Paul R. Tregurtha - Duluth Ship Departure Ends with a Marriage Proposal!

[@MrsAEO]

Oh how wonderful ❤May God bless the happy couple, all of the crew sailing the Great Lakes and you for filming it for us 🙏

[@oceansoul3694]

Oh this is so wonderful, especially your being so kind and thoughtful as to not interrupt their moment. What a memory. Her horns sound like she's had enough and needs a long winter's nap, somewhere warm and safe. Godspeed!

[@1Long2Short]

I thought for a second that her horn would get stuck in the “on” position again. It’s happened to her a couple of times… once earlier this year and once a year or two ago. 😁

[@LeahSkis]

Awwww. Now that's a boat nerds dream. Congrats to the happy couple. 🎉

[@decorahnord9902]

Well that was very special, God bless this couple in everything they do in love truth and faithfulness...

[@DavidSquires-iy4uv]

CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 👏 💐 TO THAT COUPLE, FROM DETROIT, MICHIGAN!! 4:03

[@ensnipe2000]

All Hail the Queen

[@dennisk5818]

Great images and editing. Very good eye for composition. These are massive ships. It was a good shot showing how these ships turn in a tight area. Guys come up with unique ways of proposing.

[@1Long2Short]

Thank you! 😊

[@cris_261]

What would have been funny/cool is the marriage proposal happening as the Tregurtha sounds the Captain's salute. You know the marriage will be happy when the lake boat approves! 😄

[@1Long2Short]

That would have been cool! Alas, he waited for the Tregurtha to get by before he popped the question. I wish I could’ve saved video of the moment from the canal cam, as that would have been more interesting.

[@gregmctevia5087]

Loved your signature head on shot to open the show. Heard a car alarm going off too. It was a really beautiful piece of work with the marriage proposal for some human interest. If you see Paul ask him about the time he captured a wedding ceremony in progress. This was several years ago so he may not remember. It’s not just about the ships.

[@1Long2Short]

Thanks Greg! Yes, I’ve seen Paul’s photos of that wedding. Maybe this couple will get married on the piers too. 🤔 😁

[@jeffdayman8183]

Thought at first glance - the Bayfield was being lowered on the hoist after its' oil change in the first bit of the video! 8^) Congratulations to the bethrothed, on the pier. The Tregurtha was looking majestic as always! Cheers.

[@1Long2Short]

Or maybe the Bayfield was sinking into the garden. 😁

[@jeffdayman8183]

@@1Long2Short Could be! 😄

[@leehanna4929]

That was my first brief thought!

[@scottburns2600]

Pretty cool! Great setting!

[@f.e.salimi3726]

Thanks. Beautiful video .

[@1Long2Short]

Thank you!

[@pythanthofficial]

Congrats on that couple!

[@Big-D210]

Another cool video

[@1Long2Short]

Thanks!

[@waltersims493]

From Deb…As a female who likes girly stuff AND B-52s and Great Lakes freighters, I consider that to be a very romantic spot for a proposal. So I’d be inclined to say yes. Hope she did! And oh, the early shot of the Christmas boat with the lift bridge was FAB!

[@1Long2Short]

She did say yes! 🙂

[@calendarpage]

Right after the horn blew around 3:45, my continuous glucose monitor beeped a few times in response! It was kinda weird, kinda cute. If you aren't familiar with them, they beep when your blood sugar is high or low.

[@1Long2Short]

Seeing the big boats in action is always sweet! 🍬 🍭 😉

[@mrmeyers26]

Never get tired of seeing the queen. Probably one of the hardest working ships on the Great Lakes. I was curious if you would share what camera you use? I have been wanting to get into photography for a while where I'm at (Bay City Mi) we have some ships come in the Saginaw River. I would like to capture them with something besides my camrea phone. Thanks!

[@1Long2Short]

I currently use a Nikon Z6 II for video. It’s a mirrorless camera that came out a few years ago. It’s a mid-range model… so not the most expensive.

[@mrmeyers26]

@1Long2Short thank you.

[@sillarsscott7694]

Just finished this episode Was very impressed with the camera work How close were you Your friend Scott on Vancouver Island Canada 🇨🇦

[@1Long2Short]

Thanks! If you’re asking how close I was to the ship, it passes about 75-100 feet in front of where I was standing. But she was about 1500-2000 feet away when making the turn. I was at full zoom on my lens. If you’re asking how close I was to the couple, I’d say about 150 feet.

[@sillarsscott7694]

@1Long2Short I meant to the ship It seemed really close Thanks for sharing

[@1Long2Short]

You can get very close to the action along the canal. I was fully zoomed out when it passed in front of me.

[@Shipspotting_Vietnam]

Look like “water world” movie❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@MauriaBea]

🤗💞☺️

[@harryscott9533]

🤓🙋‍♂️❤👍

[@1Long2Short]

😁👍

[@harryscott9533]

@1Long2Short ❤️👍