⚓️High-Speed Entry: 1000-footer hits 10 Knots under Lift Bridge!

[@wildlifeonwheels4236]

Is there even a speed limit in the canal? 😂

[@vibewithmike]

Yes, here’s the speed limit information for the harbor. The captain did a great job slowing that huge vessel down to make the turn in the harbor basin. A true professional without a doubt. www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/33/162.110

[@ralphyboy3636]

Captain said watch me drift this thing around the corner.

[@vibewithmike]

@ralphyboy3636 that’s what I was thinking, too, the drifting

[@wildlifeonwheels4236]

@@vibewithmike I can’t barely drift a vehicle and these guys do it in 1,000ft ships! That just hurts lol

[@ralphyboy3636]

@@vibewithmike captain said watch this. The chief engineer is hanging on yelling SHE CAN'T TAKE MUCH MORE OF THIS!!! (In his best scotty voice)

[@matycee]

i applaud you geeking out over this ship's arrival, definitely cool to watch so closely. Thought you ramped up the geek factor by showing us the manufacturer of that light fixture, but then... when you gave us the decibel rating for that horn... that, my friend takes the cake. Hilarious and, appreciated!

[@vibewithmike]

You have me cracking up over here, my friend. I’m just having fun out there. Just a regular dude with a camera that hits record that likes ships. I never worked in the industry, just a guy that likes looking at ships like most people. I try to do some research. I really hope you come back and watch some of these upcoming ship videos I’ll do with the snow and ice.

[@billlewis5425]

It's those unexpected little voice-over details that makes the difference between a good video/doc. & an average one. The more information offered, the more complete the video story. And the more interesting it is to the viewers. Otherwise, it would almost be like reverting back to the silent movie days with little more than interesting images to watch. Based on what I viewed, a number of questions came to mind which would have added to the story but, were not included. Ship's width? Ship's draft, loaded/empty? Canal's width, depth? Number of ships crew? Home port? Sail during ice cold winters? Port of registry? Load capacity in tons? That type of info could easily enhance & complete the details of this video. A suggestions to the videographer.; The video would have been a lot more dramatic if the ship had been covered in a medium/ wide shot of the ship "coming through" the bridge, toward the camera, rather than the long shot of "going through that bridge in the distance. You lost a lot of beautiful detail from that distant angle . You did well on this one. Hope some of my experience can help on your next one. Combat Photo, Ret.

[@vibewithmike]

@billlewis5425 I hear what you’re saying, I’m just a regular guy shooting a video with an iPhone. That’s all I’ll ever ever be. Nothing was voiceover. That was me talking live.

[@vibewithmike]

@billlewis5425 Also, I would suggest taking a look at some of my new videos. This is a very old one. Sounds like you should do a KZbin channel. Maybe you already have one? If so, let me take a look at some of your videos. That would be cool.

[@grantberardi5080]

AC not wasting any time! Good horn too. Thanks Mike, have a great weekend!!

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks for watching Grant. Yes, the captain of the AC was showing us that he’s a true professional. I love watching that speed through the canal.

[@chapgood13]

He was trucking through the canal, wow! Thanks for sharing this one, Mike!

[@vibewithmike]

I could tell the ship was moving a lot faster than I normally see 1000 footer moving through the canal. I had to verify a few times with AIS. You could see it stayed at 10 kn or more through the whole until it made the turn. Wow! Pretty cool!⛴️👍

[@chapgood13]

makes them hard to chase down around the turn. lol @@vibewithmike

[@vibewithmike]

@chapgood13 I definitely would have needed to be on my boat to stay with that big ship moving that fast

[@francisforest9342]

Now that's a memorable arrival! Nice salute as well. Thanks to the Captain!

[@vibewithmike]

I wanted to make sure that it was legit, so I kept showing you the screen verifying its speed. That was an awesome thousand foot ship arrival. It definitely impressed me.

[@francisforest9342]

@@vibewithmike I felt myself leaning into the turn. 😄

[@vibewithmike]

@francisforest9342 😂😂😂😂😂😂 even the seagulls couldn’t keep up

[@robertkaspert4092]

That's has to be the fastest I've ever seen a ship coming in the canal. Another great video Mike thank you.

[@vibewithmike]

That’s a fastest I’ve seen 1000 footer in the canal.

[@woodrowboudreaux9951]

Yeah he was booking it.

[@vibewithmike]

@woodrowboudreaux9951 many people say that the ship has to be moving at a fast speed to do the turn like that.

[@andreasgroeller1083]

Thank you for this great Video Mike. Beautiful looking American Century.

[@vibewithmike]

This ship was moving fast! It was awesome to see a 1000-footer cruising through that fast!

[@budduggly7781]

Wow! That was awesome! That captain knows how to drive! Never saw anything like that.... way cool!!!

[@vibewithmike]

I’m so happy you found this channel. I hope you subscribe and come back my friend. Thanks so much for taking time out of your day to watch the video and leave a comment. Take a look at this link. This is my favorite ship video of the past season. There was tons of sea smoke on Lake Superior. It was unbelievably cold too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3zdkqCdeMZpsNksi=b9s-KKJx4XzauwOV

[@budduggly7781]

I looked at your recommendation....amazing! Great video!

[@vibewithmike]

@budduggly7781 I’m really glad that you enjoyed it

[@Becsmom0501]

Oh my, you are right. I’ve never seen a ship going that fast in the canal. Have a fabulous weekend Mike.

