⚓️Largest Lake Ship Submerged 29-feet in Duluth Waters!

The 1013-foot ship "Paul R. Tregurtha" passed under the Aerial Lift Bridge as it departed for Lake Superior in Duluth, MN! The huge ship almost used up every painted marking for its draft! The stern draft was sitting at an incredible depth of 29 feet below water! That is equivalent to having a three-story building still below water! It's hard to believe that any vessel can handle heavy cargo weight and depth like that! However, the Tregurtha is indeed the largest lake ship in the world!
This ship was packed full of coal as it headed for Michigan. Luckily the sun was very bright and the sky was blue which allowed me to get very good contrast shots of the ship going by. There's even one point where the shadow of the Aerial Lift Bridge is visible with perfect detail on the ship's side.
You will hear a tremendous horn blast salute (116.8 decibels) from the ship to the Lift Bridge, and the bridge returns the salute with its own powerful horns.
Information about the ship Paul R. Tregurtha: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Pa...
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[@darthgrundle2349]

Huge ship, hats off to the engineers that designed her and the strong men that built her..!!! Makes me proud to be an American.

[@wendyphillips5002]

Another great video of a huge ship of the great lakes traveling under the lift bridge and through the canal from the Duluth port area into Lake Superior.

[@vibewithmike]

Wendy, I hope you are having a wonderful Thursday. It’s Thanksgiving. I’m going to be doing a lot of eating today. I’m going to be out there doing some live streaming with the ships this weekend.

[@canadiantimberwolf1]

Condolences to the family that passed away. Thanks for sharing...

[@susanfaulkner2304]

These vessels are what we come to see! NEVER gets old!

[@vibewithmike]

I’ve seen this ship so many times, and I will never get old to me

[@ctaylor2311]

wow what a beast! Also a beautiful day as well. Thank you Mike you for sharing. I hope your day is Great.

[@vibewithmike]

C, I’ve been looking for the reset button for those weather conditions. Trust me, I would love to have certain days to push that button to record the ships.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Absolutely beautiful day! Your videography as always is unmatched. 😃👍

[@vibewithmike]

That blue sky makes it so easy to have that ship look great. Can you believe how low that ship sits in the water? It’s 29 feet below water still. That’s so amazing to me. I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday night my friend.👍⛴️

[@katherinekubeldzis7902]

A very beautiful day in Duluth. Watching all your videos makes me realize how much shipping and business is conducted in the US. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@vibewithmike]

I’m super happy that you enjoy the videos, my friend. I hope you have a great day planned tomorrow and a wonderful weekend as well.

[@vibewithmike]

Some very sad news to share. You will notice the flag is at half staff on the back of the ship. That is for the wife of Paul R. Tregurtha that passed away a few days ago. Lee Tregurtha, she has a ship named after her as well. Condolences to the Tregurtha family. 🙏🙏 Obituary: www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/nytimes/name/lee-tregurtha-obituary?id=53572477 Her ship: www.interlake-steamship.com/our-fleet/m-v-lee-a.-tregurtha/

[@chuckg6039]

The PRT was named after the vice chairman of the board of Interlake.

[@elizabethw4519]

Aw, so sad, especially this time of year! I know 3 women here who have recently lost their husbands....one just this morning. Makes me so sad!! Hold on to your loved ones, Mike and all, we are not promised tomorrow!! 😭

[@vibewithmike]

Elizabeth, that’s so sad to hear. Condolences to all of those families you mentioned. They will be on our prayers.🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@vibewithmike]

This ship is named after Lee. www.interlake-steamship.com/our-fleet/m-v-lee-a.-tregurtha/

[@elizabethw4519]

@@vibewithmike Thanks, Mike. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! 🦃

[@ruthgoebel723]

Great video, Mike! Thanks😊

[@vibewithmike]

Ruth, thanks for watching the ship

[@tomrunning357]

A big load of coal just in time for Christmas. Have yourself a Happy Thanksgiving Mike.

[@vibewithmike]

That big load of coal is going to Michigan. I hope people haven’t been naughty in Michigan?😂😂😂😂⛴️👍👍

[@chrisbarton3479]

Hi Mike, thank you for the great video. I imagine you feel so tiny when your as close as you are to the vessel. We noticed the temperatures your now experiencing. We hope your family are all well. Hello from all of us. As always thank you for allowing us to enjoy something you love as well. Cheers

[@vibewithmike]

You literally feel like an ant when the PRT is going by. I hope you and the kids are doing great. Have a fantastic rest of the week my friend.

[@corporaldigbygeste7640]

I imagine all of the off-watch crew is hanging around the galley in anticipation of tomorrow's dinner. Happy Thanksgiving, boatfriends!

[@vibewithmike]

You are going to love this video. Speaking of cooking on these ships. Watch this segment about cooking on a 1000 foot ship. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5-9pYSDfZ1-rqssi=YEOlgVuR0yeeixDd

[@johngibson5398]

Just went through Duluth to Minneapolis love Duluth and their harbour thanks Mike

[@vibewithmike]

I see a fighter jet in your profile. Did you go to the Duluth air show this year by chance? The blue angels were flying all over Duluth. Happy Thanksgiving, my friend.

[@jim242]

Used to go down to the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland when I was a little boy with my father and watch them come in I miss my dad who passed at 90 and these videos remind me of him thank you we also raced sailboats all over the Great Lakes mostly Lake Erie

[@vibewithmike]

Jim, thank you for the comment my friend. Let me first say happy Thanksgiving to you. It’s so touching to me to hear that these ships remind me of your time with your father. Do you recall if he had a favorite ship? I might be able to do a video on it for you. Thanks again Jim. All the best to you and your family.🦃🙏👍⛴️

[@user-wn8mg2jh1d]

What an AMAZING Vessel

[@vibewithmike]

Edwin, it’s a powerful ship. 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@melissawarfield]

What a beautiful day to see the PRT, maybe for the last shipping season. The decibels were awesome. I enjoy all the work you do Mike to keep us posted on the salties. Have a great Thanksgiving!

