Gale Force Arrival - Arthur M Anderson arrived in Duluth 12/26/2021

Arthur M Anderson surfed its way through the Duluth Shipping Canal on the leading edge of a fresh winter storm.

[@31Alden]

Truly magnificent! Gliding into port like a beautiful swan off of a stirred up Lake Superior. The cheering crowd brought tears to my eyes as does THE LEGEND herself. Long May She Sail.

[@tmayer0009]

I watched her coming in, she wasn’t wasting time that’s for sure

[@winifrednorwood5428]

I will always believe that ships have “souls”. And, the Arthur Anderson’s is deeper than many others. I shed a tear as she majestically sailed into port and received the proper greeting from the crowd! Stunning coverage!

[@hardlylivin6602]

Ships are fascinating machines, that's for sure.

[@bikeluversusie2522]

Me as well. There is something moving aboutthat whole scene. Maybe one day I will get there.

[@stevee4627]

Wow. This was the ship sailing with mighty Fitz when she went down. That was so many years ago.

[@eddiestull5056]

40 plus years

[@janamagnuson8600]

My old boyfriend and current husband was playing in a band in Duluth at the Silver Hammer the night that the Edmund Fitzgerald went down. I remember that someone in the crowd worked for the Coast Guard and told him that they needed him to go help find the Fitzgerald. It was a horrible blizzard. Wicked cold. Very sad night.

[@merricat3025]

I didn't realize the Arthur M Anderson was still a working ship. Yes it was a ship that was with the Edmund Fitzgerald. After they made it into Port they went out looking for the Edmund Fitzgerald with the Coast Guard. What a brave ship

[@jmeyer3rn]

She’s magnificent!!!

[@dianelindberg7649]

Welcome back...the Arthur Anderson is one hard working ship! Bet they breathed a sigh of relief pulling safely into harbor.

[@pizzasubs]

Been around since the 50's

[@falcondragonslayer]

If a ship could get PTSD, Anderson probably would have from those gale-force winds. She was only a few miles behind the Fitzgerald when she went down in a gale in 1975

[@kevinrapp6087]

I think it's safe to say that the Anderson is the most popular ship on the great lakes

[@algojeff]

Class of 52’ and still stunning everybody!

[@yoyo762]

Oldy but a goody. But scrap time must be getting near.

[@falcondragonslayer]

@@yoyo762With how famous she is, I doubt it. Most likely she’ll be a museum ship. Also, these ships aren’t anywhere close to as old as some of the oldest ships have been. Alpena is the oldest operating ship, at an age of 79 years, as opposed to the Anderson’s 69. And that’s not even close to the oldest ship still operating in barge form. The St Mary’s Challenger was built in 1906 and is still operating as a barge, giving her a ripe old age of 115 years. Lake boats have longer lives then ocean going vessels due to the fresh water that they use

[@yoyo762]

@@falcondragonslayer All different ages get scrapped. The Canadian Leader was built in '67 but scrapped in 2010 I think.

[@jamesstuart3346]

Hard to believe she took the last call from the Fitz and is still pounding that beat today

[@31Alden]

@JF Boutin ABSOLUTELY! Simply the Best!

[@insertnamehere313]

If that ship could talk what would it say about what it has seen.

[@richternes6765]

looks like she had a one heck of a tail wind & lots of die-hard fans to welcome her in.

[@southpaw6666]

It's gotta be a really nice relief right now to see that giant Christmas Tree, once they're safely in the Harbor, after crossing the Lake! Especially this late in the season.

[@sylphofthewildwoods5518]

Wow. Watching from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. She is huge. Glad to see her safe return.

[@tunezjunkie87]

What a well edited video with the angles from Solglimt showing the waves on the beach to Bayfront showing Bentleyville. I love it!!!

[@bridgetw3043]

Absolutely amazing shot from the hill!

[@bettechristensen7667]

It must be a relief to be in the harbor now! I love watching these ships come in!

[@84MadHatter]

And the iron boats go as the mariners all know, With the gales of November remembered

[@LoriLeaPouttu]

So amazing to see this! Thanks for sharing! I bet they were happy to get into the safe harbor!

