5 Great Lakes Shipwrecks

[@BigOldBoats]

Hey crew! I had to reupload this one because of some issues with the music. Don't worry about it! Thank you for watching and hope you enjoy! (never use Artlist 🙃)

[@raquellofstedt9713]

NO problem, love the vidoes. One question, Can you suggest where to find the crew lists for the ships that have sunk in the Great Lakes? I suspect that I have a relative (at least one) that was on a ship that went down but can´t find a site that allows me to search for crew names on ships.

[@zpacula]

tl;dw

[@shawnkeith1164]

The original was called "forgotten" wrecks anyway, and here on the Great Lakes they are anything but forgotten. I was going to write you about that.

[@garylefevers]

Thank you. Love your channel. Thank you for the hard work you put into this.

[@Kintaro316]

was wondering what happened.. I was an hour and a half in when it vanished yesterday! lol

[@vladimirvlasov4360]

Such an underrated channel. Even if you don't care for Great Lakes or old boats, the production quality alone is worth a mil subs.

[@ethanreynolds4942]

This channel deserves their own show! It's so good. I'm not even into boats or lakes or anything of the sort. However, this guy makes these stories so intriguing.

[@CaliBluntz]

@@ethanreynolds4942whenever you have a storyteller like this it’s always a good experience to give a watch or listen.

[@snarklar]

Yeah I love the way these are produced, presented and told. Fantastic

[@PrincessPoohs]

Right? I have zero connection to either, but I’m along for the ride!

[@sodalit3]

after getting nosy on wikipedia i found out that the townsend also sank in 1968 on her way to scrap, which is a little funny to me, like a "you'll never take me alive" kind of move, if i'm gonna anthropomorphize a boat

[@hillbillytrucker8347]

It's like she wanted to stay a part of the Great Lakes instead of becoming a refrigerator or stove.

[@johnwurfel2862]

The Algoport sank on her way to China for an overhaul. That was only a few years ago. She broke in two, on camera.

[@tinypoolmodelshipyard]

​​@@hillbillytrucker8347she in thr Atlantic. She was reported lost 400 miles E of Newfoundland. Which is Titanics location. Its believed the Townsend went down somewhere in the neighborhood of Titanic. In 2 pieces as well. P.S. somewhere in the neighborhood is wild in the ocean because of its size. The SS Naronic which was lost in 1890s shes also believed to be down there

[@abcde_fz]

Thank you. It's not every day I get to _read_ the word "anthropomorphize" rather than _write_ it.

[@Madhouse_Media]

​@@hillbillytrucker8347Except she sank in the Atlantic. But "she went out on her own terms".

[@tommyjay4723]

When I was little I remember hearing about the Edmond Fitzgerald going down. As I got older I just kept that in my mind, don't know why. In the last 3 years I have been trying to learn all I can about The Great lakes. Thanks to this channel and the Internet I am learning more and more about the past. That includes WW2 and much more. I am 60 and I still try to learn more everyday. Thanks for the uploads.

[@-Brent_James]

Great video, your videos are on getting better and better with each one produced. Keep up the good work.

[@redjacemory4404]

Gordon Lightfoot's song got ya'. lol

[@crazyDIYguy]

Im addicted to your channel.💯 Man you can tell a story. My heart sinks every single time. Best channel ever, keep pumping them out.👌

[@Dikvej884iv4]

I didn't know I could be so into maritime stories. The production and narration are superb!

[@jimhines7936]

Bravery, what else can be said!😢

[@mwblackbelt]

Here's to the mariners and their families. I appreciate your bravery and sacrifices.

[@amitisshahbanu5642]

They died because the owners had a poor season.

[@noravillarreal7261]

Thanks! Your channel has turned into something I really enjoy and holds great significance for me. Your voice will always bring a smile to my face ty James and Nora comstock

[@BigOldBoats]

Thank you so much, James and Nora!

[@colinlebihan3641]

Just took my first flight over the great lakes on my way to Toronto! It truly is amazing. The immense darkness that seems to stretch forever. Amazing production and telling of these fascinating stories! Thank you :)

[@CJM-rg5rt]

A survival kit with three non-waterproof flares doesn't even sound real. They should only exist in thrillers so that the exact situation on the Bradley's raft can happen.

