Roger Blough arriving Duluth (2014)

A surprise morning arrival of the lake freighter Roger Blough into Duluth, MN @ 10:18 am on July 12, 2014.
The arrival was not expected by the port nor the bridge and nearby museum, at least that's what was rumored through the crowd lining the pier to watch the arrival.
The captain also gives a dual salute, first the 'traditional' captain's salute, then a master salute, competing against the lift bridge's 6-chime westinghouse horn salute. It's customary to have the boats and the bridge do this.
Marine traffic under the bridge is a major tourist draw for the city & port of Duluth.
**NOTICE**
If you are watching this video after January 2021, please refer to the following article on the Roger Blough's condition: www.superiortelegram.com/busi...

[@NorthlandTrains]

Hello viewers! For those watching after January 2021, the Roger Bough was damaged in a fire, read more here: www.superiortelegram.com/business/transportation/6883153-Fire-department-report-Blough-sustains-20-million-in-damages

[@alexmaduro9617]

To bad there is no more Roger Blough. She was a beautiful ship.

[@jstoli996c4s]

The Blough is majestic, tough horn too

[@ktpinnacle]

In the 60's I used to spend June in our family's cottage on Lake Huron, between Lakeport and Lexington. I remember these ships passing north and south into and out of Port Huron every day. They weren't very close at that point, but we enjoyed following them as we hung out by the beach.

[@mikehabic6314]

I took a 6 day trip on The Blough. They retrofitted the front portion (under the wheelhouse) to basically be like a very nice cruise ship. CEOs were allowed to take their families on the trips out of Conneaut, OH to Two Harbors, and then back. So, before my dad retired, we took one. Incredible food.....Incredible crew.....Incredible vessel.....Incredible trip.

[@NorthlandTrains]

Wow, what a great experience!

[@peterfarrrell1595]

Really cool 👍, everything about the ship!

[@deetempleton80]

R there any freighters a person could sail on???.

[@mcgoo721]

@@deetempleton80 this was still a thing last time I checked although you need a very flexible window of time and it's not well advertised. Actually yeah there's a site called Cargo Ship Voyages that might be a good starting point!

[@kathyross5705]

I'm amazed at how massive these ships are.

[@jstoli996c4s]

Kathy Ross the Blough isn’t even a 1,000 footer and it’s still huge.

[@jonstefanik9400]

She is a Giant!

[@oldsrocket8841]

I was watching two retired sailors talking about the night the Fitzgerald went down and one had mentioned that the Roger Blough was also traveling downward on Superior that night.

[@CHARLESA-km5gz]

The Blough was built @ 5 min. from my house (can still see the dry docks) They built condo's there & use the flooded dry dock area's for pleasure boats !!! Some old timers still talk about the fire when it was being built !!!

[@justanoldman697]

Yes the old American ShipbuildingCo. At least 2 men were killed when fuel was being transferred. Worked there 1973-74. Cold in the winter!

[@justanoldman697]

Yes the stories were horrific of the men trapped in the bottom areas of the boat. Basically boiled to death. Grown men cried like babies. I also worked there in 73-74. Worked 2nd shift.....cold cold COLD!

[@robertjohston2301]

Ye she was getting ready for sea TRIALS. When she caught fire only one amship management man went on board to help. Vice President at the time William Meldrum he was hospitalized after every living man was save...

[@retiredarthritic2083]

Larger bridge and vessels but It reminds me of the opportunities I had as a kid to watch the tugs and barges go under the lift bridge at Kelowna BC.

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Love the great lakes ships

[@normsweet1710]

I been to the “Soo” several times in my 69 yrs, But the description of the ships horn and acknowledgement from the Harbor is a new found tidbit of info me. It’s a great day when I learn something new....... thank you

[@zvezda-rx3le]

Это удивительно красивое место...it’s an amazingly beautiful place...

[@TWLML420]

I was gonna say something about the fire but I see you posted the link in the comments already!

