⚓️MOST Action in Canal! Great Republic departs Duluth, MN

The most action I have every recorded in a ship video happened right here! The 634 foot ship Great Republic departed under the Aerial Lift Bridge onto Lake Superior in Duluth, MN. Strong wind, large waves and fog made sailing more difficult for the ship going through the ship canal. At the same time there were dozens of people fishing on the pier and a few surfers out on Lake Superior as well. I could barley keep up with all of the action!
Information about the ship Great Republic. www.manisteenews.com/local-ne...
Video date: 5/6/2023
#ship #duluth #action #lakesuperior #maritime #freighter

[@livingabovethe12th]

You mentioned the great republic's seagull posse compared to other ships. The gulls dog the ships as the props chum up some easy pickings for them. The great republic is the only ship on the lakes that has a drive system that uses Kort Nozzles, which sucks in more water over the props and rudders, this producing more yummychum for the birds as compared to other ships. The Kort Nozzles are fitting to aid with navigation down some of the really narrow rivers so they can maintain more responsive steerage at slower speeds....rivers like the Cuyahoga and Manistee. 👍

[@vibewithmike]

First of all, I pinned your comment to the top! See! This is exactly what I’m talking about. Cool people that enjoy ships dropping some knowledge for all of us. I knew that ship had more seagulls than the others. Absolutely fantastic information. So cool. You are the best. Thank you so much my friend. Please come back again! 👍⛴️

[@chuckg6039]

Great information. Puts into perspective and reason why all the gulls really like this ship!

[@vibewithmike]

The drive system information is so fascinating to me. What great information!

[@Jim-ic2of]

😮

[@larrycrawley-woods4515]

Your enthusiasm is infectious.....!

[@vibewithmike]

Ha! Larry, those ships got me hooked brother! I get pumped!

[@ellanwiehman1851]

Awesome, great video! Those waves are hectic! Beautiful ship thanks Mike! 😍

[@vibewithmike]

👍👋

[@jbmann52]

Thank you for this video. Always enjoy a good Saturday night fight.

[@vibewithmike]

Barry, that video is one of my favorites! It was a real fight! ⛴️

[@bradcook3242]

Great commentating, very informative,, thanks

[@vibewithmike]

Brad, thanks for the comment Brother. Nice car in your KZbin photo. I hope you come with me on some of these ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@spasticnapjerk]

That was some great footage of the bow and we could almost see what it would be like in person!

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks Drew! I hope you come back to my channel and watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@johnskelton5683]

WOW! 😲 What a picture indeed. Seeing this ship Great Republic leaving port, seeing the seagulls following with the ship slowly diminishing in size, as it enters onto the ever unpredictable waters of the greatest fresh water lakes in the world, right here in America! 😮

[@leonard7736]

That was fun to watch..

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you very much 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@clifffoltz651]

Another awesome video, love the big ships ! Thanks

[@vibewithmike]

Cliff, thank you so much brother. Happy Saturday night. I hope you have a wonderful day tomorrow. Man, I’m looking forward to good weather and ships in the summer. All the best.

[@JP-su8bp]

Solid vid and narration, thank you.

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks J P! I appreciate you dropping a comment friend!👍⛴️

[@anthonygiglio9860]

Another Great Video Mike Have A Great Monday😊

[@vibewithmike]

Does the weekend have to end Anthony? I say this every Sunday.👍⛴️

[@anthonygiglio9860]

I Am Retired I Do Not Want the Weekend to End

[@vibewithmike]

You’re retired? That means every day is a Friday and every night is a Saturday night!👍⛴️😂😂😂

[@7892rl]

Great video along with an equally great commentary. Thanks...

[@railroadingrambler218]

Another great video!

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you so much friend. I’m down in the Twin Cities today. It’s much warmer than up in Duluth. I hope you’re doing great.

[@RobertBardos]

That was awesome 👏.

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks Robert! From an action standpoint, my favorite video so far.

[@joesullivan8861]

many thanks....

[@vibewithmike]

And many thanks to you for watching brother. Happy Friday!!!

