SS MIDDLETOWN HAUNTED? With CAPT. DARRELL, GITCHE GUMEE and the GREAT LAKES TRIANGLE

[@Teleman73]

Captain Walton needs his own Discovery channel show on Great Lakes Shipwrecks. He's a natural at telling true stories.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

I'd certainly watch him on Discovery...thanks for watching! HMM

[@mikerudolph2419]

I agree he is very good at telling the story and such emotion in doing so. 👍❤️

[@ThomasFerner]

I agree ....He has the personality the voice the look he'd be PERFECT !

[@tmayer0009]

Mr. Walton is a fantastic storyteller, I could listen to him for hours!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

No doubt...he's amazing. HMM

[@Blrtech77]

HMM and Captain Walton Thanks for the History Lessons and Information on the S.S. Middletown and the Fitzgerald! Absolutely Amazing

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

You're always welcome; thanks for visiting! HMM

[@debbiejarus1723]

As a bona-fide Boatnerd, I cannot begin to tell you how much I love your coverage of the Great Lakes and your conversations with Capt. Walton! I agree with another viewer, I wish Discovery would focus on the Great Lakes and at least have Captain Walton and you on as guests. Their brief series about Great Lakes Tugs could have been made so much better! Keep up the outstanding work

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks Debbie...so appreciated. I'll have to check out that series on Discovery. Having spent a decade on Great Lakes tugs, that'd be right up my alley. HMM

[@toddsgreatoutdoors4226]

Story time with Captain Darrell! This guy is a natural ❤❤❤

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Born storyteller for sure...thanks Todd. HMM

[@reptar5.048]

When the Capt speaks we listen

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

I'm right with you! Thanks for watching...HMM

[@JohnnyLaps]

So true

[@ajbaumgart4774]

Awesome i was happy to see another interview and video of Mr walton hes a good story teller and knows his history i could listen to him and his stories for hours and never get bored of them

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

I'm with you, Aj. Great to hear from you again! Thanks for your support. HMM

[@ajbaumgart4774]

@@HistoryMysteryMan anytime thank you for doing amazing videos I'll support your channel and recommend it to anyone I know I got my brother's hooked on your stories as well there just as impressed as I am

[@andrewnorris1514]

I like the Irish tunes

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

@@andrewnorris1514 Me too! Thanks andrew...HMM

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

@@ajbaumgart4774 Thanks Aj...I can use all the support I can muster up. I'm certainly grateful for yours...HMM

[@toddgilmore8412]

Very interesting story about the Middletown and her amazing history. That sure was a major conversion into a lake freighter.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Yeah...I had never heard of the Middletown till Capt. D brought it to my attention. Capt. D. is also a great storyteller, which helps a lot too. Thanks Todd...HMM

[@BryanEberle]

The sound of that Bell is startling, gives me the willies goose bumps and chills, Haunting, All at the same time.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

I'm with you on that one...thanks. HMM

[@mikechampion1614]

Captain Walton is a Treasure of Historical knowledge. I'm glad his stories will live on thanks to this channel.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks Mike...so appreciated. HMM

[@DebbieStidham-fb8we]

Captain Walton and history mystery man, the experts of the great lakes. People a hundred years from now will still be watching your videos.

[@bigpower491]

Another fantastic vid. Years ago, my grandparents had a place on the St. Clair river, just up from the Salt Dock light, and we watched so many of those old vessels like the Middletown transit the river. The Meaford comes to mind...it was so many yrs later I found out that it was originally the J.H. Sheadle, survivor of the Great Storm of 1913. It was the last vessel to see the SS James Carruthers afloat, a wreck that is still to be discovered nearly 110 yrs later. The ships used to come up and down that river 10 an hour when I was young fella, what a great time to be there. Around 1982, my mothers cousin was the shipkeeper for the SS Reserve in Toledo during the winter layup, and took us thru the boat. The then brand new MV Columbia Star(now American Century) was in lay up next to it, and we got to go aboard and thru it. Awesome day that was, and when Captain Darrell mentioned his dad was the chief engineer on the Reserve in an earlier video, brought back that great memory. Band practice onboard...have SG, will travel. Hats off to you guys for these videos. They are excellent

[@darrellwalton938]

My Aunt & Uncle owned the Hell-Dar Lounge close to the Salt Dock. I loved visiting there as a child.