[@vibewithmike]

Happy Thanksgiving to you my friend. I forgot to mention that the decibel reading came in at 116.8.

[@philipdrake6]

Hi Mike, how are you doing, what a great looking vessel the Paul R Tregurtha is,she looks very impressive as she steams out on to the lake, a great video Mike.👍👍.

[@vibewithmike]

Hey friend, the ship impresses me every time. It’s the biggest and the best. It’s awesome. I hope you’ve had a wonderful day so far my friend.

[@johanvandersandt8904]

Hey Bro! Hope you are doing well! Love the early morning sun! She certainly is deeply impressive! Hope you have a fantastic Thanksgiving! Take care man! 🚢🦃😄💪

[@vibewithmike]

Johan, a video wouldn’t be the same without a comment from you. It’s great hearing from you. Today is a day that I’ll be eating a lot of food here in the United States. I will be out there in Duluth this weekend live streaming the ships. I wish you a fantastic Thursday and the weekend is almost here for you man. All the best.👍⛴️🇿🇦

[@johanvandersandt8904]

Haha, you are too kind! Enjoy it bro. There is a lot to be thankful for and I hope you and your family are enjoying this well deserved rest and of course all the food! Be blessed! 😀👍🏼🇺🇸

[@vibewithmike]

@johanvandersandt8904 👍👍👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@dollywalker3929]

Is quiet,. Neat name,. Happy Holidays to you,. Thankyou for a wonderful season of beautiful ships🤗😳

[@vibewithmike]

Happy holidays to you as well, my friend. Dolly, thanks for checking in. I hope you have a great day planned tomorrow. Thanks for watching the ship.

[@donwesterfield1422]

Be watching for her at St . Clair DTE . Always neat when they turn around in the middle of the St . Clair River . Blessed Thanksgiving to you .

[@vibewithmike]

Someday I gotta be able to get a video of one of those ships turning around in the St. Clair River. We are going to have some fun with the ships this weekend. I will be out there live streaming.

[@terrsaelbon]

The captains salute shook my phone, lol. Amazing vessel. Great video! I hope you have a restful and full thanksgiving.

[@vibewithmike]

The ship definitely has a powerful horn

[@rienold1963]

Hello Mike I have see a ship from the Netherlands Minervagracht from Amsterdam on Duluth Harbor cam,today 😂 very big ship now,wow

[@vibewithmike]

Hey brother! Thanks for watching this ship video. Thanks for sending me that email with that cool video of those ships too!👍⛴️🇳🇱

[@rienold1963]

You welcome its my pleasure captain 👩‍✈️Mike 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@user-ii5zb1ew2p]

Beautiful day again out there! Happy thanksgiving all the US Boat Friends.

[@vibewithmike]

Have a marvelous day, happy Thanksgiving to you friend

[@KenHartman152]

Alright, it's one of my Holy Trinity of ships PRT, JRB & the Anderson. That was a great angle you had on the Queen of the lakes. It looked every bit of that 1013 feet! Just Awesome! Thanks Mike and You & Yours have a very Happy Thanksgiving!

[@vibewithmike]

Ken, happy Thanksgiving brother. I had to make sure the PRT was out there just before Thanksgiving.

[@SallyBedow]

Beautiful day!! Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends on this group!!

[@vibewithmike]

Happy Thanksgiving, Sally!

[@Crazylivin]

Hey Mike, love your videos every time I watch them, I'm going to be up there this weekend and marine traffic looks busy so can't wait! If I see you out there, I will say hello I most likely will be on the south pier this time because that's where we will be closest to. Can't wait!

[@vibewithmike]

Evan! Guess what! I’m going to get on my way to Duluth here in a few minutes as well and I’ll be up there all weekend. I checked marine traffic and there’s a lot of traffic Saturday and Sunday. It’s going to be a good few days. There possibly could be something today but we’ll see what’s happening. Don’t forget to look for the bright blue LED light on the light pole by the tug Bayfield on the north pier side. That the “Boat Friends Beacon” which lets you know that I’m in the area recording something either live or for a future video. Come and say hi if you see me. One telltale sign that it’s me is that I usually wear one of my white stocking caps.

[@user-rr4bg5qr7l]

What a Majestic Vessel.

[@vibewithmike]

It looks like a huge wall that goes by you coming up from the water. It’s so impressive. I hope someday to be able to check out that ship on the deck, that would be something. Thank you so much my friend. Have a wonderful wonderful Wednesday night night.

[@mustangcircut]

Great play by play!!!! Made it fun to watch and it was like being there in the moment.

[@vibewithmike]

Wow, what a wonderful comment. I hope you’re having a wonderful Thursday. Happy Thanksgiving. 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@edkalix7619]

Beautiful weather there ,here in Connellsville Pa.,rain an 41 degrees.Boat friends have a good Thanksgiving.

[@vibewithmike]

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Ed, it’s always wonderful hearing from you. I’m glad you enjoyed the ship video.