[@mjosephinefonzo8783]

AWE😂❤THANK YOU

[@vibewithmike]

I’m glad that you enjoyed the video my friend! hope you come come back to my channel and watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@karengausman1459]

Good Morning, Mike. Boy, you have lots of company with the smelters, the surfers, and the swells from the waves. The Great Republic has the color scheme that I really like and I like the placement of the colors too. WOW!! You have to watch some of those waves. Agree that she is fighting thoses waves. She won the battle in the end. GREAT, GREAT video Mike. Wish they were all like this but you captured this one wonderfully. Have a good Sunday.

[@vibewithmike]

I was going back-and-forth with all the things going on. I don’t know which one is the funnest! I lost track.

[@karengausman1459]

@@vibewithmike If I had to choose the funniest, I would pick the surfer.

[@vibewithmike]

You have to admit Karen, the surfer has a great view out there!

[@karengausman1459]

@@vibewithmike Yes. That's very true.

[@vibewithmike]

Now me being in a surfing video, that’s another story!🌊🏄‍♂️

[@BeanieScooter]

Awesome video! Hi from W Palm Beach. Thank you.

[@vibewithmike]

Nana! Happy Sunday my friend! When I think of Florida, I think of palm trees! Love it down there! I usually hang down in Delray Beach when in Florida. I always make it up to West Palm though. I hit the Brazilian Ave beach mostly when I’m there. Thanks for watching. All the best.👍👍⛴️⛴️

[@PK075]

Love these videos. Watching all the way from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

[@vibewithmike]

What’s up Paul! Thanks for watching brother. I had a colleague at work that was talking about yourself last Friday. His sister lives there and he was telling me about the skyscraper project. www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/apr/17/planned-2bn-melbourne-skyscraper-project-to-deliver-australias-tallest-building

[@mfavia620]

So many things going on with this video like you said Mike. Wind rain 🌧️ surfing 🏄‍♀️ and a great 🚢. Thanks for sharing and I enjoy them all but this one was killer. ATB Mike

[@vibewithmike]

So much going on at one time Mike it was hard for me to keep them all and focus. This was my favorite video.

[@mlwtennessee322]

I really enjoy these! I've always been fascinated by Great Lakes shipping and Lake Superior. So different from where I come from. Have always wanted to visit Duluth. Thank you for these...you're very talented. And I enjoy your commentary. Best wishes!

[@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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@antwaunsmith8392]

The waves look so strong it can wash people right out, but the Great Republie looks awesome going through the waves 😄⛴🌊

[@vibewithmike]

There was so much going on at the same time in this video, it was hard to keep track

[@michaelchamberlain4618]

I was in the Coast guard on the WTGB-101 katmai Bay . Sailed all the lakes and to Boston Mass.

[@vibewithmike]

Hey Michael! How’s it going brother! Thank you for your service! It means a lot to me and many others. It’s people like you that served our country that allows me to make videos like this. Thank you!🙏🇺🇸

[@judasplow25]

I can watch this from the warmth of my home. Thanks again Mike!

[@vibewithmike]

Ha! Best place to watch friend. I’m looking forward to better weather ahead for the ships.

[@Bructer21]

Thanks

[@vibewithmike]

I’m glad you enjoyed it Bruce!

[@b.julianfaden7639]

the stars are in alignment for Uncle Mike today

[@vibewithmike]

Hey, thanks you for saying that friend. I kind of like the Uncle Mike name!!😂😂😂😂😂😂👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@ginog5037]

What a fun channel Mike...

[@vibewithmike]

What’s up Gino! Happy Friday night. I hope all is well. Much appreciated with the comment friend! I hope you come back to my channel and watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@Peter-qf3be]

Great video

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks Peter. This ship video had the most action at one time that I have recorded next to the aerial lift bridge.

[@Peter-qf3be]

@@vibewithmike yes it did enjoy it

[@Peter-qf3be]

@@vibewithmike I would go down to the Houston ship channel but it’s nothing like what you show on your videos we can’t get that close

[@user-ju2ih8kp2i]

Great video!!

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks! I hope you subscribe and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@keithb50]

Thanks Mike! I really enjoy your enthusiasm! I am Land locked and your videos are are my only chance to see this! Thanks again!

[@vibewithmike]

Glad you like them! I really do hope you make it to Duluth someday

[@440tomcat]

Nice, thanks for capturing what I miss when I'm not there.