[@vibewithmike]

Vicki, I noticed something was different and I realized it was the speed right when it got by me. That’s the fastest 1000 footer went by me so far.

[@johnskelton5683]

The house with the widows walk on the channel adjacent to the entry of the harbour, is so reminiscent of homes of a gone-by era. Homes with a widows walk were once so prevalent at points of entry into safe harbours for sailing vessels. Called a widows walk because the wives of sailors would wait at the anticipate time, hours on end and watch from the perched walk for the return of the sailing vessel their loved one was on. In a era of little assistance for those at sea when needed, loss of life for a mariner was not to be unexpected, it occurred much more than it does today. The widows walk, so named for the presence of widows seen walking about that perch high above the roof, widows of lost loved one's at sea that never returned. Widows walk, some being enclosed and some with just railings. I truly love seeing these homes. 😔

[@vibewithmike]

I’m not kidding John, I literally want to keep every single comment you and Chuck leave and make a book out of it. The amount of detail and information you provide in your comments are extremely knowledgeable and fun for all of us. We all thank you for the wonderful information and fun stories you provide! We appreciate you brother!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@chuckg6039]

Hi there John. I immediately hit a thumbs for your comment. Thanks so much for taking time to share this information. I too enjoy looking for homes with widows walks. I sometimes see them in the country.....far, far away from any water other than maybe a farm pond. Maybe the wait is looking for the return of a farm tractor! Again, thanks for the comment. I love reading comments. There is always something to learn and ponder.

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks Chuck!

[@ctaylor2311]

Wow thank you so much for sharing the widows walk I had no idea. Very interesting .Very kind fo

[@vibewithmike]

@ctaylor2311 I’m really happy that you enjoyed watching the ship my friend. I hope you’re having a wonderful Monday. 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@patriciapierce1744]

Wow! That ship was moving. Thanks for sharing.

[@STV-H4H]

In the 90s I worked on an American owned fishing tender vessel, based in Seattle. 3 times a year I was among a crew of 10, going out to the Bering Sea to service fishing factory boats. Our puny ship was shy of 300’, when we tied alongside the big ones for transfers, they towered over our deck by a couple stories, and were larger, maybe 400feet. Our beam was about 50’, though I can’t really remember. Watching the radar at night it might take a Japanese super freighter a couple hours to pass us, probably 20 miles off our starboard, depending on the direction we were heading. We were much further north. The captain and chief mate would tell me hours of stories. Saying that this ships were chugging along at about 20knotts, whereas we maxed at 10. They also were like 1000 foot, 5x the size of us. An 1100 foot ship is just over 1/5 of a mile! That’s still an amazing thing. I stopped that work after only 3 years. An enjoyable experience and adventure.

[@vibewithmike]

One of the coolest stories I’ve read in a long time. It was like reading a page out of a cool book. Thank you so much. What an awesome experience to share with us.

[@southernnana70]

Beautiful views of Duluth skyline city and canal park walk on bridge. Duluth is Beautiful harbor and city. Loved this video. Homesick from Superior Wi. Living part yrs in Fl

[@lisah.07]

Thank You! In the kitchen working miles away watching you! Thank You and God Bless Your Day! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🇺🇲

[@vibewithmike]

Happy Friday, did you see this video? I just posted a few minutes ago? kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIeQeqZuZbFgiLMsi=8Vryvddi5v-0zjjG

[@butchs6099]

Impressive video. I had to chuckle thinking this announcement was like the Indy 500 time trials. The Tom Carnegie of maritime shipping. "And HEeeees On It!" Then the turn, like going into turn 1. Good video, thanks for the laugh.

[@vibewithmike]

Your comment had me laughing so much. The last thing I thought I’d be hearing is someone talking about Tom. This is such a great comment, great hearing from you brother. Come on back soon.

[@katelynn33040]

That ship was moving fast!! 🚢 ❤

[@vibewithmike]

This was the fastest I’ve seen a 1000 foot ship coming through the ship Canal in Duluth!⛴️👍

[@MaheshwaranThekkeMadom]

Thanks for those horns...amazing, mindblowing loud sound

[@vibewithmike]

MRC, it’s so fun listening to those horns. 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@RandoWisLuL]

@@vibewithmike was that a train replying to the ship? or was that a second horn on the ship?

[@vibewithmike]

@RandoWisLuL i’m so glad that you left this comment. The reply sound that you hear is from the lift bridge. They have multiple train horns installed. I forgot the name of those horns, but it’s so cool and loud. I hope you subscribe (it’s free) and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@RandoWisLuL]

@@vibewithmike interesting the bridge would use train horns to reply with. thank you!

[@vibewithmike]

@RandoWisLuL it’s definitely very loud, especially when it’s all the way up at elevated position

[@mrbill3576]

Just came across your site outstanding work sir I like the complete detailed layout and no horrible music.subscribed

[@vibewithmike]

I’m so happy to hear you say that. Thank you so much. Keep in mind, my format is like a live journalist that talks about what’s going on constantly. It’s a format that I enjoy doing, I believe that people are used to it with live news. I try to make it fun.

[@mrbill3576]

Nothing like real journalism especially ships I freak when I hear the power and crackling steel cruising by

[@marcmaz21]

For some unknown reason, this is so relaxing to watch. Thanks Mike. I just subscribed.

[@luismedina-jo3ku]

Thanks!

