⚓️Captain BLASTS Big Crowd! Ship James R. Barker arrives in Duluth, MN

The 1004 foot ship James R. Barker blasted an incredibly loud master salute as it arrived from Lake Superior in Duluth, MN. I was able to capture the exciting atmosphere by the Lift Bridge and with the crowd as I set the stage for this awesome ship to arrive. Also, a few shoutouts to boat friends that approached me before recording this video.
Information about the ship James R. Barker: www.interlake-s...

[@jonblock1871]

The #1 ship whistle in the world. No contest !

[@vibewithmike]

Jon! I’m 100% pinning your comment to the top because I totally agree!🤙👋📣⛴️

[@johnandrews3568]

@@vibewithmike it's impressive but subjective. I like the orginal steam horns like on the Alpena and the Ryerson (please get her back in service - that is the best horn on the Great Lakes hands down).

[@vibewithmike]

John, I agree with you! You’re right, all of these whistle/horns are subjective. They are all cool, though. Boat friends, I have included a link so you can hear the Ryerson steam whistle right here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4q8g399hbd3j7s

[@karengausman1459]

@@vibewithmike I personally think the Reyerson sounds similar to a cruise ship whistle. Just my ears. Love the Barker!!

[@vibewithmike]

@@karengausman1459 you are right, it’s like a cruise ship, all of these horn/whistles are unique and cool. It’s like the personality of the vessel.

[@johanvandersandt8904]

This has got to be my favorite salute from all the ships! No one barks like the Barker! Thanks for sharing Mike!!🙂

[@vibewithmike]

Johan, I’ll bet people could hear that salute from miles away? My goodness, what an unbelievable display for the crowd.👍📣⛴️👋

[@johanvandersandt8904]

@@vibewithmike If that was the only time you would ever see a great lakes ship it would certainly leave one hell of an impression!🤣

[@vibewithmike]

Johan! Oh, yeah! Not only would it leave an impression, but you might not be able to here for a few days!

[@johanvandersandt8904]

@@vibewithmike 😂😂😂

[@vibewithmike]

⛴️👍

[@KenHartman152]

James R Barker "King of the Great Lakes". Damn I love listing to the Barkers bark. My favorite ship. Thanks Mike!

[@vibewithmike]

Kenneth, you and I both brother. You can actually hear people cheering about that bark in the crowd! It was legit.👍⛴️📣

[@jolie2861]

The boys on the Barker do love their horns 👌 and so do we! Classic master salute...ty for sharing this

[@vibewithmike]

You can’t miss this video kzbin.infoyuRpJqb4gGY?si=x-DOg5sq0uv2bNU-

[@motorcityemt5903]

What a bone crushingly awesome salute. JRB never lets us down!

[@vibewithmike]

MotorCity EMT, The captain never let us down, always let it rip! I see that you are an EMT! Thank you for your service out there helping people!🤙👍👋🙏

[@dianebeier8379]

U.P.OF MICHIGAN here, how i LOVE hearing that beautiful BARK!

[@vibewithmike]

Diane! How’s it going my friend from Michigan! Thanks for dropping a comment. I hope the weather is good there for you right now? It’s been pretty dry in Duluth, Minnesota. However, we did get some rain today. I hope you come back to my channel and watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@edwardsimpson1164]

Never a disappointment. Nothing says America better than 123 dB of the JRB. Thank you for what you do Mr. Mike. I'm one happy boat friend.

[@vibewithmike]

Edward, I was trying to zoom in on your KZbin profile photo, what kind of truck is that? That’s a big one! Hey, I really appreciate you dropping the comment brother. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate people that love ships and we can share a passion together. I wish you all the best, nice chatting with you, let’s do it again soon!!!!!

[@edwardsimpson1164]

@@vibewithmike If I'm not mistaken, that is a brush engine or brengine, in the fire service. I was a volunteer for 12 years. Some of the best 12 years of my life.

[@vibewithmike]

Ed, fantastic truck! You have a lot of guts to be out there! Thank you for your service! To answer the call every day like that means a lot to someone like me. I respect you a lot! Most people run from bad situations and you were the one going to it. Thank you! I hope to keep chatting with you in the future about the ships. It’s a pleasure.

