⚓️Polar Horn: 1000' Ship Captain Goes Horn-Maverick in Duluth!

[@alanquintus2069]

1979, the height of the disco eta. My wife and I both graduated high school then. She was wondering if there's still a 8 track player on board

[@vibewithmike]

I found this photo for you and your wife. Here’s one of the rooms on that ship I found. I’m not too sure what it’s all about though. You be the judge. Click this link. media.bizj.us/view/img/10484521/saturday-night-fever-1*1200xx1330-748-0-0.jpg

[@Deb_L]

@@vibewithmike 😂😅

[@vibewithmike]

@Deb_L 👍⛴️

[@alanquintus2069]

I'm proud to say I haven't watched SNF,. The sound track was excruciating enough. Foghat , Aerosmith etc.for me

[@Deb_L]

@@alanquintus2069 ELO

[@chuckg6039]

Wow! Not often do we hear 4 salutes. Thank you Captain. And Mike, I really like how you teleport yourself.... thus giving us multiple vantage points. Very creative. Great job !!

[@vibewithmike]

What was also cool as the captain came right out and waved at everybody along the pier

[@chucke4294]

Wow, bonus salute! Fair weather with 3 salutes! Does not get any better! Captain is really having a BLAST!

[@vibewithmike]

Chuck, that captain really brought some heat and fun for all of us with the horn

[@chucke4294]

@@vibewithmike I thought he was going to come out and do a dance or something! He did come out and wave, so ya gotta love that!!!

[@vibewithmike]

@chucke4294 he was going to come out and do the boat friends dance

[@melissawarfield]

My friend Tony and I were inside the museum. It's awesome! Tony took a picture of me behind the wheel. That was fun 😁! I love the teleporting sequence. The Captain got carried away with the horns. It would be nice if more Captain's would salute like that. Not too many Captain's come out to say hi to the group of people at the pier. Thank you Mike! I always like watching the videos and walking with you. Hope the Captain and crew will be safe on their way to Michigan.

[@vibewithmike]

Hey Melissa, I thought it was so fun going in the museum real quick. I think I will start showing more things in the museum during future videos.

[@susanbelida6981]

Awesome captain crew and ship. Loved this Mike..thank you so much!! Lord bless the Imdiana Harbor captain and crew.

[@vibewithmike]

Susan, don’t miss the wild action from tonight with the waves ⚓️Rare 1004ft Ship “Speer” vs. Duluth Wild December Waves! kzbin.info10jA0Kwylms?feature=share

[@mickbaker2483]

This was fantastic of the captain of the indiana harbour to give everyone the extra salutes thank you captain and thank you yourself Mike for being out there for our entertainment.

[@anthonygiglio9860]

Fantastic Video Mike I Enjoyed It You Can Never Tire Of Great Lakes Vessels Mike Have a Great Thursday Night I Also Enjoyed The Visitors Center Thanks For Posting😊😊

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks Anthony, I thought it would be cool to walk into that visitor center to show you a little more with those ship models in there

[@RogerPrimeaux]

My name is Roger Primeaux I love the big ships I'm from Louisiana.first time I see it live.

[@barbaralcharles]

Welcome Roger

[@vibewithmike]

Roger, it’s a pleasure having you join to watch the ship. Thank you so much. We all look forward to seeing you again. There’s going to be a lot of ships this weekend. So get ready.

[@vibewithmike]

👍⛴️

[@terrsaelbon]

I love all the creative shots you did in this video. One of your best videos in my opinion.

[@vibewithmike]

I really appreciate you saying that. Thank you so much for watching the ship.

[@Becsmom0501]

Thanks!

[@vibewithmike]

Vicki, you are so awesome! That is so much appreciated, and it means a lot. I promise you I will keep bringing the ship videos to you and I’m going to keep innovating these videos to keep them interesting for all of us.

[@paulrichards9400]

I think the Captain was having a blast interacting with crowd, thanks Captain, and thank you Mike.

[@vibewithmike]

Literally, a blast! The horn was blasting so many times. It was really awesome. Everybody loved it on the pier.