[@chucke4294]

Hey Mike from 26 degree windchilled Bismarck. Another beautiful day in Dtown it looks like, with NoSnow! Big Hoss is taking a very full cargo,it looks like. Way down in the water…. Man that looks like 4 city blocks coming at you!! Fair Sailing and Happy Thanksgiving to all! Thanks Mike……

[@vibewithmike]

It almost feels like you could tee off with a golf ball and it’ll still bounce at the end of the deck. It’s absolutely amazing this ship. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving plan. There will be a lot of live-streaming this weekend! Look for the Boat Friends Beacon, the blue light at night on the pole by the Lift Bridge!👍⛴️

[@chucke4294]

Hey Mike, as an aside the shot at the beginning of this video you are walking on the lift bridge towards Grandmas , the large building on the left side there on the left side Lake is the building I believe was Jeno’s factory. The guy I was trying to talk to on one of your previous videos said his sister worked in a pizza factory right across the street from Grandmas, and that is the one I’m thinking is the one….. I may be wrong, but I may be right…. To quote Billy Joel!

[@vibewithmike]

@chucke4294 I will never forget that building. I will think about that every time now. That is so cool. The home of pizza rolls!!!!! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pizza_snack_rolls

[@chucke4294]

Hahaha…. Actually we had them for dinner today, love those little rascals!!!! Have a great Holiday!!!!!

[@vibewithmike]

The trick is to have some pizza rolls with a little sour cream!

[@rodlamont3736]

Just a beautiful majestic ship....i admire the good captain and crew !!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING 🦃

[@vibewithmike]

The captain and crew had a wonderful view going out on that ship. Rod, have a great day and happy Thanksgiving, my friend.👍⛴️

[@chuckg6039]

Another interesting tidbit boat friends. We all know the PRT is the current 'Queen of the Lakes'. A phrase commonly used to denote the longest vessel sailing the Great Lakes. But did you know there was another famous ship called the 'Queen of the Lakes'? And not necessarily being considered the longest vessel. Well the SS Milwaukee Clipper was in fact, regularly called the 'Queen of the Lakes' due to her unusual beauty and grace. 361 feet in length she cruised 900 passengers and 100+ cars between Milwaukee, WI, Muskegon, MI, and Chicago, IL. It ran for 29 seasons up until 1970. Today she is a museum ship located in Muskegon. I saw it several years ago, but didn't have time to tour it. For folks interested in unusual ship histories, I highly recommend you research the Milwaukee Clipper. Fascinating stuff. Kind of reminds me transformation-wise of the story of the Lee A. Tregurtha.

[@vibewithmike]

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[@mikeyshouseofbrakes8463]

Maybe the Paul Tregurtha should be the King of the Great Lakes and the SS Milwaukee Clipper the Queen.

[@vibewithmike]

@mikeyshouseofbrakes8463 here’s the Milwaukee clipper here! It’s awesome! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Milwaukee_Clipper

[@mikeyshouseofbrakes8463]

That is a nice looking ship. @@vibewithmike

[@vibewithmike]

@mikeyshouseofbrakes8463 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@NorthshoreLover-gk7zv]

PRT is the beast of the Great Lakes. Always a pleasure watching your work.❤

[@vibewithmike]

This ship is the best. I even have a model of it.

[@cynthiabrandt679]

Wow Mike. This is Stuart in Naples Florida on my wife's account 48°. Little bit of wind. Sunny up there in Duluth right now Man. I'll take that any day of the week. I think they'll take that any day of the week in Elkhart Indiana. Probably too. All right. Great stuff baby. Great stuff😂

[@vibewithmike]

Just think, there’s no snow on the ground and it’s Thanksgiving here in Minnesota. I’m kind of feeling a little bit of Florida-ish!😂⛴️👍

[@scottburk4083]

Have a blessed,wonderful and Happy Thanksgiving Mike!!! Same goes for all of the Boat friends!!!😊

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks for watching the shit video. You also have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I’m going to definitely take a nap tomorrow because I’m going to make Thanksgiving count. Lots of turkey stuffing my friend.

[@scottburk4083]

@@vibewithmike Why was it a shit video?

[@chuckg6039]

What a gorgeous day for the PRT ! Really brings out the details. Isnt the dock/pier work you mentioned for the new cruise ship terminal? They want to spruce up that area and avoid having to anchor and shuttle passengers via tenders.

[@Becsmom0501]

Thanks for sharing Mike. Have a blessed Thanksgiving! 😊

[@vibewithmike]

Vicki, I hope you’re doing great on this Wednesday night. That awesome turkey day is tomorrow. I will be out there doing some live streams starting Friday, get ready my friend for those ships.👍⛴️🦃

[@chuckg6039]

8 years ago the PRT carried a most unusual cargo. She carried the entire pilot house of the St Mary's Challenger to the National Museum of the Great Lakes in Toledo, Ohio. A crane lifted it and placed it on the bow. The 1908 ship was scrapped in Sturgeon Bay, WI. She was last used as a cement carrier. The pilot house is being restored. I saw it 2 years ago on display.

[@vibewithmike]

You can see the pilot house right here on top of the bow. www.shipspotting.com/photos/middle/1/6/1/2223161.jpg?cb=0

[@chuckg6039]

Thanks for updating that link. I was going to do just that this morning now that I'm on my laptop. You beat me to it. It's that amazing and unique? Thanks to Interlake for allowing one of their ships to transport the most historic pilot house.@@vibewithmike

[@mikerhodes7677]

Hey boat friend thanks I didn't catch it live but I got to see it thanks Mike

[@vibewithmike]

No worries if you don’t catch the ship live, the video will always be sitting ready on KZbin for you

[@Robbie1075]

Thanx, Mike, for another awesome video in the books!! Can't believe it's still almost 50° ¾ of the way through November!! But what a ship. Thanx again. Mike and all boat friends, i pray y'all have a blessed Thanksgiving!!

[@vibewithmike]

The cold will be coming soon. It’s getting into the 30s right now. I’m good with starting my Snow coverage for you in December. It’s been a real amazing warm street for us in Duluth and the ships.