[@bigpower491]

@Darrell Walton Was it on the river or up 29 a bit towards Marine City? The place on the river is AJs now, and I remember the Duck Inn. Thanks for all you put into these videos Captain. If I ever have the pleasure of running into you boat watching or at an event, beers on me

[@tmayer0009]

Was just up at Whitefish Point last month and was there last year. Just love your show, so very informative. I missed this place that you’re talking about where Gitchee Gumee lives

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

I'm ready to get in my car and start driving. I've never been to Whitefish Point, and just have to go. Thanks again...HMM

[@nw8000]

I could listen to him all day hes great!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

I know...he's not only fascinating; he's so interesting, with so much original/genuine character. Thanks...HMM

[@DavidKozinski]

Wonderful storyteller Captain Walton. May God hold all the one's lost while upon the Seas closely.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks David...greatly appreciated. HMM

[@danalarose846]

Oh boy! Another one with Captain! Lol, thank you.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks for your continued support, Dana! HMM

[@picustchuck]

My father was a captain on the Middletown. Never heard him say anything about it being haunted. Interesting to hear about its history. Thanks so much!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Wow! Is your father still alive? Thanks for watching! HMM

[@picustchuck]

@@HistoryMysteryMan No he's not. Your videos bring back so many great memories for me. The guys would let me wheel the boat when I was a kid or just eating in the galley with them made me feel special. Those were great times. My brother was a ship keeper like the gentleman you interviewed and we would play all over the boat. Thanks again!!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

@@picustchuck You're welcome! So glad we could bring back some great memories for you. Thanks for watching...HMM

[@gabewood983]

Would have never guessed the voice of the ARCA series and a Great Lakes captain would be the greatest combination in KZbin historians history

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Now that's one of the finest compliments I've ever received...and I'm so grateful for all of it. Thanks Gabe! HMM

[@nascarfan88ta]

@@HistoryMysteryMan Holy Hell! I couldn't place why you looked so familiar, then I saw this guy's comment, and it dawned on me that I used to watch you covering ARCA races and reading your stuff on ARCA's website

[@gabewood983]

@@HistoryMysteryMan I hate I went full time working in ARCA right at the end of your career. Would have loved to actually worked in the same garage for an extended time!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

@@gabewood983 Sorry I missed your time at ARCA. It was an awesome experience, but it was also time for me to move on. Had I not, there would be no History Mystery Man! Thanks again, Gabe...HMM

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

@@nascarfan88ta Thanks for finding me nascarfan88ta...so appreciated. Stop by anytime! HMM

[@mindycatriz5195]

HMM, think about how much has been saved thanks to you- the history and stories that Captain Walton and you talk about….and it’s all on video for us to enjoy! Keep it rolling 😺😺😺

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks Mindy...so appreciated! HMM

[@Old_Sailor85]

Sailed on the SS MIDDLETOWN for a season. I never experienced anything weird or unexplained. Spike Furtaw (RIP) was the Chief Engineer that season. FWIW - She was one of the faster bulk carriers on the lakes. She also had the original "live front" switchboard in the engine room and was a DC powered ship. Fond memories.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Awesome...love to hear about your Middletown experiences sometime. HMM

[@darrellwalton938]

Try 4 months on the ship, all by yourself. It would make a believer of you!

[@hollymartins6913]

I could listen to him for hours. Some of my favorite memories as a boy was listening to my parents and other adult relatives, during the holidays, telling riveting stories in the evenings about local ghosts, and folklore from the Appalachian mountains where they were originally from. Captain Walton brings that back for me.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

That's really awesome...that Capt. Darrell triggers that memory for you...I love that. Thanks again, for watching...HMM

[@loricharpentier1654]

Captain Walton is a wonderful storyteller. I love listening to his videos.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

I agree...Capt. Darrell is the best! Thanks for watching...HMM

[@alexsandersmith1880]

I think you and Capt. Walton could speak for hours. Hopefully you'll do more interviews covering a variety of marine related topics.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

I'm in! I think we'd like to put something together on the Great Lakes Storm of 1913. Thanks again, alexander! HMM

[@alexsandersmith1880]

@@HistoryMysteryMan That would be great. If you haven't guested, I'm a sailor for more than thirty years. Your chemistry with Capt. Walton is outstanding.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

@@alexsandersmith1880 Awesome. Did you sail on the Great Lakes? Thanks again...HMM