[@vibewithmike]

Hey, thanks Ofty! Cool looking KZbin icon. I hope you come come back to my channel and watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@scottlewis8681]

Mike Thanks as always only one word. W O W !!

[@vibewithmike]

Scott, I knew you would like this one then. So much action. My head was spinning it was so crazy cool.👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@karlschwab6437]

I agree with you Mike; it's all about the action that makes your videos most interesting.

[@vibewithmike]

That’s right. The action ones are the funnest. Sunny and good conditions, yeah they’re cool too. Not as awesome though.

[@now_minnesota]

Great video ❤

[@vibewithmike]

Jason, great hearing from you. I appreciate you brother.

[@AmeriCreed]

Hey Mike, great video. Crazy surfers, dedicated fisherman, wild waves and a cool ship. I’ve learned so much about these cargo ships these past few months. Keep up the good work, have fun and be safe.

[@vibewithmike]

How are you doing friend! Always great hearing from you. You have supported me from the start. Thank you so much. God bless! How have you been?

[@marywright6759]

Super structure on this ship like a wedding cake. Photographers will get some great pictures of the waves and bow. Great video. Thanks

[@vibewithmike]

Mary, is it the tallest superstructure on Great Lakes ships? It has to be? 👍⛴️

[@user-eh2pk6ts8u]

We so enjoy your videos and your comments, Mike. Very interesting for us way down here in mid-Missouri. Thanks so much!

[@vibewithmike]

Hey, still to this day! The best bbq I had was in Missouri! Best ribs ever! Thanks for the comment my friend!

[@KurtisFluffermeyer]

Awesome video! That big ship on those huge bodies of water........ WOW!

[@vibewithmike]

Kurtis, there was so much going on it was hard for me to keep track man.

[@jrs9144]

Love the waves and the South Pier. EXCELLENT VID.

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks John! It was a fun ship a video overall to record. There was a lot going on at one time.

[@lindahill3835]

Thanks for sharing. Love seeing these ships

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks Linda! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I appreciate nice people like you watching my videos. All the best! Come back again.

[@kensheets9714]

Awesome video action packed feel kind of lucky it was 81 here in middle tn yesterday :)

[@vibewithmike]

Ken, I will take 81° today. Any day! It was fun recording all the action in this video.

[@markcardwell]

Good one

[@vibewithmike]

Mark, thanks for watching friend

[@michaelstamper3444]

I would love to see the three Barkers together!!!

[@vibewithmike]

Now that would be an awesome video!!!!!!!

[@curiouskitten1665]

Awesome

[@vibewithmike]

Hey friend! Thanks for watching! I like the cat photo you have for your profile. 🐈 I don’t know any cat would like how wild it was out on the Duluth pier during this video though!😂👍

[@curiouskitten1665]

@@vibewithmike Thank Mike. That's QTMinou. Definitely won't bring her if I come for a visit. I am waiting for the splashes to warm up first, or the weather lol 😆

[@vibewithmike]

Good looking animal!

[@mikemanning3025]

Great filming and commentary, thank you sir! 69 yr. Old, was a GAUGER up and down East coast U.S., petro chemical, lube oil, bulkers, you name it, we Q.C'D it. What a great, interesting job in the seventies, oh to be young again, no fear of boarding those ENORMOUS ships by launch and the LOVELY JACOB'S LADDERS; what a thrill!! Please keep up GREAT VIDEOS! MIKE from Delaware😊

[@vibewithmike]

I hope you come back to my channel and watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@eileens4136]

I like the @mikemanning3025 comment of his age & use of "GAUGER" and the "we Q.C'D it." would love to know what a Gauger is and what is QC?! My 2nd favorite beside the Lakers and waves is the Sea Gull Party you mention. Love it!@@vibewithmike

[@vibewithmike]

@eileens4136 I did some research for you. I think it’s a ship? Take a look here. www.history.navy.mil/research/histories/ship-histories/danfs/g/gauger.html

[@jackmcgill3150]

Wow!! To me,, it's the best looking ship of all! I would love to be on it! It has really become my favorite! Thank you for this great video!

[@vibewithmike]

Jack, that superstructure is crazy big. I told someone in a different comment, I hope there’s an elevator that goes up to the pilothouse. Your legs would definitely feel it after going up and downstairs on that ship.