[@dukesantos5674]

Great job Mike. I hope to one day see these ships in person. I am in awe of their size. Thanks for all that you do for us and cheers from St Louis

[@vibewithmike]

I hope you make it up here to see them friend! This was the best bbq when I was in st Louis. www.pappyssmokehouse.com/

[@Becsmom0501]

Thank you Captain for the salutes. Safe journey.

[@vibewithmike]

That captain definitely gets our vote for the coolest captain out there right now. I wonder when the Barker will start moving

[@Deb_L]

Watching Now. I saw that live, Captain was saluting the children on the dock. Thank you so much for this.

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you Deb, I hope you enjoy it. It’s a great ship.

[@Becsmom0501]

Oh I loved seeing inside the visitor center.

[@vibewithmike]

I thought people might enjoy seeing a quick glimpse of what’s going on in there. It’s need to put my hand on that wheel and pretend that I’m steering a ship somewhere.

[@bf2945ify]

The captain was in a very good mood. Great video.

[@vibewithmike]

Hey, we like those type of captains😂👍⛴️

[@spotts9668]

Capt. was feeling good today! Thanks for bringing us a good show!!

[@vibewithmike]

Hey, thank you for watching. I’m glad that you enjoyed the ship. I sure wish there was some snow on the ground though.

[@mikewatson4644]

Thanks for the quick tour of the Museum.

[@vibewithmike]

You got it Mike, it’s always fun taking a look at those models that they have in display in there

[@lectro88]

That's cool that the captain came out to wave to the crowd and the got a little happy with the horn as well. I remember as a kid in the 70's when we would go on a trip we were always trying to get the big trucks to sound the air horn , with the symbolic motion at the window seminly pulling the horn cable..... I don't think many kids know that motion nowadays. It was always appreciated when the truckers would blow the horn for us. seems kinda the same for the big ships.

[@vibewithmike]

There’s nothing cooler when the captain comes out and gives a wave, because in a way they are rockstar to all of us and love these ships. That shows they have a fun crew when that captain comes out.

[@ruthgoebel723]

Awesome ship....awesome video. Four salutes. What a treat!!!!👍🎉🚢🏆

[@vibewithmike]

That captain really knows how to make a crowd happy with all those horns

[@jackmcgill3150]

That was just too cool! Thank you captain! Have a safe trip! Looking forward to seeing you again! And thank you for this video! It was awesome!

[@mikedickerson521]

Greetings from Jax,FL. 57 degrees and cloudy. Didn’t get see it live. Great video! Happy Holidays!

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks friend, hope everything is great in Florida. That 57° temperature sounds pretty good right now. The fact of the matter is we are not too far off here in Duluth. That is still unbelievable to me. No Snow yet.👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@SallyBedow]

Loved this!! Boy! Duluth looks cold! You'd think there would be snow and ice!! Salutes are fantastic.

[@vibewithmike]

Sally, Duluth looks cold, but it’s really not cold right now. They’re actually talking about rain tomorrow with the ships.

[@SallyBedow]

@@vibewithmike Rain might coat everything in ice. That's always pretty but it puts overhead electricity in peril.

[@vibewithmike]

@SallyBedow that’s a good point, that rain will definitely freeze up in Duluth

[@wendyphillips5002]

Thanks for showing us the maritime museum near the lift bridge. It is very good to see where the Wyoming coal travels by rail before loading onto ships.

[@vibewithmike]

Yes, I didn’t know until recently where that coal comes from. We are putting more pieces of the puzzle together.

[@LM79453]

My father served 22 the US NAVY. I grew up around ships and engines. The size of Great Lake vessels are amazing. I look forward to video.

[@vibewithmike]

I hope your father heard this countless times throughout his lifetime. Thank you for your service! It means a lot to me and many others. Thank you!🙏🇺🇸

[@katherinekubeldzis7902]

I loved your video. That captain's salutes were awesome. What a treat for everyone. The museum looks like an interesting place.

[@vibewithmike]

What’s interesting is once the ship gets into the canal sometimes I wonder if they will salute or not and believe me this captain answered that question for us

[@karlschwab6437]

Loved this video, Mike. With the added tour of the museum, the 4 Captain salutes (letter "D" sent in Morse code), it was just great! Karl in MI.

[@vibewithmike]

I don’t know much about those Morse code salutes.

