⚓️Frozen Ships in Duluth: -2°F Cold Creates Ice & Frozen Horn!

The 767-foot ship "Philip R. Clarke" and the 1000-foot ship "American Century" passed under the Aerial Lift Bridge in freezing Duluth, MN!
The story is definitely about the ice and cold during this special two-ship video! This is the first time I have recorded ice covering ships since winter has started. This was the coldest day by far as winter conditions recently took over Duluth, Minnesota. The temperature was -2°F with the wind chill factored in as these two ships passed through Duluth's ship canal. I zoomed in on the structure above the bow of the American Century and it was totally covered in ice, almost looking like a miniature ice castle. Also, you will see thick ice covering the ship's railings along the deck. The ship blasted a loud horn salute to the bridge as well.
The ship Philip R. Clarke waited for the American Century to depart and it arrived looking very beautiful. The captain actually came out of the pilothouse and yelled to the crowd saying the ship had a frozen horn but they would give it a try. It was so cool to hear the weak horn trying to blast due to the cold and eventually, it did break loose from the cold and blasted a powerful salute to the bridge.
Information about the ship Philip R. Clarke: greatlakesships.wordpress.com...
Information about the ship American Century: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Amer...
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[@adamhall9325]

I have seen a few of these videos now and “chucks bike” is usually mentioned. What is the story behind that?

[@vibewithmike]

That’s so funny you bring that up. Chuck is a friend of mine and a person that has been with this channel since the beginning. He visited Duluth from Ohio earlier this year. While in Duluth, him and I recorded a video together, and one of the observations he made was the bike on the second deck behind the American Century. It’s kind of a funny joke for this channel. Now it’s hard for me not to look for the bike.😂😂😂😂😂👍⛴️

[@adamhall9325]

@@vibewithmike That makes more sense! I am on the Century now and I could not figure out why you guys called it that😂

[@vibewithmike]

@adamhall9325 and as a bonus, here’s the actual video where “Chuck’s Bike” was born! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZOZhJeYrdxgmsUsi=SRegW8u6saGhb-BO

[@adamhall9325]

@@vibewithmike Cool, thank you for the replies!

[@chuckg6039]

​@@adamhall9325Hi there Adam. I'm the Chuck of Chuck's bike. Being an avid biker, I guess the bike jumped out at me when you all cruised by. I'm sure it makes for good transportation at certain times/ports. No doubt the issue is finding enough free shore time! Your ship has such fast turn around times. Great hearing from you. Hope you stop back again. Love the AC. Great ship

[@terrsaelbon]

That shot of the ice on the bow with the sun is incredible. Beautiful shots throughout the video.

[@vibewithmike]

It was like an ice castle on top of the deck on that ship. Super cold out there.

[@SallyBedow]

Beautiful, cold morning sky. Glad you have all the warm clothes!

[@vibewithmike]

Sally, that is so key. The clothes. The heavy jacket and snow pants that I was wearing really helped out a lot. Your face feels it after a while. I ran immediately to my vehicle and turned that heat on when the ships went by.

[@SAILNAWAY]

Two for Tuesday with 2 very incredible ships. New and old school, doesn't get any better! Thanks Mike, now go and warm up. Much appreciation from the Boat Friends!

[@vibewithmike]

That’s a very good point. New and old-school ships. We got to see one of each. I thought it was cool that the captain yelled out to everybody that the horn was frozen, but he gave it a shot and it did work.

[@NorthshoreLover-gk7zv]

You have the cold, now where’s the snow? I love the look of the Clarke and the American Century never gets old. Brrrr!

[@vibewithmike]

You should’ve heard the noise noise I made. I could barely contain myself. It made me so happy. I’m glad no one shushed me. The horn that is, when it finally was able to let loose.👍⛴️📣📣📣📣

[@ellenhalpern1882]

Hey Mike, thanks for staying out in the cold. Beautiful. Stay warm

[@vibewithmike]

You got it friend, I’ll be out there in a warm jacket

[@adachilders7798]

Hey Mike I appreciate you freezing your ass off to do this great job hugs Clarke is my Screensaver

[@vibewithmike]

Luckily, I had some warm clothes on. The cold can really wake you up. I don’t care if a person is tired in the morning, trust me, Ada, it wakes you up right away. I didn’t notice all of that ice on top of American century, that structure, until it got closer. It was totally covered in ice. Made it look pretty cool.

[@ralphcrosby9622]

Thanks for braving the cold.

[@vibewithmike]

Believe it or not, my friend, it’s going to get colder through the winter. I’m just glad that my camera equipment didn’t go down while filming the ships in the cold.

[@bettygilmore611]

Hi Adam, feim the crew of my favorite Laker and thank you Captain for the frozen then working whistle. You guys are awesome . My boat friend Mike this was fantastic you are so awesome to brave thise Temps. Big warm hug from Ga.