[@badguy1481]

The Arthur M. Anderson was the ship that was following the Edmond Fitzgerald just before in sank. Amazing the number of people that were out watching its arrival (given the cold weather and the VERY cold wind!)

[@silverforest4682]

They were in harbor and voluntarily went back to try to help the Fitzgerald crew. We will never forget their bravery.

[@jmt8706official]

@@silverforest4682 When this freighter is decommissioned, I hope they turn it into a museum, or moor it and turn it into a historical location.

[@Bald_Cat2007]

@@jmt8706official that will most likely happen

[@Bald_Cat2007]

@@silverforest4682 don't forget one of her sisters William Clay Ford also went out with her

[@KyleSCampman]

Whitefish Point Museum needs to dig a berth for her right on the beach near the museum so she can forever keep watch over the mariners of Lake Superior. Plus, she'd make a wonderful museum ship.

[@nightengale7163]

The Anderson ... my favorite! ⚓✨ Good to see her come in 👍

[@jimjoe9945]

That's quite a crowd. Nice.

[@rbmkproductions2518]

A very handsome specimen. My favorite ship 🥺

[@susancorvalan6765]

Duluth is so beautiful, with the lighted port, the dear faithful people!

[@timothykeith1367]

Duluth is a beautiful place. Very scenic.

[@karenc8773]

I love the recording of the discussion between the ship.and the bridge operator!

[@janepeterson3016]

That thing is HUGE!!!! Love the whistle sounds. And the CHEERING!! Watching from Dallas, TX.

[@edgardaniels1402]

Somehow watching the Anderson pull in never gets old!!

[@mrkroeger]

Watching ships come in to Deluth is always awesome

[@rustynail2205]

The beach clips, solid.

[@RapidTransitFan]

The Arthur M Anderson is my favorite great Lakes freighter that still operates

[@thesuperbsuperb]

@@cnrailfan3473 well damn....

[@shariys1]

@@cnrailfan3473 - the Edmund Fitzgerald.

[@barques95]

@@shariys1 The Fitz is no longer operational. That's one way to put it.

[@blusnuby2]

@@cnrailfan3473 That`s easy: The SS Edward L. Ryerson, The MOST stylish ore -hauler EVER to ply the Great Lake waters ! Some city on the lakes should turn her into a first class tourist attraction.....

[@kevinkurtz9889]

Wasn't the Anderson just ahead of the Fitzgerald? The last contact was between these two?

[@privatedetective6516]

Those Gales of December.....

[@greyferguson9319]

"Harbor Lights"would be a great theme song for ships coming in.

[@margaretross9150]

One dark and stormy night....

[@SaltyNationalist]

Welcome home Arthur M Anderson.... And Happy New Year to the Captain and crew..

[@jmeyer3rn]

Why do I love this channel so much. So sweet.

[@joelheller8822]

Was down there tonight the winds and waves we there tonight !!

[@kennymysak2079]

Looks cold and and nice size waves coming off the lake

[@trelanding8425]

A well Seasoned Captain and Crew

[@84MadHatter]

Does any one know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours?

[@Philc231]

Watching history turn by .

[@kymdamazyn-johnson7660]

How cool I love the crashing waves on the shore Being from Albuquerque NM we never see that

[@dobiedude7479]

Greetings from Farmington. I lived in Superior WI for three years. Saw this ship many times. Canal Park is a really nice place. Lots of shops, restaurants, museums, aquarium, etc. Take a harbor cruise if you’re ever there.

[@Matt-mo8sl]

I just DIG this stuff.

[@bandoron]

I watched a video this weekend from the long ships passing 1959 and the Arthur M Anderson was in there. amazing it is still running.

[@falcondragonslayer]

It’s not as amazing as it might seem. All but one of the AAA class ships (the class that Anderson belongs to) still operates, and there are a few even older ships including the Alpena and Lee A Tregurtha (each 10 years older)

[@15belowmyles55]

Wasting no time. The Lights of the harbor, a welcome sight.

[@shariys1]

No worries, she can handle it!

[@darrellborland119]

Very nice...would be neat to see that go by....lucky those who live near there. Thanks.