[@bigmonmagoomba9634]

I’m partial to the ships named for things instead of people: Great Republic, Mesabi Miner, American Mariner, Burns Harbor, Indiana Harbor, etc.

[@vibewithmike]

I agree with you! I think the Mesabi Miner has to be the best name in my opinion.

[@bigmonmagoomba9634]

It certainly is for Minnesotans. Folks in Burns Harbor, Indiana Harbor and Presque Isle would probably disagree.😁

[@vibewithmike]

Hey, I’m good with those names too!👍⛴️

[@alexsboathouse1669]

Nothing like watching Lake Superior get angry it's so much more interesting Lots in it when it's rough out I've been up there a couple times when it's really been windy and it's breathtaking nothing like Lake Superior

[@vibewithmike]

I love Lake Superior! There was so much going on during this video. I hope you come with me on some of these ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@user-jn8mu3yv7u]

Amazing skill & talent! Kudos to all.

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you Terri!

[@RockyRacoon123]

Wind & waves. Lake Superior at its finest ❤

[@vibewithmike]

Sandra, happy Sunday my friend! Yes, Lake Superior was rocking and rolling that day! I hope you come back to my channel and watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@RockyRacoon123]

@@vibewithmike Definitely will! Grew up here & spent many happy & exciting times on the shore & canal. Can’t do it much anymore so really enjoy your videos!👍👍❤️

[@vibewithmike]

Sounds great! I look forward to hearing from you in the future. All of best!

[@flatworm00]

Going up there and seeing it in person is on my wish list.

[@vibewithmike]

I will always try to get you as close to the ships as possible.

[@vibewithmike]

I hope that wish comes true. Those ships will be waiting for you my friend. All the best. Thanks for watching.

[@scotsmanofnewengland7713]

Being from New England and having relatives in Duluth and have visited there a few times I recommend you visit the Saluda Mine, The International Wolf Center ,Black Bear Rehabilitation Center, Hockey Hall of Fame and as well as all that area has to offer. Good Luck

[@vibewithmike]

All excellent places. Great information.

[@melissawarfield]

You will be very happy when you're on the pier. To see the waves and hear the horn. Be prepared for the horn sounds to rattle your bones. I've been in Duluth to see the ships coming and going. I used to live in Duluth for six months.

[@Valerie-hh2yy]

Absolutely love your videos. Have spent many summer vacations in Duluth and son went to collefe there. Your videos bring me back to my happy place. 9:55 I would like to see how someone could pitch a reality show of some sort ... following you on a ship. I have been hearing there is much work being done to entice movie makers to Duluth. Seems like that would be a great idea

[@vibewithmike]

Valerie! What an absolutely delightful comment. I really appreciate you saying all of us. Maybe someday, I will actually get to go on one of those ships. I’m really happy that you enjoy the videos. I will keep them ship videos coming. I hope you have had a great weekend so far! Talk to you again soon!

[@bigmonmagoomba9634]

A good one. Good looking ship.

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks so much for watching. Happy Sunday. All the best. More ship videos coming.

[@dcranch4820]

Im in West Central Wisconsin. 45 years ago we use to Smelt fish near Herbster on the mouth of the Cranberry River. I always seemed like the weather was windy, rainy & cold. Just plain nasty. But it was always a great time as the local bars would often have free Smelt feeds. Its been many many years since if been up in that area. Maybe this summer we will take a week end trip up and check out the ships coming in and out! This was a great action video and fun to watch! Also you brought back memories of my Smelt fishing days!!! Lol... Thank you!

[@vibewithmike]

I’m really glad that you enjoyed the video. There are many people that fish all night for smelt. Did you do night smelt fishing?

[@dcranch4820]

@@vibewithmike Yep we would build a big fire on the beach and fish until we had enough. Seems to me there was lots a alcohol consumption going on as well!

[@vibewithmike]

Hey, that’s part of the territory with the fun. Sounds like a blast. The weather sometimes can be problematic. As you saw in the video, it wasn’t the best conditions for the people fishing.

[@TK-ri7pl]

Great Republic. One of my favs. Deemed the "most manuverable ship in the world"... I'll leave it there to encourage folks to discover why. Thanks for the view, Mike

[@vibewithmike]

TK, thank you for the comment. Without a doubt this is probably my favorite ship video that I’ve ever recorded. There’s that much going on.