[@vibewithmike]

I have something good to tell you though Betty. It’s starting to get warmer and Duluth. And by warmer I mean around 30°. That’s actually a good thing. It feels like a Hawaiian vacation right now.😂😂😂😂😂

[@MikePollock-js7du]

Stay warm Mike.

[@vibewithmike]

Mike, I’m happy to report that my jacket did a great job in this cold. I think I’ll be good to go moving forward with these videos. Now it’s just to make sure that these electronics can hold up as I record ships in cold like this

[@user-yi7mg5ig6l]

Oh, Mike! You were FREEZING, I guess the equipment stood up to it. Thanks for this great video, out in the cold and so early.

[@vibewithmike]

I’m glad the camera kept rolling. I am worried if it gets even colder though. I know I have to have the battery at 100% just in case.

[@gregmctevia5087]

What a great piece. A bogo with 2 beautiful ships. Great lighting conditions for the videographer. This one was special.

[@vibewithmike]

It was really fun capturing two ships, did you see the yellow ship live stream from tonight? Go check it out brother

[@patricks_music]

Always dig the 2fers! The captains never disappoint. Also looks pretty chilly there. Cheers from South Eastern Minnesota!

[@vibewithmike]

The captains are the best

[@yvonnebreeschoten9004]

Thank Mike for sharing a great video of two awesome ships. Love the Philp R Clarke is one favorites. Stay warm up in Duluth.

[@vibewithmike]

The Clarke is awesome

[@darthgrundle2349]

@vibewithmike, The Skipper coming out of his cozy bridge to say they have a frozen whistle just proves the toughness of these brave men. Great video as always my friend...! Now go get something warm too drink, like some Blackberry Brandy...I lift a shot to you my friend..👍

[@vibewithmike]

That captain is awesome

[@bryanfoy1288]

Thank you very much for putting these ships on the KZbin. Have learned a lot from you!

[@vibewithmike]

Bryan, you know, I do this as a hobby. I love these ships. However, the thing I love best is putting these videos out for people like you to learn and enjoy. I didn’t know too much about ships not too long ago and it was watching videos that helped me learn. So I’m happy this is helping you. We are going to have some fun as the weather gets colder with the ships.

[@charlieathmann1438]

Shipping weather right here!! Love it! Hope you are staying warm, Mike!

[@vibewithmike]

Charlie, you already know Brother, I’ve been waiting for this type of weather. I love the ice and the snow, especially when it’s with ships. It’s about to get real fun Brother! I can’t wait to catch a ship filled with ice!❄️⛴️👍

[@bighouse1695]

Fantastic video with two great ships going through the canal. Enjoy the sunshine Mike! Thanks for sharing

[@vibewithmike]

How lucky was I to get those two ships at the same time? I’m glad that my camera equipment kept rolling in that cold. I really enjoyed seeing that ice on top of the American century.

[@pckrbckr3616]

Thank you Mike. Thank you for sharing the samples.

[@vibewithmike]

Yes, moving forward. I’m going to show you some samples to give you a better idea of that cargo is on those ships. I like trying to make this more interactive for us. It was cold out there for the ships.

[@pckrbckr3616]

@vibewithmike could you also please mention what the product is used for? Like beet pulp for instance? Thanks Mike. Always learning.

[@vibewithmike]

@pckrbckr3616 absolutely great point! I will do that. Great idea.

[@katelynts13]

Awesome ships! I like the opening shots you’ve been doing in your videos

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks for watching the ships video

[@rienold1963]

Hello Mike and boat friends,we have wet snow and hail +2 Celsius greetings from me 😂me dog and cat 🇱🇺👨‍✈️🛳️🙋‍♂️

[@vibewithmike]

It’s definitely getting cold my friend. -2°F with the windchill. I was glad to have this cold because I wanted to test my camera equipment in some cold. I was happy with how it performed. It was awesome to get two ships in the cold. I hope all is well in Netherlands brother.❄️⛴️👍🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱

[@petestephen4922]

Great cold morning video. Thanks for getting out to record it for us. That ice on the AC's railings is crazy. It must have been windy last night.

[@vibewithmike]

It was crazy wind. It felt way colder than the air temperature was reading last night. That wind can be wicked cold.⛴️👍❄️

[@ginnyanderson4892]

I loved that shot of the ice on the ship also. Incredible

[@vibewithmike]

I couldn’t believe how much ice was on that structure

[@insertnamehere313]

It even looks cold up there..but never to cold to see some boats..especially the classics. Stay warm out there Mike🥶

[@vibewithmike]

It’s still crazy to see a little bit of grass on the ground when it’s two below zero. When the bigger snow hits, it’s going to stay on the ground throughout the winter. This was the first ice ship video as winter set in. There’s going to be more to come my friend.