[@marhawkman303]

that pic of the Bradley at 12:17... that hull looks beat to hell. Not surprised at all that it sank in that shape.

[@joelfisher2570]

To be fair I feel like the waterproofing technology back then might not have been what we know it as today.

[@MrDMV816]

Listing to this on a 69 deg semi overcast day sitting on my porch with a Jack and coke vibes are out of this world nice work sir.

[@upyorkstate5541]

I hail you from southern Lake Ontario shores. The weather is brisk and cold. In 1966 a blizzard hit us. I was but a lad. Many of these ships met their end in such weather that we had. I commend you for the skillful telling, as my own tale nears it's end. Your voice is calm and haunting as you chronicle the waves, and lo, I tell you it is well to keep alive the stories of the brave. History is haunting, and it's lessons too late learned, though the grave surely beckons, and one hopes it is justly earned.

[@ThreenaddiesRexMegistus]

The production quality and content exceeds the norm of modern documentaries by a very wide margin. Well done! 👍🏻🙂

[@hm12460]

As a Michi-gander and a Navy veteran, I really enjoy these video's.

[@LotsofLisa]

Army vet here: I enjoy this channel immensely. What sunk these ships was greed.

[@Tom_Samad]

In most cases, yes. ​@@LotsofLisa

[@lsrose]

I never knew much about how dangerous storms on the great lakes could be until I found this channel I've also determined that captains should not take that one last run of the season. It never ends well. Prayers for those lost to the storms on the great lakes.

[@guyk768]

I'm not sure why this was re-uploaded, but thank you Big Old Boats again for over 2 hours of 5 Grew Lake Mysteries. 44:20 "An act of God." Really despicable of US Steel and other companies that sacrifice people's loved ones for their profits. Some would like to blame the captains, but it must be remembered it's the companies that threaten and force a captain if it's ended of season, last run, ect.

[@MrGoesBoom]

Yeah, and letting the company that has the most to lose being the ones to go gather evidence is ridiculous "See, the evidence we gathered clearly shows that we were right and nothing can be blamed on us!"

[@chrise.321]

And the settlement was about $35k per person. Basically nothing.

[@Jens-Viper-Nobel]

It's because to the company, the crew are merely assets that help the ship move on. Outside of that, they have no meaning or importance. Their families even less so. It's all about the bottom line being in black. One company in Denmark (not related to the Great Lakes, I know, but relevant to my point), The ØK Shiiping line, even demanded that ships captains stand to attention and salute apprentice office students when being on the office premises. My granddad worked for a short time for that line, but he was in bad standing because he refused to salute office students. Like I said. Crews on ships were merely assets. Not valued human beings with a right to be treated with fairness or dignity. I sailed in the navy as a young man and later transferred to the voluntary part of it, still serving there on my 43rd year, both combined. When I applied for release from the navy, they tried to keep me on by offering a civil education to allow me to become an officer in the navy and make a career. And that offer was signed by the fleet admiral personally. When I transferred instead to the voluntary navy, they accepted, and I had barely entered service before being sent to NCO and later officers academy, being a certified and seasoned sailor. Even the top brass in the navy had a huge respect for all the sailors who signed up for more than just the conscript period and tried everything to keep them in the navy permanently. They still do. And I know that the US navy follows the same pattern of respect and wanting them to remain in the navy. The huge difference being that the top brass in navies have been seafaring men themselves before reaching stars on the shoulder board, so they know the value of the men and women who serve under them, and they are not afraid to show it.

[@jacobmoriancumer7588]

US Steel is doing so poorly that they are on the verge of being bought by a Japanese company. Can't say I'm disappointed by this.

[@lorissprankles6556]

Iam from the Great lakes. Thank you for These stories, God Bless the family's. Such brave men.😢❤

[@TruckingShooter]

Wonder if I'm the only one who listens to these videos to help them sleep. Always been fascinated by great lakes ship wrecks though.

[@Kayvader]

I would only take ONE rivet poppoing for me 😂 and theyre talking about they has to SCOOP them up with shovels? Shhhiiiiittttt

[@ethanreynolds4942]

Exactly. One rivet and I'm out. Nope.

[@lightofthejul]

I know that’s what I keep saying to myself ! My God why do the Great Lake crews and owners always push it so hard!

