Invitation aboard the Arthur M Anderson Great Lakes Freighter | Part 2: Full Video Walkthrough

[@emperoring112]

That Captain has to be one of the coolest guys on the Great Lakes, the perfect person to command the legendary Anderson too. Thank you so much for sharing this moment man, not too many get to see what you did. Long Live the Captain and Long Live the Anderson!

[@thomas.salwoski]

I couldn't agree more, the Captain is one of the coolest people I've met, ever. I wish the footage was a little better quality, I didn't realize what I had gotten myself into!! But I'm so glad I got out that pocket cam at the last minute. I hope to see the Anderson going by for many years to come! Thank you for watching

[@rudycarlson8245]

@@thomas.salwoski how long has her captain has been in charge of her?

[@rudycarlson8245]

This was a very rare opportunity to see the legend of the Great Lakes. This was incredibly kind of her captain!

[@thomas.salwoski]

@@rudycarlson8245 If I remember correctly, I believe he said it was his 5th or 6th year as Captain of the Anderson.

[@peggyswander3744]

The Captain of the Anderson must have a grandson who is a truck driver. My husband met the grandson and he was telling my husband about his grandfather and maybe his father working on freighters. I thought that was really cool.

[@brianshields7541]

The Capt. in this video is the one of nicest guys I've ever sailed with. I don't sail on the Stone boats anymore, but I was always relieved when I knew I was sailing with him.

[@difreighterwatcher8603]

❤Thanks for sharing the view! So awesome to get the opportunity to Walk on History. The captain was so gracious and proud to show off his ship. I've been a freighter fan ( my family calls me a fanatic) since I was a little girl. Never got to see the inside like this. What a great experience. 👍

[@thomas.salwoski]

You're welcome, I'm glad I was able to share the experience! The Captain was the best, we had a blast together. My Dad was a professional wreck diver/hunter, I have photos of me in 1st grade sitting on boats with Fitzgerald t-shirts on! I eventually became his partner and was lucky to see many of the big wrecks, it was incredible. These freighters have been a large part of my entire life, but going aboard the Anderson (my favorite ship) while docked on Drummond (my favorite place), was just too much!! I still don't believe it happened. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@ronsamborski6230]

Freighter fans unite! 😃

[@freddypflugbeil6]

Wondering how many people it would take to replace one of those belts

[@thomas.salwoski]

@@ronsamborski6230 100%! I've been in Southern Michigan for a bit so I could photograph the eclipse, which meant I missed the start of freighter season. But I'll be home in a few days to start chasing them with my drone again! I cannot wait, and I'm going to try to get aboard another one this summer if I can!!

[@ronsamborski6230]

@@thomas.salwoski Detroit area here (Downriver) and grew up with our dad taking us to the riverfront now and then to watch boats and ships. I was Navy for four years right after high school graduation and have been in the propulsion areas of several different ships. The parts of the video explaining the loading, unloading and powering the ship were very interesting and informative. Hope you get to go up close and personal with more ships the way you did on the Anderson. 👍🏼 Thanks for sharing your channel.

[@laurenolson8492]

Fabulous! Teared up here!!! The Captain was enjoying showing his baby off!!!

[@thomas.salwoski]

It was very emotional being on board, you could feel the history within the walls and machinery. The Captain was just incredible, he was having so much fun showing us around! Can never thank him enough

[@rudycarlson8245]

@@thomas.salwoski I am hoping that when the Anderson is retired from service, let’s hope that is many many years from now that she is turned into museum ship that can still sail something like the Jeremiah O’Brien, the World War II liberty ship she deserves that at the many many years of faithful service!

[@Cashcrop54]

There's a Captain that loves, and is proud of, his ship. Saw a huge smile a few times there. I've been on the dock when the Anderson was tied up back in 1978 or so. Had a friend who served on the Reserve and took him to the dock to get onboard and saw many ships like the Fitz and the Anderson. He always smiled when he saw I was impressed with the ship.

[@thomas.salwoski]

No doubt! I've never seen a prouder man explaining his work. Just being on the Anderson was incredible, but the Captain made it even better! We were on board for over 3 hours, he explained how everything worked and I don't think he ever stopped smiling. I can never thank him enough! I was born just a few months before the Fitz went down so I was never able to see her. But my dad started taking me freighter watching when I was very young at the Detroit River quite often.