[@insertnamehere313]

@@vibewithmike I own a lawn and landscaping company and tbh..I'm sick of seeing grass for now🤣

[@vibewithmike]

@insertnamehere313 yeah, you got a point, I bet you had your fill of that. Now that Snow will be rolling in soon with the ships

[@GhostSportsES]

@@insertnamehere313 Worked on a golf course as a maintenance worker cutting grass every day.. lol I love grass but I'm so happy it aint growing any more 😂

[@insertnamehere313]

@@GhostSportsES 🤣...it gets exhausted..week in..week out. I'm ready to plow snow now.

[@MiBones]

Beautiful shot of the lake and still loving those pivots.

[@vibewithmike]

Those captains really impressed me with the turns with those big ships

[@jannearo328]

Gotta love those old Lakers. Beautiful vessels.

[@vibewithmike]

I love all ships but there’s nothing like Great Lakes ships

[@dennisrockeysr4167]

Thanks Mike. Appreciate you going out in the weather to bring us this video.

[@vibewithmike]

Dennis, one advantage as I was able to see how my electronics were working in this cold. I want to make sure they’re able to work in the future when I do live streaming in that cold when the ships are going by. Thanks for watching the ships man.

[@dennisrockeysr4167]

No problem Mike. I’m pretty dedicated to watching the ships and your videos and live stream.

[@vibewithmike]

@dennisrockeysr4167 I super appreciate you Dennis

[@chuckg6039]

What an awesome video Mike. A lot of ice abounds. Can't recall your last twofer! Have you ever done one before where you captured one going, one coming?? Got to love it when the Clarke captain came out and said the horn was frozen. Yet he still tried to salute the crowd. He didn't want to disappoint. And yet his ship still belted out a 116.6 Db !!

[@vibewithmike]

Much appreciated Chuck. Thank you. Always great hearing a comment from you.

[@elizabethw4519]

Agreed, Chuck, cannot remember enjoying a Vibes with Mike twofer!! The captain was awesome and the ice, incredible!! Must be so cold on those ships on days like these.

[@vibewithmike]

@elizabethw4519 I was lucky to see those two ships moving at the same time, and I took the opportunity to record them

[@elizabethw4519]

That was so much fun to watch!!!!@@vibewithmike

[@user-dk1wi2nv6p]

Do enjoy watching these freighters. Thanks for your videos.

[@susanfaulkner2304]

I remember the cold places the Navy took us to. My husband put in twenty years. Chicago, Washington, Oregon. He was out to sea for six months, but some places were cold. Some places were hotter than heck- Gulf of Oman.Thanks for this. Stay warm☕

[@vibewithmike]

Susan, to your husband. Thank you for your service! It means a lot to me and many others. It’s people like you that served our country that allows me to make videos like this. Thank you!🙏🇺🇸

[@alanmorrison3598]

Beautiful video Mike!! Thanks so much!

[@vibewithmike]

I’m glad you enjoyed the ship

[@user-jz2el6go2n]

Thank you Captain, best whistle ever!

[@ricjonez1816]

That is so cool!❤ Love that ur so into it Brother. Gives all of us pleasure watching something so cool. Appreciate you 🙏

[@vibewithmike]

I’m so glad that you like these ships

[@gmcjimmy3580]

Thank you sir for braving the elements.

[@vibewithmike]

You are very welcome and I enjoyed it

[@johnandrews3568]

Love that frozen horn warming up... thanks Mike for bringing this to us. Pretty cold here in Niagara. First snow on the ground too but up to 7C on Thursday. cheers man

[@vibewithmike]

You could hear that horn trying its best, and then it finally broke loose and got loud

[@johnr5252]

Little nippy this morning, eh? Great video…… thanks!

[@vibewithmike]

Oh yeah! Just a little bit😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ruthgoebel723]

Two for the price of one, eh?! That was fabulous!! It's been cold here today with a dusting of snow overnight. Thanks!!

[@vibewithmike]

I’m so glad that you enjoyed the ship. At some point, it’ll be snow all over the ground here in Duluth.

[@KenHartman152]

Wow, that looks cold with all that ice hanging off the American Century. Don 't know how you can do it... but thanks for hanging out in what can be some pretty cold days and getting us these great videos. That was a great shot of the AC and the PRC passing each other! Kudos to the Captain of the Clarke giving it a try and succeeding with an excellent salute. Love the old school look of the Clarke and its paint scheme. Stay Warm my friend!

[@vibewithmike]

I cannot wait to get some videos when heavy snow is coming down with the ships going out. It’s going to be awesome. Are you more of an ice or just a snow type of guy for the ships?

[@KenHartman152]

@@vibewithmike Actually both. Love seeing the snow on the ground but also love seeing the ships cutting through the ice. I'm guessing the captains of the ships aren't too fond of the ice though.