[@Boo-dawg.]

They would be scraping me up with a shovel. I would become one with the deck and there would be no getting up except by force. 😂

[@Boo-dawg.]

​@@lightofthejul The owners are just greedy, souless out for the almighty dollar. The crews have families to take care of so they don't have a choice in the matter.

[@SuperKingslaw]

sad amazing stories, told with great sensitivity and skill. beatiful storytelling. thank you

[@lindachambers6053]

Touching and tragic stories told with style and grace. Enlightening and entertaining, these true tales describe important stories of the construction and building of the North Americas

[@RF24]

B.O.B. Best shipwreck channel on the tube

[@Maldoror200]

@RF24..AGREED!!

[@deecawford]

You don’t just tell a story. You help us to get to know each and every sailor on these ships, thank you for that. It’s so important to remember the men not the just the vessel,

[@BureauKat]

WONDERFUL VIDEO!! I think many people underestimate the Great Lakes. Winter and summer storms can pop up suddenly without warning.

[@arandomidiot1593]

I think a lot of people who aren't too familiar with what they're actually like tend to assume that landlocked bodies of water are calmer than oceans and rivers.

[@BureauKat]

@@arandomidiot1593 There’s an exhibit at the Smithsonian that talks about the Great Lakes being among some of the world’s most treacherous waters to navigate. One unique feature is that they can generate their own weather systems (like lake effect snow).

[@Holgerdanske369]

2.5 hours ❤ I don’t know why channels don’t compilation their work so we can binge it awake and going to sleep

[@TitaniumTurbine]

Alternatively, you can create/save a playlist of videos you want to watch and it will then autoplay.

[@chantalhebelfournier1739]

Another awesome video. I love all of your videos but especially Great Lakes ones since I'm born and raised Michigander. Thank you for all the great content!

[@naughtiusmaximus830]

Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin also share the lake.🤣

[@chantalhebelfournier1739]

@@naughtiusmaximus830 well duh

[@naughtiusmaximus830]

@@chantalhebelfournier1739 I’m from Michigan too. I didn’t even know Chicago was also on Lake Michigan until I was 10 or 12.🤣

[@chantalhebelfournier1739]

@naughtiusmaximus830 I was just saying why I appreciate this guys great lakes videos. I'm well over 10-12 lol

[@Cray-tk1ew]

Goodness gracious the king of ships has uploaded thisnis another amazing vid!

[@jamesmccarthy5086]

Thank you for sharing. I always enjoy sharing the stories of the first 3 with others. I’ve never heard of the last two, can’t wait to watch them!

[@SamBroadway]

I have found a new Love on KZbin... Big old ships has captured my heart.... I was born and raised in Michigan and I loved seeing these old ships out on lake Huron.... Today I live down in Gulf Coast Texas and still find myself fascinated by the big ships when they come and go from the ship channels.

[@FUBAR666]

Could listen to this guy's voice for ever 😊 . ❤.

[@stevewixom9311]

This was a pretty long one but a really good one. I really love learning of the history of the shipping on the great lakes and the ships that never made it back home.

[@sharonsplat]

My favourite bulk freighter at the moment on the great lakes is the Manitowoc. It often comes to Benton Harbor.

[@randomlyentertaining8287]

Overcast skies, 67 degrees, 84% humidity, 30.3 on the barometer, 8 mph wind out of the northeast. Literally couldn't get better conditions to work in while listening to this.

[@fatovamingus]

I love this channel. There are so many Great Lakes Ship stories and some people will tell them in 6 minutes and that's ridiculous. Thank you for keeping it going

[@shawnkeith1164]

Another Great Lakes shipwreck worth an episode is the Kamloops if you haven't already covered that one.

[@LotsofLisa]

Agree. I first heard about her years ago on Caitlin Doughty’s “Ask a Mortician” channel… also the story of the Essex, Christ on a bike, that is a wretched story! Like Franklin Expedition bad, like Moby Dick was just a lighthearted romance novel bad.

[@trapdoorguppi]

I’m from bc Canada an the city of Kamloops is 5 hours away from me! I gotta look this up thank you

[@stevewhalen6973]

Thanks!

[@BigOldBoats]

Thank you!