[@Cashcrop54]

@@thomas.salwoski Awesome stuff. Thanks for response.

[@scottvadon2095]

He is more than the Captain of this great vessel, he is curator if it's legacy !!! ❤️🇺🇸

[@aegrotattoo9018]

Thanks sooo much for making and sharing this video . I never thought in a million years that I'd see inside this ship, let alone being guided by the Captain. Keep pinching yourself, its a dream :D !

[@BillAlexander-cv6oj]

Thanks for the tour Proud Captain. beautiful Ship.Cannot believe the size of these Freighters inside, and all the Machines needed to run a Boat...looking good for her Age..love this Ship...see it quite often crossing under the Blue Water Bridges always a Fave !!!

[@thomas.salwoski]

A very proud Captain, he was so much fun! The internal machinery was mind boggling. There a miles and miles worth of pipes and cables everywhere. That must be a beautiful site seeing her going under the Blue Water Bridge. Thank you for watching!!

[@Robin-g7q5d]

What a GRAND Tour of the Legendary Arthur M. Anderson! You (and we) got to see just about everything, the Captain was so gracious to take the time to proudly show off his Ship. Thank YOU for including those of us interested.

[@twrecks4598]

In my mind she will always be THE Hero Ship of our Great Lakes!

[@chrisst8922]

There's warships that are floating museums and liners that are hotels. And there's paddle steamers that are now pleasure boats but this ship is still being used for her original purpose and I would think that she's perhaps one of the most famous ships in the world.

[@RobertSchildt-vt8yw]

If only that boat could talk about the storm of 1975 ,great walk through!

[@thomas.salwoski]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it! The history of that boat was felt everywhere I looked, it was as if it were talking. It was a feeling I'll never forget.

[@ALVIEDZANE]

I think that boat hasn't stopped weeping yet to have any words.

[@twisterzman]

The things she has seen... just... wow. Just knowing the absolute hell it went thru that night in November of 75, and the gallant effort of the crew to try and save anyone... I'm lost with emotion to see her in this way. Thank you so much for sharing

[@thomas.salwoski]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the tour. It was very emotional the entire time, walking into the pilothouse was an incredible feeling. So much history in all of that equipment. I'm glad I was able to share the experience, thanks to an incredible Captain!

[@Jfk3434]

The audio transcript of Captain Cooper speaking with the CG after request made to go back out into the storm of the century was one of the most moving heroic adventures I will ever be privileged to have heard. That crew save for one all voted to go look for the Fitz God Bless them all!!

[@rickf5615]

The Captain was very gracious with his tour. And justifiably proud of of his ship. A 73 year old ship that was spotless inside. Thank you so much Thomas and Captain Treece for the tour. I will never have that opportunity and even if I did I would not be able to do all the stairs.

[@Rev1Kev]

Thanks for the great tour, the Anderson is one of my favorite ships, with an amazing history, when I see anything from the pilot house, I can almost vision Captain Cooper making that call to the Coast Guard to report the Fitzgerald missing……

[@thomas.salwoski]

Thank you for watching! The pilothouse had a feeling to it, no doubt. I kept looking at the search lights and radios and wondered if they were the same used that night. A lot of the original equipment was kept on, with much of it still being used!!

[@Spike-sk7ql]

You sir, are a VERY lucky man. I would love to get aboard the Anderson.

[@davecorbett7401]

I was incredibly blessed being born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, ON. I grew up watching these beautiful ladies pass through the locks. Seeing the inner workings of them is awesome! The captain was a very gracious host, and, your narration was very good. I look forward to more of your videos

[@Jaymindrew1990]

Well, it’s HIGH TIME someone did a tour video onboard this legendary Great Lakes ship. I’d love to see her sail one day.

[@Blrtech77]

Thomas You Indeed Are A Very Lucky Man To Get To Tour The S.S. Arthur M. Anderson! The Captain Is Very Proud Of His Vessel and Thank You For Sharing the Video Of Your Tour. Be Safe and Take Care!