[@vibewithmike]

@KenHartman152 yes, I agree when those ships are cutting through the ice it’s awesome

[@suzyj.3389]

Love Duluth .. live in a northern suburbs outside of Minneapolis. Driving up North to Duluth to Visit is so beautiful.. love staying on The Bay. Love the shops scenery ..The romantic atmosphere. So great! Hope James Cameron makes a good Movie there ..Great place to film one. Very Mystic Place .

[@vibewithmike]

What a wonderful comment. I would love to see a big big movie. Made here in Duluth. It’s such a beautiful city.

[@marywright6759]

Great video. Loved the ice on the first and whistle on the second.

[@vibewithmike]

That was so cool that you could hear it was stuck, the horn

[@Steve_C264]

Nice video again! Saw you the other night with a child picking up your beacon,got a kick out the small one waving at the cam.😊

[@vibewithmike]

That was funny. I’m glad you saw that. Trust me, that wind was crazy wild last night. It was much colder in Duluth than the air temperature was reading. Be down there in the north pier tonight If the integrity or that ship from the Netherlands depart.

[@user-jz2el6go2n]

Watched on my phone but had to see this on a big screen so now I am on my computer. Thanks Mike this boat friend loves your work.

[@jimhofmann4782]

Hi Mike, you outdid yourself this time! Great, great vids 😊~Jim

[@vibewithmike]

Jim, I hope you’re doing well. Thank you so much. Don’t worry Brother, you’re not going to get any of that coal in your stocking this year!😂👍⛴️

[@philipdrake6]

Hi Mike, how are you doing, what a great show having two great vessels at the same time, the weather in a bit chilly there in Duluth but it was worth while to get some great videos.👍👍.

[@vibewithmike]

Philip, absolutely wonderful hearing from you. The fun is only starting my friend. The snow and the ice will start flying soon all over the ships.

[@joane8651]

Stay warm, Mike!

[@vibewithmike]

Hey friend! I hope you’re having a great Tuesday night. How have you been? It was so cold in Duluth yesterday with the wind. It felt like it was 25 below zero. I really enjoyed recording both of these ships. I was able to get a great recording tonight of an ocean vessel. I think you will like that in the future. Take care friend.

[@steverogers6131]

Thanks Mike, beautiful

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks so much for watching the ship

[@96HC12]

Departing and arrival horns makes the hairs on my arms stand on end. Beautiful video. Two fer…lol😂

[@mariowolf9884]

Yes looks really cold and due to that a special thank you to you that you are always there at the Aerial Lift Bridge no matter how cold or hot it is....

[@melissawarfield]

Two-fer Tuesday. Both ships are great looking. The Philip R Carke's horn sounded weak until it broke through. The American Century with frozen ice on the railing looked like spider webs to me. The morning temperature in Farmington was 14 degrees. And somewhat windy. The high temperature got up to 21 degrees. Starting tomorrow through Saturday night it should be in the 40's! Yes -2 degrees below zero on the Duluth Harbor feels like it's colder than that. Stay safe and warm Mike.

[@vibewithmike]

We are going to be around 30° tomorrow in Duluth! Should I grab a beach chair and go grab some rays out there on the sand?😂 but in all seriousness, I really enjoyed recording the ships in the cold. It allowed me to test my equipment for the upcoming even colder weather.

[@skycvg]

I love the "Boat Friends Blue Light", but it makes me chuckle when I think of days of old and the store KMart with their blue light specials.

[@vibewithmike]

Sky, what’s up friend! Be looking for me tonight if you happen to be on the WebCam, if you see the Integrity or the Netherland ship department, I’ll be down there. Take a look at this photo that I’ve linked you too. The “Boat Friends Beacon” is shining right now. media.spokesman.com/photos/2015/11/18/Bluelight_Specials_at_Kmart.JPG.jpg

[@skycvg]

OMG Mike your the best, I am dying of laughing right now @@vibewithmike

[@vibewithmike]

Can you imagine if that was up on the pole? Should I wear a red vest too?😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@daverukkila9089]

Stay warm my brother!

[@vibewithmike]

Dave, it’s all about that warm jacket. Forget fashion. I want that big thick, crazy warm jacket.

[@dukesantos5674]

I have just found your channel. I am fascinated with these lake ships. Great job showing them to us.

[@vibewithmike]

Duke, I’m so glad you found the channel! You’ll be seeing a lot of cool stuff with snow and ice on the ships. I can’t wait to get out there with a bad snowstorm. It’s a pleasure meeting you friend.

[@edwardmcloughlin3797]

Guess I can't complain about it being 50 degrees in Sacramento 30 at night. A lot warmer than where you are Mike. Cool video of two ships.