[@hypergolic8468]

An unusual design, I'll give it that, it'd be interesting inside the stern / engine room 🙂

[@vibewithmike]

It’s such a tall superstructure. I hope they have an elevator😂😂😂 you definitely will get your steps in on that one.

[@leskobrandon9865]

Another great video my friend! Imagine the stresses on the hull when every cubic yard of water weighs over a ton! Bay ship hull # 724-Great Republic hull# 723-American Mariner hull# 722- Fred R. White Jr.

[@vibewithmike]

Lesko, thank you so much! I hope you are having a great Sunday. That is great information. So the Great Republic and American Mariner were built back to back then? I love this type of information. Thanks so much. 👍⛴️

[@Jfk3434]

Very enjoyable!!!

[@vibewithmike]

Hey, nice to hear from you my friend. I hope you’re doing well. Have a fun Sunday.

[@northlandg5207]

Good Stuff Mike!

[@vibewithmike]

Northland! Super grateful you dropped a comment! Thanks for watching friend!👍👍👍👍👋👋👋⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@johanvandersandt8904]

Jeez it looks so cold and wet but it doesn't seem to bother the good people of Duluth much! The Great Republic is definitely one of the prettiest on the lake! Thanks for braving these conditions to show us these cool ships!

[@vibewithmike]

Hey! Thanks. I just took a look and I noticed that it’s around 50°F. there where you are located in South Africa. Yes, it’s a bit cold here but there’s no snow. So 100%. I’ll take that. Happy Sunday brother.👍⛴️🇿🇦⚓️

[@johanvandersandt8904]

@@vibewithmike You certainly are tough! Yeah its cold today and also rainy and windy where I live but typically its about 30'C on an average day. Have a great day Mike!

[@vibewithmike]

I hope it gets warmer for you as well soon

[@johanvandersandt8904]

Much appreciated bro! Hope you have a great one!

[@vibewithmike]

👍⛴️

[@paxmule]

Very cool

[@IamValentina66]

Mike, I love your videos. Watching the big lakers come and go is such a thrill. I know nothing really about the ships. I appreciate when you narrate the journey and also inform viewers what all the markings mean for ex the symbol for the bow thrusters!

[@dafrasier1]

Water and gravity. Wow!

[@vibewithmike]

I like the car in your photo Dave. Happy Wednesday.

[@randymorris8740]

Please consider doing the Vista Star tour boat in the future, would love to hear some facts about her...

[@vibewithmike]

I definitely will add that into the rotation this summer. Great idea. Have a wonderful Sunday Randy.

[@henryhawk978]

Enjoyed the video Mike. Seemed like it was closer to the north Canal wall than in center of the Canal. BE SAFE OUT THERE!

[@vibewithmike]

You’re right, the ship was closer to that wall. I didn’t notice it until now.

[@chuckg6039]

My lady noticed the same thing as we watched Mike's video.

[@chuckg6039]

That pilot house is six decks above the main deck. From there the captain can see the entire deck from the wheel house and can also look down at the propellers and the rudder action at the stern. With a totally unobstracted view. I read once that this ship when built was “the most nimble and manoeuvereable ship in the world”. And here is an interesting tidbit: On June 9, 1996, the American Republic had the honor of carrying the Olympic flame on her deck from Detroit to Cleveland. The flame was transferred to a deck-mounted cauldron torch mounted on the No. 4 Hatch cover at 10:15 AM, and the ship departed Detroit soon after, sailing to dock at Cleveland’s Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame, arriving around 8 PM.

[@vibewithmike]

Now we can add the Olympics to the Great Republic! This ship is starting to climb the ladder of coolest for me!⛴️

[@chuckg6039]

@@vibewithmike totally agree Mike. Very very interesting and certainly unique.

[@Kimrbr549]

People think I am crazy, but I would love that weather and would love to see it…I’m sure if I lived up there maybe I would not like it so much. I love to watch those waves…thanks for the videos!

[@vibewithmike]

Kim, I will be crazy with you! There’s something about those ships in the bad weather. I love it.

[@bman3983]

very cool

[@RareAries323]

This is awesome Mike! I'd love to film something like this for my channel, I use a regular phone but am an avid active resident of the town. I absolutely love this because this is my hometown and I live nearby on east Hillside.