[@NorthlandTrains]

News traveled fast, unfortunately, it wasn't good news.

[@TWLML420]

@@NorthlandTrains yes, sad for sure. No one was hurt right?

[@susanfaulkner2304]

I had uncle's who worked on the locks in Herkimer N.Y. l like the fact that real jobs existed and the pride people had in their work.

[@jimcameron9848]

Better get a bigger lock! Correction: the Sault Locks place the length and beam limit. This giant is still 200 feet plus within that limit. The port of Duluth, the location sited here has no locks and is worth putting on your bucket list. Thank you to Northern Zeus for correcting me, the land lover and nautical dreamer.

[@northernzeus768]

It’s not a lock...it’s the port at Duluth. Get a better comment.

[@jimcameron9848]

@@northernzeus768 By the Gods of Great Huron you are correct. So a moment of reprieve because unlike you I do not know what I am writing. I will place a correction but of greater significance to me was learning that the length limit for Superior is imposed by the Sault Locks (sp) and the current Queen of Superior leaves little wiggle room. More to follow from your mere mortal scribe and I genuinely appreciate the point you made.

[@williamfaulkner1959]

As I'm sitting here at my computer watching the Blough entering the Port of Duluth I said to my wife "I want to go to Duluth" and she asked my why. I told her I want to see the behemoth ships come into port. Thanks for posting. Oh, I liked where you did the videoing. To watch the people come and go is part of the whole experience. Again, thanks

[@NorthlandTrains]

Thanks!

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

I’m not sure how far you have to travel but Duluth will not disappoint !!!! I only live about 3 hrs away and I never get tired of visiting there !!

[@johnnycats5157]

God what a beautiful ship

[@johnnycats5157]

and what a horn!

[@realtruth172]

people don't believe this but it was tied up in milwaukee and i reached out with my two hands and pushed on it sideways as hard as i could and a minuscule wave showed up in the water !for every action there is reaction

[@michaeltaylor8835]

On my bucket list

[@NorthlandTrains]

definitely worth it

[@maysnow461]

always enjoyed the bridge lowering, thanks for a great rising!!!!!

[@rtp3962]

10:54 the captain tipped his beer to the onlookers! What a guy

[@The_DuMont_Network]

What a polite, courteous guy!

[@orionharmon6017]

What does that mean and I hear this captain is blowing his horn the second time when the lift bridge operator from his chamber control room blow his horn.

[@ivangranger8494]

Orion Harmon Its a greeting, or farewell, when they leave.

[@orionharmon6017]

@@ivangranger8494 Oh okay

[@mikebritcom3171]

July 12 and not snowing in Duluth. Nice.

[@caseythomas3223]

Mike Britcom spoken like a true Minnesotan.

[@seangreene64]

Mike Britcom wanna see the snow drenched ships now.

[@flargmuffin92]

She's a beast

[@NorthlandTrains]

indeed

[@user-fi8wx2oo6j]

СПАСИБО ! ЗАМЕЧАТЕЛЬНЫЕ РАКУРСЫ СЪЁМОК ! ИНТЕРЕСНО НАБЛЮДАТЬ ЗА ЛЮДЬМИ .

[@NorthlandTrains]

Спасибо за просмотр!

[@rasnchimbi]

Very interesting thanks!

[@joschkahurst]

W0W This is the mighty monster Roger Blough

[@flyingfox10001]

Would make a nice live-aboard!

[@goonies80s98]

Nothing like watching lakers pulling into port, idling in the locks, or traversing the lakes.

[@NorthlandTrains]

impressive is an understatement

[@user-dr3yn9zd5]

平和な情景で良いですね

[@wilettamiller9387]

awesome ship

[@terryboyer1342]

@Alexis Godin I think the last boat to see her was the Arthur M Anderson. The Anderson was helping the Fitz navigate because it's radar failed. An officer said on radar the Fitz disappeared into a snow squall and never came out. That was the last contact with her.

[@amandahudson431]

Wow, would I love to be there!