[@rodlamont3736]

Just awesome!!! SAFE JOURNEY GOOD CAPTAIN AND CREW !! ❤️👍

[@vibewithmike]

Rod, did you get a chance to watch this video from yesterday? There was lots of fog. ⚓️Infrequent Ship: Kaye E. Barker Exits Duluth Extra Heavy! kzbin.infonZ4OPnicFlA?feature=share

[@lynnsitte9259]

Just a suggestion Mike. Maybe incorporate into a video the history of the canal in Duluth and how it came to be.

[@vibewithmike]

OK, that sounds like a good idea. Maybe what I’ll do is typically talk about certain details of the history but maybe not all in one video but they’ll be added to each video. That sounds like a good idea.

[@ellenhalpern1882]

Hi Mike, terrific photography in this video. I love to watch the 1000 footers. Great video.

[@vibewithmike]

I’m glad that you enjoyed a lot of the different artistic shots that I threw into the ship video

[@robertschmitz8036]

I love watching these. I don’t much care for Jan, mom passed Jan 4,23,and my late Salvatore Jan 8 ,but this makes me feel better. Thank you Mike

[@oceanlinerkid]

Howdy Mike! I think the Barker needs some love. She's my favorite!!

[@vibewithmike]

I’m still waiting to see that Barker move. Everybody’s been waiting for it. I will keep my eye on it for you Mitch.

[@colleenhelminiak1429]

Yowza!!!! The horn surprised not only myself, but a lazy, semi-napping 12-pound Russian Blue cat - I don't know who jumped the highest - me or him lol. Love it!!! Not often do you see (or hear) such a response from the Captain. Bless his and his crew's hearts, and I pray that they have a safe voyage and return home together. Thank you so very, very much for your videos - Duluth is a definite must on my next travel adventure. Can't wait to check out the museum. Stay safe, and I'll see you (so to speak lol) next time. 😁😊🚢💖

[@vibewithmike]

I’ve seen this happen before. Animals get really stunned with that loud noise. Please tell the cat that the thousand foot ship apologizes.😂👍⛴️🐱🐱🐱🐱

[@mzbehavinlaurie]

Awesome salute! And a happy captain to boot! They are having a heck of a season! Usually anchoring up by/bout now! Safe travels IH! ❤

[@vibewithmike]

I love when we have cool captains like this that let that horn rip. It’s so enjoyable to have a fun crew like that go by. That’s definitely a ship. I would like to be on. You can tell the crew is awesome.

[@judyschmidt4547]

Once again an amazing ship. Thank you

[@vibewithmike]

Judy, I’m glad that you enjoyed this ship. Have a fantastic Thursday night.

[@KenHartman152]

Love the look of the super structure with the overhangs on each side. Love the Captain having some fun with the crowd with four salutes on the horn then coming out for a wave... got to love him for that! Just never gets old watching the big ships heading out through the canal heading out on to the lake. The Museum looks really interesting. Looks like they might of had the history of the ships on the Great Lakes in there.

[@vibewithmike]

Ken, it was awesome that we had a captain that had some fun with the crowd with that horn

[@mikecrean8849]

Gee whiz Mike. Awesome video and fantastic ship. Love the horns. 🙋‍♂️👏👏🇬🇧

[@vibewithmike]

Mike, I’m glad that you enjoyed the video. It was actually very fun making a video looking for different artistic shots. That would be fun that I could’ve incorporate into the video. I hope everything is great in the United Kingdom my friend.🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@scottlewis8681]

Another awesome video for all of us boat friends. I know I have said this before, but the IR sure looks longer than 1000ft. An awesome lady of the lakes with a great looking super structure. Thanks, Mike as always. Peace!

[@vibewithmike]

I agree with you, definitely looks longer than 1000 feet. These are massive ships.

[@georgethecritic9850]

Great, thank you Captain.

[@vibewithmike]

The captain on the ship was awesome. Those horns were awesome so that makes him awesome.

[@ostbagar3]

Those big ships are really facinating! Thank’s for the video Mike😃👍

[@vibewithmike]

Every time I see one of these big ships I get just as excited as the last time. They were so thrilling.