[@KirkPeterson-bg5ke]

Hello Mike from Saint Paul. A little chillydown here in the Twin Cities.

[@vibewithmike]

Hey friend, I hope you’re doing great. I was an Eden Prairie earlier today. I’m down in the Twin Cities right now. I hope to hear from you again Kirk. It’s wonderful talking with great people about the ships. Thanks again my friend.👍⛴️

[@williammaceri8244]

What a beautiful ship and a wonderful day v on Lake Superior. Pl

[@vibewithmike]

Somehow, I think the snow and ice will finally figure out It should be in Duluth right now.😂⛴️

[@OGAUGETRAINFAN]

Beautiful Ship!! Awesome Video!

[@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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@gregmctevia5087]

Great job, bro. You got a big assist from Mother Nature with those beautiful blue skies. Provided the perfect backdrop for superstar performer like the JRB.

[@vibewithmike]

The ship was awesome, but Greg, mother, nature is about to realize that snow and ice is missing in Duluth

[@RailFanRob]

Excellent footage man 👍 thanks for the in depth description of what we are looking at 👍

[@vibewithmike]

I’m glad you enjoyed it friend! Have a fun Friday night! All the best!⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍👍

[@bobbiemcquain6864]

Thank you for a spectacular video. Love the PRT!!!

[@vibewithmike]

I’m so glad that you enjoyed this ship. It’s so huge. It’s beyond impressive to me. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

[@johnr5252]

Awesome video. That’s a huge ship. It’s also both amazing and scary to think that rough seas could break apart something that large. Speaks to the power of nature.

[@vibewithmike]

That ship is absolutely enormous. It is a downtown building that floats. That’s the equivalent. It’s amazing to see that ship working on the lakes. I hope you’re having a wonderful Wednesday night my friend.🙏⛴️

[@chuckg6039]

It sure does John. Today ships find refuge if there is any chance of extreme weather. They don't take chances. Too much to loose.

[@vibewithmike]

The captains are extremely skilled, and know their vessel very well. Like Chuck said, they don’t take chances. The safety is number one.

[@chuckg6039]

​​​​​​​​@@vibewithmike it's sad to say but the Fitz, the Morrell, and the Bradley sinkings could all have been avoided. Late season runs to try and put profits ahead of safety. Each of these ships had significant known hull issues. They were of just a few who ventured out into those storms. The companies and their captains put their crews in grave danger. 90 sailors lost their lives.

[@billluurs1054]

My have no extra individuals

[@charlieathmann1438]

Have a great Thanksgiving, Mike! Great video as always!

[@vibewithmike]

Charlie, have a wonderful Thanksgiving brother. It really means a lot having a friend like you that has the same passion as I do in many areas. I’m really thankful that I was able to meet you this year. We are going to have a heck of a lot of fun when the snow starts flying and those ship start coming through the bridge. Again, I wish you an awesome Thanksgiving man

[@bartad2ret]

Another gorgeous day Mike! Great video and May you and yours have a Great Thanksgiving!

[@vibewithmike]

I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I’ll be out there with the ships this weekend. Have a great day.

[@Doco72]

Hi Mike. I just subscribed to your channel courtesy of Scoutcrafter here on KZbin. I'm fascinated. Looking forward to binging on your back catalogue!

[@vibewithmike]

Stuart, I wish you a happy. Happy Friday my friend. Thank you for subscribing. I look forward to getting to know you and make sure you get to know some of the boat friends on this channel. We have such a great time talking about the ships.

[@paultraynorbsc627]

Wow amazing video Mike much appreciated you sharing this Liverpool Uk 🇬🇧

[@vibewithmike]

My friend in Liverpool! Awesome hearing from you. There’s nothing like getting to see that cat in the photo every time you send a message I love it.👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@rohitdhole7239]

Great lake freighters are so cool! I love how their design has stayed relatively the same - that thing looks a lot like the Carl D Bradley or the Daniel J Morrel. Cool looking ships man i tell ya

[@vibewithmike]

Do you know your ships. Those are great All-Stars from the old school. I hope you subscribe and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@user-bo1yg3im5q]

Great video Mike a draft of 29 feet must be close to the limit!

[@vibewithmike]

29 feet is crazy low. That’s three stories of the building below water.

[@butterbuns4914]

Hey just came across you're videos and lemme tell you man never knew how much I liked ships until I started watching you and you break down the details of said ships keep it up brotha

[@vibewithmike]

Bro! First off, happy Thanksgiving my friend! I’m going be taking a nap this afternoon after all the eating I’m going to do. Thank you so much for your comment. I really appreciate it. 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@janetryan9779]

Very interesting. I love to learn about the Great Lakes, and see videos of these massive and beautiful freighters that travel on them. Thanks for sharing.

[@vibewithmike]

These vessels are amazing pieces of engineering. It’s unbelievable, watching them go by, the size of them is unbelievable. I wish you a fantastic day and an even better weekend.

[@janetryan9779]

@@vibewithmike It’s been decades since I saw one up close, in Welland, Ontario- but I frequently see them from a distance, while in Fort Niagara state park in NY. Even from miles away they are objects of beauty and grace- not to mention feats of engineering. You have a good day/weekend, as well.

[@vibewithmike]

@janetryan9779 👍⛴️

[@ellenhalpern1882]

Hey Mike, a beautiful day in Daluth. Love to see the PRT. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving 🦃🦃

[@vibewithmike]

I wonder how many turkeys the PRT could haul? 👍👍👍👍😂😂😂😂 I hope you are doing great. I hope you have a great Thanksgiving.

[@RaymondSwiczkowski-hb8th]

Last week I machined a set of couplers for the Tegurtha. It is always an adventure in mechanics when we have to do repairs on the lake behemoths!