[@alexsandersmith1880]

@@HistoryMysteryMan No Great Lake sails, only made it to Montreal. Mostly North Atlantic and a wee bit of Pacific. I would like to say about eight years ago I was on a submarine, it was night time in December. We were on the surface full buoyancy and took a wave that layed us over 45 degrees and drove us down 15 meters. It shocked me to think what this wave would have done to a fishing boat, we were 2500tons. No wonder boats disappear.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

@@alexsandersmith1880 Wow...what an experience. Bet you were glad you were on a sub for that one! Thanks again...HMM

[@rogerozdarski2935]

I could listen to the captain all day. The hair on the back of my neck is standing up. Thank you again HMM

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

You're always welcome Roger; thanks for coming back again and again. Capt. Darrell rocks! HMM

[@rogerozdarski2935]

@@HistoryMysteryMan when you two get together it's something.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

@@rogerozdarski2935 Guess we better keep doing it. Thanks again, sir...HMM

[@garylefevers]

Absolutely fascinating. Hope to see more from you both. I always look forward to your uploads. Stay safe y'all.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks again, Gary; I'm glad to hear from you again...appreciate your support. HMM

[@willyphast2509]

your right" like me to. us kids fell in love with the power and the color schems of the muscle cars. iron was needed bad. ohh how i won't forget that commercial. its what started it all for me. thank you for the video,,

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

You're always welcome Willy; thanks for taking the time to watch...always appreciated. HMM

[@20thCenturyManTrad]

I have been to Lake Superior Park pictographs, that crevice has long given me the creeps.

[@dellahicks7231]

Could listen to Captain Walton all day, and I live on the prairies of Canada, closest I've come to the Great Lakes is driving by them many years ago on a trip to Ontario! I remember when Gordon Lightfoot's song debuted, it was so haunting, it actually frightened me as a young girl. I know that there was a bit of debate when the Headstones released their version in 2019, but I quite like it, a different sound and apparently Lightfoot approved. I also think it introduces a new generation to the history of the Edmund Fitzgerald, where they may have never heard of it previously.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

You and me both Della...Capt. Darrell is so much fun to listen to. The prairies of Canada sound interesting to me. Yeah...the story of the Mighty Fitz grabs ahold, and never lets go. Lightfoot made the Fitz known around the world. Thanks for watching...HMM

[@dellahicks7231]

@@HistoryMysteryMan The province I live in has a rich history, from the farmlands in the south and central area, to the Boreal Forest in the north, I live just on the edge of the forest. A large land mass, with not even 1.5 million people, lots of wide open to hear the ghosts of the past!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

@@dellahicks7231 Love the wide open spaces! Thanks again, Della...HMM

[@tmayer0009]

I was just up there last month at Whitefish Point. I never heard of where Gitche Gumee lives, but I knew that the lake was called that

[@harpman6766]

The Indian lore says that is where the Great Spirit lives. We now call it the "Witch Of November"! I suggest you make the trip up there some time. It's across Whitefish Bay into Canada, at Coppermine Point. Lake Superior Provincial Park.

[@gregj831]

Another awesome video! Thanks History Mystery Man! That's crazy how the Middletown won all those battle stars in WWII but then wound up on the Great Lakes as an ore boat. No way would I have spent the night on her lest some infuriated ghost toss me over the side and into the icy waters of the Great Lakes.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Yeah...it takes a special kind of courage to be a ship keeper in the off-season...not for me! Thanks again, greg j...HMM

[@kelcritcarroll]

She wasnt that bad!😁😁🤣if you were nice to her and talked to her, she would keep you safe….I went for a couple trips on the middletown when my husband sailed for Columbia….!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

@@kelcritcarroll Love it! Thanks for chiming in...HMM

[@fuzzybutkus8970]

That’s an incredible”Ford” Jacket. I have one just like it. Capts style game is off the hook.Working that”Stache”

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Ha! That's funny. Yeah...Capt. Darrell rocks. Thanks for watching! HMM

[@fuzzybutkus8970]

@@HistoryMysteryMan Guys hilarious and very knowledgeable.