[@Dannyedelman4231]

a company that says it is an "act of God" is only looking after their own bottom line

[@falconer7166]

As are the ones who settle lawsuits. In other words, all of them.

[@randomlyentertaining8287]

So a company that does everything right but has one of their ships sink due to a rough wave and calls it an act of God is just looking after their own bottom line? It often isn't but acts of God do happen. Sometimes, there's legitimately nothing you can do.

[@falconer7166]

@@randomlyentertaining8287 a company that does everything right? Which one is that?

[@Kroggnagch]

Oh my gosh, man... "how could a big boat like that (referring to the Carl D. Bradley) sink?" As if the Titanic wasn't plagued with that precise sentiment just prior to her doing the thing. "The thing" being her sinking to the bottom without mercy from the icy waters. I can't understand how people can think this way. If we can build it, Mother Nature can claim it for her own and we don't have a say when she decides it's time.

[@rheanne0079]

I looooove watching and listening to your videos. They keep me entertained while I work on my hobbies. Thank you for your hard work on these fascinating ships.

[@frankflstf]

Yes this such an underrated channel, I think it’s a solid badass channel 💪🔥🐐

[@odenviking]

i find the sea trafic on the grat lakes intressting and its ship intresting as well. i find some similarities with the baltic weather and ice in the winter. 👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪

[@robdiesel2876]

Great channel, with very interesting stories!! Living on the coast my entire life, you get used to seeing these huge ships in port or just off shore. Hearing these stories offers a lot of context. Thank you!!

[@clarsach29]

The point about the Great Lakes being freshwater got me interested....do ships need to be of a different design for freshwater versus saltwater? (i.e. taking account of buoyancy differences....differences in rates of metal corrosion etc....)....and was this ever a factor in any of these sinkings (in other words, were Great Lakes ships designed to a common historic [saltwater] ship design rather than one specific for freshwater?)

[@tinypoolmodelshipyard]

No, these ships also would service St. Lawrence river which connects the lakes to thr Atlantic. No difference in designs, great lake ships were very much purpose built for their duties lile most boats. But the saltwater is more troublesome to desl with but as far as desigm there nothing really different for great lake or ocean going cargo ships Just different layouts, and less engines as the ships domt have far to go amd dont need the extra speed like Ocean going cargo ships have

[@daniellarge9784]

You are right about the buoyancy. Fresh water is less dense than salt water so the load lines will be different. For a given load a ship in fresh water will have less freeboard than when its in seawater. Look up plimsol lines or load lines. It's not just the degree of saltiness that impacts buoyancy. Temperature does too. Other than that ships are designed for their operating environment. For example Great Lakes ships are long and thin because of the locks they must traverse.

[@markbarnaart2381]

Love these videos lived on Mackinaw island for a summer when I was 15 . The big ships always fascinated me !

[@Maldoror200]

💀..You TRULY do Outstanding, & Unique work ..BRAVO..!!! ..and, THANK YOU..

[@B.JoyJohnson]

Thanks for posting!Always so interesting!❤

[@roselightinstorms727]

Congratulations to the crew 🎉

[@DeanStephen]

Were they insane? The Adella Shores looks like it had only ten feet of freeboard. But then it get’s worse, the Arlington sailed with only 3.5 feet. They were either both totally deluded about the risks, or were suicidal.

[@neilsodja8832]

Anyone else notice the 30 seconds of dead/corrupted footage from 41:00-42:00? Just me?

[@rebeccakinney6357]

I had it too, thought my internet was going out for a moment.

[@PrettyH8Mach1n3]

Seems to be frozen around 41:05 to 41:39

[@jackharrison6771]

At 36;00 mins- Thanks for this excellent set of stories. It must be hard to imagine the sense of desolation the survivors on the raft would have felt; when they saw the rescue ship sailing by, without seeing them. It reminds me of those who were sunk by U-boats during WW 2; as their convoy had to leave them.

[@loditx7706]

Jeez, the poor Adella Shores didn't have much (barely any) freeboard. I wouldn't travel on any ship that set so low that I could touch the water when standing on the deck at the side. Maybe they thought her lumber cargo would keep her buoyant😢

[@Kroggnagch]

Amazing how as large as the seas and Great Lakes are that there are ship-on-ship collisions. I get it, it happens in common shipping lanes, but still...