[@vibewithmike]

Luis!!!!!! I cannot thank you enough. It really means a lot. Thank you so much for watching the ship video. I really enjoy going out and recording these ships for everybody. I’m lucky to be able to see these and I want to share them with other people. I can’t thank you enough. 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@thomengel9720]

You weren't kidding,that boat was flying!

[@vibewithmike]

I was able to verify it was doing 10 kn too with the AIS app

[@ralphcrosby9622]

Thanks Mike- still loving the Live Videos. Can’t always catch them on time.

[@vibewithmike]

No worries, catch those lives at your convenience, but if you miss it, the videos will be there for you, Brother

[@carolewoolley7017]

Wow, beautiful ship, powerful, could almost be doing a wheelie. Very professional driving around the curve. Give that capt a trophy, think he won whatever race he was running. Great powerful horn too. This one is literally a winner!

[@vibewithmike]

That captain is a professional

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

Great video,she is definitely moving fast 😊 ⛵️⛵️

[@vibewithmike]

The ship captain is a true professional for sure. Very cool to see it moving quick like that.

[@stsw4314]

Hey Mike! Thank you so much for this great video! Looking forward to a great season!

[@vibewithmike]

I can’t wait to bring you the next ship video

[@ellenhalpern1882]

Wow, the captain was in a hurry. Love the 1000 footers. Thanks Mike

[@vibewithmike]

It was cool seeing that thousand foot ship coming through so fast

[@jfro5867]

Great video. When I was a young boy (aged about 10) my friends and I used to sit by a small bridge and watch lorries coming out of a stone quarry and get the drivers to sound their air horns. Childish fun. At 54 I still enjoy hearing that ship horn blast, don’t know why, but I do.

[@vibewithmike]

I know what you mean, there’s something about a ship horn that is still very pure and cool. I love it.

[@alanquintus2069]

Way cool.A 1000 ft ship being driven like a NYC taxi

[@vibewithmike]

Like a 1000 foot Uber

[@wientz]

I always appreciate when you have a bit of extra time before arrival to show a bit of the neighbourhood and surroundings! And you're right that was fast....even the triple blast seemed pretty quick!

[@vibewithmike]

I really hope you get a chance to take a look at the video that I posted earlier. It was my favorite night ship video ever. ⚓️Duluth Shocker: Elusive Ship's Unexpected Detour Captivates! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6vNqJSorcplgNU

[@DanielParadis-sr5nh]

Props to the Captain and his crew! A testament to for the trust his crew places upon him!

[@arunagarwal3426]

breathtaking and munificent entry

[@vibewithmike]

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

[@petertate5741]

Spectacular entry into port,great photography mate.👍🇬🇧

[@vibewithmike]

Peter , thank you so much for watching the video. I really appreciate the comment. 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@johanvandersandt8904]

Wow she really does look tiny all the way out there! Wow she really is moving fast! Captain must be late for something! The American Century being impressive as always! Bicycle and all hahaha!! Hope you have a great Saturday man!

[@vibewithmike]

It might be a little late when I go live but I’m waiting for 1000 foot ship to depart. I’m guessing it’ll happen within the next three hours at least that’s what I’m hoping for. Maybe you’ll be able to catch it? Don’t stay up too late though Brother.

[@johanvandersandt8904]

@@vibewithmike Hey brother! If I am still awake at that time I will do my best to tune in! 😁👌

[@vibewithmike]

@johanvandersandt8904 sounds good

[@HomeShowTV]

Great video. She was much better looking as the Columbia Star in my opinion. We hit the lift bridge a glancing blow on the Courtney Burton doing about the same speed. I guess it would have been around 1988 or so. Minimal damage to us or the pilings. But I imagine a very large fine and an epensive inspection. The old man was a real cowboy. We were leaving Duluth one time loaded with taconite for LTV Steel in Cleveland. Every ship was riding at anchor as a huge storm was barreling across Minn. heading for the lake and nobody wanted to have it in their stern quarter after making the mid-lake turn to the southeast. The old man took a 10-second look at the weather forecast and declared that we could beat it across the lake. We got caught with at least 18 footers (The Texas deck was awash) and strong gail winds + off our starboard aft quarter about 50 miles from the tip of the Keweenaw. We damn near shoaled getting in the lee of the peninsula and barely escaped with our lives. We got to the Sault and when we were level with the lock I threw my bag over the rail and got off. They wouldn't let me out of the gate without a letter from the old man releasing me from my articles. I told them they could arrest me if they wanted but I was not getting back on the boat while he was master. Everyone called Oglebay Norton and they didn't want any fuss that might expose his recklessness so I didn't even get fired lol.

[@vibewithmike]

What an absolutely wonderful comment. I have read this twice. It was so fun to read. I speak on behalf of everybody on this channel. We all appreciate this type of comment and input. We thank you so much. 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@HomeShowTV]

Thank you for the kind words. I will definitely be back. I have always loved lake freighters. A little of my background. Lake shipping is in my blood. My much older brother sailed on the Arthur Anderson, My mother, born on the kitchen table of Middle Neebish lighthouse, was a regionally well-known watercolorist (Pat Norton) who painted freighters mostly, and my Grandfather spent 42 years as a lighthouse keeper (Whitefish Bay Light, Iroquois Point Light and Middle Neebish) I grew up in the closest private residence to the shipping channel on the Great Lakes that I am aware of (Across from Neebish Island on a point that stuck out into the river just above the rock cut). When I was sailing, my parents would stand on their deck and I could start at the bow and walk aft holding a running conversation with them at barely above conversational volumes. Just like my brother had done with me 17 years prior. We always had to reduce speed for the tricky turn to line up for the rock cut so it gave us plenty of time. If it was night, I would shine the spotlight in their bedroom to wake them up lol. The vice-president of Interlake at the time flew the entire northern half of the Great Lakes looking for the best place to watch the freighters and always told us he found the second best place when he built his "cabin" right across the river from us. It was cool because every Interlake freighter coming down gave a master's salute when he was in residence. Every year when I was young, he gave us a round trip cruise on a different vessel in exchange for one of Mom's paintings (Which paintings I was informed a few years ago still adorn the halls of headquarters just outside of Cleveland). We always got cards from all the Barkers every holiday. I am just being excessively verbose and probably boring your subs to death now. So I will save my other stories for another time.

