Boblo Boat restoration continues on the SS Ste. Claire

[@edwardandannedamm4689]

Keep up the good work! Wonderful memories on these boats in the 50's and 60's!! The ride, the views, the smell of the steam from the engines, the hot dogs and the popcorn! And dancing the night away!!

[@wilga80]

I was from Windsor and was very sad when it burned. I just found out that you have been restoring it again. I am 70 years old and I remember when my mom took my brother and I to Boblo for years and I went on it into my twenties. Great memories. I used to watch the engine room most of the time while on the boat. Thank you for what you are doing.

[@waltertaffs1737]

What a great idea to restore this boat and I would love to see this boat on the Detroit River again

[@bobogilvie4472]

I was young when I went to BOBLO on the boat and being young doing stuff and some not so smart I got up the railing and almost fell overboard,If not for someone I would have fallen . I now am 87 and so thankful to be here today

[@privatepilot4064]

I didn’t know any were left! I grew up in Michigan and have been on Boblo several times but I haven’t lived in Michigan for over 35 years. Lots of memories.

[@brianparent8901]

Loved the Boblo boats. I sure miss both boats!!!

[@billhargreaves9522]

My Dad played in the Bands aboard both the St Clair and the Columbia and we made many trips to Bob Lo. Island back in the forties when they were boarded at the foot of Woodward avenue.. At 84 years years old, they still remain fond childhood memories.

[@dianeturner926]

Did he know a Arthur Tilley?

[@billhargreaves9522]

@@dianeturner926 Not to my knowledge... He also played at the "Club 509" which was at 509 Woodward when he wasn't on the boats

[@dianeturner926]

@@billhargreaves9522 they lived in an apartment on that street

[@merhbass]

Live music! In the years toward the end of Boblo, a couple local bands I was in played moonlight party cruises on the boats. Unforgettable. A sense of special, in the moment. Fans and people from all walks and ages, having a great time listening, dancing, laughing and responding to live music together. Great energy and soul. A DJ is fine, fun and all (a dj would spin during our breaks,) but there exists a long tradition of live music on the boats. Hopefully there will be again. --- Also, some earlier fond memories of our school's annual springtime field trips to the island. Picture 2000 ultra-hyper public school 6th, 7th and 8th graders from all over the metro area, fully packed onto the boat (no trouble there, lol!) Chaos!Perhaps you were even there! Those poor chaperones...

[@DavidDillow-nz1lq]

I rode both the s.s. Columbia and the s.s. st.clair as a child I remember coming back from Bob lol island listening to music 🎵 sailing up and down the Detroit river

[@michaelpaulsministry]

The last time I was on a Boblo boat was when I was ten years old. It was the final year the park was open. They had the Simpsons characters there. Me and my Mother road on the boat that was a little bit smaller than that one. I really wish the park was still open. Thank you for the memories. 😊💖

[@484berkshire]

It would make a great addition to the Dossin Great Lakes Museum on Belle Isle. Cleveland and Toledo both have old freighters as part of their museums, but the only maritime museum in Detroit doesn't have its own accompanying museum ship - this boat would be perfect for that rather than being a completely separate entity.

[@gregoryfuzi4745]

They had one boblo boats moored at Nicolson dock and terminal when i worked there back in 1978. Did some repairs on Henry ford ships at the ford rouge plant. Benson, Henry and the breach. I was pretty green back then at my trade.

[@king_retro4206]

Sure miss those boat rides.

[@dianeturner926]

My grandfather worked on the boat in the late 50's/early 60's.

[@frankripley5188]

He may have known my grandparents..Harry Oliver, Alice Pace/Oliver

[@dianeturner926]

@@frankripley5188 I'll ask my mom if she ever heard those names

[@frankripley5188]

My family has a long history with these boats

[@btomimatsucunard]

will she be a stationary museum once done or is there also plans to restore her to operating order once the major structural work is done

[@pualsmall5378]

My first experience with Bob Lo..was 1963 if I remember went with Mom and big brother I was 6 I got a Bob Lo Boat pennants had for 40 years..but couldn't find when mom passed away..but as years went by and I could go with my friends we went 3 or 4 times a summer held hands with a girl for the first time on the picnic island..awesome memories so nice to see

[@CPACK1]

Restoring that Boat would be fabulous.

[@grumbygrumble2762]

IDK if this is true...a deckhand on the Boblo boats told me that the decks were laminated canvas, except for the dance floors. He said his job was patching the canvas decks patched from all of the wooden folding chairs punching holes in the decks. He layered several layers of canvas and sealed the patches with shellac. The decks were all fire hazards waiting to happen.

[@jamesswapinski9190]

A pity Columbia isn't coming back.. now being restored in Buffalo. then on her way to NYC..So glad St.Claire is being restored..after hearing of the fire l thought all was over ...Way to go guys.. looking forward to seeing her bright and beautiful again

[@garyg.8739]

I remember looking down on a big engine pumping away.

[@loydkline4686]

❤️ boblo boat , grearest comeback ever

[@chelseac2301]

Awesome ❤📽🎬⛴Keep up the fantastic work guys!!!! Sending ❤ from 🍁 🌻🌺🌼🌷🎶🎙✌

[@gregoryfuzi4745]

Only road the boblo boat one time to the island most of the time took our own boat to the public dock on the island.

[@detroitredneckdetroitredne6674]

How much would have cost to dispose of the lead base paint properly

[@fireworks990]

I remember when that was in Lorain OH as the Nautical Nightmare. Back in 2004 I have acted in it. It was a fun attraction.

[@andip8495]

I REMBER BEING ON A BOY SCOUT OUTING... GOOD TIMES ALL GONE TO MEMORIES

[@dabluesgarage]

Where would I go for a tour of the engine room?

[@mastercj59]

What about the engines and the propulsion systems? Were they replaced/repaired?

[@timfronimos459]

Heroes plan and simple.

[@larrysintay4456]

When I went there was no d j booth ....we had live bands

[@billhargreaves9522]

My Dad was a Drummer with one of the Bands that played on the boats back in the forties.

[@Jay_Dahl]

Who is paying for all this restoration work? I ask that because public fundraisers just before the big fire were less than successful.

[@mmichaelc]

Pitty the ship won't be running again.

[@xtremefight]

4K or at least 1080 would have been nice but thanks for posting.

[@robnamowicz8073]

As you become more experienced as a 'reporter' perhaps you can study audio.

[@edwardpevos6083]

I have microphones, but they were standing right next to me so I didn't use them. I probably should have, but you can still hear them and that's all that matters.

[@FrankaiVideos-DetroitsComeback]

The Ste Claire symbolizes Detroit's Comeback! It's River Walk has been named the nation's finest 2 years in a row, and Time magazine has named Detroit one of the best places to visit in the WORLD! Great video!

[@rickprusak9326]

let the guys restoring the boat to do the talking on this video, without having to hear you blow up the speakers on my phone.

[@rickprusak9326]

You don't have to repete the words used by the guy restoring the boat. We viewers can clearly hear him without a voice translator echoing the same words twice. Also, learn to keep the microphone 🎤 closer to the speaker, trying to describe what we are watching. Go to video school and learn the proper techniques of filming. Somewhere along the way, you skipped a few classes in video school. Otherwise, the boat 🚢 views are excellent.