[@ostbagar3]

@@vibewithmike i totaly understand you😃👍

[@vibewithmike]

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[@joane8651]

What an awesome ship! Thank you, Mike--

[@vibewithmike]

Joan, how was your Thursday night going? It’s almost the weekend. Christmas is almost here with Grass on the ground and Duluth, my goodness.😂👍⛴️

[@VictoriaS-lh6ym]

Hey Mike and boat friends!

[@vibewithmike]

Victoria, absolutely wonderful hearing from you on a Thursday. I hope you have some wonderful plans coming here during the holiday season and maybe you’ll be taking some time off. Have a great Thursday night my friend.

[@VictoriaS-lh6ym]

@@vibewithmike Hi Mike! Merry Christmas to you and yours. I’m still recovering from my back surgery, but your entertaining videos distract me from all that. Odd to see Duluth still green in December. Hoping I see it in person one day. Be safe and blessings for a happy new year!

[@vibewithmike]

@VictoriaS-lh6ym I really hope that your back gets to 100%. Those back situations can be a big problem, so just take this time to rest and make sure you’re 100%. I’m going to be doing a lot of ship videos over the next three weeks. I promise you that.

[@Douglas_79]

@@VictoriaS-lh6ym Hi Victoria! Doug from Ohio here. We’ve said hi a couple times. I saw you saying you had back surgery. I hope your recovery is going well. I had back surgery as well few years back. L-4 and L-5 . One was ruptured and one herniated. No fun!! I’m just south of Sandusky. About 45 mins in Galion. I spend a lot of time up at the lake and islands. Love the ships and Anderson is my favorite. Always tracking her!! Thought I’d say hi and Merry Christmas 🎄

[@connie8298]

This might be one of my fav Vibe with Mike videos yet!

[@chrisbarton3479]

HI Mike, great video. That was a happy captain. I am sure the people along the piers were happy to hear those blasts. Be safe Chris and family.

[@vibewithmike]

Chris and family, thank you so much for watching the video. There’s gonna be a lot of good action coming in the next few weeks with the ships. I promise. I will be out there live streaming.

[@Douglas_79]

Hey Mike! Great video! Watching these ships never gets old! So glad I found you on KZbin!! Love watching all the live cams, too!! Take care brother!

[@vibewithmike]

Doug, I hope you’re having a great Thursday night. Once again, it’s a ship in December with Grass on the ground. Trust me, I wish I could be bringing you the ice and snow every day. It will come, it will come.

[@scottburk4083]

I'm a South Pier kinda guy. Not much for big crowds plus I like the view from that side with downtown in the backround. Plus I'm a beach goer to. Nothing beats sitting on a beach and watching the world go by. Unless you can be on the water fishing or just drifting and catching the sights. Have a great evening Mike,take care and God Bless!!!❤😊 Enjoy the green grass while you can!😊

[@vibewithmike]

Hey, I’ll take the beach or fishing. Either one is fine with me. I enjoy the south pier as well. Less people and more elbowroom for the ships.

[@Jodi_W]

We stayed at the South Pier Inn and loved how it seemed like we had that whole side to ourselves! Of course it was May, which also helped. 🙂

[@vibewithmike]

@Jodi_W south pier is a great place. It’s as close as you can get to the ships. You could save a few bucks by staying at the Fairfield just a few blocks away, that’s pretty good too

[@elizabethw4519]

Oh my gosh!!! The first time a smiled today!!! This video was so fun, Mike...all the places, all the sights, and the SOUNDS!!!!! Four salutes, we love this capt. for sure!!!!!! This was fun to watch and forget how bad I feel today. Stay warm and dry!!!!

[@vibewithmike]

There was a lot going on in this video and that was intentional. I wanted to keep everybody’s mind moving and relax and watch a ship too.

[@elizabethw4519]

Mission accomplished!@@vibewithmike

[@vibewithmike]

@elizabethw4519 👍⛴️

[@jimjohnston7688]

Very, very neat stuff. Always an enjoyable time.

[@vibewithmike]

Jim, I’m glad that you enjoyed the video. That captain really did not let us down.