[@vibewithmike]

@HomeShowTV legitimately some of the funnest comments I have read in a long time, both of yours. Long and very entertaining and well written. Literally like a page from an author. So wonderful. Thank you so much for this on a Saturday night for all of us.

[@SoloClone]

OgleBay, miss those days, Star forever.

[@vibewithmike]

@SoloClone have a lot of respect for people like you that made a career out on the water

[@steveholt7497]

The fast and the furious of ships. He was in a hurry! Thanks Mike.

[@vibewithmike]

Was the captain Vin Diesel on this ship?

[@steveholt7497]

@@vibewithmike It appeared so yes. lol

[@vibewithmike]

@steveholt7497 👍😂⛴️

[@BeanieScooter]

Maybe the "head" was broken? Lol.

[@vibewithmike]

@BeanieScooter 😂😂😂

[@charlieathmann1438]

Wow! Seeing those waves in front of the vessel when it was coming in… moving quick indeed! Wonder if the captain had reservations at Grandmas he was going to be late to! Lol!

[@vibewithmike]

Charlie, the captain must have downed a bottle of hot sauce that must’ve contained Carolina reaper peppers in it!

[@HeartlandTuber]

You were in my KZbin recommendations. Great narration and facts. Subscribed.

[@vibewithmike]

Hey friend, happy Friday! I’m happy that you subscribed. That’s awesome. We are going to have some fun moving forward over the next few months because it’s really cold here in Duluth Minnesota. You’ll be seeing ice all over the ships. Great time to come on board. Thank you so much for the wonderful comment and I look forward to chatting with you. Moving forward, all the best.

[@denniscliff2071]

I love those horn blasts. Reminds me of steam powered trains. Great video! Thanks.

[@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.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Holy cow! I don’t think I ever hit the subscribe button so quickly! Fantastic videography, editing and narration! Thanks!!!! 😃👍

[@vibewithmike]

What a wonderful comment my friend. I really appreciate you taking the time to say this. I’m pretty much a rookie when it comes to photography. I just point kind of where my eyes are looking. Again, thank you so much. What is your first name and city, I’ll remember moving forward my friend, have a fantastic Wednesday👍⛴️

[@ScoutCrafter]

John- My channel is ScoutCrafter I do tool restorations- I will be suggesting your channel on Friday to my subscribers ! 😃👍

[@vibewithmike]

Boat Friends, please go check the channel our friend has because it looks awesome! Check it out here! m.kzbin.info. John, I’m going to mention your channel on my live stream as well.

[@anthonygiglio9860]

Great Video Mike Looks Like It Was Surfing in Have A Great Saturday night😊

[@vibewithmike]

The ship definitely made a great time

[@GHarris218]

Impressive entry! Even better turn

[@vibewithmike]

The captain gots my vote for great driver!

[@pechblendae]

Just fell in love with this channel. Subscribed right away. Greetings from the Italian Alps - Dolomites from a very passionate Duluth fan!

[@chuckg6039]

A big welcome to the channel. Hope you stop back many times.

[@vibewithmike]

Chiara, it’s an absolute pleasure meeting you. Thank you so much for the wonderful comment. You live in one of the most beautiful areas in the world. I’m excited to share some of these experiences with the Duluth ships with you. You found the channel at a very interesting and fun time. Over the next few weeks the weather is really going to change and there is going to be a lot of snow and ice all over. The ships will look really cool in this situation. Boat Friends, I’ve provided this link to show you how beautiful of a place our new friend lives in. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alps

[@pechblendae]

@@chuckg6039 thanks! The channel and its community is amazing! 🙂

[@pechblendae]

@@vibewithmike oh yes! I cannot wait to get more insights of the winter season over Lake Superior through your videos. Last year I watched some very cool arrivals and departures but again, with little to zero dynamics, still cool though. I am also very interested in meteorological stuff and I am totally in love with the peculiarities of the Great Lakes, the November Witch and so on. The Great Lakes area is a region I wish I would explore in the next years. I live on your same latitude (right above the 46° parallel) but weather is different (still cold but no major oceanic influences). I am sure I will be totally delighted and entertained by your videos and stories! Thank you for the very warm and friendly welcome in your very nice community and greetings from the region of Bolzano - South Tyrol - Italy to Duluth Minnesota USA! 🙂❤️

[@kathymatejovsky7565]

That would be amazing to see in person! 1000 feet is HUGE! That house with the viewing area is very special

[@vibewithmike]

Kathy, it’s literally a huge downtown building laying on its side. 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@southernnana70]

Loving the horn calls wow fantastic

[@vibewithmike]

