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[@Askjeffwilliams]

I love that...." no one in there right mind would go down there ....but I went down there " That;s my kinda exploring sonny Jim. .

[@exploringabandonedmines]

What I meant is that no normal person in their right mind would go down there...characters like you and me well sure no problem!

[@triac777]

No need to explain. We know all about you. Thats why we keep coming back for more.

[@MarkBrockman1956]

😂😂😂

[@MountainLife86]

Beautiful colors in that mine. Thanks for all of your videos Frank. Absolutely amazing content. Stay safe brother.

[@mrme5240]

Glad to see you frank and gly doing what you do the best is having fun at is mines

[@hmanbeing8233]

Great video! I can't believe all that work and you could not get farther in. You guys gave it a worthy effort! Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thats the way it goes sometimes!

[@WacKEDmaN]

top drone shots as usual! some nice finds...and alot of effort for not much to see! thanks Frank

[@exploringabandonedmines]

People that have visited the site would find it interesting.

[@DaleDuffy]

Good video Frank, thanks again...!

[@peterodushkin8434]

Frank you are awesome 👏 thanks for your videos

[@kevin48800]

that place you in called Swansea. is no doubt named after the city i live Swansea wales in the uk. who at one time was the biggest copper producer in the world

[@DanielPRails]

I've never been there but it was still interesting to tag along. Thanks for posting

[@rs3tuber425]

I am so glad I subscribed to you guys. Thanks for all you do.

[@ontheedge33371]

Your a mad man Frank ;) Balls of Carbide ; Thanks again !

[@christhompson7547]

Thank you Frank. Have spent quite a bit of time at Swansea. When did the fence go up around the ruins. There was a shaft on the side of the mountain that was accessible. Little bit of a challenge to get to. Easy for you. Hope you have more video of this area. Thanks again.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

No that was all we found

[@SuperAllan1965]

Wow I would love to join you guys going down the mine shafts but I have stage 4 in my lungs so I get to watch but man I wish I was with you guys be safe and love your videos

[@spidykat7188]

Sorry to hear that brother. I wish only the best for you and your family.

[@NurdRage777]

Nice

[@billylewis2426]

You 2 are cool your a very good team you an frank mines beautiful one off your best this one, glad you got The tin nice to show off

[@lewisdouglas7088]

You have great cultural mine, experience & knowledge

[@lewisdouglas7088]

Mine Knowledge

[@BIGBADWOOD]

Great video ... Try to stay safe I would miss you doing these great videos !

[@paigelee6321]

Always good to know love your videos never been in that kinda area so dry wow thanks for the awesome explore ❤️

[@willf5768]

Great video Frank very interesting place indeed.😁👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ClaytonCountyHistoryHound]

Enjoyed watching. Thanks for sharing, take care and be safe.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I will!

[@DFDuck55]

Your drone footage has greatly improved since you first got a drone. Much smoother and controlled now.

[@robertlyman9789]

Use cinematic mode

[@NGaMineFreaks]

We have a lot of small mines here in the Dahlonega, Ga area. But nothing on the giant scale that you explore. Thanks for another great video.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks for watching!

[@highclasswhitetrash9027]

Good to see another upload Frank, the channels gone a long way since i first found yeh. As long as you can keep your beard outta the rigging youll do fine haha. Stay safe n till next time.

[@logsie3918]

Great to see you two still out and about amongst all the Corona craziness Been hanging out for this all week👌👌👌

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Shot that months ago.

[@abandonedminehunters]

Dam and I thought they barred up mines in Oregon well, that’s some crazy erector set! Thanks for the adventure

[@bookbandit]

Thank's Frank, that very mine was on my next to do list, ( as If ) and now I've seen it😉😉👀👍👍👍

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Hope you like it!

[@garymims6457]

I have to say that you and a 2 other people that do videos is fearless and do amazing in all your videos... proper people have lots of guts lol love the videos for sure

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks!