[@vibewithmike]

I’m really glad that you enjoyed the video. It makes me happy, especially you being a local, you will know if it’s legit or not. I appreciate your awesome comment and encouragement. All the best brother.

[@davidnorman4398]

Will be moving to Hayward Wi in a couple of weeks and will be coming up to Duluth to see these ships. What is the app that you use that you showed us on your phone? Great video!

[@vibewithmike]

Hey David, thanks for the comment my friend. Best of luck with the move brother. The app I use is called “MarineTraffic” and it has a blue ship for the logo. You will really enjoy it! You can research vessel names and follow ships all over the world. I hope you enjoy! All the best friend!👍👍⛴️⛴️

[@loricharpentier1654]

That looks so cold ❄

[@michaelstamper3444]

She didn't flinch!!

[@californialove964]

What is it about transport that fascinates us so? I like watching LAX takeoffs and arrivals, and have recently started watching this channel's content on these ships that traverse the Great Lakes. I live on the west coast, so I'm not as familiar with the Lakes. It's so interesting to see how huge they are and how ocean-like the waters move.

[@vibewithmike]

I’m really glad you found my channel! I love ships as you can tell. Here’s a few videos I did in Los Angeles and San Francisco that you might enjoy. I hope all is well in California! San Francisco: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpjIiHmrZtR6qZI LA: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oprNeoV7btWdp9k

[@tommcadam9897]

I watched the boat known at the time as American Republic come into Manistee several times. In 2011 the name was changed to Great Republic, and I've seen it a couple of times since. I now live in Colorado, and we don't see many boats or ships here. But I do have Marine Traffic on my iPad and keep track of who's attempting to navigate the river between Lake Michigan and Manistee Lake, where the boats go to unload. The river has a couple of doglegs in it, one of them between two bridges and that limits the size of the freighters that can call on Manistee. Great Republic, having been designed for the Cuyahoga River, does quite well. The Manitowoc is a frequent flyer and the crew handles the river with no problem. Sam Laud and a couple others show up less frequently, and they also use experience to make the trip up and down the river. But Great Republic, with bow and stern thrusters, multiple rudders, and Kort nozzles makes it look easy.

[@vibewithmike]

Tom, I can 100% tell you know maritime and vessels. You are exactly the type of person that I want to learn from over time. The long comment you wrote I have read three times because I’m fascinated about how you break down these vessels. When I go down and see these vessels next to the Lift Bridge, I get the same excited feeling like a kid going to Disneyland. Even though I never had a career on the water, I respect every single man and woman that has. I’m learning day by day and having fun. Thank you so much for watching Tom. Please stick around brother.

[@chuckg6039]

Great comment Tom. Thanks for taking time to share your experiences. I really enjoyed reading it and learning. Good stuff.

[@vibewithmike]

I’m with you Chuck!

[@marypennington6519]

Be there ❤

[@vibewithmike]

👍⛴️

[@timberkirby2160]

Fun times

[@marypennington6519]

Be up this Summer❤

[@vibewithmike]

Awesome Mary! I hope the weather is fantastic for you. All the best.

[@chuckg6039]

Sound levels to date: Paul R Tergurtha 111.5, 107.7, H. Lee White 102.5, 91.6, Mark Barker 102.3, Great Republic 101.6, American Century 100.3, Joseph L Block 100.3, John G. Munson 98.0, 83.4, Michipicoten 93.0, Algoma Transport 87.3, 82.0

[@vibewithmike]

📣📣📢📢📢

[@PK075]

34 degrees Fahrenheit Yep that’s freezing for us Australians, that’s 1.11 degrees Celsius in Australian conversion.

[@vibewithmike]

I’m so looking forward to T-shirt weather, it’s still has not hit in Duluth. 🇦🇺🇺🇸⛴️

[@michaelstamper3444]

In Florida, they had The Entertainer that we would jet ski around it a d jump waves.

[@vibewithmike]

I’d like to see that up here in Duluth!!!! Thanks for the comment my friend!

[@michaelstamper3444]

I wonder if it would safe in the canal to jump waves.