[@hambone4402]

Thanks, Mike. Always first class videos.

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks for watching the video friend

[@scottlewis8681]

Happy Turkey day Mike. Another wonderful video that made my day. As always what an impressive looking work of art the PRT is. Peace!!

[@vibewithmike]

Happy Thanksgiving, Scott. I’m glad that you enjoyed the ship my friend.

[@JustynaJohnson]

Nice job on the ship video Mike

[@vibewithmike]

Justyna, thanks so much for watching the ship video. I hope you have a great Thanksgiving plan tomorrow. The weather is good here in Minnesota. I hope it stays that way. All the best to you and your family.

[@JustynaJohnson]

Happy Thanksgiving to you Mike

[@vibewithmike]

@JustynaJohnson 🦃🦃🦃🦃👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@davidchisham]

Great video thanks Mike from southern Indiana

[@vibewithmike]

Happy Thanksgiving there in Indiana, my friend.

[@davewilson8437]

Thanks. Dave

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks for watching Dave. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving.

[@grantberardi5080]

What a mountain of a ship! Love the PRT. Didn't get a decibal reading but sounded very strong. A very Happy Thanksgiving Mike!!

[@vibewithmike]

Grant, great hearing from you my friend. Happy Wednesday night. Thanksgiving tomorrow. I did in fact get a decibel reading but I don’t know why I didn’t say it right away. It was 116.8.

[@garymiller5937]

This ship is huge! Awesome! 😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@karengausman1459]

Hello, Capt.!! 👋What a beautiful blue sky!! 48 degrees I will take too for the end of November. She looks like she has a full load. Low in the water. Agree that she is a beast but an awesome looking beast. Yeah, it is interesting that she is so quiet. She is always fun to see. That view of the lake from the captain's perspective has got to be spectacular. I hope you and yours have a great Thanksgiving 🦃my friend. Chat soon. 🙋🚢

[@vibewithmike]

Happy Wednesday night, Karen! Thanksgiving is just a few hours away. There’s going to be a lot of food. A lot of fun. I hope you’re doing great. What kind of plans do you have for tomorrow? Are you taking it slow or are you gonna be running around?👍⛴️

[@johanvandersandt8904]

HI Karen! Hope you are doing well! Happy Thanksgiving! Have a great one my friend! 🦃🙂👍

[@karengausman1459]

@@johanvandersandt8904 Hey Johan 👋 !! Yes , Happy Thanksgiving!! It will feel different this year but we will get through it.

[@karengausman1459]

@@vibewithmike I will be taking it slow. Will definitely be a hard one this year.

[@johanvandersandt8904]

Good luck over there Karen! God be with you and your family! 😞

[@chuckg6039]

Thought folks might find this intersting. With iron ore pellets being so much heavier per cubic foot than with coal, the PRT can carry more iron ore than coal. Iron ore: 68,000 long tons (69,000 t) Coal: 63,616 long tons (64,637 t)

[@vibewithmike]

Very cool information

[@originaldcjensen]

Almost 3x the amount that the Edmond Fitzgerald carried.

[@vibewithmike]

@originaldcjensen that is such an amazing thing to think about. I hope you had a great thanksgiving friend.

[@anthonygiglio9860]

Great Video Mike I Enjoyed It PRT Is The Best I Saw A Video The Other Night Of The cunard Liner Queen Mary2 Leaving Southampton Uk At Night It Was Pulled By One Tugboat And It Saluted another Liner What A Loud Horn. mike I Hope You Have Great Thanksgiving And A Great Thursday 😊😊

[@vibewithmike]

While looking for the ship footage you were talking about I found this. Look how cool this old footage is. kzbin.info/www/bejne/npyZpIKrZ7CGpq8si=wAch-IJpwobLogCg

[@mcsmith732]

I remember the first time I saw one of these Laker ships. Their size (especially the length!) is almost unimaginable. This was probably on your channel. It must be amazing to see them live and in person.Truly freshwater behemoths! Also, I think you forgot to give a decibel reading! 🙀Ohhhh Nos! Loud intake of breath ! **Gasp**!

[@vibewithmike]

My goodness, when they go by it is unbelievably impressive how large they are. They’re actually very quiet, which is very peculiar being that they’re so huge. I hope you are doing great. Happy Wednesday night my friend.

[@TheGail7777]

It seems to me that while the Tregurtha's horn is massively loud (fitting for the Queen of the Great Lakes!), it still doesn't outdo the James R. Barker's bark. In fact, it was your decibel meter that proved the JRB's horns at 123 was louder than the PRT's 116!! Another great video, Mike, as usual. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@vibewithmike]

The JRB has such a powerful horn

[@eriksithens4722]

All the big ships are beautiful in their own right. My favorite though is the Barkers Bark. To all the crews have a safe & productive season.

[@vibewithmike]

@eriksithens4722 I respect all of those who chose a life on the water. Did you happen to see the video from tonight? ⚓️First Ever Look: Hidden Beach & Ship "Clarke" Departs Duluth! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIGnf39tpbprhM0

[@eriksithens4722]

@@vibewithmike Back in 1970 I took a 18 day freighter trip from Montreal. Covered all but Superior on the MV MAKEFJELL ..A exciting trip for a young lad.

[@vibewithmike]

Erik! OMG! You took a trip that all of us would love to go on! What was your favorite part of the trip?

[@hoochgiese4735]

Thank you!

[@vibewithmike]

Happy Friday friend. 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@hoochgiese4735]

Happy Friday to you as well Mike! I am a new subscriber! Being from Wisconsin, I'm intrigued by the great lakes and the vessels that work upon them! I will be watching!