Hands-down the best documentaries I’ve ever watched about Duluth are these two, Lost Duluth 1 & Lost Duluth 2. If you want to learn about the ship canal start at exactly 19:33 in Lost Duluth 1. I have linked these videos below for you. These documentaries tell the whole story of Duluth’s beginning and shipping industry, it’s absolutely fascinating with the photos and videos. Lost Duluth 1: www.tpt.org/lost-duluth-i/video/lost-duluth-i-38108/ (www.tpt.org/lost-duluth-i/video/lost-duluth-i-38108/) Lost Duluth 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn3Xo6aPi7yYsLs (kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn3Xo6aPi7yYsLs)

[@normsweet1710]

The AC is really moving on my 72 inch big screen TV …….. thank You Paul ❤️👍

[@vibewithmike]

There’s nothing better than watching these videos on a big screen TV. That’s how I watch KZbin. I have the app on the screen. It’s the best.

[@TheRealDannAlexander]

I miss Duluth. Good times going there for long weekends

[@vibewithmike]

Hey friend, the weather has been pretty crazy here. One day it’s cold the next day it’s back about 30. I’ll take it though. It’s going to get fun with these ships as it gets colder though with the snow. I hope you’re having a wonderful Friday. There’s something about Duluth. I know what you mean.

[@kerrymartineau-og7uk]

Yes he was cruising through the canel. I love your video. I grew up in the north end Superior, Catlin Courts.

[@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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@mikerhodes7677]

Hey boat friend great video really like the close up shots of the street houses the lift bridge going and the red light fast moving ship he had a good wake going behind him thanks Mike

[@vibewithmike]

I like showing different aspects around the canal

[@woodrowboudreaux9951]

Really cool. I was in Savannah, GA several years ago and watched a container ship come in to the Savannah River. The size was mind boggling.

[@vibewithmike]

I have to get down there in Georgia, I heard that city is beautiful. Did you see this video? This is my favorite video of the season. The sea smoke and conditions were unbelievable. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3zdkqCdeMZpsNksi=Fvz_AsIQ8w1Xnbqx

[@henkzaanstad2256]

Thanks ! GREETINGS From the Netherlands !

[@vibewithmike]

heel erg bedankt mijn vriend uit Nederland. Ik hoop dat je je abonneert en terugkomt naar mijn kanaal om nog meer scheepsvideo's te bekijken. Het draait allemaal om plezier maken met de schepen!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@corneliusdinkmeyer2190]

That was pretty cool! I enjoyed your explanation of all the relevant things to look for. 👍🏼

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks so much for taking time out of your day to watch the video and leave a comment. Take a look at this link. This is my favorite ship video of the past season. There was tons of sea smoke on Lake Superior. It was unbelievably cold too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3zdkqCdeMZpsNksi=b9s-KKJx4XzauwOV

[@KurtClark]

These ships are magnificent! I've never seen a Great Lakes ship like that in person. Hope to someday visit Duluth and see the arrivals and departures for myself!

[@vibewithmike]

Kurt, thank you for watching the video on the comment. If you ever do make it to Duluth, let me know ahead of time and we will watch a ship together. They are absolutely amazing going by in person. It’s hard to believe they float on water. I hope you subscribe (it’s free) and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@Harleywolf]

As usual, another great video. Appreciate all the information Mike .

[@vibewithmike]

Your profile photo is awesome. It always gives me a good laugh. I hope you have a wonderful Sunday planned. It’s going to warm up a little bit in Duluth, which is a good thing.

[@Harleywolf]

Thanks Mike keep up good work hope you get lots of subscribers. I do enjoy seeing the ship's, and all the info. Used to drive truck up there twice a week. Go up every year for vacation. Looking to move up there . We love it up there, we got a seasonal site for next year up there. Maybe see ya filming sometime. Stay safe and keep up the great videos.

[@vibewithmike]

@Harleywolf it’s a wonderful area. Also, there’s nothing like driving the scenic hwy 61 along Lake Superior!

[@gregmctevia5087]

I don’t recall ever seeing any laker come in that fast before. Was it just my imagination or was he crowding the south pier a bit too? Looked like he came a little close. Great catch, great video. As always really enjoyed the walk in.

[@vibewithmike]

I’ve seen enough thousand footers come through to know there was something different about it. Then I realized it’s the speed. I didn’t want anybody to take my word for it, so that’s why I kept showing AIS to verify.

[@ralphyboy3636]

He was like a formula 1 driver setting up for the turn.

[@karengausman1459]

Hello Capt.!! When you recorded this it was a balmy 34 degrees with the windchill. Wow. I have always loved the North Pier Lighthouse colors. The black and white just stand out. The American Century has those colors too. Just a classy looking ship. The carrying capacity that she has always amazes me. 80,000 tons!! She was really moving!! Maybe trying to get to the fuel dock before she ran out. When she was making the turn, I was wondering if she was going to hit the bridge. Great vessel. Thanks Mike for all you do for us in getting these ships recorded. Have a good day and chat soon. 🙋🚢

[@vibewithmike]

Karen! How are you doing my friend? I’m keeping my eye out for one of the thousand foot ships that’s scheduled to leave today. I will go live possibly a little later this afternoon when it does. We will have to see what time the ship actually leaves at. There’s still no snow on the ground so we are happy campers no matter what in MN. I do have my shovel and salt ready to go though just in case, I hope you have a great Saturday. I hope to see you on the live if you’re able to make it.👍⛴️

[@karengausman1459]

@@vibewithmike I hope to get to the Livestream depending on the time. Yes, no snow yet but it will be here soon I am sure of that.