[@andrewp6387]

Gales are no joke. This shoo survived one that sank the Fitz

[@falcondragonslayer]

Survived and went back out to search for the fitz after she went down.

[@andyharman3022]

I believe she broke deep and took water.

[@falcondragonslayer]

@@andyharman3022 Anderson was never badly damaged. The most likely theory about the Fitzgerald in my opinion is the one where the waves swept up the stern and flung the ship into the lakebed with tremendous force. That would have been enough force to break the Fitzgerald in half, and would explain the damage to the bow and wheelhouse. The waves in question were probably the monster waves that passed the Anderson. Experts say that the Fitzgerald went off radio and radar contact around the time the waves would have hit it

[@andyharman3022]

@@falcondragonslayer Yes. That was my comment on "broke deep and took water". Referring to the Fitzgerald, not the Anderson.

[@eileenhetherington3704]

My ex was the Wheelsman on the Anderson in 1995 to I think 2002. We lived in Two Harbors and then Duluth. Nothing more intimidating than those Lake Superior gales. Years before he lost some good friends when the Fitzgerald went down just a few miles off Whitefish Bay.

[@thebestofj.fraley]

I was in Duluth day before yesterday. The snow was about 2ft to 3ft in some areas, the wind was bitter cold at 0°. I'm back home in Arizona now where the temperature is now at a blistering 28°.

[@ninline2000]

I bet they're glad to make harbor and get a break from that weather.

[@thesuperbsuperb]

The Crew have to rest their giant balls eventually.

[@SeamusMcGillicuddy0]

Berthing in Dull-looth can run the risk of the crew dying of boredom. 😵‍💫

[@karaDee2363]

The harbor looks beautiful with all the Christmas lights on

[@arnoldflowers8686]

Looks like Christmas lights on top of ship in rear

[@dennisnickoloff1723]

'52 was a fine vintage year for sure

[@chucks_88]

I have to say that those people in Minnesota are some hearty souls to be standing out in that weather to welcome that big ship into port. You all have my respect.

[@adidas20zero]

Can't help to think about Big Fitz everytime I see the Anderson!!!

[@blusnuby2]

Wouldn`t it be cheery if the ore haulers decorated their bridges with Christmas lights during the holiday season ?

[@johnnyphartbox6866]

So kool to see this legend coming in from an angry looking Lake Superior.

[@bk9852]

I wonder if you could get a print of the Anderson that day with the Christmas scene

[@davidurban6813]

I'm looking forward to being able to take a vacation to Duluth and give the town the once over twice. And the train museum too. Have a happy 2022 everyone.

[@andyharman3022]

Duluth is an interesting place. You should also drive up route 61 for 2-3 hours as long as you're in the area. The rugged beauty of the Superior shoreline is memorable.

[@LittleAtmosphereX]

I'm from Chicago. Its on my bucket list to see the Anderson someday.

[@RJ1999x]

I got to see it in winter layup, in Sturgeon Bay. She's beautiful

[@OsborneMcclintic]

thank you!

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Beautiful beasts

[@victorialatecki1536]

Just magnificent.as she sails in

[@howardnielsen6220]

Marry Christmas and Happy New Year from La Pine Oregon

[@JustAThought155]

That is extremely impressive!!!

[@vengefulones6435]

Welcome back anderson

[@mallyjoyplaneflighttv]

superb footage mate

[@somegirl558]

That is amazing.

[@BanzaiBurn]

Interesting that they didn't blow the Master Salute. Wonder if they had a white knuckle ride out there?

[@31Alden]

Wondering the same thing …

[@wildflowerwind6941]

That is something to see. So big and fast.

[@billnelson7254]

Looks COLD!!!!

[@merricat3025]

Brisk

[@victorialatecki1536]

Such a true true legend

[@chasard-theubiquitouscycli8904]

What an interesting evening it was indeed ....

[@mesner5x]

It boggles my mind that this ship launched in February of 1952. This ship is turning 70 years old in a few weeks.

[@trickeydick5024]

Pleasant surprise

[@josephgrant757]

Always love seeing her! Who’s her Captain?