[@gilliankingston8259]

Gordon Lightfoots song "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" is beautiful, which may sound like an unusual thing to say, but it is, has always been and always will be a permanent Memorial to the 29 Seamen who died when the Edmund Fitzgerald sank on the 10th of November in 1975; the tribute that the Arthur M Anderson and her Crew paid to the Edmund Fitzgerald and her Crew that were lost (a couple of years ago on the Anniversary) was very emotional especially as the weather, at the time, was similar to that on the fateful day.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

I agree on the song...haunting, but a beautiful ballad. Thanks for sharing your thoughts here...and thanks for watching...HMM

[@J.Runk81]

Capt Darrell is the F-ing man! I love listening to you two guys. I’m also a local toledoan. Holland to be exact.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks Jm.Runk81...I appreciated your kind words...thanks for watching. Toledo! My hometown...can't believe the Rockets lost that nail-biter to BG last night. HMM

[@spiralrose]

Sweet! I love a good ghost story!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

I'm with you spiralrose, especially from Capt. Darrell! Thanks for watching...HMM

[@Rev1Kev]

Interesting fact, part of the Steamer Middletown still lives today, the unloading boom on the new Mark W. Barker, is from the Middletown

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Wow! That's, in part, why I do these videos...because all this cool info comes back to me. Never knew! Thanks for sharing that tidbit here! HMM

[@chuckg6039]

I don't know that! Amazing

[@skruloos1]

The captain spins a great yarn..I love hearing him..

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Me too! Thanks for watching...HMM

[@tkdterp8]

I love your videos! Thank you so much for making them.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

You're welcome; thanks for loving them! HMM

[@davidweston8767]

I went to college by Iron Mountain in the UP and spent a great deal of time growing up at the tip of the thumb. The Great Lakes are fond memories and much more! Thank you for the memories!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

You're welcome David...the Great Lakes are amazing! Thanks for watching...HMM

[@PropheticCoachTheresa]

Went to Whitefish Point a year ago, in early October 2 years ago, indeed a special place. You can really feel a different energy there. Not like Michigan, not like anywhere. Cool. Oh! Also, the snow squall. I just remembered something. There is an ex law enforcement investigator from California, David Paulides. His youtube channel is "Canam Missing Project." He covers very mysterious disappearances of people going back to early 1900's sometimes, mostly in national parkland's in the U.S., but some in Europe. One of the stranger aspects of these cases is how in so many as soon as someone disappeared sudden rain or snow storms come up making it impossible to start search and rescue. There has always been something "spiritually" strange about the Fitzgerald event. Check out David's channel. Talk about yer hair standing on end.

[@darrellwalton938]

The "Fitz" disappeared in a snow squall.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

That's super interesting. Like Capt. Darrell said, the Anderson noted that the Fitz was in the middle of a big snow squall...and when the squall cleared, the Fitz was gone from the Anderson's radar. Interesting that you would bring up snow storms that impede search and rescue. My latest video is on the Starved Rock Murders of 1960 when 3 ladies were slain in Starved Rock State Park. They were not found until two days later after a foot of snow fell and covered up lots of the evidence. Thanks for watching! HMM

[@kelcritcarroll]

I was on the ss middletown when my husband was a merchant marine…back in the 90’s and early 2000’s…….i went for about ten days as my husband was an officer…not sure if it was haunted but all the frighters ive been on…ss armco….ss reserve…ss buckeye….and a diesel that I can’t remember..the roasch or something maybe…..anyway they were all kinda spooky! Especially in the tunnels when we were sailing…u could watch the body flex…augh!😬😳😳 I didnt realize the middletown was retired. Its been 22 years since The days id go with my husband at the time

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Super interesting stories...thanks for sharing them here. I know what you mean about the spookiness of these old ships...but they tell such great stories! Thanks for watching; I appreciate you! HMM

[@warrengee-f9l]

lets say 1973 ( I was 7? ) was at Lake Superior Provincial Park , ran full tilt off the beach into the lake ... got a few feet out & the world came to an abrupt end .... I came back up spitting out a mouth full of water ... the lake bottom abruptly dropped right off ... still laugh about that , one of the true shocks in my life lol

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Whoa! That would freak me out...to have Lake Superior fall out from under me...man that's eerie! Thanks for sharing your story here. HMM

[@jcd3869]

That is nice to hear that Gordon Lightfoot was so respectful to all the families and really wanted them to know this was not about profit.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Gordon Lightfoot was a class act for sure. RIP...