[@rodlamont3736]

I think its awesome that the good captain likes people showing interest and appreciate the work these ships do....thank you captain and crew !!!!❤️

[@rodlamont3736]

Thank you mike 👍

[@vibewithmike]

Rod, thank you brother, the captain deserves a cold one free on us! He puts on a show for us every time. If you have a read this, captain, thank you for what you do!👍⛴️📣

[@vibewithmike]

🫸🫷🙏

[@glennmorrell4907]

Never heard a whistle salute like that one…look at the people come a’running! Amazing, TY Mike…

[@vibewithmike]

Glenn, I’m glad that you enjoyed the video brother. I’m glad that we are typing because I wouldn’t be able to hear you right now after that horn!😂📣⛴️🤙

[@charlottecunningham2141]

Thanks for showing things around the area as well as your cellphone map and not just the canal.

[@jjarm]

Beautiful day in Duluth, nice crowd.

[@vibewithmike]

Jim, the crowd was having a wonderful time. The horn/whistle was crazy loud.📣📣👍⛴️

[@annarusso2537]

I love the blasting, deep roar of that horn!

[@vibewithmike]

I agree, so much fun, listening to those horns

[@leahmollytheblindcatnordee3586]

A massive sound for a massive ship. Love it. Thanks for letting us see this and take care.

[@vibewithmike]

Leah, thanks for taking time on your Saturday to watch this video. I really appreciate it. Thank you so much my friend.🤙⛴️👋👍

[@Geraldasopko]

It is great to see the ship I first worked on at Amship. The memory of them will never go away Thanks again

[@vibewithmike]

I think that’s so cool that you worked on these big ships. The wonderful memories that you must have. Many friendships. I’m guessing as well. Thank you for taking time out of your day to write this comment. Let me know what you think of this video from the other day. ⚓️Unstoppable Force: Watch 728-Ft Ship ‘Block’ Thrill Duluth! LIVE! kzbin.infoZeIlY1mJ3_8?feature=share

[@katherinekubeldzis7902]

I love watching these videos with the ships coming in. This must be so daunting standing there watching them sail past. What an experience!

[@vibewithmike]

Catherine, these vessels are legitimate steel Giants, it’s like huge downtown buildings going right by.⛴️👋👍

[@chuckg6039]

One minute and six seconds of a truly wonderful sound!! Every second brought pride and amazement to my ears.

[@vibewithmike]

Chuck, an incredible piece of steel! Unbelievable!

[@karengausman1459]

Hello Mike. What a beautiful early evening. Looks like a good number of people out to catch her. You were smart to stay on the hill! She is so popular with all of us that finding a spot is a huge challenge. She IS a beauty and never ever gets old to see her!! That whistle of hers always gives me goosebumps. Don't know why. Thank you so much for "catching" her. She is a huge favorite of mine for sure. Take care my friend and hope you had a great Saturday. Hope to catch you later in the comments. 🙋🙋🚢🚢. Awesome video!!!

[@vibewithmike]

Karen, great hearing from you! I hope you’re having a great Saturday afternoon! I’ll bet if you listened close, you might have heard the Barker all the way to St. Paul!📣📣📣😂😂😂😂🤙⛴️

[@karengausman1459]

@@vibewithmike Yeah, I know. That was awesome 😎😎. How was it in person?

[@vibewithmike]

Karen, it was amazing and very loud. Everybody got pumped up.

[@karengausman1459]

@@vibewithmike sounded like it. Your ears were probably ringing for a while after. 🔔🔔but worth it!!

[@chapgood13]

Amazing master salute by the Barker! The crowd must have loved that. Thanks for sharing this one Mike!

[@vibewithmike]

Corey, the crowd went crazy!

[@vibewithmike]

Boat friends, the official decibel reading for this video was 109.7! I’m sorry I didn’t mention it.

[@michaelstamper3444]

This is on my bucket list. Put a harness on the Barker and ride a hydroslide knee board behind her!!!!😁😁

[@vibewithmike]

Michael, hey brother! I really hope you had a wonderful weekend. One thing, let me know what day you’re going to do this, so I can get the best video ever!!!!!!😂😂😂😂👍⛴️🚤🚤🚤

[@geofffikar3417]

We are the lucky ones, who don't live in your area, and we get to see and hear the ships come in. Thanks for all the work you put into these videos.

[@vibewithmike]

Geoff!!! Thanks for watching my friend. I really appreciate it.⛴️👋👍

[@dianebeier8379]

Yes, we are thankful 😊😊

[@conniedebruyn8045]

Wow! The captain of the Barker definitely outdid the Captain’s salute from the aerial bridge😂❤😂❤. Gotta love the Barker Bark ❤❤❤

[@vibewithmike]

So great

[@Peter-qf3be]

Thanks to the captain of the James r barker that was great thanks for getting that mike

[@vibewithmike]

Peter, we need to give the captain of the Barker a huge high five for that one brother! That had the crowd super excited afterwards? 🫸🫷🙏✋⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@karengausman1459]

Hey Peter!! How are you?