[@jimren5638]

Good to see ya hanging out with Gly. That was a really cool mine and the Carbide cans were in such great condition. Really nice. Good legal advice there LOL! Those ladders were in better shape than they looked. Good to have rope on ya though. Poor Frank, those guys making you the guinea pig! Thanks for another great video.

[@jamesdavis5096]

That is some mighty fine spulunking

[@jasonchristian958]

Very cool 😎

[@kevinbrennan2004]

Frank.. The bulldog of mine exploration. Add Gly, with his knowledge of geology.. Two Superstars. By far, the best on YT.

[@spidykat7188]

Yes, I've said to both of them that together they'd make a pretty awesome team.

[@berendmansens8828]

Thanks Frank nice video have a nice weekend

[@fadedexile]

I have been there many times, saw the smelter before it collapsed, and the worker housing before they had roofing and before the metal structures were installed. It's an incredibly spooky place at night. I know some kids who went down the big covered shaft using a jeep and a rope, but they found it was full of water. I'm stoked to see this.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I could see that with our powerful flashlight.

[@fadedexile]

@@exploringabandonedmines wonder if it's from all the rain or they managed to find the water table since the Bill Williams river is not so far away. Thanks for replying.

[@revenevan11]

Love what you're doing with the museum, not a ton of underground areas to explore in this one but that carbide can really did give me a better idea of what they would've looked like back in the day than any other ones you've found. Especially considering that any viewers who had visited the site would get even more of a kick out of this vid, seems like it was worth it to me!

[@jackkridler5714]

this reminds me my ex got the gold mine and i got the shaft.

[@AbandonedandForgottenPlaces]

“Gly”: I’ve been looking forward to seeing this footage, that was allot of fun that day. So many visitors have made this site a travel destination and many have wondered what was at the bottom of some of those shafts. Thanks to you, part of the mystery has been revealed. Ok, now that I’ve seen for myself how nasty / dirty that shaft was I can say you really did deserve that beer. 🍺 Cheers buddy!

[@curtiswalker6938]

That's one impressive shaft!

[@SueGirling68]

Hi Frank, a strange kind of deal just sinking shafts instead of the normal way, but hey if it works then it works right. I think it's Gly's turn next to scamper down some holes 😁. Thanks for another entertaining episode. x💜x

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I think he is allergic to ropes!

[@SueGirling68]

@@exploringabandonedmines 😂 X

[@badgerpa9]

That sure was some nice rock colors. It has been a while since I went looking in the ground like that, thank you very much for the video. I am surprised they didn't just push the big one in from a rock pile. First video of yours I have watched. I will subscribe and watch a few more. Stay safe and healthy.

[@remmiemax3624]

Dust, dust....good thing you had lotsa beer to wash it down🍺🍺🍺 Thanks & as always, Rock On!

[@camillefulton7709]

I PRAY FOR YOU GUYS SAFETY, THANKS FOR THE AWESOME THINGS YOU SHOW. IM THE COWARDLY LION.😊 CAMILLE AUST. 👋

[@rdamp2374]

Great Video Frank and Gly. Frank The cage you slid under to down the shaft lucky no cactus needles it would have been a pain in the back side.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It happens all the time in Arizona!

[@mp79kf85]

Hi again! I use to camp at Swansee in the late 80's early 90's as a kid. None of of the grates where covering the shafts, roofs where not on the buildings and no fence around the smelter. I use to play in the two holes of the smelter and most of the wall where still up. Some of the place you went in with a family member. There used to be a addit ( I think) the hand a old stove in it that someone used as a home. Also, by the old hotel we for a Swansee 2 1/2 cent coin to use there. It is a neat place. There is some other town we camped at that had deep shafts with timber stand above it with cables attached. Always wonder what was down there. Maybe I can remember the name on days and you can show us. Thanks again for the great videos.

[@ronniecardy]

I love it when you both go exploring be safe out there and stay away from this new virus

[@exploringabandonedmines]

So far so good!

[@mikecarr1484]

Thanks for the videos guys. And for leaving my comments up sometimes I get another follower from your channel once in a while. Take care.