[@biscuitag97]

Very well done and interesting history on that tanker turned bulk carrier. You bet those sailors were still there. I did a little research on the Gulfoil (prior to becoming the middletown) collision, the captain was killed with much of the crew. The captain had been with the company for 28 years and commanded tankers through WW2. A very tragic history. The captain in this video is correct, this is dangerous work.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks for your research and adding this information...super interest, even if tragic. I appreciate your support! HMM

[@Falcon163]

Middletown was another boat I sailed on during my career. Great boat crew and captain.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Awesome...bet you have some great Middletown stories to tell. Thanks for watching...HMM

[@Falcon163]

@@HistoryMysteryMan most definitely have a few stories to tell.

[@joelaichner3025]

I really like the Beard of Knowledge guy ,

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

I know, right?! Capt. Darrell has so much character! Super interesting too. HMM

[@chuckg6039]

Don, like previously mentioned, when boating with family in the 1970's, I vividly recall seeing/hearing the Middletown. It was always called a 'Steamer'. Isn't it interesting how some ships 'sail' through their lives with few incidents, while other ships .....well they have many issues and problems? Are those really haunted? Bad Luck? Human errors? Poor original ship design? All of the above? Being a ship keeper would scare the heck out of me! It's such as shame about the Winter layup fires on the Roger Blough (destroyed in Sturgeon Bay, WI) and the St. Clair (destroyed in Oregon, Ohio). Poor safety procedures were involved in both situations. Bet those keepers were terrified during those events. Note: I don't believe either keeper necessarily did anything wrong. But just weren't notified appropriately. But still. Scary. Very Scary. If you search "The Middletown Ice", you will find a video of this ship cutting through the ice in Maumee Bay, Ohio...blasting very closely by another ship. It's a pretty rare video of this ship and well worth watching Don.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks Chuck; I'm going to see if I can find that video now. Yeah...the ship keeper thing at night in the middle of winter may be a bit much for me. I'd get too spooked...

[@chuckg6039]

@@HistoryMysteryMan search The Middleton Ice

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

@@chuckg6039 On it...

[@chuckg6039]

@@HistoryMysteryMan It's pretty cool to see the Middletown cutting thru ice like a hot knife cutting thru butter!

[@jerroldbates355]

Great story. The Lakes are mysterious, for sure.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Mysterious...and often scary. Thanks for watching...HMM

[@heathereads9594]

12:14 The ship disappearances and sudden snow squalls sounds reminiscent of the Missing 411 Phenomenon.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

I'll have to look into that; thanks for watching...HMM

[@kelcritcarroll]

Ill tell u why things happen in that area..its something to do with how weather comes in over lake mich…i live smack dab on the west coast of mi and in the middle of that red line u have on that map…and when storms come across we get lightning strikes and real bad wind and always just seems to be in that stretch..we have had two big trees hit by lightning in our yard, knocking them.down and litterally across the street lightning hit a power pole setting it on fire….flames were 6 feet high …..bad weather just always comes right over our home and a bit to the north about 40 miles and south about forty miles….I bet it has something to do with these accidents

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Well that's interesting...you're in the Triangle. I can remember towing big oil barges into Frankfort, Michigan...couldn't believe how beautiful the area was.

[@ScreamingSVTcobra03]

Another awesome video

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks again, Justin...HMM

[@bobcarlsson4]

Thanks Cap.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks for watching, Bob! HMM

[@ianross806]

Mamainse Harbour on the Canadian side is closest bit of land from the wreck. The Fitz is 10 miles straight out, due west. As for the Great Lakes Triangle, Leonard Nimoy did the Triangle- UFO connection to the Fitz with the In Search Of series in the 70s. Even as a kid, I thought that stuff was hogwash.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks for your input Ian. I didn't know that Nimoy did anything on the Triangle. Do you still believe it's hogwash? Thanks...HMM

[@joelaichner3025]

Iron mountain / Kingsford Michigan , Chapin Pit , and the biggest Cornish Pump in America , and my Grandpa help build it , than , Vulcan Michigan just down the road , there you will find Big John , 1200 foot deep lake underground , flooded mine shafts

[@Biggie1231]

I can remember a building trades teacher. Telling us. About his job as a kid . was to shovel coal into the furnace. He said ran out of coal. So he decide to try coal dust. Well it threw him back broke the door. They converted to gas.