[@thomas.salwoski]

Thank you, much appreciated! The Captain was having as much fun as we were, it was so cool to see how proud he is of that ship.

[@maryannszedetzki5669]

I was thinking of Captain Bernie Cooper when I saw this, sitting in the pilot house on that fateful night. I thought I was almost walking through the Edmund Fitzgerald, the ships were very similiar, it's almost unbelievable that she foundered, when I saw how big and strong the ships looks. It tells you of the power of Lake Superior. In a odd way, this video is heart breaking, but thank you so much for showing us the ship. God Bless and Keep Safe all who said the Great Lakes.

[@josephjames259]

Thanks for the once in a lifetime tour! Thank the Captain on behalf of everyone for allowing us to see this great vessel.

[@k.s.1871]

The spartan existence aboard a legendary work boat . Thanks for the rare glance into what the crew sees while performing their important work .

[@zioago]

Thank you and thank the captain for this video.. truly something you won't forget, long live the arthur m. anderson ❤❤

[@IowaBudgetRCBashers]

This is so cool. Thanks for sharing. It’s amazing how clean this Ship is. The shear size of this is amazing

[@Jeffkeebz75]

I load these boats in Toledo with coal and am on them all the time! It never gets old! The footers are a sight to behold! A lot of history on that boat there

[@historyvoyager]

thanks for the tour for those of us who will never get to do something like that.

[@jefesman]

WoW!!! There are no words, just amazing. Thank you for sharing.

[@thomas.salwoski]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! I was excited to get this one finished so I could share. Thanks for watching!!

[@douglasmayherjr.5733]

Pretty Cool Tour of the Ship. The Captain is definitely proud of his vessel and has a right to be. It’s in amazing condition for its age. Would like to see the engine room when in operation and unloading. Thanks for the Video.

[@colincook7452]

Absolutely amazing you’re a very lucky dude, also what an amazing Captain, a true gentleman and a credit to himself and the company he represents, good luck and fair winds.

[@Halfstep2024]

I’m speechless man! What an amazing video. And it seemed like the captain was just as excited and happy to be showing off his baby as you were to get to see it!

[@thomas.salwoski]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it! The Captain had so much fun, it made the whole thing that much more incredible. He was soooo proud of that ship! I can never thank him enough. Thanks again for watching!!

[@challenger70fan]

What company owns that ship, I want to work on the great lakes, i have my merchant mariners license, wanting to get my foot in the door, i don't know anyone that works up there, i been on the water towboating 20 years.

[@ALVIEDZANE]

I was trying to imagine another verse to The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Something to capture what the crew of the Anderson had to feel that night. Knowing what they'd just barely survived themselves, then watching the Fitz disappear, and being requested by the Coast Guard to go BACK out there and search for a ship they already knew was gone. The legend lives on.... Great tour.

[@thomas.salwoski]

I've been hearing the story my entire life, it still gets me emotional. I cannot imagine how it felt to go back out into those stormy waters to search

[@eveb446]

Thank you for taking us along.

[@williamcap2236]

I would die if i got an invitation to see the legend herself ! ❤

[@thomas.salwoski]

I still don't believe it! Many thanks to the Captain for doing this

[@theshapeexists]

I haven't seen this ship in person since 1993 or 94. Im so glad shes still in operation. Cool tour video

[@buckfiden9913]

I've been fishing on the Detroit river for many years. I've seen the Anderson making her way through the shipping channels many times, from Lake Erie to Lake St. Clair. This was very cool to finally see the internal workings of a ship I have seen so many times. Thank you for sharing.

[@bettygilmore611]

So clean and well maintained. ❤

[@gregmctevia5087]

Tremendous presentation. The captain is obviously loves his job and is very proud of his ship. You deserve consideration for Ship Spotting Video Presentation of the Year, if there is such a thing. Truly remarkable work.

[@thomas.salwoski]

Much appreciation! That sounds like an award I would like hanging on the wall, thank you! The Captain was the best, he had just as much fun as we did. He explained how everything on that ship worked, I cannot thank him enough! Thank you again

[@Jfk3434]

The audio transcript of Captain Cooper speaking with the CG after request made to go back out into the storm of the century was one of the most moving heroic adventures I will ever be privileged to have heard. That crew save for one all voted to go look for the Fitz God Bless them all!!