[@johanvandersandt8904]

Those lighthouse colors are pretty Karen! That captain really knows his stuff! Hope you are having a great Saturday! 😁👌

[@vibewithmike]

@karengausman1459 it’s all good, if you make it, that would be awesome but if you can’t watch it later, and that’s just as awesome

[@karengausman1459]

@@johanvandersandt8904 hey there Johan 👋. I just have a thing with black and white being very classy. Hope your day is going well.

[@goldamadine6112]

immer wieder beeindruckend die Riesenpötte anzuschauen - viele Grüsse nach Duluth aus Lüneburg Deutschland

[@vibewithmike]

heel erg bedankt mijn vriend uit Nederland. Ik hoop dat je je abonneert en terugkomt naar mijn kanaal om nog meer scheepsvideo's te bekijken. Het draait allemaal om plezier maken met de schepen!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@terrsaelbon]

That’s coming in fast!❤️

[@vibewithmike]

It was like 1000 foot lightning bolt coming through the canal! What an awesome ship and cool captain!

[@anitracoleman5977]

AWESOME CHANNEL!!!! Love it. Watching from Detroit Michigan

[@vibewithmike]

Anita, what an awesome comment to receive from you this morning. Now you have me thinking about Detroit style pizza. I’ve been to Detroit a few times and I absolutely loved it. I checked out the original Ford plant, Motown museum, and I went down by the riverfront. It was fantastic. Thanks so much for taking time out of your day to watch the video and leave a comment. Take a look at this link. This is my favorite ship video of the past season. There was tons of sea smoke on Lake Superior. It was unbelievably cold too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3zdkqCdeMZpsNksi=b9s-KKJx4XzauwOV

[@anitracoleman5977]

Awesome Mike

[@anitracoleman5977]

And Thank you.

[@vibewithmike]

@anitracoleman5977 I was pulling for your lions to win

[@ruthgoebel723]

That ship was really moving!!!

[@vibewithmike]

That captain did a great job

[@LitlD]

Gangway..... I gotta go p**.......!!

[@vibewithmike]

LiTiD, that captain was on the move! 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@laneanderson8035]

Ive been to the lift bridge many times in the last 60 years, but i don't ever remember going out on the south pier. Thanks for showing a whole new perspective

[@vibewithmike]

I’m really happy that you enjoyed the view on the south pier. I always try getting out there when I record the ships. 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@johnhart125]

Live in N Mi and got to watch ships pzss through straits of Mackinac a d pass undef the bridge, also Sault StMarie is only another hr drive past bridge to see go through Sault locks. Its quite a sight!

[@vibewithmike]

Email me any cool pictures or videos of those ships in that area. People love seeing different areas. I will show them when I livestream. [e-mail]

[@BeanieScooter]

75 here! Nice breeze earlier in S Florida... turned the volume down just in time for the salutes! Great video - as usual!!!🎉

[@vibewithmike]

One thing that I really enjoy about South Florida, is that I can find many places that have Cuban coffee. I love that.

[@MikeAmerica219]

Great video 👍, it is cool to see the ship move fast .

[@vibewithmike]

👍⛴️

[@NancyDarcy-q9r]

That was totally awesome. Thanks for sharing

[@vibewithmike]

I’m glad that you enjoyed it Nancy

[@lynndemartini9379]

Just amazing! Thanks for sharing!!

[@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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@JamesLawson-uz9si]

Just started watching your channel Mike, very, very interesting, from the North East of England.

[@vibewithmike]

James, I’m thrilled that you found this channel and that you are enjoying these videos. Many of my friends in England think we are crazy to deal with the cold weather here in Minnesota. If you would be so kind as to allow me to point you to a video that I think would give you a flavor of this channel, this is one. it was extremely cold that day and I want you to take a look at the unbelievable sky and lake conditions. ⛴️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3zdkqCdeMZpsNksi=I_pLaH5ephhZtDNr

[@JamesLawson-uz9si]

@@vibewithmike Thank you Mike for that info, it was beyond awesome. I remember as a child that the river Tyne was where we used to observe what we called Supertankers being built for Esso and Texaco etc, 250,000 ton ships in the sixties and seventies, all trace of those Shipyards have now disappeared over time. All that industry GONE forever, very sad. Take care Mike and i will now start to check out more of your video,s.

[@vibewithmike]

I can tell that you love the ships and the water just like I do, brother

[@nickbitten9910]

That ship looked awesome and pretty fast.

[@vibewithmike]

It definitely had some hot sauce on it coming through the canal

[@stevenm3141]

Yes 👍 exactly what a video is supposed to be! Very good and interesting to see such a large ship can do when running with a good crew. 😊

[@vibewithmike]

⚓️Almost Underwater: Duluth Ship Astounds with Weighted Cargo! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fH_RiIWGp7KVhdU

[@JohnCunningham-sy5ug]

Growing up in Michigan seen big boats forever they carry the goods that make life better for all of us. God bless. Fair winds and following seas

[@wendyphillips5002]

Thanks for another great video of one of these ships in the Duluth ship canal. Over 10 knots speed. Remember in transporting bulk cargo time is money. They have to empty and refill then deliver the cargo. What is the speed limit in that lift bridge ship canal? These captains and pilots travel that canal many times. This is not their first time through the canal. It may be their 100th or more time through. It is still amazing how blunt and not streamlined the bow of that ship appears. The very square the stern creates lots of turbulence.