[@jimzepf3910]

Love the horn salute great video glad your having a warming trend looking forward to your wintery shots

[@vibewithmike]

I’m actually OK with the warm trend Jim. What’s funny is the people that are going to complain that there’s no Snow will be the same people complaining when there is snow👍⛴️😂

[@NorthshoreLover-gk7zv]

Captain let that horn rip!😂Entertaining content, as always!

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks for watching the ship video my friend

[@dennisrockeysr4167]

So many interesting locations. Very interesting and I really enjoyed it.

[@vibewithmike]

Dennis, that makes me happy, knowing that you enjoyed the ship video and some bonus tours

[@jimzepf3910]

Outstanding again

[@vibewithmike]

Jim, I’m really glad that you enjoyed the ship video. There’s going to be a lot of ships over the next few weeks brother.

[@edkalix7619]

Hi Mike and all Boat Friends, weather has been good here in Connellsville Pa.Hope you all have good weather also.

[@vibewithmike]

Sounds like things are good there in Pennsylvania Ed, great hearing from you. Winter still has not arrived yet fully

[@kevinthomas3290]

Thank You for the Video! Outstanding

[@vibewithmike]

Kevin, I really appreciate you taking a few moments to drop this comment. All the best do you on a Thursday night Brother

[@Steve_C264]

Great video,If I’m not mistaken The captain did a 4 blast on way in too. Thanks again Mike for great “almost like you are there” video

[@vibewithmike]

I’m glad that you feel like you’re actually there in my videos. I was trying to add things in there to make it fun so it doesn’t get stale with the same view with the whole time. Thanks again Steve. More ship videos will be coming.

[@dollywalker3929]

Woo. Love that captain,Merry, Christmas season everyone

[@vibewithmike]

That captain wanted to make sure we were all happy

[@chapgood13]

You go all over to find us great content, Mike. Thanks for your creative shots and loved all the salutes the boat gave the bridge and crowd!

[@vibewithmike]

Corey, I’m glad that you enjoyed the video. How cool is that at the captain came out and gave a wave? I’m still still waiting for that Snow for your brother. It will come at some point.

[@GHarris218]

Great video Mike, they just keep getting better and better!

[@vibewithmike]

I’m really glad you feel that way. Thank you so much for taking a moment to drop a comment. I wish you a happy Thursday night my friend. Many ships coming this weekend.

[@darthgrundle2349]

Hello Mike, Great video and commentary as always, looks like balmy day in Duluth..! The Captain gave all a real treat with multiple salutes, God bless them on their journey. Oh and by the way, a magnificent vessel from the 70's, much better than the land yachts we were navigating around in back then..!

[@vibewithmike]

All of those vessels that are from 1980 and earlier are so beautiful. Even this monster thousand footer.

[@stephenknight-m4y]

Good vid Mike and I loved your quick visit into the museum. It’s on my list for next July!

[@vibewithmike]

I thought that would be fun to go quickly to the museum to give everybody a sneak peek of what’s in there. At some point I will explore it more with a ship video.

[@katherineaustin2477]

Awesome big ship

[@vibewithmike]

It’s a beautiful ship for sure

[@guyg7160]

Big boy! Thanks Mike.

[@vibewithmike]

👍⛴️

[@snortfx]

Very nice tour video. Appreciate it. From Burlington, Ontario, Canada.

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you so much for watching the ship and the tour and I hope everything is great in Canada

[@gregmctevia5087]

Really nice capture. Nice little walk around too.

[@vibewithmike]

It’s always fun walking around checking things out by the lift bridge

[@gregmctevia5087]

@@vibewithmike Don't I know it. 😀😀😀

[@vibewithmike]

Lots of livestreams coming over the next two weeks

[@kathyhendrickson3971]

Fantastic!

[@vibewithmike]

I’m glad you enjoyed this awesome thousand foot ship

[@cindygrochowski7422]

Great video! Very informative, as usual. Thanks for the great job you do!👏

[@vibewithmike]

Cindy, I’m glad that you enjoyed the ship. Thank you so much.

[@josephhelliwell9938]

Damn my ears were not ready for that first attack of the horn! Lol! Awesome video as always Mike!

[@vibewithmike]

Isn’t that funny how the ship is completely silent and then those horns blast and it makes you jump even though we know it’s coming

[@josephhelliwell9938]

@@vibewithmike Yeah I knew it was coming and I still nearly fell off the bed bro haha. Those 1K footer's don't mess about

[@vibewithmike]

@josephhelliwell9938 and it’s also those smaller ships with those powerful horns too. That can really throw you off guard.