[@RolandtheThompsonGunner]

"Nobody in their right mind would go down there, but I went down there".

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I am not normal!

[@RolandtheThompsonGunner]

@@exploringabandonedmines it's ok, neither am I. 😉👍

[@Gladiamdammit]

@@exploringabandonedmines Normal? This word you use...what does it mean??

[@NurdRage777]

@@exploringabandonedmines I would have done the same. I like exploring :) nice video by the way.

[@rydplrs71]

Exploring Abandoned Mines it’s the ones that claim to be normal or sane that worry me

[@raymondnoya5653]

Cool drone footage

[@stevetabor4447]

Sweet cans crazy good condition that area’s pretty cool none the less, explore do little medal detecting for the heck of it thanks frank as always be safe

[@exploringabandonedmines]

You just find rusty nails around mines.

[@stevetabor4447]

Ya true that only thing I ever found was old locks nails trash few old coins nothing exciting like those Levi’s lol

[@shaunlaverick5793]

Nice vid.Frank and Gli.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks 👍

[@ALPACABOWLCOMPANY]

Looks fun. Been a caver for a long time. Want to explore mines. Thanks for the view. 👽💀

[@charlesowens9784]

Thank you Frank

[@exploringabandonedmines]

You are welcome, thanks for watching!

[@fredfarquar6709]

Lots of shafts, no drifts to speak of? Makes me wonder if the mineralization was in the form of vertical plugs for the most part. The first one you guys went in was the only indication of vein structures that were stoped out, but considering the waste piles there HAD to be a lot more drifts/crosscuts. Maybe they were just deeper down where the shafts are caved/flooded? Helluvan explore! Thanks for being crazy, Frank and Gly, so we can stay entertained!👍👍❤️❤️

[@exploringabandonedmines]

They could have and probably did cave in but why so many that close together?

[@Dranzerk8908]

@Exploring Abandoned Mines FYI Superfund sites are not allowed to fill in holes over a certain size because of harmful dust being stirred up. That is the reason cleanup is so expensive and time consuming. My area is a superfund site because of all the lead mines. The mines are so extensive that you can literally see peoples basements IN THE MINE looking up! Its pretty awesome. If a earthquake ever happened here every house would go for sure. lol Look up Bonne Terre Mines. Awesome videos!

[@zerofox7347]

Cool vid Frank not sure how I missed it🤔

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks 👍

[@mjmcomputers]

Sure nice of them to build that big metal structure for you to securely tie off to.

[@nickmad887]

love watching

[@victoryerena5063]

I would love to try this one day.

[@olpoppy7323]

My ex-wifes grandmother use to be a school teacher in Swansea. The road to Swansea from Parker is a good ride n lots of history between Parker n Swansea.

[@fadedexile]

the railway betwen Swansea and Bouse is interesting as well.

[@ofcourseofcoursebutmaybe]

Was wondering if you have any maps of the mines? Digital would be great, I think it might be a nice way to visualise where you are in the mines.

[@MrSeshy]

Whoa... what was that glimpse of something at 9:46. Looks like eyes reflecting your light and then quickly moves back into the shadows? Do you ever come across questionable incidents or have feelings your not quite alone sometimes when your deep in these mines? I absolutely love you channel and want to thank you for taking us along with you in your adventures.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

No I spend a lot of time underground...I don't get "creeped out"

[@TheSWolfe]

I saw that. Whatever it was, reflection or otherwise, it sure was fast. Could it have been Gly's torch shining back toward Frank briefly?

[@spidykat7188]

I'm pretty sure it was a cottonmouth rattle moccasin.