[@sammichbread]

does the video freeze for anyone else during the daniel j. morrell segment? around 1:42:47

[@LoisHampton-g8c]

I really find this program really interesting and I see it over and over again I really like it I like history especially about boats😊

[@Kroggnagch]

Gosh I love the guitar that plays as you begin telling us of the Cedarville. Is there a name for the song? Id love to hear it on its own.

[@Alex.2014.]

Anyone else have a random 30 second freeze from 41:06 to 41:36?

[@stargazer5784]

Yes.

[@grmpEqweer]

Yes.

[@adambailey9489]

Yes

[@arandomidiot1593]

Yeah. Editing error, I think.

[@roselightinstorms727]

Adella Shores is just had too many bad omens. Rest In Peace

[@j.d.837]

I grew up in Michigan, surrounded by the Great Lakes and those mysterious freighters. I appreciate these stories.

[@brk33_real]

Great video!

[@michaelaltig5519]

Looking forward to 2.5 hours. Making: sandwich. Making:Popcorn, choosing old school cocktail!

[@wes11bravo]

Sounds idyllic, Michael!

[@XisVibinYT]

I always listen to these while I’m at work. Sadly no popcorn.

[@roselightinstorms727]

Congratulations that is a miracle 🎉 his life was spent amazing ❤

[@wes11bravo]

Despite these subtly terrifying stories, you sir have made me very seriously consider a second career as an MSC sailor, haha.

[@randomlyentertaining8287]

My work has a location where you can overlook small cargo ships being unloaded. Seeing them does occasionally make me consider becoming a sailor lol

[@994206]

Unfortunately, as with so many ships, before they snapped in half, the only thing that was holding them together was the propeller shaft!

[@rredeyee2460]

I work for a company that was formerly a us steel location. We get these ships in constantly. Its crazy how many loads they haul.

[@BrentFrancis-h8o]

The work you do is wonderful!

[@Kroggnagch]

Captain Bryant receiving orders from HQ to sail despite the worsening weather is so callouse of them to do (them=HQ). Too bad he didnt tell them where to shove it, and stay in any harbor til it calmed enough to safely set out. Sure, he may've been looking for a new ship to captain, he and his crew would be alive tho. There really is no way for him to have known this tho. He might've felt it, in his heart, but he couldnt have KNOWN it. So sad all around..

[@EnlightenedPotatoBoutique]

0:17 that's what she said

[@roselightinstorms727]

Love is what makes it a miracle!❤

[@katsiduzynski488]

I was in Duluth area the night the Edmund Fitzgerald went down. Remember listening to shortwave communications and weather reports that time, looking back in hindsight, it's nice to realize the sun does not set or rise on the Fitz's demise. Importantly many other lives were also tragically impacted by shipping-era events. Thankfully changes occurred where more chances for life saving were begun as a result of that fateful night's storm.

[@gamingbutter5768]

Hello from Sturgeon Bay wisconsin. We got a mention at 39:28.❤😊

[@ld9044]

Awesome thanks for the video!❤❤❤

[@timothy2935]

I love these so much ❤ new fave 💓

[@bernieyorke6356]

My. First husband sailed. He told me all the freighters popped rivets in rough weather, and they would shove broom handles in the resulting holes. The wood would swell closing the hole off until boats would lay up and repairs getting ready for next season would occur over the winter.

[@roselightinstorms727]

Amazing 🥲

[@Stephen-gp8yi]

I always watch twice anyway thanks!

[@miapdx503]

At least! 🌹⚓

[@siechamontillado]

Either I got dementia, going senile, or stuck in Groundhog's Day but hasn't this thing been uploaded, like, three times?

[@BType13X2]

it was uploaded yesterday, but went down when I was watching. The individual parts are also uploaded separately.

[@flyingsword135]

No Joe, you're fine

[@siechamontillado]

@@BType13X2 Thank you!

[@siechamontillado]

@@flyingsword135 Paulie, is that you?