[@Peter-qf3be]

@@karengausman1459 beating the heat on the lake

[@Peter-qf3be]

@@karengausman1459 beating the heat on the lake

[@karengausman1459]

@@Peter-qf3be sounds like a great idea!!!

[@elizabethw.8561]

NEVER. GETS.OLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Barker BARK!!!!!

[@Mattfr8tr]

There are 2 things that never get old no matter how many time you see them. The James R Barker Horn and for me, personally, the B2 Stealth Bomber as I live only 15 minutes from Whiteman AFB. The home of the B2

[@vibewithmike]

Matt, those are some things that would absolutely never get old! ⛴️

[@todddembsky8321]

She never fails to impress. I see (hear) that Loud Mouth McKlosky was on the horns tonight🙂 What a beautiful day at Duluth -- gateway to the Arrowhead region. When is the Duluth Airshow this year? I have to get up Nort for that don't cha know.

[@vibewithmike]

Todd, can you imagine having this horn as a wake up call? You definitely would not need to hit the snooze button! I’m glad you asked about the airshow, it’s a few weeks away, blue angels will be out in Flying High, check it out here. www.duluthairshow.com/

[@geoffreywallace9432]

Best horn on the Great Lakes. I was launched in 1976 too lol.

[@vibewithmike]

Geoffrey! It’s been blasting that horn since 1976!!!!!

[@karlschwab6437]

Wow! That was some salute!

[@vibewithmike]

Karl, I wasn’t joking when I said, the captain blasted the crowd. That was a powerful salute.👍⛴️📣👋⛴️

[@robthebank9453]

Mike! From down here on the shores of Lake Ontario, I get to see and hear the mind shaking history making reacord breaking Barker Bark!! Thanks!!! Love your videos!!!

[@vibewithmike]

What’s up Rob! I got a question, did you hear that horn blast all the way there in Ontario? I’ll bet you heard a little bit😂😂😂😂🤙📣👍⛴️🇨🇦

[@robthebank9453]

@vibewithmike Haha! Only by the grace of your Videos thanks!!

[@vibewithmike]

@@robthebank9453 it was a loud one for sure though

[@robthebank9453]

@vibewithmike In my mind, though the Paul R is bigger, the Barker is the Boss!!

[@vibewithmike]

Rob, there’s no doubt that the Barker brings the boss whistle!

[@lloydasp466]

I really enjoyed the master salute!

[@vibewithmike]

Lloyd, I agree with you, those master salutes are absolutely awesome!!!!📣📣📣👍⛴️🤙

[@jstoli996c4s]

The Barker delivers what the people want!! 🔊 Coming in hot too! 🚢 💨

[@vibewithmike]

Jstoli, at this point we have to give the captain of this vessel the #1 horn award!

[@AmeriCreed]

Good timing on the whistle exchange!

[@vibewithmike]

Art, Hey friend! The horn/whistle was amazing! Everybody looks forward to this vessel coming in because of that loud noise. It lives up to the hype every time.📣👍⛴️🤙

[@davidwilson9247]

Thanks Mike for that video. For us, we drive to Norfolk, VA to see the warships. Have a fine day😎

[@gregerickson1969]

SOOOOO COOOOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanks for sharing !!!!!!!!!!

[@vibewithmike]

Greg, I’m thrilled that you enjoy the video brother. How has your weekend been so far?👍⛴️🤙

[@chrisbarton3479]

Hi Mike, thank you for the video. We have had heavy frosts in South East Queensland Australia.😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️🥶🥶🥶looking at the people around you and the weather conditions you speak about. Makes me want to come over and get some warmth. 🤣🤣🤣 Looking forward to your next video. Cheers

[@vibewithmike]

Chris, love the stock car in your photo! Trust me, I want to be in Australia from October through March every year because of how cold it gets in Duluth. -30°F at times! I hope all is well with you! Have a wonderful rest of the weekend brother!🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍👍👋👋🤙🤙

[@blauer2551]

I’d like to hear a remote microphone in town to hear what the residents experience. I’m sure they know what boat is arriving by the uniqueness of the salutes.