[@bigdikannonannon152]

I was in Swansea in 1999 it looks to have been improved since then as far as the ruins

[@brynlewis5105]

Interestingvideo, I’m from the original Swansea, wales (UK). We were a major copper town thingy. I’m guessing ancestors from my town might have something to do with that small abandoned mining town

[@barbararobinson7980]

Well thank you for the tour of the underground. The Carbide can was in excellent condition, perfect for the museum. I love the colours of the mineralisation in the rock. Wow that was the coolest junk pile I've ever seen. Your legal council sounded like a mafia boss - he'd hold your insurance policy. 😀 Frank you are one crazy explorer. I bet you were fair parched by the time you got out of that shaft. Take care, stay safe. 👍❤️🍺

[@exploringabandonedmines]

The mines in Arizona are a lot hotter than the Canadian ones!

[@barbararobinson7980]

@@exploringabandonedmines You acclimatize well, whether it's hot, dry and dusty or cold and wet, it never stops you from getting in those mines.

[@justaperson9743]

I don’t think you were alone in that mine...

[@Adventure-Guide]

I'm so glad you went...I have sent some of my students and their families out there to camp. God obviously loves you, every time I step on a ladder older than the 60's it snaps on me, even if I place my foot on the rings to the side.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

You can't trust tho old ladders!

[@johnbrownlee7623]

thanks............

[@mikahl_lawless_LSP]

I would love to chill with Frank one day👍🏻✌🏻⚒️

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Come visit my museum.

[@mikahl_lawless_LSP]

@@exploringabandonedmines I definitely will one day.....till then be safe✌🏻⚒️

[@PBRJOHN684]

Interesting to find another Swansea Frank! As I live in Swansea South wales UK, And to find a few similarity's as Swansea UK is known as copperopolis and the all the great mines of south wales. Where was the Swansea you visited? John

[@exploringabandonedmines]

It is in the Sates in Arizona close to Bouse.

[@PBRJOHN684]

@@exploringabandonedmines Thank you Frank. That's the third Swansea I have come across as there is one in Australia somewhere!

[@jshood3353]

Good show Frank. But remember, the chances for me to travel to this site to see anything is miniscule. If you don't show me the interesting sights, I will never see it. Thank you for all you do.

[@MrScottswan]

Hello from the original Swansea, Wales! Was it named because of copper? Swansea in Wales was the copper hub of the world in the 19th century.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Yes is was also a Copper mine.

[@fadedexile]

The ore from these mines was originally shipped to Swansea in Wales to be smelted! "When mining operations first began, the lack of smelting facilities meant that the copper ore had to be sent away for smelting. The destination for most of the ore was Swansea, South Wales, United Kingdom and it was sent by way of railroad to the Colorado River, and was then shipped from the Gulf of California around Cape Horn to the United Kingdom. Once a smelter was constructed in 1909, Signal took its new name from the previous location of the smelter they had used in Wales. As such, the destination of the ore sent for smelting remained the same. When the post office was established on March 25, 1909, it was under the name of Swansea" You could probably find a pile of rocks from Arizona near you!

[@MrScottswan]

@@fadedexile That's outstanding! Thanks for the info :)

[@tronaboron_99]

When shtf this is the kind of person you want in your circle!👍🏜️

[@PapaSchlumpf78]

11.20 it's a Snakeskeleton in front?

[@ragingpatriot772]

You live a great life.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I THINK SO!

[@83glxcrusin97]

As you stated... Very odd they didnt just backfill and be done with it... 🤔

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Something called a Superfund.

[@gloriaa5060]

Thumbs up to this video!!!

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Thanks!

[@mostlymissiles]

so the camera quit, was there just water in the bottom and nothing?

[@exploringabandonedmines]

There was a sump at the bottom that was flooded and were no other levels.

[@franciscowashington2155]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@robertbilbey1200]

Just doing a little house cleaning here haha

[@kfcwarrior]

Between 9:45 and 9:50 there looks like some glinting eyes that dart to the left. Odd stuff.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I didn't see anything when I filmed it. Probably a reflection from a beer can.

[@redlinemando]

@@exploringabandonedmines That was bigfoot offering you a beer. lol

[@Jaxon_Wii]

Hi Frank, 12:24 the largest out door grill ...

[@TreasureGeo]

Good Morning Frank.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Good morning!