[@vibewithmike]

I’ve seen many people out on JetSki’s doing that

[@tommcadam9897]

As a kid growing up in Manistee, I was fascinated by the boats. At that time, there was much more industry than there is now and more boat traffic. I should make it clear I'm going on 80 years old, so that was many moons ago. We would spend every day in the summer on the beaches next to the piers and got to see lots of boats up close. If you have Google Earth, take a look at Manistee and you'll get an appreciation for the skills of the crews of the boats transiting the river. Check out a website called Boatnerd for all kinds of information on Great Lakes shipping. Also, consider adding Marine Traffic to the sites you visit. There you can track boats, see which boats are in which ports, not only in the Lakes but anywhere in the world. I'm still a kid when it comes to the boats.

[@vibewithmike]

I use that Marine Traffic all the time. It’s the best. I can tell you love the vessels as well.

[@tommcadam9897]

Looking forward to seeing more of your vids, Mike.

[@vibewithmike]

Great to hear Tom

[@dollywalker3929]

Is the ship and bridge signaling each other from the past ,When there was no radios,?

[@vibewithmike]

They still use the radios but it’s a formal salute back-and-forth. They don’t necessarily need to with the radios but they do. I’m glad they do it. It’s fun.

[@marianacamplese9519]

My father loved Smeltz. He would make them for Christmas Eve Feast of The Seven Fishes.

[@vibewithmike]

🎣🎣🎣🐟🐟🐟

[@marianacamplese9519]

The surf was super wild. Thank You for filming. Enjoy seeing your surroundings and activities on the canal. I wish Duluth was in the path of totality for Eclipse of 2024. It would be a great spot to watch the eclipse. Take Care Mike.😊

[@vibewithmike]

That would be amazing. I would love to see it in Duluth.

[@marianacamplese9519]

@@vibewithmike you should google Eclipse of 2024 cities in path of totality. I’m not sure we’re going to yet. We have several cities up for discussion. Up state New York and Erie PA are prime choice. It’s going to be a once in a lifetime experience.

[@chuckg6039]

@@marianacamplese9519 I live within the area of totality. But where I live is almost certain to be cloudy. Oh well. That's why I own a car. I'll find clear skies and fill-up.

[@Peter-qf3be]

Waving a hand from texas

[@vibewithmike]

Yo Peter! Happy Sunday! I hope the weather is good down there in Texas!

[@dukx3986]

Hi - just found your channel and I'm hooked. Never liked / subscribed so fast. Can you explain what the 101.9 vs 101.6 numbers represent - Does it have to do with the lift bridge clearance? Also , what do the 3 horn blasts mean - is the first set the ship and second set from bridge operator?

[@vibewithmike]

What’s up Dukx! Happy Friday. Your comment has me hyped up! Thank you so much my friend. First, I’ll start with the numbers. That’s the decibel level of the horns/whistles. I like seeing how loud they are. I have a decibel meter that I walk around with. 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.

[@kimthreadgold2755]

During hurricane water in canal must be wild

[@tompekarna]

it seems like the lift bridge lifts 10-15 min before a ship approaches, sure ties up auto traffic

[@vibewithmike]

Tom, happy Sunday my friend. You made a very good observation. The Aerial Lift Bridge goes up early to ensure there are no mechanical issues, the worry is what if a ship is close to the bridge and it stops going up because of an issue? These huge ships take a long time to stop. The ship could crash into it. It’s an incident prevention measure essentially. 👍⛴️

[@corporaldigbygeste7640]

I'm working from memory here, but here goes. The Great Republic was built for American Steamship and named American Republic. She was built to shuttle pellets from a lakefront dock in either Lorain or Cleveland to the Republic Steel mills on the Cuyahoga River. That is why she has two propellers and multiple rudders, since navigating the Cuyahoga can be difficult and time consuming. I've never been aboard her, but I suspect she has wheels, throttles and gyro repeaters both fore and aft of her large and unusually configured pilot house. Due to economic and political reasons, this didn't pan out. If anyone has other information, feel free to correct me.

[@vibewithmike]

Just think, that’s from memory! That’s fantastic. Awesome information Corporal! So awesome.

[@Peter-qf3be]

Cloudy 80 degrees

[@vibewithmike]

I wish I could say the same. It’s around 35 degrees. I did catch a large oceangoing ship earlier here in Duluth.