[@josephhelliwell9938]

@@vibewithmike I remember the video you did with the Barker earlier this year, my god that horn was insane!

[@vibewithmike]

@josephhelliwell9938 kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGKwg3iNgL-Dobssi=SPzplVRQSm6SHQdy

[@PattyRobinson-v6i]

Great videos Mike. Wish I could wave to the captain as he goes by us in Grand Marais. So awesome to see.

[@philipdrake6]

Hi Mike, what a great looking ship, it is hard to get your head around the size of those vessels, a great video.👍👍.

[@vibewithmike]

Philip, those thousand footers really have your neck moving from right to left like an owl. I see these ships a lot and they still surprise me every time they go by just how large they are. I hope everything is great on the other side of the pond. The weekend is here my friend.👍⛴️

[@glenmurra3856]

Another great video Mike this weather is something else in Minnesota I'm definitely not complaining. Today the 14th 55° in Blue Earth. Had the motorcycle out and put 60 miles on it.

[@vibewithmike]

That’s funny that you said that about the motorcycle I saw a few down in the Twin Cities as well out in December. Crazy

[@hoochgiese4735]

Hi Mike, wow is that an awesome experience or what!? Very cool captain 😎

[@vibewithmike]

I have just as much fun, capturing all of those small little clips of what’s going on as I do recording the ship itself

[@edkalix7619]

Love the Museum my

[@vibewithmike]

I thought it would be kind of fun, showing you the museum and incorporate that into a ship video

[@grantberardi5080]

Great video Mike, the way you edited that was very well done!! Loved the brief tour of the museum and Captain's salutes were cool. I hope it snows on you soon, I know how you hate this warm December weather. Take care my friend!!

[@vibewithmike]

Grant, the weather is so wild right now. Grass on the ground. Put someone cut the grass right now with a lawnmower? It would look crazy but it still would look normal and away. It would look crazy to see someone walking around with the snow shovel believe it or not.

[@bobpurs]

Wow Awesome Mike 👍

[@vibewithmike]

Bob, this was a fun video to record because the ship really surprised everybody with the horns. It was fun moving around as well to show you different things.👍⛴️

[@chuckg6039]

Mike, I forgot to mention the "I H" formed with the rocks. Very cool. You are coming across as artsy and crafty!

[@vibewithmike]

It’s just as fun finding some of these other, artistic meetings to record as it is the ship

[@shawnp4155]

This weather is unreal! Got up to 57F(14C) today up here in Tbay Ontario. I took the opportunity being downtown and near marina to grab coffee, sit outside in a t-shirt and take in Lake Superior! Lol

[@vibewithmike]

It’s that type of winter people are wearing T-shirts watching ships

[@karengausman1459]

Ahoy there, Capt.!! Winter so far as been very mild. I didn't know that you could do magic like teleporting over to SMET and then back to the bridge. 🤣🤣 I definitely remember that pilot house in the museum when I was there( a few years ago now). Duluth in December should be ice and snow by the canal not dry pavement and leaves. Nice not to have gloves on though. What a awesome looking vessel!!! She is something to be reckoned with. Such a hardworking ship. It's always cool to see the captain come out and give a wave to the crowd. WOW !! Count them 4 , yes 4 salutes to the crowd!!! 📣📣Yes, what an awesome captain too!!! Thank you so much for this great video. It doesn't always have to be sunny for a great video. Hope you are doing well for this Thursday. Take care my friend and chat soon. 🙋🚢

[@vibewithmike]

Karen, were you surprised about that first blast. Even though you knew the horns were coming, that first one always catches, people offguard, including myself lots of times. I have jumped many many times because of the horn, and I kind of laughed to myself after because I knew it would be coming anyway I hope you’re having a great night in St. Paul. The weekend is almost here my friend. Hopefully you have some time that you’ll be taken off the holidays.

[@karengausman1459]

@@vibewithmike Yes, I can literally jump with the first blast. The exact same as you. You know it's coming but when. The holidays for me will only be on Christmas Day. I unfortunately have to work the rest of that week. It stinks but I get other days off that other people don't.