[@vibewithmike]

@hoochgiese4735 I’m have a lot of respect for those that have a career on the water

[@mariowolf9884]

Wow thats really incredible how much the lakers can load, an finally there is again perfect weather, here in Bavaria its beginning to snow tonight.

[@vibewithmike]

I want the boat friends to check out that beautiful city in Germany. That snow will be coming our way soon. Here’s that great city. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bavaria

[@mariowolf9884]

Thank you Mike@@vibewithmike

[@vibewithmike]

@mariowolf9884 ⛴️👍

[@SAILNAWAY]

That is one Impressive ship! Every time I was thinking something you said it! Lol. I guess all I can say is Ditto. Thanks Mike, Great Video. Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving Day 🦃

[@vibewithmike]

I hope you have an absolutely wonderful Thanksgiving! There’s going to be some fun over this weekend. I will be live streaming the ships this weekend, so be ready. It’s going to be a good one.

[@SAILNAWAY]

@@vibewithmikeThanks Mike, looking forward to it!

[@vibewithmike]

@SAILNAWAY 👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@danielwhite4825]

Great video!! I'm from Nebraska but am so amazed by the size of these ore carriers. I was under the assumption that the Fitz was the largest ever ....but this makes the Fitz look like a tug!!!

[@vibewithmike]

The Fitz was the largest at one time but this ship, the PRT, is a legit beast! It so huge in person. 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@danielwhite4825]

@@vibewithmike I.might just be a dirt farmer from Nebraska but the Great Lakes Shipping and the history of cargo ships.on Superior.are the most interesting.stories and facts I've ever known. You bet I'm subscribed and thanks for all the great videos and knowledge!!!

[@vibewithmike]

@danielwhite4825 huge respect to all farmers. They keep the world moving. Huge respect to you brother.

[@danielwhite4825]

@@vibewithmikethanks! It's just like going to Vegas and putting all your chips on a.Hard 5 .....if it don't rain we don't harvest, it's a risk we'll take to get the job done. Just like those brave sailors that make that end of the season run across Superior.....you take the risk to reap the benefits!!!

[@vibewithmike]

@danielwhite4825 I totally agree with you. I hope you have a wonderful Friday night my friend.

[@olroy61]

My friends brother, Bob Thibadeau, piloted her for years. He retired a little over a year ago.

[@vibewithmike]

Hey friend, thank you for the comment. I hope you’re having a great day so far. I found this very interesting comment from a post about Bob and his last journey. Check this out. facebook.com/groups/stlboats/posts/1128806830945045/

[@olroy61]

@@vibewithmike It's hard to believe it's coming up on 3 years. Seems like yesterday he retired.

[@vibewithmike]

@olroy61 super appreciate you sharing the name of the captain so we could learn more. All the best to you my friend.

[@chuckg6039]

I still can't believe it's been 9 years since Captain Tim Dayton retired as master of the PRT. Boy does time fly!! Enjoyed watching several videos with him. Quite a character....in a good type of way.@@olroy61

[@nickbitten9910]

Nice one Mike.

[@vibewithmike]

Nick, thank you for always watching and leaving a comment. It means a lot. All the best to you brother.

[@critterscute3642]

So very cool! 😎 Real happy this came up in my feed. Probably cuz of my watching History Mystery Man’s Edmund Fitzgerald vids. I ❤all the Great Lakes ship stuff now. Great footage-Thanks! I’m subscribed now 👍🏻

[@vibewithmike]

History mystery man is awesome! Thank you for subscribing. I hope your Saturday is going great. It’s all about having fun with these ships. I hope you come along on some fun adventures when it’s very snowy and ice on those ships. Thanks again my friend.

[@critterscute3642]

@@vibewithmikeI will definitely be coming along. You have a great weekend too!

[@vibewithmike]

@critterscute3642 awesome! You have a great weekend too

[@insertnamehere313]

29 ft deep is to close for comfort in my opinion..not much room underneath her. Great job Mike.

[@vibewithmike]

That ship is crazy deep my friend. That’s equivalent to a three-story building still below water.

[@insertnamehere313]

@@vibewithmike 😬

[@vibewithmike]

Can you imagine something that long going through a ship canal? It’s seriously so powerful looking but it’s very quiet going by, that’s what’s crazy.

[@timothydeppa3521]

You do awesome work mike. Love this shit and the 1,000 foot ships. This is timothy and Carolin Deppa . We watched you all the time. We are from big lake mn

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks Tim. I think there was a typo in your comment. Trust me, I’ve had to correct that 2000 times when writing the work SHIP.

[@timothydeppa3521]

@@vibewithmike yes a typo it was . I like to go by Timothy if that’s ok my wife is Mr carolin Humfeld’s deppa

[@timothydeppa3521]

@@vibewithmike not mr mrs I mean lol

[@vibewithmike]

@timothydeppa3521 Timothy, you got it friend. I will be down there by the pier all weekend recording ships

[@timothydeppa3521]

Darn typo my wife is Mrs not Mr lol keep up the good work Mike and happy thanksgiving from the Deppa’s

[@pixie706]

I love this vessel she seems like an old friend. Is the response from the lift bridge preset or can the operators vary it themselves. Sometimes the reply seems slightly different.

[@vibewithmike]

I’m just happy that they let off some horn salutes. Sometimes the ships don’t do it.

[@rajubabub1229]

Very nice video, thanks

[@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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@clarewilliams5907]

hey mike - Check out Duluth Harbour Cam 24/11/23 for the Barker coming in - dead early in the morning but seemed ever so loud with both horns giving a Master salute - would have loved to know the decibels on her then lol

[@vibewithmike]

Clare, I just arrived in Duluth and I hope to livestream the JRB, it came back to Duluth because of some mechanical issues this morning. I hope it leaves tonight.