[@vibewithmike]

B! Think of having a decibel meter up on the hill when the horn is happening? You might be onto a cool idea here!!!!!👍📣⛴️🤙

[@blauer2551]

@@vibewithmike A few perspectives like a brewery crowd raising their beers when the JRB sounds off or the local coffee joint.

[@vibewithmike]

B! Exactly, raising that beverage to the salute!

[@blauer2551]

@@vibewithmike Even have a line of brews named after the ships. JRB would be a stout in my opinion.

[@vibewithmike]

B! Now that’s worth drinking! 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@bigmonmagoomba9634]

Thanks, Mike.

[@vibewithmike]

Bigmon! I appreciate you watching like always. All the best.

[@davefleming1117]

What a vessel. See her often at Indiana Harbor unloading for 7 Blast Furnace

[@vibewithmike]

It’s a beautiful ship and the biggest. It’s so impressive. Did you see this video from the other day? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJCml4WmjM90ndEsi=LZyB0recLI1qGZNC

[@brettany_renee_blatchley]

When she is finally retired, I hope Barker's horns are preserved in a museum along with a Hi-Fi recording of her Master's Salute. 🫡

[@vibewithmike]

I love that you are watching this older video and that you were talking about this. You are so right, how about this, what if we take the actual horns and have them in the museum connected so each day at a certain point they blow those horns so we never forget.

[@brettany_renee_blatchley]

@@vibewithmike, I enjoy your old videos as much as your new ones. 😊

[@Kushmeiser003]

@@vibewithmikemake the barkers horns the new horns at UMDs arena or the Minnesota wild lol

[@vibewithmike]

@Kushmeiser003 can you imagine how cool that would be! I think all of us would have air damage if we were in their arena

[@allensharlow7763]

Omg , wish I was there with you to see that ole girl pull in, I luv that ships blast❤ I pray for the ships safe travels🙏🙏🙏

[@vibewithmike]

Allen, it’s very cool of you thinking about the safety of the crew! Thank you for that. All the best and blessings to you!👍⛴️

[@davidj.leavitt7176]

Wow! That whistle sounded anemic. The bridge one sounded better.

[@vibewithmike]

I hope you come back to my channel and watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@stephaniedougherty8029]

I loved the Whistle. I'm used to the one with the bridge. It's just like the trains that travel behind the houses...

[@dixieschwab4422]

I hope to see the Barker when I am in Duluth this September

[@vibewithmike]

Dixie, there’s a very good chance the Barker will be there during your trip. How many days? The more days the better. Even if you don’t see it, you will see some good ones.👍⛴️👋

[@dixieschwab4422]

@@vibewithmike the last week of se

[@vibewithmike]

Perfect!🚢

[@antwaunsmith8392]

Lol all i can do was laugh at the horn and it looked liked it vibrated the whole ground 😂😂

[@vibewithmike]

Antwaun! It was like a legitimate earthquake!

[@chuckg6039]

I think Mike should invest in a Seismometer and start measuring ground movement in addition to his decibel readings!

[@vibewithmike]

I will look into that. 😂🚢

[@truckermre]

PURE AWESOMNESS RIGHT THERE!!!

[@briangustafson5757]

Thank you for sharing this The Big Barker Bark and Bite 😊

[@vibewithmike]

@briangustafson5757 Brian, were you able to see this one today? kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6OvY3-NYrChqbssi=YBwSoF-K1M7ECtGh

[@susanbelida6981]

❤ Ohhh the Barker Bark...just love it. Lord bless ship and crew.

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks Susan!

[@lesdonaldson520]

Has taken over from PRT as my favourite Laker What a salute 👏👏

[@vibewithmike]

I’m with you!!!!!

[@RoseGrace100]

Wow. What a salute. And a beautiful night in Duluth.

[@vibewithmike]

Rose! That’s salute is so hard to beat. You would literally have to hook up 50 horns to beat that!

[@trevm02]

I’m in the UK, this ship is best of all

[@vibewithmike]

Trevor, I totally agree!🛳️

[@chuckg6039]

Just heard from Scotland. Now the UK. Pretty neat. Please stop back.

[@henryhawk978]

Wow! What a master salute! The Barker never fails to deliver. Enjoyed the video Mike and BE SAFE OUT THERE!

[@vibewithmike]

Henry, that captain is awesome

[@suedutra5598]

Of all the ships you have shown us I love the barkers barkers the best .thanks Mike

[@vibewithmike]

Barker is awesome

[@katherineaustin2477]

Wow best boat salute ever

[@vibewithmike]

Katherine, no doubt, extremely impressive salute

[@rollydoucet8909]

The ships and especially their crews must like returning to Duluth, as there is always a "welcoming" party waiting to see them.