[@deetempleton80]

Enjoy listening to the bridge to the ships Captain

[@kathyspieker5698]

How far would the AM Anderson have travelled to get to the Duluth Harbor on this trip?

[@kathyspieker5698]

Wicked!

[@DirkVaughan]

Damn I live like an hour from here. I should have gone. This was my birthday!

[@neurosis333]

The Big Fitz salutes you!

[@BeCoShooter]

Very cool.

[@mikentx57]

I am more amazed that there are so many people on that pier in strong winter wind at night.

[@kevinkurtz9889]

When does the season end?

[@johnjacobsen4003]

@2:13 - "Solglimt" - must be a Danish B & B! Hello from Denmark. :)

[@bartacomuskidd775]

Is this THE Arthur M Anderson that left whitefish bay during the Fitzgerald disaster?

[@jonathanellsworth21]

The one and only!

[@jonathanellsworth21]

And not so much left… more like turned around and looked for survivors despite a storm that had already ripped a much larger ship to shreds within sight of it

[@bartacomuskidd775]

@@jonathanellsworth21 very terrifying. I wonder if McSorrely knew how much trouble he was in. And just wouldnt call the Coast Guard. How often do those ship have to run pumps, and call out the on the radio they have a list?

[@terimiller1813]

@@jonathanellsworth21 the Anderson was the bigger of the two ships. She was already 767 ft in November 1975, vs the Fitzgerald's 729 ft.

[@31Alden]

None other than …

[@planetwisconsin9901]

I have seen this ship in the Milwaukee harbor. 🤠

[@RangieNZ]

3:52 Are the port and starboard markers backwards, to standard/international convention? I mean the markers normally guide vessels INTO port (i.e. red on port side of vessel when arriving), but this is backwards? So these lights are setup to guide the vessels OUT of port and into the lake?

[@scotdor]

In US Waters, it's "red right return" so yes, opposite of most of the world. Red on starboard coming into port.

[@chvfd687]

I read somewhere once the Anderson is like a lonely traveler. Searching in vain for its one partner (the fitz). Seeing this video it has a sort of sad truth to it seemingly.

[@jackoneal7186]

My Dad Warren G O’Neal served on this boat in the 50,s

[@theshyguitarist]

Gitche Gumee

[@bobdelano6746]

I keep a boat up there !!

[@daviddickey9832]

Wow, all this sounds really familiar.

[@pizzasubs]

Cant belive that this is the size of 2 Football fields put end to end......

[@shanechostetler9997]

I would love to have a dime for every ton of ore she’s hauled!

[@AwesomeFuture777]

Where was the ship coming in from? What country

[@josephkordinak1591]

The weather doesn't look that bad to me. What amazes me is how long they can keep ships going on the lakes. If that had been an ocean going ship that thing would have been scrapped 30 years ago.

[@surlyswede]

I believe it's because it's fresh water. Salt water corrodes hulls quickly.

[@mnmully]

Anyone know why 1 long 2 short instead of the traditional 1 long 1 short?

[@LittleAtmosphereX]

Its a Salute. Possibly to greet the watchers and harbor crew for the holidays.

[@johnnersinger5075]

Captain salute

[@katherinespencer2633]

The waves look kinda nasty. Not for me..

[@smallmouthguy2264]

Workin later in the season ain't she?

[@thesuperbsuperb]

If memory serves the "lakers" usually operate until early or mid January, with locks closing on 1/15.

[@atx4fun]

Im glad you asked that. I was thinking the same thing. I thought they usually "wintered" by now.

[@brentj.peterson6070]

A. Anderson is 6 years older than Edmund Fitzgerald. If record loads and wear and tear brought the EF down (speculation)...is it time to retire the AA? Thoughts?🚢

[@rayjennings3637]

Watching this in the UK, I have to ask, 'what's so special?', it's a ship finishing its voyage! I'm prepared for the backlash by the way, so long as it's not offensive!

[@josephcitizen4195]

Are you adding the already watched red bar to your thumbnail? not cool.

[@andyharman3022]

That was just the storm warning.

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Nobody out in that weather