to visit your country. The weather is fantastic and the people are wonderful as well. I actually had a couple friends that visited and told me so many great stories about it Peter! I hope you subscribe to the channel and come back and watch some more ships. Take a look at this video that I posted a few days ago going out on my boat to look at a ship.🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6OvY3-NYrChqbssi=gXrXaRY2ls6Er2Z2

It was a delightful time catching this big ship

Mike! Forgot to add, that shot at almost water level off the side of BoatFriends boat was simply A M A Z I N G. You definitely took advantage of the very calm water with that piece of video.

@galechicago325 I always try to find cool shots then look and feel different. It makes a ship video interesting

I thought I’d be able to record the ship within a few hours, but it ended up starting at around 6 PM and the ship departed at midnight. It was a great way to relax with a ship before I went to bed.

What a fantastic comment! I really appreciate your enthusiasm having fun. Kim, the thing I really love about this is that we will never have to worry when a ship goes to anchor! Grab your life vest, get on the boat, we are going.!

@@vibewithmike I'll be ready again for the next boat ride!!! I Love boating in any shape and size !!! I bet it felt real different when getting close to that ship, scary and an exciting thrill all at the same time!!! What a Blessing this Channel is for all of us Subs and You!!!!! 🚢🛳 🙋🏻‍♀️

After watching it again, this video definitely is one of my favorite vessel videos

It already felt like it got colder thinking about that video

This video went from day tonight, check it outkzbin.info/www/bejne/g6OvY3-NYrChqbssi=oPVEI1-o0RE_1Tlj

Andrea, well happy Thursday, my friend. One day away until the weekend! it’s nice to have one of those calming ship videos because those wild wave ones are thrilling but it’s nice to have a contrast too. The water was so beautiful for anybody that was interested in photography. Every reflection was beautiful. It was like a mirror. There should be some big ocean going ships arriving in Duluth this weekend so hopefully there’s some cool videos and a live stream coming as well. Again, Andrea, have a good one, my friend.

Eric, I’m really glad that the ship left when it did because if it was another 30 minutes, I don’t know if I could’ve waited that long. I actually got a great night sleep after watching that ship. I woke up very rested and ready to go. 👍⛴️

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No worries if you didn’t catch it live. I’m glad you were able to watch it, my friend.

Ed, have you ever seen a video that starts out at six in the afternoon and ends at midnight? However, only last about nine minutes? Check this out.kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6OvY3-NYrChqbssi=KBw4wS313OGuc2DM

That’s such a powerful ship. I love that ship too. I hope you check out the video from yesterday. It’s a long day, but it’s shortened up because of being able to clip the video together kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6OvY3-NYrChqbssi=KBw4wS313OGuc2DM

Brad, it’s very very rare that I see Lakesuperior.com. It’s quite amazing. And it really made for a fun video to record. I think there was a lot of action because of the calmness if that makes sense. I hope you’re having a great Thursday.

Susan, I know that many times we all want to see the big action with the waves and the horns, myself included, but this video really had characteristics of a very calm situation as the ship went through. I have to say, as a recorded it, I was mesmerized by the calmness. Take a look at that part where the bow is slowly pushing that water, even though there was not much action, it was very captivating to me. I really appreciate you taking time as always to watch these videos and to give your opinion and what you’re thinking. All the best my friend.

You’re absolutely right about this. What’s interesting Is that most people fish on the bay because they know there is significant drop offs along the shoreline, it is very shallow but then when you get by the channel, it gets really deep and those fish really hang there. Those big fish like being in the shallow water when they spawn. Really good time to catch northern this month and next month on superior Bay. Hey, anytime that you and I can incorporate fishing into these comments. I’m all for it.🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️

Hey Mike! Thanks again for watching another ship video Brother. Yes, the mining industry is very important to northern Minnesota, especially taconite. Take a look at this awesome KZbin video from BNSF. That really explains it well and shows the process. kzbin.info/www/bejne/faTdk5qtnNKHotEsi=wS-uCfs5BrODnOUx

Rob, happy Thursday, my friend. One day until the weekend. It’s interesting. You asked this question because I didn’t know the answer until I read a comment earlier from another person that said the boom is 250 feet. They actually compared it to a Jet, that is the same length. This has been validated. Look at the very bottom of the “construction” section. greatlakesships.wordpress.com/burns-harbor/

The beautiful province of Saskatchewan! I’ve said this before, but there is some pride that I feel when people call Minnesota “Canada Jr” due to our snow and cold. I thank you for the comment and I’m very thrilled that you are enjoying the ships and videos. I promise you I will keep them coming.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️

Kelly, I’m not kidding when I say the water in the canal looks like a pond. It was all still barely moving. Did you see that clip with all those birds flying as well? I kind of look like it could’ve been on a wild movie.🤣👍⛴️

@@vibewithmike Yes, I saw the birds! That looked pretty cool. I love your added touches of nature and such. Thanks, again.