[@vibewithmike]

Rolly! You’re right! Duluth has a huge crowd that waits for this ship!⛴️👍👋📣

[@anthonygiglio9860]

Great Video Mike nice Master Salute Fantastic Video Lot Of Action Have A Great Sunday 😊

[@vibewithmike]

Anthony, how can we go wrong with a master salute! Legit!

[@patbingman8662]

Hello Mike. I'm from AZ and appreciate your passion for this part of Americana. You do a wonderful job of explaining/ videoing what's going on here. I'm truly intrigued by these massive ships on the Great Lakes. My hope is to be in MN by labor day and make my way to Duluth. Paul Bunyon is cool, but I think this LIVE event Trumps him. keep up the great work you put in!

[@vibewithmike]

Pat, hope you’re doing well. All I ask is that you bring some of that Arizona sunshine and heat for us to use during the winter

[@rolo6932]

Now, that was a salute!

[@vibewithmike]

Rolo, there was a lot of people rubbing their ears after that one!

[@brettM1]

Great capture Mike!!!!!

[@vibewithmike]

Brett, thank you so much for watching the ship video. This was one of my favorite videos.

[@luvutons411]

Good afternoon boat lovers...

[@pamanderson5841]

😉

[@vibewithmike]

GoJo, what’s up! The Barker sure woke everybody up in the crowd! It was like free Red Bull! Everybody was pumped up right after!👍⛴️🤙📣

[@vibewithmike]

👋📣👍⛴️

[@luvutons411]

@@vibewithmike All's great in Vancouver Harbour. For the past couple weeks videos I've still learned to keep that darn volume down 😉. Both salutes were magnificent...

[@vibewithmike]

GoJo, did you hear the Barker’s Bark there in Vancouver?📣📣📣📣📣⛴️⛴️⛴️👍

[@johnlastname2397]

so love the horn on the Backer

[@vibewithmike]

John, it’s the loudest horn out there

[@mikeconners1648]

Nice video Mike, love the horns

[@vibewithmike]

Nothing like those powerful horns on a ship

[@annteve]

As a kid in the late ‘60s, you could write to Canada Steamship Lines for posters (about 80cm x 120cm) of their new ships. I collected about six. I still have them in the shipping tubes. At the time I imagined that I would become a Great Lakes Captain. I didn’t but I did have a life sailing recreationally-mostly Lake Huron. I have always loved the Lakes.

[@vibewithmike]

That would be really cool to see those posters you have. Bolt nerds like me would love to see that.

[@stuartm3684]

WOW! WOW! WOW! wow! wow!. What a whistle exchange.

[@vibewithmike]

Stuart, yes!🛳️

[@pamanderson5841]

Love the Barker!! So glad you are having a perfect weather day Mike!!! Thanks!!!! BTW, I got rainy day! 🌧 😉

[@vibewithmike]

Pam, the rain is a good thing my friend. It cuts down on the water bill when you are watering the lawn!💦💦💦💦💦

[@pamanderson5841]

@@vibewithmike 😉

[@vibewithmike]

Pam, It’s been dry in Duluth and the Twin Cities for a while.

[@nigeljohnston1802]

Those forward thrusters really push the front end round. I'd imagine life would be pretty difficult without them. Great video - still enjoying from here in Scotland 😊

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you for being a boat friend, Nigel.🛳️

[@chuckg6039]

Great hearing from you in Scotland. Please stop back.

[@loginregional]

_The Legend lives on, from the Chippewa on down, about the big lake they call GITCHEE GUMMEE._ Salute to my Uncle Paul who served on ENGLISH RIVER.

[@vibewithmike]

Boat Friends! Please listen to this song once in honor of Uncle Paul. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKbdhZ59rt2ej6s

[@susanbelida6981]

❤ Thank you Mike!! 😊 That gal can holler!!!

[@vibewithmike]

I hope you subscribe and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@BeanieScooter]

Any of your family members love the ships like you do? Nana from W Palm Beach.

[@vibewithmike]

Nana! It’s so funny you asked that question. The answer is NO. I don’t have any family in the maritime industry, nor do they have much interest in the ship topic either. I’m ok with that! I have good people like you and the other boat friends to talk about these ships constantly. It’s a real blessing!