[@glenmurra2263]

Hi Mike. I've been gonna ask you this, and I keep forgetting. you've probably answered it before. How deep is the water? in the Duluth channel. and how deep is it in the Superior channel? Do they have to be dredged? Or do they stay cleaned out from the current going through them? And do the ship's Captains have any preference on which one they use? I hope to make it up there this summer. Just have to see how things workout. It'll be a nice motorcycle trip from southern Minnesota.

[@vibewithmike]

Hey Glen, thanks for watching brother. 28 to 32 feet in the entrance; 27 feet deep in the iron-ore route channels, and 20 to 23 feet in the inner channels. Here’s a little more information about dredging the canal. It’s a few years old, but the article still is relevant. www.lre.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/2289075/wisconsin-company-to-dredge-duluth-superior-harbor/

[@ORCLEAM]

Mmmm, smelt. My dad used to catch garbage bags full, clean them all and freeze them in the same night. They're delicious.

[@shasanmaz]

greyish water means dirty water on the lakes there. so rough waves, cold and windy.

[@denisek292]

Yikes! It’s cold there! Low here last night was 62 degrees….and y’all have surfers? Beautiful ship…the waves hitting the bow made me a little sea sick, even from my computer screen. Maybe, it was the 4K? It’s amazing how much water the ship displaced traveling through the canal, even empty. “Seapigeons” out in droves…beware! Always enjoy your videos! Feels like I’m there, without freezing!

[@vibewithmike]

Yes, we have surfers here in Duluth. They like coming out on days like in this video, lots of waves. This was a fun video to record.

[@ralphyboy3636]

The surfer's are double insane because the lake never gets much above freezing.

[@denisek292]

@@ralphyboy3636 Completely agree with you! Air temp’s in the 30’s and water that cold, it’s a wonder they don’t succumb to hypothermia, even with a wet suit...

[@vibewithmike]

Looking forward to warmer days ahead

[@ralphyboy3636]

@@vibewithmike it's probably gonna snow again

[@donnachace-larson4795]

Wow! Great video! Those waves in the canal could give you sea sickness! I love the way the ship just keeps her cool and goes right through them. Pretty spectacular!

[@vibewithmike]

Exactly Donna, the ship keeps moving, no matter how hard those waves were hitting

[@FoolishPrankster]

I like Fried Smelts (period) 😜

[@vibewithmike]

Smelt is huge here in the Northland

[@CarolynPhillips-py5wy]

Hello -- please forgive me for this question -- I enjoy your videos but have ZERO knowledge about any of these huge ships, the canal at Duluth, etc. So, here goes: what is the purpose of that bridge that goes up and down? On my screen it's sort of silver, and it spans the canal area, and the middle part lifts to allow the ships to pass under it. I cannot see any road on it, nor any railroad tracks. It seems to have no purpose except to hail the incoming or outgoing vessels. It must have another purpose -- please explain. Thanks.

[@stevensipes1823]

I think I know why the sea birds falling her. With it having two engines she most likely kicks up fish for the birds to catch that were deeper before. Steven Sipes

[@vibewithmike]

Hey, what’s up Steven! Thanks for the comment my friend. Take a look at the comment that is pinned to the top of the comment section for this video. One of the boat friends explained why these fish go after this specific vessel. Very interesting stuff. I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Come back soon!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@mikerhodes7677]

Great video and smelting I love eating smelt mike am from peoria il and one day I will be coming up there to watch in person and eat some smelt hope I spelled it right

[@johnr5252]

36 degrees in May? 57 degrees in November? Strange…….

[@vibewithmike]

No snow in the ground in Duluth almost Thanksgiving

[@chassius]

Hardy breed right there.

[@jackklingen4728]

Why would the ship be leaving empty?

[@vibewithmike]

It just unloaded limestone and Duluth/Superior. It was heading two hours away to Two Harbors to load.

[@mariannatexas]

What app do you use for the harbor?

[@vibewithmike]

Marianna, hey friend, send me some of that warm air from Texas. I need it up here in Minnesota. The app I use is called “MarineTraffic” and it has a blue ship for the logo. You will really enjoy it! You can research vessel names and follow ships all over the world. I hope you come with me on some of these ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@stephenmcalpine6091]

That boat doesnt feel those waves

[@vibewithmike]

Stephen, I agree. It’s still fun for me to watch. I didn’t grow up around ships so I still get excited. I hope you come come back to my channel and watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️