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I thank you for taking extra time to write a comment like this. I really enjoy reading the comments and answering back. I thank you for taking time out of your Thursday to watch the video and to drop this comment. Thank you so much, my friend Jenelle!👍⛴️

Mike! You are right man. That was a legit drive-by and drive around! The boat allows us to get out there and check out the ships even if they anchor. Back in the day if a ship anchored, we are out of luck until it came in. Not no more brother.

It’s definitely a big beast of a ship. I love these big ones. If you ever make it to Duluth (and I hope you do) plan on coming sometime during the spring or summer so I can bring you fishing out here. You saw that lure that I have in the video. I’m going to give you a pole with one of those lures and I guarantee that you’ll catch a Northern Pike. Those are my favorite fish. Just like a bass they will fight really good coming in. I hope everything is great in South Africa today, my friend.🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦⛴️👍

@@vibewithmike Yeah its an awesome ship! That would be awesome! I've never even seen a pike much less caught one! I just googled them and they are huge! Yeah that would be the best time to come since the ships would be in winter layup as well! I hope one day bro! I am good Bro! Hope you are too!

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Hey friend! It’s always great getting a comment from you. I know you love those ships as well. This is a very interesting question. I did some research and I found this site and I copied and pasted it exactly what I read below. Check it out. “Great Lakes ship employees can earn different salaries depending on their position: Deckhands: According to the Detroit Free Press, deckhands can earn between $55,000 and $65,000 per season, which is usually six to seven months of work. Indeed dot com says that deckhands at Great Lakes Dredge & Dock earn an average of $50,000 per year, which is 25% higher than the national average. Officers: Officers can start at around $90,000. Captains: Captains can earn between $160,000 and $200,000, according to the Detroit Free Press. Glassdoor estimates that captains in the Great Lakes, IL area earn an average of $95,153 per year, with a total pay range of $105,000-$182,000. Additional pay for captains can include cash bonuses, commission, tips, and profit sharing.”

​@@vibewithmikeWOW that's good pay. Thanks from New York

@@freddypflugbeil6 I hope all is well in New York my friend. Yes, they are making some good money but keep in mind they are away from their family a lot and on holidays too

Kim, all six those ships are thousand footers. And speaking of comments, what an amazing comment that you just left and I have the pleasure of responding to. You must’ve had many great experiences in your career and aviation. Traveling all over doing different things. That’s some fun stuff. It sure beats being in an office cubicle, right? Then again some people like that. I say that our journey is just beginning with ASC. We are going to have so much fun. By the way, I don’t want you to miss the video from yesterday. Take a look at this. I know you will like it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6OvY3-NYrChqbssi=VdC5w0eHi7A3hbZw

Judy, you are right. That bridge is a thing of wonder. Hands-down the best documentaries I’ve ever watched about Duluth are these two, Lost Duluth 1 & Lost Duluth 2. If you want to learn about the ship canal start at exactly 19:33 in Lost Duluth 1. I have linked these videos below for you. These documentaries tell the whole story of Duluth’s beginning and shipping industry, it’s absolutely fascinating with the photos and videos. Lost Duluth 1: www.tpt.org/lost-duluth-i/video/lost-duluth-i-38108/ Lost Duluth 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn3Xo6aPi7yYsLs

James, how are you friend. I hope everything is going great in France. I sure would like to be there today. That would be really fun. Maybe we can switch, you come to Duluth and I’ll go to France?🤣🤣 thank you for taking time out of your day to watch the video and to leave this comment. I really hope you take a couple minutes to check out this video that I did yesterday. You will see me going out on the boat to go look at this huge thousand foot ship. I think you’ll have a lot of fun along the way with it. All the best you, my friend. 🇫🇷 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6OvY3-NYrChqbssi=VdC5w0eHi7A3hbZw