[@vibewithmike]

@karengausman1459 the flipside of all of this is I get super prepared and get ready to jump and then there’s no salute.

[@karengausman1459]

@@vibewithmike Yes, I am right there with you. Fully prepared and nothing.

[@vibewithmike]

@karengausman1459 👍⛴️📣📣📣📣📣

[@Tom-xe9iq]

Am new to your channel, like your energy and info. Those ships are MASSIVE! Can't even imagine seeing these up close!! Thanks for all you do!

[@west2jamin]

Great work, Mike! There is definitely something therapeutic about your presentations. It's nice to see some shots of that great little museum, which is loaded with so much history and Great Lakes. detail. Ben, Calgary, AB.

[@vibewithmike]

Well, thank you my friend from Canada. How was the winter been for you there in Calgary? It’s been very crazy here in Duluth. No snow. I really appreciate your comment. There really is something therapeutic about these ships to me. I love watching them. All the best to you.🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦⛴️⛴️

[@west2jamin]

@vibewithmike No snow here eithe. Iit's brown a dry with temperature ranges very similar to your ranges. We love the beautiful weather but our ag economy sectors needs snow. Take care!

[@vibewithmike]

@west2jamin I hope that snow comes!

[@edkalix7619]

Love that Salute.

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks for watching the ship video friend

[@JustynaJohnson]

Nice job on the video Mike keep up the great work

[@vibewithmike]

Justyna, it’s great hearing from you on a Thursday night. I hope you are doing well. Thanks again for watching another ship video. It’s going to get actually very fun over the next few weeks with many live streams. I will be doing. I’m going to really ramp them up.

[@critterscute3642]

Pretty great!!! 👍🏻

[@vibewithmike]

Take a look at the ship, and the fog video from tonight live ⚓️Infrequent Ship: Kaye E. Barker Exits Duluth Extra Heavy! kzbin.infonZ4OPnicFlA?feature=share

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Great content Mike

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you my friend. It’s a Thursday night. One more day until the weekend. There are a lot of ships in Duluth right now.

[@BillDunn-g2l]

that second blast made me jump, i liked that

[@vibewithmike]

That horn blast actually caught me off guard too

[@ronaldbaker4275]

El Niño is bringing warm weather our way. Every couple of years these warm ocean currents temper our winter.

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you so much for this great information

[@jepsdog3859]

Another great video Mike ! One of these days you’ll have to dust off your snow boots 🥾, Sure means a lot when a captain get’s frisky with the horn , that means a lot .

[@vibewithmike]

You are not kidding, I definitely will have to dust off those snowshoes. There’s no snow on site right now. I’ll keep recording the ships though.

[@jepsdog3859]

These ships sail till the locks in the Soo close ?

[@vibewithmike]

@jepsdog3859 great question, yes, it will be sailing until the locks close. As per federal orders, the Soo Locks close on January 15 and re-open March 25 every year. During this time maintenance is performed on the chambers. Although there are occasional exceptions, such as ice, these two dates are pillars for shipping season in the Great Lakes. As soon as the clock strikes midnight on March 25, freighters, tugboats, luxury crafts and more can resume lockage between Lake Superior and Lake Huron. Check out this article for a little more information. saultstemarie.com/shipping-season-starts-soon-in-sault-ste-marie/

[@RobertSanders-mp2ef]

Great!

[@vibewithmike]

Robert, I’m glad that you enjoyed this ship

[@angrybobking5083]

I watched this out of my hotel window this afternoon

[@vibewithmike]

That is so awesome. Let me guess pier b or South pier. Awesome ships out there.

[@daverukkila9089]

You knocked another one out of the park Mike! Great video! Have a great weekend brother! No snow here either near Detroit!

[@Mattfr8tr]

Great video Mike

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks for watching the ship Matt. I hope you’re having a great Thursday.

[@winnieg100]

I Really enjoy you videos.