[@Bull53]

Always been fascinated with the Great Lakes

[@vibewithmike]

You and I both!🚢

[@Ralphbros24]

I’m in Duluth right now!

[@vibewithmike]

Awesome! I’m writing this comment at 7:23 PM CT. The Mesabi Miner is coming inbound right now. Also, I heard on the radio, the cruise ship will be leaving right after, stick around the pier.

[@anthonyroberts7987]

That brought tears to my eyes. wow!

[@vibewithmike]

Anthony! It has such and powerful and distinguishable horn! It’s amazing! I’m glad you enjoyed!

[@annahasty7191]

My favorite ship..Thank you for the viideo.❤👏😀😀

[@vibewithmike]

Anna! I’m really glad that you enjoyed the video. It’s a wonderful ship. Extremely loud too!

[@markcarey8426]

You do a brilliant job with these vids. Thanks for the info about the scrubbers. I was wondering why a diesel produced steam!

[@vibewithmike]

Mark, I really appreciate your comment. Makes me really happy hearing that I’m able to provide this type of information to help. I’m still learning a lot as well. Let’s learn together brother.

[@David-p7z9n]

Cool two tone!

[@vibewithmike]

This was a fun video to record, I hope you have a fantastic Friday, my friend

[@richardharris9797]

That ship has the best horn

[@vibewithmike]

It’s an awesome ship for sure!!!!!

[@cctn2012]

cool ship! thanks for posting

[@vibewithmike]

I hope you come back to my channel and watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@skycvg]

Outstanding, wonderful presentation. The one and only.

[@vibewithmike]

Sky!!!! What’s up! It was raining cats and dogs here in Duluth a little bit ago. I have an update for you if you’re keeping your eye on vessel traffic here in Duluth. I just heard on the radio that the American Spirit will be departing around 7 PM tonight. The captain said that it usually takes them a little more than an hour to make it to the Piers so they’ll be going outbound around 8 PM tonight.👍⛴️👋

[@skycvg]

@@vibewithmike yep heard that too, hopefully the winds will cooperate with the Mesabi Minor for an entry. Talking 35kt gusts, hold on to your hat.

[@vibewithmike]

Any idea when the cruise ship is leaving?

[@skycvg]

@@vibewithmike Heard Viking Polaris is conducting a "turn-around" day, i.e. end of one cruising voyage and the beginning of another, which is a first for Duluth in a long time. Haven't heard when they will depart.

[@vibewithmike]

This is great information. I’m going to use it in my video if I capture it tonight. Thank you so much! What is your first name, I will mention it in my video and thank you!

[@440tomcat]

Thanks Mike

[@vibewithmike]

Hey, thanks for watching like always. I hope your Saturday is going marvelous!👍⛴️👋

[@ellenhalpern1882]

Love the Barker. Thanks Mike

[@vibewithmike]

Ellen! I’m so glad that you enjoyed the Barker!

[@ededmonds8792]

So I'm guessing Barker was Empty.?Thank you Mike.

[@vibewithmike]

Ed, nice hearing from your friend! Yes, the vessel came in empty. It was sitting way up out of the water. That was one of my favorite entries I’ve ever seen from this vessel. Powerful master salute.📣📣📣⛴️⛴️👍👋

[@Jodi_W]

That was a doozie!

[@vibewithmike]

Jodi, I’m really glad you enjoyed it my friend!

[@chuckg6039]

Jodi, that doozie was 1 minute 14 seconds in duration. In the section I keep track of sound levels, I've added a section for the Barker to record bark durations.

[@Jodi_W]

@@chuckg6039 I have a feeling the captain of that ship would be a lot of fun to meet in person! He probably has quite a personality.

[@ellanwiehman1851]

Wow! Awesome 😍

[@vibewithmike]

Ellan, have an awesome Sunday my friend!

[@ellanwiehman1851]

@@vibewithmike thanks Mike wish you the same! 🤗

[@PhillipStewart-k7f]

I really need to c that in person yes I do

[@vibewithmike]

It’s awesome. Check this out from yesterday. ⚓️Raging Waves After Dark: Ship "Boland" Fights into Duluth! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5WVnWWAp6l8b6M

[@thomengel9720]

We were hoping to come through Duluth this weekend for a memorial for my wife's aunt in Boy River but couldn't find affordable lodging.

[@vibewithmike]

Thom, first off, my condolences to your wife’s aunt! The hotels and motels are very expensive right now because all the kids are out of school and it’s peak time for good weather.