[@CPRyan1995]

Great lakes freighter "try not to snap in half" challenge. Difficulty level: impossible

[@someoneintexas6520]

Do you think you could do a video on the training aircraft carriers on the Great Lakes during wwII

[@GN77340]

Love your videos❤

[@DennisRabidue]

My sister was one of the rescue divers that dove the bradley , merrick made the dive on 8 different gasses they have a great video of it . All the divers worked at Ford's wayne assembly plant and used an axel for a anchoring point , if you want the video hit me up i got it on cd

[@carolynrigley533]

I would say that the Captain of the Arlington was on a suicide mission. He had already announced that this would be his final mission. He knew what he was doing. Although he was risking the lives of his crew, he had his own agenda in mind. Thankfully, none of the rest of the crew succumbed to our mighty Lake Superior. Being a Michigander for my entire life, I have been to the Great Lakes Ship Museum, and it is fascinating. I'm glad I happened upon this documentary. ❤️

[@michaelnoonanjr6574]

I loved your comment about Morell's impressive neck beard it lightened my mind on sushi a somber subject.

[@jez6208]

Brilliant mate!

[@PrincessPoohs]

“There comes a time of day where you have too much time invested, too much equity so to speak, to make a change.” Captain Crowley, displaying sunk ship- I mean cost fallacy

[@JohnnyMichigan313]

John Photosonger was a mad man. or couldn't swim... When he goes its all or nothing... Not many ppl attempt that.

[@GrinninPig]

I love those lakes, they're so great

[@Kroggnagch]

The Carl D. and The Fitz have got the be the scariest and saddest wrecks I've ever heard of because it sounds so horribly terrifying to me to have your ship break apart and sink, all within maybe a quarter to half an hour, without so much as a warning other than the horrid noise the breaking would make and instinctual sea skills of the knowing members when suddenly a part of the ship went into a weird attitude and then never righted herself again. God.. may all souls lost at sea and lake and river know peace, and rest in The Paradise of The Heavenly Father, forever.

[@johnengland8619]

Thanks again for the content

[@roselightinstorms727]

So glad sailing safer

[@dianacryer]

Before I started watching this channel, I knew very little about the Great Lakes, except that I would love to see them. You could surf and not worry about sharks. I shouldn’t be surprised, but it’s still shocking to me how little those shipping corporations cared about the people that were making them all the money. It’s repulsive and heartbreaking. Maybe if they couldn’t get insurance for those ships it would be a different story.

[@michaelaltig5519]

rolling though this a 2nd time Too interesting!

[@roselightinstorms727]

Too many losses and ghost ships at the bottom of the lakes

[@PavelDatsyuk-ui4qv]

UP for statehood!

[@Bobbymaccys]

Grandma, I’ll take you to the hospital soon, just let me watch BOB first!

[@ANYHOO0]

Poor grandma, it's a two and a half hour video!😂

[@StellaGrose]

They are definitely underrated..I live next to lake Michigan

[@blackhawks81H]

The big Bradley's pounding and twisting. But she's built to take all of this stress. We're 23 hours, from Buffington Harbor. In a fall storm, that's not like the rest. Oh the Bradley's a big ship, and though she is well built. She's showing her age just today. She's popping her rivets, it's sounds just like gunfire, and the noise just won't go away.

[@blackhawks81H]

And in Rogers City, the families were worried, for they know that something was wrong. Oh they'd heard that the Bradley was sinking. But how could she, when she was so strong.

[@mwblackbelt]

You have become such a great narrator! Love your voice and video presentation

[@roselightinstorms727]

Be the heroes and live 🎉 the captain didn’t want to accused of his actions that’s why he went down the ship

[@loditx7706]

To the creator: Prolly you know something I've been searching for. Years ago I saw a documentary about a ship that had a wreck or some malfuction while traversing a lock. Might have been another ship involved, not sure. Told from point of view of a newspaper reporter who was sent to the scene. I don't member that any or many people died. The main cost was economic. The particular lock was obviously blocked and had major structural and operations damage. Took months to clear and repair. For some reason Duluth pops into my mind, but that could just be cause I like it. Am not sure was there. Do you know? I'd like to watch it again. I vaguely believe it was in the 40s, after the war.

[@stargazer5784]

Captain Burke committed suicide, and took his crew with him.

[@brentrussell780]

The crew all survived you genius

[@williamrogers9004]

It's a phenomenon in high pressure, dangerous jobs, whereas the brain begins to accept near-death experiences as "the norm" and actually tricks itself into feeling invincible