[@anthonysaggio6551]

Amazing video and an amazing captain we need more people like in this crazy world we live in😊

[@thomas.salwoski]

Thank you, much appreciated! And I couldn’t agree more. The Captain is one of the best people I’ve met in a lot of years. We had a great time, he was so proud of that ship! Just being on the Anderson was incredible, but he took it to a whole different level with that tour! Could never repay him for that

[@Wood_Chuck_Would]

When I moved to Algonac, my first walk down by the river, I saw the Arthur M. Anderson. I've loved it ever since. Thank you for sharing this!

[@1royalpalm]

Kudos to the captain for allowing you to take the tour. I enjoyed watching the tour as I've always wanted to see the bridge and engineering spaces, etc. of this fine ship.

[@mikecasey9647]

Just amazing! Like you said, a once in a lifetime. Thanks!⚓⚓

[@thomas.salwoski]

It's a day I will never forget! I'm glad I was able to share it

[@willienelson3460]

❤Absolutely outstanding! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@thomas.salwoski]

You're welcome, I'm glad you liked it. And thank you for watching!!

[@rocky-uf6ix]

Thanks so much for both parts 1 and 2 of this video. I've always been a fan of the Great Lakes fleets, especially the Pittsburgh Steamship Division of US Steel and of the three built in about 1952, the Anderson, Cason J. Callowary and Philip R. Clarke. I'm a year older than the Anderson, and I've never seen it up close like this. I think you (and the Captain) have made a number of us very happy with this upload.

[@philabbey3315]

Thank you captain for allowing this gentleman to tour your ship I can't believe what I saw. I love the freighters and especially the history of the Anderson. God bless and safe sailing Captain. Thank you for sharing this video with us, totally awesome.

[@thomas.salwoski]

Thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoyed it. These ships mean a great deal to me, growing up SCUBA diving many of the Great Lakes wrecks with my dad. It was an absolute dream come true to walk the deck of the Anderson. I don't have enough words to thank the Captain!

[@davidclark8855]

Thank you so much for this great close up tour. Watching this now it is the nite before new years eve day. 24/25 This is an amazing ship and wow what these have endured on the great lakes and st. Laurance sea way in our modern times working and progress . Thank you again. 😊

[@stynger_OO7]

Amazing seeing this, the phone in the pilot house Bernie Cooper used to talk to Soo coast guard when the Fitzgerald was lost imagining the stress.

[@tetreaulthank4068]

My appreciation to the captain and the man who videoed this amazing tour of this incredible ship. Thank you so much !!

[@thomas.salwoski]

Glad you enjoyed it! The Captain was incredibly nice, I can't thank him enough

[@alanadair2367]

It’s great to see her I am not an American and don’t live in America but I know the history and events that great ship has seen thanks so much for the video 👍

[@thomas.salwoski]

You're welcome, I'm happy you enjoyed. And I'm glad that her story is known outside of the Great Lakes as well

[@sixramsalot]

That was awesome,thank tom and capt! my thoughts go back to that fateful night every time i see her

[@thomas.salwoski]

Thank you, I'm glad I was able to share. Same here, I grew up with that story and it meant a lot to be on board! And many thanks to the Captain, he was amazing!

[@AlexKall]

Very interesting video, thanks for taking us along!

[@PaulKelly-is2ly]

Great videos. Living history.

[@dianeweaver8379]

Thank you for the tour! The Anderson is my favorite of all the working ships on the Lakes, and I love her iconic Laker form. There aren't that many Bulk Carriers left still running a steam plant, and I loved the chance you gave us to see it up close.

[@awesomefish100]

Absolutely incredible. Now I wanna take up the offer from the gentleman at the end!