[@griffmombohnsack515]

i always am

[@michaelleftwich8186]

I was there in 2005 with wife and in-laws, but sadly, there weren't any ships coming through that day.

[@patriciaduvall2565]

Wish the Port of Mobile had something like this.....

[@andrewrockhold1924]

I'm from mobile,I was thinking the exact same thing

[@ShipsoftheOceans]

Nice video recording. :)

[@patkirchner1443]

Impressive.

[@northstarstatepolitics1652]

that echo is badass

[@NorthlandTrains]

one of the many cool things about Duluth!

[@fabiodossantosbarros7159]

Gigantesco ....muito bonito .

[@NorthlandTrains]

de fato obrigado

[@adampapke1894]

Dude watching the boat said "whats for dinner"

[@rollydoucet8909]

To think that these ships are built completely with steel, some of it thicker than a phone book, and they weigh thousands of tons, yet they still float because the volume of water they displace weighs more than the ship itself.

[@chuckg6039]

It's beyond sad that this ship will never sail again.

[@dimidomo7946]

Super cool. Would to have been there to see that monster.

[@ScreaminEmu]

LOL the f#%&in' conversations in the background are hilarious.

[@naybreed]

Thanks for the extended chic close ups.

[@sumbeech1484]

@10:20 Ya she's pretty nice, looks kinda mean, but nice !!!! + she's a little too old for me !!!

[@johnphillips8088]

NorthlandTrains I noticed it too. Lol

[@brianchandler6127]

To all asking the Roger Blough is 858ft long.

[@edwardpate6128]

One of the last if not the last Lakers with the traditional pilothouse forward design.

[@NorthlandTrains]

I was always a fan of the traditional design!

[@bobpaulino4714]

My father was born and raised in Ashtabula, Ohio. When I was a kid the local news listef the arrivals and departures at the harbor. People would congregate at the harbor and watch the tugs push, pull, and shove the ships in and out of their berths, and the men and different loading or unloading equipment whir into action. Now, with bow and stern thrusters, and integral conveyance systems its just not the same. The harbor and rail yards were a flurry of action. We still catch a ship on occasion at Ashtabula, Conneaut, or Sandusky--- just not the same. NS 'mothballed' the coal dock and rerouted shipments through Sandusky. The harbor still sees taconite and various aggregate shipments.

[@peterfarrrell1595]

YES you don't see that much anymore!!

[@robpeck7673]

And now going to scrap heap

[@northstarstatepolitics1652]

The last was the algosoo I think

[@ajbaumgart4774]

Man i love that sound of that horn awesome sound i bet people can hear that for miles and miles away awesome

[@griffmombohnsack515]

The blough was built just an hour from my house its

[@cecilwilson5442]

Awesome viewing thank you for the video would that ship be an older vessel with the bridge on the front end and engine room at the aft end,, like the Edmund Fitzgerald era ship,, from Northern Ireland greatly appreciated thank you for the video ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@NorthlandTrains]

Thanks for watching! The older ship design (like this vessel) is definitely a favorite among "boatwatchers" in the area!

[@m3nathan]

You mention the Bridge having a 6 chime Westinghouse horn, I've been trying for years to find out exactly what horn it is and see some pictures of it, have you got any more information on it?

[@NorthlandTrains]

Unfortunately, that's about all I know about it. I took a photo of it in 2015 (It's posted to this channel's community tab if you want to look) and it appears it's essentially two 3-chime horns, one set facing the lake, the other facing the harbor, plus there's a light that comes on with the horn.

[@FoolishPrankster]

Oh Duluth ! (period)

[@DomZa100]

nice video

[@lathamarea1437]

Are the ship arrivals posted via radio, newspaper.? How often do they arrive for loading.?

[@NorthlandTrains]

a fluid, updated schedule can be found at harborlookout.com/ships#0

[@michaeltaylor8835]

No commentary on PA today?

[@orionharmon6017]

10:54 This captain blew his horn on his ship like 3 longs and 2 shorts.