[@vibewithmike]

Well, thank you very much Winnie. I really appreciate you saying that. I hope you’re having a wonderful evening and weekend. Did you see the video from tonight? ⚓️Infrequent Ship: Kaye E. Barker Exits Duluth Extra Heavy! kzbin.infonZ4OPnicFlA?feature=share

[@Robin-g7q5d]

What a grand video! I love the pivot, too, it looks like they are “turning on a dime” they just glide right through it. I know you want snow. Does the canal totally freeze over? Or does the water flow keep it open? We have a Canal here in my town that is open all Winter. Once, when I was a small child, I recall big chunks of ice moving through it. FOUR salutes and the Captain came out to see the people!

[@vibewithmike]

We definitely should have big chunks of ice floating through the canal right now Robin. And the canal does freeze over at a certain point. However, this year I still believe it will but I’ll believe it when I see it. It’s been an odd winter for sure.

[@GTLakeMate]

Keep up with the awesome content brother! One long 2 short.

[@vibewithmike]

👍👍👍👍🙏⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️thank you friend

[@richardharris9797]

Awesome video, we love going in there and eating at Grandma's next to that.😂

[@bigbeardog99]

Will the lift master ever let you the bridge house to video while a ship comes through? That would be awesome. I've always wanted a Lake Superior chart map, even though I live in Alaska now.

[@vibewithmike]

Unfortunately, I don’t think I’ll ever get into the Lethbridge operation center because if they let one KZbinr and then all the other KZbinrs would be able to get access. I’m just a regular guy with the camera. However, you never know. Let’s see what happens.

[@johanvandersandt8904]

Hey Mike! Sad for you guys that there is no snow yet but I am sure it will be there in time for Christmas! Thank you for the museum tour! Seems like an interesting place! Seems like the December vibe has kicked in! People are just hanging around and relaxing. If I get bridged I would go get something quick from Grandma's haha! I was about to say its amazing how silently she goes by and BAMMMMMMMMMM she got me hahaha! Four salutes! What a guy! Hope you have a great day brother! Be well and be blessed!

[@vibewithmike]

That captain really put on a show with this ship for sure. I was really hoping to capture some of the ships in the snow. It will happen, but it’s not gonna happen right now. It always makes me happy knowing that you enjoy the videos.👍⛴️🇿🇦

[@johanvandersandt8904]

@@vibewithmike I always do bro! They are awesome! Every single one!

[@vibewithmike]

@johanvandersandt8904 👍⛴️

[@lindahill3835]

Love your videos. Hope to see you in June 2024

[@vibewithmike]

Linda, thank you so much. Let me know what day you’ll be in Duluth in June. We will definitely watch a ship together. All the best, my friend.

[@chucke4294]

Hey Mike, kind of a grey day in Dtown with no snow. It is about 39 degrees here in Bismarck, and snow is melting. Nice view under the Hidh bridge. I remember that big pile of coal, and every once in a while you would see Big Caterpillers working the pile as coal does spontaneously combusts and start smoking. Those big cats would go up the pile to break up the clumps that were smoldering. This ship will take the coal from Coalstrip Mt. to most likely CoEd near Detroit.

[@vibewithmike]

Chuck, 39° is really not that bad for Bismarck this time of year. It’s pretty crazy just like us here in Duluth with the weather.

[@chucke4294]

@@vibewithmike True that! But I will take it for the middle of December……. Winter is just getting that much shorter….

[@vibewithmike]

@chucke4294 I will take a shorter winter as well

[@richardharris9797]

I would have graduated from East high school in 1978, but moved to my dad's in 1977 graduated here in Indiana, miss Duluth

[@francisforest9342]

Thanks Mike! I love saying this statistic...Indiana Harbor is carrying about 770 rail cars of coal. A train that would be over 6.7 miles long.

[@vibewithmike]

I think this type information to the comment section is helping people out a lot. It gives us a real perspective of what this is like as far as the load on the ships. Thank you so much Francis. You are awesome.👍👍👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️👋👋👋👋👋

[@francisforest9342]

@@vibewithmike A typical city block is 330 feet by 660 feet. If you took one of those beautiful brick factory buildings, in downtown Duluth, 1.5 blocks long by 105 feet wide, by 5 stories tall, and filled it with coal, that is about how much a fully loaded Indiana Harbor can carry.

[@vibewithmike]

@francisforest9342 I love the thought that our boat friends are reading this and getting pumped up with that type of math and comparison