[@vibewithmike]

Wendy, it is so fun to always read your comments. You do such a great job. It’s always fun hearing from you.

[@thaniteking5958]

Great stuff...,I'm so happy I found this

[@vibewithmike]

I’m really thankful that KZbin promoted my video and put it in front of you. Thank you so much for watching. 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@maverickdisco4036]

Thanks for posting. Excellent that you give detail, most interesting. A few videos ago you showed briefly the channel flow speed indicator on the Bridge, unfortunately it was too quick and I couldn’t actually see it on the Bridge. Any chance of seeing is again abet slower. I was in the Merchant Navy as an Engineer and sailed on many Supertankers of 350.000 DWT. Thanks again.

[@vibewithmike]

Guess what, tonight you’ll see a video that shows the actual current light changing colors. It’ll change to green which represents an outbound current. It’ll be released at 4 PM central today.

[@chuckg6039]

If you freeze the video at 2:32 and look carefully you can see one of the bridge horns in the upper right portion of the screen. It's in a direct line above the bridge control house.

[@vibewithmike]

I have to zoom in on that sometime

[@chuckg6039]

@@vibewithmike There are actually two, but only one is visible in this video.

[@JamesMasterPlaster]

Great job my friend 🏋️‍♀️👍

[@coolhand3328]

this channel makes me happy

[@vibewithmike]

I appreciate that comment. What a very nice thing to say. Thank you for watching this video. This is one of my favorite ships. I hope you subscribe (it’s free) and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@coolhand3328]

​@@vibewithmike It really is fun. I'm glad to find others who think the same. Your enthusiasm is contagious. Subbed for life.

[@vibewithmike]

@coolhand3328 i’m really happy that you are enjoying this channel. And I do get kind of wild and energetic when I see these ships, sometimes may be a little too much. However, this is a hobby of mine that gives me a break from work and life in general, I hope it does the same for others. These ships are non-controversial and it’s just pure coolness in my opinion to see these beautiful ships. Thanks again for your comments and being part of the channel brother.

[@RichardParker-l9u]

I was there twice with scout troops. What a wonderful place to visit!

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks for your work with the Scouts! I hope you had good weather in Duluth.

[@normanfawley7379]

That was a good one ! Impressive.

[@vibewithmike]

It’s definitely a powerful ship

[@wendyphillips5002]

Thanks again for another great video of the Duluth passage into the harbor. 1,000 foot ship is limited by the size of the Soo locks in Sault Saint Marie. The locks limit the size of all of these great lakes ships. I have never seen the Soo locks. But, I have seen a video of the locks. I don't know why the Soo locks have not been expanded to longer and wider to accommodate much larger ships On the oceans bulk carriers exceed 1,200 feet long and 200 feet wide. They can probably carry over 4 times the volume and weight of one of these great lakes carriers.

[@vibewithmike]

Wendy, that is such a bucket list item for me to visit the Soo Locks

[@chuckg6039]

​​​@@vibewithmikeThey are working on opening another Poe sized lock. That lock will replace 2 older locks. It will be open in a few more years. With coal shipments on the decline, and ample ship capacity now for ore, we will most likely not see any greater than 1000 foot vessels built anytime soon. But when another Poe sized lock opens, that will help reduce backups.

[@terricolburn2011]

That's moving all right!!!

[@vibewithmike]

It was fun, watching the captain’s skills in the canal

[@leonard7736]

Thanks for sharing, Captain must have needed the rest room.

[@vibewithmike]

That boat was moving

[@BeanieScooter]

Or NASCAR!

[@suspiciousminds1750]

Great vid, gives a good idea of its massive size.

[@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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@ralphaverill2001]

A vessel that big going that fast in such tight quarters shows either a ton of confidence in one's ship handling skills, or that there is a maniac on the bridge.

[@vibewithmike]

I’m gonna put it on the professional and highly skilled side. A rookie would never want to attempt that move.

[@BeanieScooter]

What a pivot!

[@boataxe4605]

@@vibewithmikeI’m going to put it on the he never thinks that he is going to have a mechanical failure side.

[@vibewithmike]

You might be right with that boat axE

[@campbeld63]

Depending on the propulsion system, the ship may have needed that speed for the steering to be effective.

[@katherinekubeldzis7902]

Wow. That captain had that ship moving. Wonder what the big hurry was?

[@vibewithmike]

The captain did a great turn, even though the ship was moving fast

[@katherinekubeldzis7902]

He sure did. He did better in that ship than some people do in their car.

[@vibewithmike]

@katherinekubeldzis7902 super professional ship captain

[@Richardsmithabcd]

His girlfriend sent him that special message. Full throttle ahead.

[@vibewithmike]

Pushing that engine to the limit😂

[@mikeklinger1712]

😂😂😂👙

[@vibewithmike]

@mikeklinger1712 👍⛴️

[@b_ks]

🤗😋😚

[@vibewithmike]

@b_ks ⛴️👍

[@Howoldareweanywayyipes]

wow Mike... that's faster than I can walk... hahaha... i'm 75 though in Wyoming, Michigan.

[@vibewithmike]

I hope everything is great in Michigan. That ship is moving faster than I can run. That was crazy cool. It was fun, watching the captain move that ship in such a professional way, that turn was awesome.

[@disbelief3911]

I can watch some huge ships on their way to Hamburg on the Elbe but seeing one that big and fast up close is just amazing.