[@TNS17]

Yep. Captain/Master Salute

[@user-qz7nu3mm9r]

oh nice!

[@sergiopiredda6946]

Ma dove si trova questo ponte ?

[@MrOramato]

The vibration from the bell causes the bridge to raise.

[@romainetomatoes2416]

10:41 salutes begin

[@northstarstatepolitics1652]

all i hear at 10:41 is a kid shouting "Daaddy!!"

[@jamesnack3077]

Where are these people going??

[@nstrains123]

was that a train in the backround battling the boat horn lol

[@NorthlandTrains]

Nstrainfan7 that was the lift bridge (yes it has a horn) responding to the "captains salute"...

[@ornobhasannk1324]

Harbor Line Productions Xxx vedo

[@WalkinBeauty278]

cant believe how fast they come thru that narrow opening...no stopping if they miss....are there harbor piolets

[@NorthlandTrains]

Sometimes a pilot is sent out ahead of arrival, typically in an ocean vessel that hasn't visited the port ever or in a long time. Most sailors have experienced the canal over time so they probably know it like the backroads of their hometown. That said, there are times that they miss and hit the pier or run aground. But those are rare occurances.

[@ProperLogicalDebate]

First thought was Dazzle Camouflage.

[@Panther56777]

i wanna go to the soo locks

[@jimmiller5600]

See the exhaust plume? You won't see that in recent videos because they've prohibited "bunker fuel" --- "Starting January 1, 2020, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will require that all fuels used in ships contain no more than 0.5 percent sulfur. The cap is a significant reduction from the existing sulfur limit of 3.5 percent and is well below the industry average of 2.7 percent sulfur content. Public health experts estimate that once the 2020 sulfur cap takes effect, it would prevent roughly 150,000 premature deaths and 7.6 million childhood asthma cases globally each year." Bottom line: You shouldn't make a higher profit by flushing your pollution onto your neighbors.

[@icegaleas]

Que lugar é esse

[@daverobinson6184]

More speed. Full speed ahead

[@griffmombohnsack515]

if they go full speed ahead theyll crash coming in not out

[@danstrayer111]

surprise visit....NO ONE knew it was scheduled to dock there.

[@prasannabalakrishnan9702]

Enriched

[@mrpaulgrimm6129]

I heard her say: That’s a big one!

[@user-le1cc2rt1s]

Что за блядство

[@terryboyer1342]

No girl ever said that to me! :(

[@jimmythompson4882]

what do tese type of ships carry?

[@NorthlandTrains]

These Lake Freighters typically ship Taconite (a form of iron ore), Limestone, or Coal. Other lake vessels have also shipped items like cement or grain. Typically ocean vessels visiting the great lakes carry bulky manufactured items or grain to/from international ports.

[@jimmythompson4882]

@@NorthlandTrains hey thanks for the reply we are in new Zealand and tow two barges each capable of holding two thousand tonne max.

[@mrdeplorable953]

The crew eat like kings on the ship. I know because I work on them

[@NorthlandTrains]

Thanks for the insight!

[@susanfaulkner2304]

Again, I would love to cook for a crew on one of these wonderful ships!

[@wilettamiller9387]

it would have been fantastic if the camera or recorder was on the wall. You could get ship better without all the people in the way

[@valve0radio]

yes, there's a Big need to be able to see the waterline!

[@janicesullivan8942]

I like seeing the bridge being raised, appreciate the different angle.

[@luizsilva6590]

falta uns vendedores ambulantes nessa paisagem!! assim fica sem graça. kkkkkkk

[@eltoro6688]

2 queries. 1. Do these ships arrive and depart on a schedule? 2. How do you pronounce this ships' name, BLOW, BLAW, BLUFF or what?

[@NorthlandTrains]

1) duluthshippingnews.com 2) I believe it's "blow"

[@Rustylugs]

as in Plow

[@Phenom157]

The ship is named for the former chairman of US Steel, Roger Blough...pronounced "Blaugh", as in plow. He died in 1985 in Hawley, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Scranton.