[@chuckg6039]

I made camping reservations in January for my visit to Duluth mid next month. Crazy

[@vibewithmike]

Smart, Chuck. There is a high demand! ⛴️

[@Dan-dg9pi]

It would be interesting to see how far down the iron ore pellets push the JRB when it leaves.

[@vibewithmike]

Dan, that’s a good point. I should look back at some videos where it’s coming in empty and others when it’s leaving loaded. There has to be a big difference.

[@alexbowen9571]

5:10 check the Plimsoll mark on the draft markers. That’s the max

[@vibewithmike]

Alex! This is what I’m talking about! All of the boat friends are learning things every day. Here’s a brand new thing that I just learned from you. Check this out about the Plimsoll mark! Thank you so much, Alex! Check it out here boat friends. oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/plimsoll-line.html#:~:text=The%20Plimsoll%20line%20is%20a,in%20port%20and%20at%20sea.

[@gillmellor390]

Wowza! Great stuff!

[@vibewithmike]

Gill! Hey, thanks for taking a few minutes on Saturday to watch the video. All the best.👍⛴️🤙

[@ItsTheCostanza]

Very loud deep horn on this boat. I’m sure it’s louder in person.

[@vibewithmike]

It’s the Costanza? What I can’t hear you??😂😂😂📣📣📣

[@stevegreene271]

Awsome !!@

[@vibewithmike]

Hey Steve, I hope you subscribe and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@alanquintus2069]

Just ran this video through the sound bar REALLY LOUD. I'm sure my wife will forgive me eventually lol. Felt like the guy in the old Maxwell tape ads.

[@vibewithmike]

Alan! 😂😂😂 Boat friends, it gives me great pleasure to present to you the guy in the Maxwell tape ad! This is what Alan is talking about. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHPEpodqdql-mNk

[@alanquintus2069]

CHEERS MIKE!

[@vibewithmike]

👍⛴️

[@laurabartoletti6412]

🎆 Ahoy !! 🇺🇲 Independence Day weekend 2023 🇺🇲

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you Laura!!!!!

[@ginny9311]

Best horn on the lakes.

[@vibewithmike]

Ginny! It’s has a lot of power! I hope you come back to my channel and watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@ginny9311]

@@vibewithmike Thanks Mike, I love watching the BIG boats. I'll be back.

[@vibewithmike]

Awesome! Looking forward to chatting again!

[@PaulPerusse]

Great video, great ships horn! How are you doing your video? So many out there do such a terrible job with audio wind noise while standing in a slight breeze, but I rarely any hear wind noise on your videos, even though you appear to be standing in Gail force winds at times.

[@vibewithmike]

Paul, any wind canceling microphone would work well. I bought mine at Target.🚢

[@chuckg6039]

Mike mastered the wind noise issue last Winter dealing with fierce winds and biting cold. To say the least Mike is field and battle tested. He has put wind noise behind him!

[@vibewithmike]

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[@elizabethw4519]

I just downloaded the app you use. How much is it to get stuff unlocked? Unbelievable horn!!! James R. Barker rocks!!

[@vibewithmike]

What’s up Elizabeth, I think it’s like $10 annually? I remember I paid whatever it was. It’s a fun app for sure.👍⛴️

[@elizabethw4519]

@@vibewithmike so it won’t break the bank. Ha!

[@vibewithmike]

Elizabeth, no, it’s not too much, however, I don’t know if I’ve been using as many features as I thought I would. The free app does enough, I think.

[@itsruf1]

Observation: Not a "whistle" This guy is a George Costanza.

[@vibewithmike]

Itsruf1, I prefer Jerry over George! 😉 I’m leaving this comment up because it’s entertaining. Boat Friends like to have fun. You might want let the Interlake Steamship Company know as well about the terminology not being a whistle. 👍 facebook.com/InterlakeSteamshipCompany/videos/an-incredible-master-salute-from-one-of-the-greatest-horns-we-call-them-whistles/353876582220437/

[@Peter-qf3be]

And again waving a hand from texas on lake Conroe

[@pamanderson5841]

👋

[@Peter-qf3be]

@@pamanderson5841 at 4 o’clock in the afternoon here in texas it’s 111 degrees 🔥🔥🔥

[@vibewithmike]

Boat Friends, check out the lake that our friend Peter is on right now. Looks great, here it is: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Conroe

[@vibewithmike]

Peter! Literally, it’s the opposite! In the winter it’s freezing in Duluth, and you were feeling bad for me, now it’s summer and I’m feeling bad for you! You and I have to figure out how to swap weather!😂⛴️🤙