[@heyjoe556]

Thank you so much for sharing your incredible experience. This captain in his casual jeans & NRA T-shirt was simply amazing to offer such generous a tour. I get excited every time I see A.C. Anderson from shore. History floating on by still working, still representing what this great country used to be. My dad would have been 91 yrs now, how I wish I could have watched this with him, but he passed many years ago. He served on a destroyer in Korea. Thanks again good sir, this put a tear in my eye! Just awesome! ❤👍

[@thomas.salwoski]

You are very welcome! The Captain was just an amazing person, one of the nicest people I have ever met. I never imagined he was going to show us the entire ship, I'm eternally grateful to him. I grew up as a shipwreck diver in the Great Lakes with my Dad, he told me the stories of all the ships for as long as I can remember. The Anderson has a spot in the hearts of many people, what an amazing ship. My Dad was never able to see her, he passed away before getting a chance, but I know he was with me. I even told the Captain my Dad is looking down and cursing because he wasn't there! I appreciate your Fathers service in Korea, serving on a destroyer must have been quite an experience!!

[@EricCampbellUAV]

lol @ nra shirt

[@kalannorman3275]

Why did i think she was diesel powered? What an amazing video! Thank you for sharing it with us!

[@kieranhetzler2245]

Thanks so much for this! We spent summers all my life at Cape Vincent and remember the sound of the chugging of the lakers and remember well the 10th of November 1975. My younger brother is handicapped but his memory is a steel trap and is enamored with the big ships. I still take him up for a week on the River so he can watch the passing of the ships and has to know the complete biography of every vessel that passes. I would so love to take him aboard a laker on the Great Lakes.

[@hypnoticwinds21]

Thank you so much for sharing! 🙌 What a breathtaking opportunity, and many kudos for the captain! She’s such a beautiful ship. 🚢

[@thomas.salwoski]

You're welcome, thank you for watching! And many thanks to the Captain!

[@cristianhill7379]

Thank you for posting this. Amazing look at a grand old lady of the lakes!

[@terryboyer1342]

Talk about a dream come true!

[@sweynforkbeardtraindude]

18:37, love that classic wood clipboard! Great video my man!

[@sneaks01]

Thank you for bringing us along! 😊

[@thomas.salwoski]

You're welcome! I'm glad I was able to share the experience, it was incredible.

[@kirkrisseler1485]

That was so amazing you got a chance to do that. So cool it gave me chills watching. Thanks for sharing.

[@thomas.salwoski]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I still get chills every time I watch the video. It reminds me that it really did happen!! Thank you again

[@miguelsalami]

She looks good especially for her age just needs a little TLC a fresh coat of paint here & there. Absolutely Incredible Iconic Ship ⚓

[@thomas.salwoski]

She is still in incredible condition for sure! The crew was hard at work doing maintenance while loading was going on. A testament to their hard work and dedication

[@pdoherty]

Enjoyed it. Thanks. Great seeing something in such great shape after 72 years. Same year as my birth. You did a good job Tom.

[@thomas.salwoski]

Thank you, I appreciate it! It was a difficult video to edit, I didn't shoot it with the intention of making a tour out of it. I was just hoping for a few good shots to look back on someday. She was in incredible shape, still many years left in her. Thank you for watching

[@christinayounglove9231]

Truly amazing! I would love to be able to tour any of these ships, it would absolutely be a dream come true. For now, this was enough.😊

[@thomas.salwoski]

I still cannot believe I was able to walk those decks. It was certainly a dream come true for me, and I'm so glad the Captain was kind enough to allow me to share the experience. It was a truly amazing experience I will never forget! Thank you for watching!

[@JimDog794]

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Those ships are both massive and incredibly complex in their machinery and equipment. All those levels to explore and see the inner workings of a Great Lakes freighter was very entertaining.

[@LadyOaksNZ]

WOW never ever thought I'd get to watch a tour of the A.M.A !! Salute to the Captain with huge Respect and aroha for this tour. 🙏❤️🙏 And bless you heartily for filming and sharing! ❤

[@thomas.salwoski]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad I was able to share the experience. It was such an unexpected thing!! I owe the Captain a great deal, he went above and beyond anything I had expected. I initially asked if I could just put my hand on the hull, and then he gave a tour of the whole ship! He is a great person, and fully deserves to be the Captain of the Anderson! He was so proud of her.

[@mdotto8707]

Such an amazing experience! A once in a lifetime opportunity! Thank you for taking us along Thomas!

[@billyjohnson3698]

Thank you for sharing this experience of a lifetime with us!