[@vibewithmike]

I’d like to be in Sacramento right now

[@pamberry7162]

Second time I have seen one of your videos…. Brought back lots of memories for me. I grew up on the Canadian side of Lake Erie at the mouth of the Grand River. My grandfather was the second last lighthouse keeper there. My dad worked on the lake for a bit so watching the ships crossing the lake towards the Welland Canal was a big part of my childhood. Thanks for sharing and brightening my day here in landlocked Calgary Alberta.

[@vibewithmike]

There’s something about people like us that share that bond with the big water next to us. The ships and the wonderful Maritime atmosphere really does wonders for the soul in my opinion. I’m glad that you came back for another video. I hope you will subscribe and come back for more Because you’re the type of good person we want involved on this channel.

[@chuckg6039]

Hey Pam. Was it the Port Maitland lighthouse? If so, I read where it collapsed due to high winds earlier this year

[@pamberry7162]

@@chuckg6039 , that was the channel marker on the other side of the river. The lighthouse still stands!

[@vibewithmike]

Pam, is it this lighthouse? michpics.files.wordpress.com/2021/05/mouth-of-the-grand-river-by-dan-gaken.jpeg

[@chuckg6039]

​@@pamberry7162Whew! Glad the lighthouse is still ok. Usually they are built to withstand anything

[@johnstark4723]

Saw the Clarke many times when I lived in Duluth from 68 to 73 😉

[@vibewithmike]

It’s such a beautiful ship and it’ll never get old

[@mariowolf9884]

Thank you for the video looks ice cold and we are happy that you even stand that no matter whether its cold or hot.

[@bartad2ret]

It was kinda cool to watch the rudder move as it made its pivot

[@vibewithmike]

I love the recording those rudders

[@paulrichards9400]

Wow great video ,great boats, Thanks Mike

[@vibewithmike]

I’m so happy you enjoyed the ships video

[@bobpurs]

Awesome 2 fer video Mike . Thanks for braving the cold and showing us that was great. Need to get up there sometime

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks for watching the ships

[@brandymb]

My hometown. Spent many an hour there.. miss it.

[@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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@jackkoeppel3725]

Hey Mike. Watch your channel every night. Love your insight and observations. Will we ever see what you look like? Always fun to connect a face to a voice. 😀

[@vibewithmike]

Sometimes people can see me on the WebCam there by the canal. I love the mystery of people wondering if I’m young or old until they finally meet me. Many people have met me down by the canal. Jack, I really appreciate you watching brother.

[@terryjohnson7989]

Great video! Thanks‼️‼️‼️

[@vibewithmike]

I’m glad you enjoyed the ships Terry

[@anthonygiglio9860]

Great Video Mike I Enjoyed It Two Classic Ships I Like The Both Of Them I saw On The News Tonight They Have Refloated The Ship That Ran Aground I Forgot The Name Of The Ship But I Heard It Was 680 Feet In Length Also On The News Tonight The Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw Is On It's Way To Chicago loaded With Christmas Trees For Needy People It Left Ludington To Day it Will Be In Chicago on Friday Have A Great Wednesday😊😊😊😊

[@vibewithmike]

That’s awesome about the Christmas trees on the cutter

[@Dan-dg9pi]

Some really great camera angles today, all the more appreciated because the weather was so harsh. Thank you.

[@vibewithmike]

Dan, I’m really glad that you enjoyed the ship video. Really appreciate you.

[@wullpy]

cant wait until we can see see more snow in the vids

[@vibewithmike]

I’m really glad that you enjoyed these cold ships going through Duluth wings

[@scottburk4083]

Two for one,what a beautiful day to witness those ships departing and arriving. Have a good one Mike,blessings to you my friend!!!❤😊

[@vibewithmike]

No sense in splitting these into two separate videos, all the fun and one. Awesome ships. Thanks for the comment Brother.

[@BornInMarathon]

3:05 pm in Central California. So glad I visited the Duluth canal back in July. Spent a fun day there on an excursion from the Viking Octantis which you filmed. Such a fascinating place that I watch you almost every day now. Amazing to me that folks don’t let the freezing weather stop them from coming out to greet the ships. We only had the Coast Guard running drills the day we visited - no giant lakers. Hope to get there again next year. Thanks for your reports.

[@vibewithmike]

I’d love to go on the cruise ship along the Great Lakes

[@wientz]

Marathon Ontario?

[@BornInMarathon]

@@wientz Yup - that Marathon. You know it? Left in ‘61 when I was 12. My dad was with the paper mill but had dreams of California so here I am. Sure miss the wildlife. Had a fun 1 day visit in July before cruising out of Thunder Bay.

[@vibewithmike]

Boat friends, check out this beautiful city in Ontario. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marathon,_Ontario

[@wientz]

Nice ...My dad was from near Kapuskasing Ont...His Dad homestedeaded there. As Mennonites in Ukraine they fled the Russian revolution in the 20's and landed in an area called Reesor. They tried to farm but their only real income was cutting pulp wood. My dad has the best stories growing up in the bush...he is 95 now!@@BornInMarathon

[@devarskinnee8760]

20'here in eldorado town, eldorado CA.no rain we need rain out here.beautyfull Minnesota.