[@prospectorjoe3326]

Just acquired a lode claim and would like some season experience exploring the entrance as well what lies beneath. historic region in az on the southern kingman gold belt. We are leaving up there sat and know short notice idk how long ur in az for but would like some advice.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

I have been back in Canada since the 2nd of March.

[@Daniel85000]

10:30 god one 👍👍😄

[@phoenixx5092]

lots of mines in walhala Australia..

[@Diamonddavej]

Looks like lots of Cuprite, Chalcocite and Malachite.

[@harrickvharrick3957]

How could the creek ever have washed that metal cover away (3:50) when directly underneath all wooden struts are still standing unchanged for ¾ century, I wonder?

[@cheycasters]

A man in NW Montana is now happy!!

[@samwilde4842]

I actually live near the proper town of Swansea in north wales cool to know their is another place out their names the same

[@NielsHeinen]

Frank doing all the hard work. That square set looked really nice. Are you back in Canada ?

[@cowboygeologist7772]

Were they mining for mercury too?

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Not that I know of.

[@UKAbandonedMineExplores]

Some nice colours in that mine. Nobody in their right mind would go down.....Frank qualifies (meant in the nicest possible way) ;o) Those covers, is it that they have not filled it in because there is still a lot of mineralisation and it may be viable to work it again one day maybe? We always strip our srt kit when it comes off, then you get into the routine of putting it back together, then you don't forget anything :o) Yes, dont forget to tie your "Oh shit" knot! Thats a very dusty shaft, especially after you did all the housework! Hahaha, you got to do that last incline that Gly was supposed to do.

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Gly doesn't do ropes. I prefer to say I am not normal!

[@fadedexile]

The area is under the protection of the BLM and is considered a "special management area" they have added the roofing to the remaining workers houses as well. I believe they didn't fill them in because they wanted people to be able to see the shafts in a safe manner, they are trying to preserve the site. Most people who visit there are plenty happy to walk out on the metal and get a thrill standing over the hole and not feel the need to actually enter any mine shafts.

[@UKAbandonedMineExplores]

@@fadedexile Ahh, thanks, that explains it.

[@parkerriverrat1]

awesome video. I have been visiting Swansea since the mid 70's been there countless times. Back in Oct 2019 pulled my travel trailer out there and camped for 3 days with my brother and a friend. It was so much fun. Always wondered what was down in those mine shafts. Amazes me the labor the men must have done back them. Amazing. What's the artist name and the name of that song at the end of the video?

[@exploringabandonedmines]

The "Adits"

[@ragingpatriot772]

What was the most interesting thing you ever found in a mine

[@exploringabandonedmines]

A fat chick!

[@ragingpatriot772]

Silly question, have you visited any haunted mines?

[@exploringabandonedmines]

There is no such thing...

[@ragingpatriot772]

Exploring Abandoned Mines , you sure about that? What about tommyknockers? Just a bunch of bologna?

[@tombeilman5579]

The ladders didn’t have cleats between the rungs which makes them a lot weaker

[@pauloneill9965]

As always cheers thanks for letting us tag along. As always government forestry wasting tax payers money destroying these relics structures. Those mines metals mined there made America the country it is. Also with America been such new nation limited history compared to Europe etc all its industrial past should saved for those that come after us not destroy everything in name of health & safety. Cheers thanks many regards from Ireland.👍☘🇮🇪Godbless🙏

[@exploringabandonedmines]

Amen!

[@mattbyrne1822]

I'm new to your videos which I truly enjoy but do you ever mine yourself?

[@exploringabandonedmines]

No.

[@timothymilam732]

Poor Portly Gly, stuck up top with the lowly lawyer. Hope he bought you the cold pop, with foam on top, after all those. "Go ahead Franks", you earned at least an even dozen or better. Y'all stay safe.

[@lewisdouglas7088]

Frank , I want explore abandoned mines with you, I'm from the BIG CITY, so I can't go in mine alone ,I don't navigate mines like I can navigate the BIG CITIES