I’m really happy that you enjoyed this video. I’d love to get around your neck of the woods and record some vessels on that river. I hope you check out this video from yesterday. I know you will enjoy it because I’m out there on the boat. I’m going to check out 1000 foot ship kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6OvY3-NYrChqbssi=VdC5w0eHi7A3hbZw

I hope one day that we meet and get to watch one of these 1000 foot ships together. I have always believed that there’s beauty in plain sight, but we have to look for it and want to look for it. As an example, I love reflections in the water puddles. It’s something that we pass after every rain storm and don’t think. It’s small things like this that if we open our eyes and see it, the world can become an even more beautiful place than it already is. And your area in Italy, forget about it, it’s one of the most beautiful places in the world, there’s beauty everywhere. I would love to have my camera out in that area. I really appreciate you being part of this channel and having fun with these ships. It means a lot and you truly are a friend. All the best to you and yours.🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹⛴️⛴️⛴️

Such an enjoyable comment from an enjoyable person. I remember your first comment and I could tell that your curiosity was sparked by these ships. That’s exactly what happened to me as well, and I’m assuming everybody else that follows these ships. There’s something super mesmerizing about these things. Yes, they are huge, but it goes further than that. they have different names and characteristics and they almost become like brothers and sisters that we know very well because we see them so often. Thank you for this comment and I hope you continue on this journey with the ships. It’s truly a pleasure recording the ships for everybody. This comment by you Kurt gives me plenty of energy enthusiasm to keep pushing more content with the ships.

That is literally one of the coolest comparisons I’ve heard. A Boeing 747-8 is equal to the boom. That’s enormous. I love this. I know it’s a useless fact, but it’s a pretty cool useless fact if I ever heard one. I love this one. What a great comment!🙏🙏🙏🙏⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍👍👍👍✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️

From 6 PM to midnight. But it was worth every minute to capture all of this fun stuff.

Charlie, I hope you are doing great! The Timberwolves still have a chance. I know it doesn’t sound that great but I still believe it can happen. Maybe I’m drinking the Minnesota Kool-Aid. I’ve drank enough of that in my day. If our squad can all play strong, we have a chance. Carl Anthony Townes can’t get into foul trouble in the first half.

@@vibewithmike it starts with one, you just never know!! See what happens tomorrow! Will be a fun watch regardless!!! I like it!

@charlieathmann just remember this, if CAT is not in foul trouble by halftime, we will be OK! Serious, Charlie, if we can pull off a win in game two, you know the confidence will be there man!

Rich, I’ll say this man, if that ship would have arrived at 12:30 AM, we would not have a video right now. That was as late as I would do it.

@@vibewithmike We’re proud of you, brother.

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I actually slept very well, Janet. Maybe that’s the prescription people need to take in the future? Forget the warm milk that people have talked about in the past, a 1000 foot ship will put a person sound asleep.😂😂😂😂⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️💤💤💤💤💤💤💤

@@vibewithmike I would prefer ship watching to drinking warm milk, as well! Glad you didn’t sacrifice a good night of sleep to film this! :)

@janetryan9779 some people count sheep to go to sleep, we count ships🤣👍⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️💤💤💤💤😴😴😴😴😴

It was very calm

I think that’s so cool that you could see it right off the shore they’re in Chicago. What a beautiful place. Now you have me thinking about deep dish pizza and Al’s Beef!!!! Thank you so much for the comment tonight, my friend from the Midwest

And here I thought the ship would be leaving at 6 PM, 6 hours later it’s midnight and I’m out there with the ship. I don’t think the video would have never happened. If the ship left any later however, we got it done, we got it done, Greg.

Really Kathy? What would you say the differentiator is? The transition from doing things during the day to seeing the ship at midnight? Some of the scenery? It would be interesting to hear your thoughts on this, and thank you for sharing such a delightful comment this evening. God bless!⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️

So many things. The reflection of the lights on the water, the quiet, the way the ship was gliding through the water. It was magical.@@vibewithmike

This was definitely one of the funniest videos I have ever recorded. I know many people like the intense action of the waves and the wildness of the weather, but they’re really was something that felt like action with the stillness and the coldness. I know that sounds kind of odd but it was very interesting and fun. It was an absolutely beautiful ship.