[@leonard7736]

Two ships that was great, from Arizona City, Az. 72 F

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks for watching the ships, Leonard. What I would not give to have your temperature right now brother

[@Becsmom0501]

Good cold morning Mike. Both of these ships are in my top fav's. I saw the beacon Monday evening. Not sure what you were filming but I was just watching the lovely canal. Love hearing the cars driving over the metal grates in the bridge. Stay safe and warm. Thanks for posting!

[@Becsmom0501]

oh my gosh I love both those salutes, thank you to PRC and AC for the great salutes, safe journey to both Captain and Crew.

[@vibewithmike]

Vicki, it’s always great hearing from you. It was such a pleasure to record both of the ships at the same time, and it was actually kind of fun and very cold weather. I’m not saying I wanna be out there all the time like that but for those two ships it was totally fine and different.

[@castercamber]

Feels like I'm there. another great vid.

[@vibewithmike]

This is great to hear

[@johanvandersandt8904]

Its exactly the opposite over here. Its the hottest its been so far this summer. Its midnight and its 100'F. You could probably take quite a few screenshots from this video and paint them and they would look incredible! Heck you could print them and they would be considered art! Your work is fantastic brother! Frozen whistle had to shake the ice I think! Sounds neat! The Clarke is one heck of a ship! Have a great one brother! 🚢🛳️😁👌

[@vibewithmike]

Johan, this is when you and I need to come together and switch some of the weather. You give me a little of yours I’ll give you a little of mine. It should even out pretty good. It’ll be above 30° for me and it’ll be around 80° for you. We got to make a game plan to get this done. What did you think of the ice on that structure on American century? That things was iced over. I hope all is well in South Africa today brother.🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦⛴️👍

[@johanvandersandt8904]

I am all for that idea! What makes things worse is that we have loadshedding at stage 6 so I had no power for the last 4 hours and now apparently someone has gone and stolen some cables so no power or AC for the next few hours as well. 🥵🤬 It looked very cool! The ice glimmers in the early morning sunshine! Like I said it art man! 😅🙌🏼

[@vibewithmike]

@johanvandersandt8904 oh, no! You need to get those cables! That’s way too hot, you need that cold air

[@johanvandersandt8904]

It happens from time to time due to theft and corruption and so on! We will survive! Hope you have a fantastic day brother! 😃🙏

[@karengausman1459]

Hello my friend in South Africa!!👋 I'm sorry you are having blistering hot weather. You could send some to Mike and I. We would not mind. I agree on the whistle. She just had to get those ice crystals out and then she was fine.

[@gloriaa.4858]

Thank you so much for braving the cold to show us the "Two-fer." AND, filming long enough for me to see the pivot which I love seeing. Now, go get warmed up, Mike.

[@vibewithmike]

Gloria, it’s going to get much colder and I’ll still be out there for you friend

[@scottlewis8681]

WOW mike it's a heat wave here in Easton was 24 this morning. Thaks for the ships today U R the best. Stay warm. By the way the wind was at 24 mph this morning.

[@vibewithmike]

Scott, think of that brother, that’s straight up is a heat wave right now for me, 24°. Did you see that person walking on the beach when it was -2°F? That’s what I call a stroll on the beach!😂😂😂😂⛴️👍🏖️🏝️⛱️

[@scottlewis8681]

@@vibewithmike Think about this Mike until I had all these operations on my legs six years ago I always wore shorts all year.

[@vibewithmike]

@scottlewis8681 hey, you have a pass to wear shorts whenever you want after those operations. 100%. I hope you’re doing better though.

[@GTLakeMate]

Awesome video Mike.

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you friend

[@scout005]

Nice! Great narration.

[@vibewithmike]

I appreciate you saying that. Cool KZbin profile image. 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@user-uu7gc2xb4v]

Good morning Mike, looks really cold .2 degrees, Feels like down here been raining & strong wind for 2 days . A big difference from last Sunday anyway stay safe a get warm

[@vibewithmike]

Hey, did you see rain? I’ll take some rain. Happy Wednesday my friend. All the best.

[@Douglas_79]

Awesome video! Love the ice on the AC. PRC is one of my favorites!! Appreciate all you do, Mike!! Thanks buddy!!

[@vibewithmike]

Doug, I’m glad that enjoyed the shipS

[@ScoutCrafter]

Mike you can take any frame of your video and it would make a fantastic post card! Well done! 😃👍🇺🇸

[@vibewithmike]

ScoutCrafter!!!!!! People, you have to check out his channel! He’s a great guy and does great things. m.kzbin.info

[@rodlamont3736]

Wow....! So cool !