[@vibewithmike]

I know exactly what you mean, my friend. I hope you subscribe and come back to the channel to watch more of these great ships. Take a look at this from a few days ago. I got pretty emotional watching this old-school ship leave. kzbin.infoZaFsAPzyeKc?si=_nJWf6cffLTEWK5F

[@daytrypper]

That 1000' beast leaves like 1/4 the wake that my 18 foot bowrider creates at half that speed! Amazing!

[@vibewithmike]

Great information friend. We all appreciate it. Have a wonderful evening. Thanks for watching the ship video.

[@nojnoj3069]

Absolutely mind blowing.

[@vibewithmike]

If there’s one video, I would want you to see. It’s just one right here. Wait till you see the lake in the conditions out there. Unbelievable kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3zdkqCdeMZpsNksi=sJI993Nni_N57S49

[@nojnoj3069]

@@vibewithmike Hello Mike. I first found your channel through the YT channel Northern Seclusion. Joe, he lives near and my favourite videos of his are when he goes to Duluth. What an incredible place.

[@bluestarindustrialarts7712]

Is there a duty bridge tender that gets a call to come and raise the bridge? What if he gets a flat tire or has an accident on the way over? What are ships standing orders in regards to how far out they have to stay until bridge is raised? Never be able to stop that ship doing 10 kts......would be half a mile at least.

[@vibewithmike]

Hey, check this out! This explain the Aerial Lift Bridge operations center. The small house in the middle of the bridge. That’s where the bridge operator controls it. This video brings you right inside. There’s a person in there 24/7 during the shipping season. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKW7aXucgrl8hZo

[@v1-vr-rotatev2-vy_vx31]

Absolutely Amazing

[@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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@michaellambert5223]

Kinda crazy how flat the water seemed. Empty ship I guess. In Louisiana I was at a canal to Lake Charles, a giant ship came in and the waves were like ten feet or better out front. He was clipping along pretty good too. We had to scramble for higher ground!

[@vibewithmike]

Yes, this is one of those calm days on Lakes superior it definitely can get very wild from a wave standpoint for sure. 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@johnr5252]

Wow, what a huge ship!

[@vibewithmike]

It certainly is a big ship. I hope you subscribe and come back friend.

[@johnr5252]

@@vibewithmike I did! Thanks! Love seeing the ships.

[@uax4it274]

DO THESE LONG SHIPS NOT HAVE BOW STEERING? TO HELP PREVENT OVER AND UNDER STEERING BY ACCIDENT?

[@vibewithmike]

Good question. They do have bow thrusters that help them turn better. Many of the big ships have it. I you subscribe (it’s free) and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@kikibellebubba1248]

Scoutcrafter sent me over!

[@vibewithmike]

Hey! Very glad to meet you my friend. Happy Friday. I hope you’re doing great. Thank you so much for stopping by. I hope to see you again soon. The ships will be moving in the cold weather very soon.

[@JustynaJohnson]

Nice video Mike keep it up

[@vibewithmike]

Justyna! It’s wonderful hearing from you friend. How have you been? It’s getting colder here in Minnesota. The snow will start flying very soon. I’m glad that you enjoyed the ship video. All the best to you.

[@MarionP2572]

WOW, think that is the fastest since I have been watching!

[@vibewithmike]

Halfway through the canal, I realized it was probably the fastest thousand footer I’ve seen in the canal

[@georgelawton9075]

I live by the Cap Cod canal, Ma. They go fast through there also 😮!

[@jayboshuis3791]

I grew up on Lake Macatawa or Holland Mi.harbor. When I was young there were three old cruise ships that tied up to each other near the cement docks,"The North American", "The South American", and the " Alabama". Each Spring they would tour the great Lakes all the way to Isle Royal

[@vibewithmike]

Jay, I think I speak for all of the boat friends that participate on this channel. The stories like this are so awesome. You can almost pull yourself into the moment thinking about it. I really appreciate your comment. Thank you so much my friend.

[@chuckg6039]

Those were some great ships. I recently saw a picture of the South American going under the Duluth Lift Bridge.

[@juniorvanderwoude2645]

I have a question Mike, you say that some of these ships are riding at 20’ below the water empty and I thought the canal was about 28’ deep. Not a lot of extra clearance. Keep it up

[@vibewithmike]

You are exactly right. There’s not a lot of wiggle room. Some of those ships are very close to the bottom. That’s why they got a really watch how much weight they put in the cargo holds.

[@zoonie96]

Finally a video about a magnificent vessel, no wrecks, yelling, etc! My algorithm is warped… Karen’s, feuds, flying burgers and fist, weaves flying around like black spaghetti with cursing I’ve never heard… we should monitor our blood pressure watching vids so we can see the difference

[@vibewithmike]

It’s really cool that you say this. I mentioned many times during livestreams of ships that these videos are all about relaxing and taking a step away from our normal life at work or wherever. Simple things like looking at lake superior, nature, a beautiful bridge, and other things that I incorporate into these videos have everything to do with going into a place to relax and mean too. We have developed a group of people in the comment section called Boat Friends. We are good people from around the world like yourself that that initially started out talking about ships but we have branched out into whatever conversation we want that is completely positive and stress-free. Some people talk about recipes, other people will talk about animals, etc. 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@zoonie96]

@@vibewithmike a we some sir… today is a better day because of ur vid… appreciate ya!

[@vibewithmike]

@zoonie96 you really made my day with your comment. All the best to you my friend.