[@falcondragonslayer]

You are so lucky. The Anderson is my favorite ship on the lakes and I’d love to get a tour of it. I’ve only seen it in-person twice, sadly, cause I live 7 hours from the Great Lakes.

[@thomas.salwoski]

My dad was a professional shipwreck hunter and underwater photographer. I grew up with all the stories of the wrecks and of course the Fitzgerald. I eventually became his dive partner. I was incredibly lucky to get a tour, and It meant a great deal to me to step on board that iconic ship. I’m really glad the Captain was kind enough to let me film and share it with everyone! He was the nicest person I’ve met in a long time. I’m glad you liked it!!

[@bettygilmore611]

You did her justce. I would have been to awed to remember to stop and shoot photographs. That has happened to me so into the moment all I have is memories in my head. Nicely placed music.

[@thomas.salwoski]

Thank you!! I decided to leave all my gear behind. And as a photographer, it was tough decision! But I wanted to make sure I was in the moment and not fussing with camera settings and gear, this tour meant too much to me. I had my iPhone and a tiny pocket video cam, (which I only grabbed at the last minute!) I just held the cam to my chest the whole time hoping I was getting good shots!! I'm glad you liked it, and the music as well. It's so difficult to make a soundtrack

[@janetcarbone4213]

Wonderful vid of a wonderful laker. There was a sense of beauty in all that machinery, metal, and chipped old paint. Thank you for sharing this!😊

[@kenhoneycutt2046]

A couple of years ago the Arthur M was berthed on the Calumet river in Chicago. I passed by her on my sailboat on the way out to Lake Michigan. It was an erie felling realizing she was the last ship to see the Edmund Fitzgerald.

[@joecody195]

That was very interesting nd educational, thanks Tom and thanks you Captain.

[@Waterboy831]

Wow! Definitely a historical great lakes ship indeed! I knew that it was originally a steam powered ship but thought it was converted over to a more modern diesel. Still very cool! Thank you for sharing with us all! ⚓️ 🚢

[@thomas.salwoski]

I always assumed the same about a diesel conversion. I was really surprised to walk into the boiler room and see them operating! I'm glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for watching

[@AaronDanieltenni]

Ever since hearing that Bernie Cooper died, I found the Arthur's captain to be a mystery and always wondered what he was like and what he looked like. This is amazing, to step onboard the ship that has been through so much history.

[@thomas.salwoski]

The Anderson couldn’t have a better Captain. I was always curious as well, and he was just the coolest guy ever. You could see how much he loved that ship, the tour was just incredible!

[@AaronDanieltenni]

@@thomas.salwoski Agreed! The energy to that tour impressed my very love for the Anderson and Fitzgerald. I did notice something in the wheelhouse. No wheel, or was I not paying much attention to the detail?

[@Jfk3434]

He was a true hero just doing his job❤️

[@KathyJennings-e4x]

Just wonderful. Thank you.

[@wyomingadventures]

Beautiful classic, Great Laker! What an amazing tour of the Anderson. I would have loved to be doing this. ⚓️

[@moldings_etc]

What an awesome treat that you gave us! Thank you so much. Brings back memories of my childhood living on lake superior.

[@MattHudz]

Fabulous. Captain seems like a great person. Glad you were able to experience this.

[@thomas.salwoski]

Thank you! The Captain was one of the nicest people I've met. I still cannot believe he said yes to allowing us on board!!

[@MikefromMOMichaelTurner227]

Thank you for this!!! Amassing up close tour of this famous ship 😊

[@TonyCandido-z1c]

This was awesome! I’d love to be able to tour this legendary vessel also. I got shivers when you went into the pilot/wheelhouse thinking about that fateful night the Edmund Fitzgerald went down, and I could picture in my mind captain Cooper just behind her! Unbelievable..

[@ecp6007]

Absolutely amazing !! Thank you for sharing this video of this great freighter!!❤

[@Jfk3434]

The Captain is understandably proud of his ship!!!

[@thomas.salwoski]

He was the best! We had so much fun with him, he was just beaming with smiles the entire time. I'm glad to know that the Anderson is being piloted by a man so proud to be on board!

[@lilmoosic]

Wow she looks amazing for her age! Thank you for filming this!