[@vibewithmike]

Rod, happy Wednesday brother

[@spotts9668]

just found your channel...love watching these monsters! Great video work and narration.

[@vibewithmike]

Steve, let me say it’s a pleasure meeting you, my friend. Plan on seeing many more ships that have ice and snow covered on them. You found the channel that a very fun time when the ships are going through interesting weather. I hope you have a wonderful Tuesday night.

[@gjm5959]

Super cool video bud. Thanks

[@vibewithmike]

Much appreciated my friend

[@areaone3813]

Great stuff my friend.

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you so much. I hope you’re having a wonderful Wednesday. It’s warming up here in Duluth. All the best to you my friend and thanks for watching.

[@skydancerforever]

We have 3 inches on snow this morning here in Jackson Mi. I even got the snow blower out! Winter arrived. Love watching the old lake ships. Makes you feel like we are back in the 50's or 60's. Love it. Odd the Clarke didn't have any ice on her.

[@vibewithmike]

That’s amazing, it’s like you have Duluth weather right now

[@skydancerforever]

@@vibewithmike Yes wind chill down to 1 degree tonight. A few weeks ago you and i was just talking about how nice it was with 60 degree weather at your location and here in Jackson Mich. I'm 63 now and this cold is getting old but like the great lake area.

[@vibewithmike]

I can’t complain too much sky, it was really nice weather the last few weeks if you remember in some of the videos. I was in a light sweatshirt.

[@karengausman1459]

Hello my friend!! -2 degrees windchill is cold but it is going to get colder than that I can assure you. Thanks you for showing an example of what the coal looks like that the AC is carrying. Always nice to have an idea of what it looks like. I love watching the turn either going out or coming in. I'm always amazed. Wow!! That is ice for sure on the bow. Nice shot of the sun and the bow going though the canal. Good shot of Chuck's bike there on the stern. You got a very nice shot of the two vessels right before the Clarke hit the lighthouse.I can see that she is fully loaded and low in the canal. Yeah, the horn did sound a bit off at first but like you said it did break loose. Not bad. Thanks for giving us a two-fer. How often does that happen? Not alot. Hope you have a great evening Mike. Take care and I will chat soon. 🙋🚢

[@johanvandersandt8904]

Hi Karen! It was an awesome video! I agree with you, Mike did an excellent job!

[@karengausman1459]

@@johanvandersandt8904 I really like Mike's camera work. He knows what we all like to see in the videos.📽️

[@francisforest9342]

Hi Karen, I've always felt that below zero temperatures should be referenced to 32 degrees F. Most people can relate to 32 degrees F as the point water freezes, but I actually know people in the south that haven't been in weather much less than this. I think saying 34 degrees below freezing is more "impressive" than 2 below zero. What do you think? :-)

[@vibewithmike]

@johanvandersandt8904 I really appreciate you and Karen saying those wonderful things

[@vibewithmike]

Karen! I really appreciate you always writing wonderful, long comments that are so fun to read for me, and so many others. I think overtime it’s taken a life of itself, Chuck’s bike on the back, it’s so fun to always look for it. And surprisingly, it’s always there. There’s gonna be more ice and snow coming for the ships Karen. It’s going to get fun.

[@GHarris218]

Excellent video as usual, Mike! Thanks for showing us the coal.

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks for watching the ships, my friend

[@johnskelton5683]

The old gal still has it, all dolled-up frozen horn and all. She's arrived at her next ball in Duluth MN. 🤓

[@vibewithmike]

I was so happy to capture that ice on that structure John

[@sheryls2364]

Great video Mike! Beautiful sunrise despite the cold. Looks like the snow missed you this time. Found us in Michigan.

[@vibewithmike]

The snow will be hitting us all soon

[@karlschwab6437]

When I was a kid living in Detroit, our home was headed by coal. I shoveled plenty of it into the coal hods for my dad to load the stove. Our coal was in much bigger pieces than you held in your hand today.

[@vibewithmike]

There are many other bigger pieces of coal, but I wanted to make sure that I could put it in a bag

[@DressyBessie]

@@vibewithmike ... or small enough pieces for a Christmas stocking ;)

[@DressyBessie]

@@vibewithmike Now I am picturing you carrying a huge piece of coal to show us. Hilarious.

[@vibewithmike]

@LoriLeaPouttu there’s a lot of stockings to fill with that coal

[@user-nn1df7sn4h]

im in tennessee, but put on a jacket just to watch..lol great video sir

[@vibewithmike]

Make sure it’s a thick jacket, my friend! 😂😂😂😂😂😂👍⛴️

[@katherinekubeldzis7902]

Hi Mike. Terrific video. 2 for the price of one. You'd never know it was so cold there if you hadn't told us. With the sun shining it looked warm. Stay warm and bundle up. Maybe you need a thermos with hot chocolate on these cold days?