[@Peter-qf3be]

@@vibewithmike we are sitting underneath the 1097 bridge right now

[@Coxxy2.0]

What was the decibel reading for this? Also, THANK YOU for that shout out. That’s awesome of you 😊

[@vibewithmike]

Hey Jen!!!! It was a pleasure meeting you and your mom! It was so cool talking with both of you about Duluth and the ships, I could tell you both love them too! Just think, you were there firsthand to witness this powerful salute! It so lived up to the hype, don’t you think????📣📣📣📣👍⛴️

[@Coxxy2.0]

@@vibewithmike it does! Every single time. It’s hard to comprehend, even being there in person and hearing it a second time. Captain Newland is a treasure of a captain.

[@Coxxy2.0]

@@vibewithmike you gonna be down there tomorrow for the American Century when she comes in?

[@vibewithmike]

You and I need to present that captain with an award!!!!!!!

[@Coxxy2.0]

@@vibewithmike an award in the shape of that horn 🤣 Did you catch what that decibel reading was? I’m curious to see if it changed from the first one

[@evets9275]

Thanks for another great video Mike! I believe you mentioned that you had your decibel meter before that master salute, did you give the results?

[@vibewithmike]

Evets! Yes, I completely forgot to say it in the video. I’m not at my house right now, so I don’t have that information in front of me. Take a look at the previous comments for this video, I did mention the decibel level when some asked.

[@evets9275]

@@vibewithmike I'll go back and read the comments again. Thanks

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

Do they usually blast the whistle all the time all hours when they're coming through or is that just kind of for the crowds?

[@vibewithmike]

There have been a few questions about the boat and bridge signal horns when the boats are entering and leaving the Port of Duluth. In most cases, once radio communication with the bridge has been established, use of the boat and bridge sound signals are not necessary and operation of the sound signals is left up to the captains. Often, boats will not use the loud horns after dark as a courtesy to city residents. So, most often when you hear the customary whistle/horn-blowing sequence of "long-short-short" it is a friendly salute to the Port of Duluth from the ship captain and is responded to by the lift bridge operator with the same sequence. The Master Salute is an upgraded more formal whistle/horn salute. That is “long-long-long-short-short.” While the famous sound may be a courtesy, it has long been part of the nautical tradition of this great inland sea port.

[@ginog5037]

Wow Mike, those whistles look as big as a small car😮 Try taking your audio off Auto😅 What was the db on this one?

[@vibewithmike]

The decibel level was 109.7 Regarding accuracy, don’t forget I was further up on the hill, I was not even right next to the wall. That could’ve been 120+ Easily

[@chuckg6039]

Sound Level Readings to date (* denotes a Saltie ** denotes a pleasure boat): James R. Barker 123.1, 109.7 (Horn durations - 1 min 14 secs, 1 min 10 secs, 1 min 6 secs, just 15 secs) Edwin H. Gott 117.1, Paul R Tergurtha 111.5, 108.1, 107.7, 100.9, Michipicoten 110.6, 102.7, 102.1, 93.0, Philip R. Clarke 109.1, 102.5, Great Republic 106.9, 102.1, 101.6, 91.6, *UAL Fortitude 104.7, 101.6, Mesabi Miner 104.6, Joseph L Block 103.6, 102.2, 100.3, American Century 103.1, 100.3, 100.1, John G. Munson 103.1, 101.6, 98.0, 83.4, H. Lee White 102.5, Mark Barker 102.3, *Maxima 101.9, USCG Cutter Spar 101.6, G.L. Ostrander 100.7, American Integrity 99.7, CSL Assiniboine 99.3, *Aujaq 98.6, *Federal Biscay 97.6, *Happy River 97.1, Algoma Transport 87.3, 82.0, **Big Bird- Peacefully Silent

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks Chuck!

[@chuckg6039]

@@vibewithmike that top Barker Bark might never be topped

[@vibewithmike]

It possibly will, it was all proximity I believe and echo. It’ll be a tough one of best though.

[@chuckg6039]

@@vibewithmike I'm going back and will start logging Barker horn duration too.

[@vibewithmike]

Chuck, sounds good!

[@mtnair3]

Hi Mike, Always enjoy your videos. I was wondering how far away from the lift bridge do you live.

[@vibewithmike]

Ken, under 10 minutes radius to the bridge! I hope your weekend is going well!👋⛴️

[@mtnair3]

Thanks for sharing.

[@vibewithmike]

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