[@conniedebruyn8045]

Jeez! How lucky can you get? I would LOVE the opportunity to tour the Anderson. Magnificent video ❤❤

[@carriemetzler7102]

I teared up as you approached the ship, it was an amazing video of one of the most beautiful ships! Thank You so much for sharing the experience with us.

[@thomas.salwoski]

I was very emotional as soon as she came into view. That was when the realization hit me of what I was getting ready to do! I still don't believe it happened, it was such an incredible experience. I cannot thank the Captain enough for the invite. Thank you so much for watching!

[@FinsMom]

Wow ! Thanks for sharing your video . Amazing ! It's not every day you get to be on a Great Lakes ship .

[@thomas.salwoski]

Thank you, and you are very welcome! I was very lucky that day, I'm glad I was able to share it

[@corey3301]

Amazing ship! That unloading belt seems like it would be a maintenance nightmare. Thanks for the tour.

[@carolewoolley7017]

Really nice to observe this classic historic lady in action and her current captain in residence. She is a true jewel nd icon of the fleet of old Lakers that grace the port of Duluth with her many appearances of arriving and departing. Still a hard working ship with decades of productivity carried on with a sense of elegance. Her colorful history preceding her. Always a pleasure!

[@jumpingjeffflash9946]

I wanted to tour the ship museum docked in Cleveland when I was there but they close it for the winter as I'm assuming due to the cold inside it, missed opportunity to see these things up close on the inside for sure. Great tour of an iconic sailing ship here thanks

[@thomas.salwoski]

Seeing a working ship like the Anderson was a dream come true! I went on the Cleveland museum ship for the first time a few weeks after the Anderson. It's a great tour, the Schoonmaker I think is the name. It's beautiful inside!

[@robertblithe6333]

I live in new jersey I love the lakes and oceans. So I can just watch the videos of these beautiful ships thank you for sharing. Wish I was born and raised near the Great Lakes

[@thomas.salwoski]

I've only been to the ocean a handful of times, but I was very lucky to grow up with a dad who was a boat captain and wreck diver here on the Great Lakes. This water runs through my blood for sure. Thank you for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@sharonglazier2552]

That was super crazy interesting wow !!!!

[@mickmandela6995]

Thank you that was awesome tour 👍

[@CarBoH42]

What a fantastic video! I loved every second! Anderson is also my favorite ship and I track it constantly. Lucky you to get the footage! And what a great Captain! He knows what a valuable history he gets to navigate!

[@thomas.salwoski]

The captain was extremely proud of that ship! We had so much fun, he explained every detail of how everything worked. Was just incredible!!

[@jamesfrommanitoba.1992]

Thank you so incredibly much for this amazing tour, I have been a ship lover/nerd for most of my life. Up to a few years ago I was doing everything in my power to at least get a chance for a tour. I am now in a wheelchair and I will unfortunately never have the opportunity to take a tour like this. You will never know how much it means to me to see it through your eyes. I do my best to get to Duluth to ship watch, maybe one day we will meet. Thanks again.

[@thomas.salwoski]

I'm so glad I was able to get you aboard with the video. I grew up with a father who was a professional wreck diver, I eventually followed in his footsteps and we became dive partners together. He always wanted to see the Anderson but was never able to. This tour meant the world to me, I'm glad I was able to share the experience. This ship means a lot to so many people, I cannot thank the Captain enough for allowing me to film! I would love to get up to Duluth again, it's been a few years. Thank you for watching

[@gotchagee3315]

Amazing video and cool captain. I wish I discovered this video sooner!

[@thomas.salwoski]

Thank you! The Captain is one of my favorite people ever now, he was beyond nice and had so much fun walking us through the ship.

[@trainmaster0217]

WOW!! That was a super awesome video. Thank you for taking us along on the tour.

[@michaelmarques3988]

You are sooooooooo lucky to have gotten the chance to tour such a famous ship, waaaay cool.

[@heikedrakakis8988]

Absolutely breathtaking! Thank you and the captain for this amazing tour and greetings from Greece!

[@thomas.salwoski]

You're very welcome! It makes me happy to see the Anderson is known worldwide. It is such an important part everyone's history, the story of the Anderson and the Fitzgerald and its crew should never be forgotten. Thank you!