[@critterscute3642]

That ice is incredible and the winter has just begun! I was already cold now I’m more cold lol

[@nicholasclement5576]

Excellent video ,well done sir.Your voice is a natural for videos. I live in Connecticut, but I hope to come out there sometime soon.

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you so much for the comment. That’s such a nice thing to say. I just really enjoy those ships. It’s a total hobby. It relaxes me. It takes me away from the news and everything else going on. These ships are very therapeutic for me and others. Thanks again my friend. I hope all is well in Connecticut.

[@Jodi_W]

Brrrr a cold one! We finally got our first snow a couple days ago and I'm already over it. We were spoiled with nice temps and then suddenly it was winter! It'll be a long few months until spring. I see the gulls decided they weren't in the mood for frozen fish sticks. I don't remember if they were around last winter or if they head south. You need to get one of those heated coats that uses a battery to keep it warm!

[@vibewithmike]

I’m going to keep my head up because I know that the weather should’ve been a lot colder for the last month. However, now it’s getting into the 30s in Duluth. That’s a winter warm-up for me.

[@Jodi_W]

@@vibewithmike We hit 54 in Des Moines and it feels like Spring! I didn't need a coat at all. But I know it's probably the last hurrah for this kind of weather. I'm soaking in what I can.

[@Jodi_W]

@@vibewithmike Also, if you don't already, check out Ryan Hall, Y'All for really great weather information.

[@fp30e]

I Love these videos. It's really good on your Summer recorded videos, to see people come out to watch the ships arrive. The blowing of the whistle, is that more for the watching crowds? I'm assuming that Port Control will have radar, and can see where the ships are in relation to the Aerial Lift Bridge. Thank you again for your great videos. Spoolbox.

[@vibewithmike]

I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos. I’m glad that you brought up the whistle/horn. 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.

[@baratono]

Thanks for the video! We were in Duluth back on Oct 4th and watched the AC leaving port in shorts and a T-shirt. It was 75F and sunny (weird for Duluth in Oct.). Things have certainly changed.

[@vibewithmike]

Can you believe that! I know what you mean about that warm temperature situation in October and even a few weeks ago there were people in shorts here in Duluth. Trust me, nobody’s in shorts today. Thank you for watching the video of the ships my friend.

[@robertkaspert4092]

Mike did you know that there was a salty stuck in the Detroit River? It was just north of downtown Detroit maybe 100 feet from shore, filled with wheat on it's way to France. Another great video Mike.

[@vibewithmike]

I did hear about that. I was told that it was anchored and then it drifted.

[@GhostSportsES]

Even just by watching this, I feel the cold through the screen lol. Its 26°F today here in Bay City, MI. Anyway beautiful to see both these vessels in one video, thank you.

[@vibewithmike]

Ghost, how are you, my friend! You were dealing with the same type of weather as me. That Snow will be coming your way too.

[@GhostSportsES]

@@vibewithmike I hope not, though I know it will be coming. My sister actually just got into an accident due to ice on the road a couple days ago, fortunately she's okay. Anyway I'm doing alright, how've you been? Thinking of taking a dip in the lake any time soon? 😂

[@vibewithmike]

@GhostSportsES ice on the roads can be really bad. I hope she’s OK. How is she?

[@GhostSportsES]

@@vibewithmike She was with one of her kids to, my youngest nephew. They got out with out a scratch luckily.

[@vibewithmike]

@GhostSportsES I’m happy to hear that. It just takes one patch of ice. A lot of people think because they have good tires. That’s all they need. Tires are not going slow you up when you hit ice. I’m damn glad to hear that she is OK. It’s still very scary for people in a situation like that.

[@Reggmillion]

Hey Mike, new to the channel and loving your content! These videos have brought me so much joy and have sparked a serious fascination with ships/shipping in the past couple weeks. Have you ever considered starting a podcast? Thanks for all the amazing content!

[@vibewithmike]

At this time I think I’m going to stick to videos. However, with so many people interested in this specific forum in Duluth. I think I’ll end up getting into something, only time will tell. I really appreciate your comment on a Friday. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. I will be out there live streaming this weekend, so keep your eye out and make sure you are subscribed. Also, there’s gonna be a really cool video being released in 30 minutes. You will enjoy it, a pleasure meeting you my friend.

[@susanpugh130]

My friend, you are a brave man!! You really take the cold weather hit so we can enjoy seeing these great ships! Thanks so much for your dedication. I wish I could send hot chocolate via video! It was the same temp and wind chill here too! I was outside for 5 minutes and froze my fingers!❤❤

[@vibewithmike]

I actually did have some hot chocolate after this video. It will get colder as we get closer to January but I am looking forward to capturing on videos some really great ships with the snow coming down.