[@chuckg6039]

​@@vibewithmikeThe Port Engine was out. Had the tug Kentucky on standby to assist backing into Port Terminal.

[@vibewithmike]

@chuckg6039 OK, it was the port engine out for the JRB? I hope to be able to livestream it if it departs tonight. I wonder if it’s going to sit there like the American Spirt did last year.

[@chuckg6039]

@@vibewithmike yeap Port engine was out. Who knows the extent of their problem. Time will tell.

[@vibewithmike]

@chuckg6039 i’m guessing they will not have it fixed today

[@georgejones25270]

My favorite ship the PRT “Queen of the Great Lakes” 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Have a safe and happy thanksgiving 🦃🍁🍽

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks for watching the ship. A very happy Thanksgiving to you, my friend, George. I will be out there this weekend doing some live streams for you. Look for that blue light on the pole. The boat friends beacon.

[@georgejones25270]

@@vibewithmike did you ever get a 4k of the Lee A Tregurtha, Mike since it’s a sister I think to the PRT.

[@vibewithmike]

@georgejones25270 I don’t think I ever got a 4K of that Lee ship

[@georgejones25270]

@@vibewithmike can you though if it comes back to Duluth?

[@vibewithmike]

@georgejones25270 if I’m there, keep in mind, I’m only in Duluth half of the week usually.

[@insertnamehere313]

Thanks!

[@vibewithmike]

OMG!!!!!! You are so awesome! We are going to have so much fun this weekend. I think I’m going to do an extended live that will last an hour. Do you have any plans tomorrow or this weekend?👍⛴️

[@insertnamehere313]

@@vibewithmike Yes but I'm my own boss so I can take time for what I want 😁

[@vibewithmike]

@insertnamehere313 this is the exact time to takeoff. Nothing like this Thanksgiving weekend. It’s the best. I love this time of year man.

[@FTW523.]

Hello mike Andy from 🇬🇧 west Yorkshire hope everything is as good ad it can beand it gets better.

[@vibewithmike]

I hope things are great there in West Yorkshire my friend. We are going to have an extended weekend here in the United States. It’s Thanksgiving tomorrow. A lot of food and definitely a lot of napping. However, throughout the weekend I will be doing some live streams of the ships, so it should be a good one.

[@dinadad]

Hey Mike, Happy Thanksgiving. 🦃

[@vibewithmike]

Hey brother! Happy Thanksgiving! It’s crazy how fast time flies to get to this holiday. Thanks for watching the ship. I have some fun ship things coming this weekend for you.

[@jonblock1871]

Crystal blue skies in Duluth means unlimited visibility -- no radar necessary. !!!

[@vibewithmike]

You are so right! No point to have radar with those conditions!!! ⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍

[@JustynaJohnson]

Hope to see you this Saturday at 3pm ship arrival.

[@vibewithmike]

I’ll be out there my friend

[@katherineaustin2477]

Very long and wide ship so massive

[@vibewithmike]

This ship seems like it could go on forever. Thank you so much for watching the video and leaving a great comment. All the best to you friend.

[@vibewithmike]

Boat Friends, I don’t know why I didn’t mention it, but the actual decibel reading was 116.8.

[@johnkingery403]

What's the record? That has to be close. Great video as always Mike.

[@chuckg6039]

​​​@@johnkingery403Stay tuned. I'm in the process of updating all the sound readings. She didn't beat her previous record of 125.3.

[@vibewithmike]

The decibel reading on this ship was 116.8. Chuck will be publishing the full record list. He does it for each video which is so awesome for all of us.

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks as always Chuck for your work

[@larryfisher5796]

Happy Thanksgiving Mike and Family

[@vibewithmike]

Larry, I wish you and your family such a wonderful Thanksgiving.

[@SuperSaltydog77]

I left American Shipbuilding (Amship) just before the keel was laid for the PRT, but I did work on the George Stinson and the James Barker. They were big, seemed like it took forever to walk from one end to the other

[@vibewithmike]

That is so cool! There are so many people, including myself that are fascinated by the work that you and other shipbuilders have done. It must be so wonderful to see some of those ships going by that you did help with. We all thank you for that hard work. Serious, thank you For being part of that industry. For those that want to know here’s more information about this great company. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Ship_Building_Company

[@chuckg6039]

Super cool. So what did you do at the company? Let me guess.....welding? Sure was plenty of steel needing attention!

[@SuperSaltydog77]

@@chuckg6039 I started off as a "chipper", using an air hammer I would remove excess welds, then I transferred to a "shipfitter" job. Would position internal steel components/structures where they were laid out according to the blueprints. and had a welder tack them in place followed by a production welder to finish the welding job.

[@chuckg6039]

@@SuperSaltydog77 Very cool. A skilled trade for sure. Everytime I see a laker, I think of the men and woman who built them.

[@SuperSaltydog77]

@@vibewithmike While I was there the company was owned by George Steinbrenner, the NY Yankees owner. The yard was located on the Black River in Lorain, just across the river from the Bascule Bridge where State Route 6 would cross over the river. Upriver were the still mills and the mill was supplied with materials to make the steel by ships going upriver to unload. Right there was a pretty sharp bend in the river and during the winter those ships would have to use their bow thrusters to help them make that turn, often sending big chunks of ice from a partially frozen river flying. Often I would eat my lunch or coffee break on the top deck and watch those ships make that turn.

[@Dancinbear1995]

I see the flag on the stern rail is at 1/2 mast, I'm guessing for JFK? Beautiful ship and impressive salute! 16,000 ponies plus 1500 more up front!!!! Yowser!!!