[@quietone2916]

I heard the RB won’t be put back into service anytime soon her time is probably over

[@NorthlandTrains]

That unfortunately could be the case, her 2021 fire did some extensive damage.

[@daleolson3506]

Skip to 10.00

[@michaeltaylor8835]

How many ships a day come in

[@NorthlandTrains]

varies day to day, sometimes just one, sometimes six or more, usually though I'd say around 3 or 4 on average.

[@eltoro6688]

Some kind of seating

[@NorthlandTrains]

people like standing I guess, it's usually not that long, only about 15-20 minutes

[@robrussell5329]

"Dad, can we go home now?"

[@LuizCMeira]

Um pai coloca o filho ou filha sentado no parapeito do pier... a criança acostuma e pode acontecer o pior.

[@eltoro6688]

They ought to pui t in seating of some kjnd for that many people!

[@NorthlandTrains]

They have a bunch of benches around for people, but the benches wouldn't be high enough to see over the piers

[@eltoro6688]

Yeah, I was thinking maybe a 2 or 3 row section or two of bleachers.

[@everyone5724]

@@eltoro6688 I remember when I was really young that there used to be some bleachers out in front of the tugboat that is sitting in the front of the museum by the pier but they took those out because a storm that came in off the lake destroyed them I think.

[@flippopotamuss]

Possible cereal killa @ 7:53 ?

[@brycerogers6398]

It is called a ship. Aboat is the little thing you get into when the ship is sinking

[@peterfarrrell1595]

😉 you got it 👍

[@terryboyer1342]

Great Lake "ships" are usually called boats by their crews and locals. Navy pilots often refer to landing on the "boat" also.

[@oldsrocket8841]

They're only referred to as ships while sailing on the ocean. On lakes they're referred to as boats.

[@j.reynolds3089]

At :40, was that a black man in the crowd? In Duluth, MN.?

[@NorthlandTrains]

People come from all over to visit Duluth and witness naval traffic.

[@adelarsen9776]

Long live Norway.

[@thuongphanhuynh1297]

where is that ?

[@terryboyer1342]

Duluth, Minnesota

[@yudiarsyadmakarau7644]

big long...

[@stuarttorevell2353]

Now everyone is stuffed full with Parkins hash browns and scrambled eggs we can now go see the big boats arrive

[@luizsilva6590]

kkkkkkkkk

[@proudveteran4696]

They ought to be selling tickets

[@davidfarmer2049]

YOu couldn't just pop from one to the other for a screw driver could you?

[@raymonddeperro1451]

That's not floating a plastic boat in your bath tub

[@h1aa]

Funny you should say that because as a kid I had a plastic old style Laker in the bathtub. I used to load it up with cakes of soap and send it on its way to the far end of the tub. It was only when I got a bit older that I read up on what sort of ship it was and where it operated. If I had known this stuff earlier I would have loaded it with nuts and bolts or coal.

[@jamesnack3077]

I wanna see and hear the ship. Not all this background noise.

[@fishtug2420]

Too bad, he cant make everybody go quite just because you dont want to hear them

[@Miatacrosser]

This appears to be THE thing to do in Duluth. Go to the harbor and watch the Lakers come in. This ship looks like the Edmund Fitzgerald.

[@NorthlandTrains]

definitely a "must do" when your there!

[@alexandersinclair9006]

Not even a little bit.

[@aggabus]

Loud ruski

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Damn the bell is annoying

[@carolhurd1919]

Does there have to be so much background noise it's annoying

[@NorthlandTrains]

No different than being there in person.

[@robertsemple8626]

9

[@Captleemo]

Well thee abba dee abba dee thats all folks.

[@robpeck7673]

And now going to the scrap yard 😰

[@joeschizoid7762]

0:35 What's a brother doing in Duluth LOL?

[@argerinejordan4703]

Same thing everyone's doing, WATCHING THE SHIP COME IN.