[@vibewithmike]

The wife of Paul R. Tregurtha just died. That’s the reason for the flag being at half staff. Take a look. www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/lee-tregurtha-obituary?pid=

[@chuckg6039]

​​@@vibewithmikeI couldn't pull up that link Mike. Sad that Lee A. Tregurtha passed away on November 6th.

[@jayjaynella4539]

Coal power is the wave of the future. Produces power 24/7/365, not just when some air bubble decides to fart for a few minutes to spin a windmill. That ship is older than any windmill, will last many more decades than any windmill, and is completely recyclable when the ship wears out. Coal fired power stations can run for many decades, far longer than any unrecyclable windmill can. BTW, this ship is awesome.

[@vibewithmike]

This is my favorite ship for sure. Happy Thanksgiving, my friend.

[@jayjaynella4539]

@@vibewithmikeHappy Thanksgiving to you Mike.

[@vibewithmike]

I hope you had a great thanksgiving. No snow on the ground in Minnesota yet

[@MelissaHess-xm9wt]

Amazing and today being my birthday

[@vibewithmike]

Well, happy birthday to you my friend! How cool is that! The day before Thanksgiving. It’s like you get to have back-to-back celebrations! That is very cool. I hope you have some cool plans for Thanksgiving tomorrow and also cool plans for your birthday today! What a cool two day run for fun! ⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍👍👍🎂🎂🎂🎂.

[@MelissaHess-xm9wt]

It sure is 😊

[@vibewithmike]

@MelissaHess-xm9wt I think it’s super cool to have a birthday just before Thanksgiving

[@AndyM.]

Is there a video or website I can see that has a detailed look at all the tracking devices and screens in the control room of the draw bridge?

[@vibewithmike]

Andy! Hey brother! Hey, check this out! This explains 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. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKW7aXucgrl8hZo (kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKW7aXucgrl8hZo)

[@user-wj3sd6rt6p]

Hey Mike Darcy here from Calgary Alberta,question what is the white building on the front of the P.R.T? Ive seen it on many other ships. Always enjoy your vids

[@vibewithmike]

I see what you’re talking about. That is a little area that someone can go in for safety. Think about if the ship encounters big waves out of nowhere, that’s a long way to run back to the superstructure. It’s kind of an area to shelter just in case, if you’re up on the bow, that’s what I’ve been told. 👍⛴️

[@user-wj3sd6rt6p]

Cool thanks Mike enjoy your Wednesday and have a happy thanksgiving

[@vibewithmike]

@user-wj3sd6rt6p and a big happy Thanksgiving to you too

[@wulpye]

29ft is crazy

[@vibewithmike]

I can’t believe how deep that draft is of the ship

[@chuckg6039]

Sound Decibel Level Readings to date (* denotes a Saltie ** denotes a pleasure boat): The awesome 1000 foot Interlake Steamship Company bulk carriers take the top 3 positions. 1. Mesabi Miner 129.9 (Used a bow and stern horn combination!!). 2. Paul R Tregurtha 125.3 3. James R. Barker 123.1 Barker Bark Horn durations - 1 minute 14 seconds 1 minute 10 seconds 1 minute 6 seconds 4. American Mariner 117.7 5. Edwin H. Gott 117.1 *Federal Dart 111.6, Kaye E. Barker 110.6, Michipicoten 110.6, *Federal Delta 109.6, Philip R. Clarke 109.1, Manitoulin 108.6, American Century 108.6, John G. Munson 107.6, Joseph L. Block 107.6, *Alicia G 107.6, James L. Oberstar 106.9, Burns Harbor 106.9, Great Republic 106.9, American Integrity 106.5, Indiana Harbor 105.2, *UAL Fortitude 104.7, H. Lee White 102.5, Mark W. Barker 102.3, Arthur M. Anderson 102.0, *Maxima 101.9, USCG Cutter Spar 101.6, *Federal Yukina 101.6, *Finnborg 101.2, Herbert C Jackson 101.0, G.L. Ostrander 100.7, *Happy River 100.6, *Happy Ranger 100.4, *Isolda 100.2, *Federal St Laurent 100.1, Michipicoten 99.6, CSL Assiniboine 99.3, *Aujaq 98.6, *Federal Biscay 97.6, CSL Laurentien 97.6, *Vancouverborg 96.9, Algoma Transport 87.3 **MV Vibe with Mike pontoon 39.2, **Big Bird sailboat - Peacefully Silent

[@chuckg6039]

At 116.8, the PRT didn't beat her previous record. Still strong though !

[@vibewithmike]

It sounded louder than that, but I have to go with the reading

[@tpep1693]

That's NOT "submerged", it's "Drag" , submerged means it would be 29 feet under water, Drag is the depth, of whatever it might be below water line, in this case 29 feet, when empty it will be only a couple feet, maybe even inch's.

[@vibewithmike]

Well, T, thank you for the information. This is what this Boat Friend community is all about. We help each other learn more and understand these vessels and life together. I really appreciate you providing this information for all of us. I really hope you have a happy Thanksgiving, and hope that you come back and spend some time with all of us in comment section with the ships.👍⛴️

[@chuckg6039]

"Draft" not "Drag" is the distance between the keel and the waterline. The vertical numbers shown on the bow, stern and midship show this distance. There is a minimum draft to safely operate any vessel. Typically ballast water would be taken to operate the ship sans any cargo.

[@vibewithmike]

@chuckg6039 👍⛴️

[@syedahmedmustafa2246]

Draught

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks, I learn something new each day

[@TheBaconKing32]

Headed near me. I need to hit the river and watch the ships.

[@antwaunsmith8392]

Lol so rusty looking, looks cool and mighty ⛴⛴⛴

[@vibewithmike]

That discoloration is all from the iron ore that they wash off the side.