[@billkoessl7118]

Awesome wow

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Many thanks! HMM

[@glenncooper3524]

I really like Captain Darrell. His opinions and experiences and knowledge are absolutely believable, I since a guy I'd like to buy a beer or a few or quite a few.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks...I know Capt. Darrell appreciates it. I'll join you guys for the beer...HMM

[@roundthirteen]

Flight 2501 (1950) they found small wreckage and pieces of human remains. The remains were buried in a St. Joseph, MI graveyard. Also the Lee A. Tregurtha was awarded a battle star in 1943 prior to FDR’s death.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Super interesting info; thanks for sharing it here. HMM

[@squatchykrislapuma4611]

Great stories.Ill order this book for sure. Love that fender T Shirt. Strat or Tele? I'd like to hear your band,Captain.

[@darrellwalton938]

I like the Strat, but I also have a Les Paul. I have been thinking about putting some of the bands songs on You Tube. Maybe a good Winter project.

[@michealgrace3020]

Wish You And Capt Walton Would See The Steelton Now CTC 1 In Chicago That Has Been Docked There For Over 30 Years.They Have Things On Here About It Ghost Ship In Chicago. You Can See It Off The Dan Ryan Its Docked At The Old Cement Silos..People Have Been In Her And Would Love To See You And Capt Walton On Her And Giving A Tour?? Thanks Michael W Grace

[@darrellwalton938]

I sailed on the Steelton back in 1973. Many a trip from Taconite Harbor, to Burns Harbor by Chicago.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Roadtrip!

[@USS_UtahBB-31]

The Middletown/American Victory/Victo will always be one of my all time favorites

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Yeah...that ship lived a lot of different lives. Thanks for watching! HMM

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

@marce8931 You sailed on the Middletown? Thanks for watching...HMM

[@markmiller7116]

Listen, thank you. I came up to the Middletown in the spring with my sister as a tagalong for the day, it was docked by Toledo. She was helping a doctor give psychicals to the boat hands. I was all over that boat in amazement.. You look just like the guy that was cooking for everyone. I’m thinking, this was back in the late nineties.. Could you possibly been that man, if you where, you where very nice to me. Never at so much bacon.. lol Thank you, let me know please. Problem is I have been wearing a green sweatshirt with that boat on it, and just wondering what kind of bad mojo that shirt possibly holds..

[@darrellwalton938]

Great comments@ However the "Cook" you mentioned was not me. In the 90's I was Captain of High Speed Catamaran Ferry Boats

[@darrellwalton938]

Out of Port Clinton. Ohio to South Bass Island.

[@octobersky64]

It's funny I have a friend that live down the street from Gordon Lightfoot in Orillia Ontario where he is from. He new him very well

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Super-cool! It would be interesting to hear some of your friend's stories about Mr. Lightfoot. Thanks for watching...HMM

[@williammitchell4417]

I was aware that there was a rectangle over Superior. This was like folklore for years.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks for sharing that, William. I'll have to check into the Superior rectangle. HMM

[@williammitchell4417]

@@HistoryMysteryMan for source material Lenny Nimoy (RIP) mentioned it decades ago on the TV program In Search Of 😁

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

@@williammitchell4417 Thank for the info...HMM

[@danalarose846]

Speaking of a haunting, HMM have you heard the story of men on a commercial boat that say they saw the Fitz about a decade after she sank? They claim that the area was eerily calm, then fog, then the Fitz sailed right by them.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Whoa! I have not heard that one, but I'm listening! Thanks again, Dana...HMM

[@jefferyashmore6477]

Would have loved to see that. Awesome!!

[@danzmitrovich6250]

Closer for the family members for the song edmund fitzgerald and the show great lake warriors can always show tug boats and barages under the water

[@beberle9641]

If you have ever seen UFO's over lake Superior you know what I'm talking about. I think this adds to the Mystery of it all. HMM and Captain Darrell always a great conversation thanks to you both.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

You're always welcome B Eberle. Darrell has more info on UFOs over the Great Lakes. Thanks again, my friend...HMM

[@beberle9641]

@@HistoryMysteryMan I know what I saw in broad daylight at about 8 years old in 1974 out over Superior while camping with family we just stood on the beach in awe. Hope you talk with Darrell on this someday.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

@@beberle9641 What did you see? Thanks...HMM

[@beberle9641]

@@HistoryMysteryMan I saw two military jets following or chasing a foreign looking object mid day out from shore half mile up a half mile silver with red or a light it was bright n sunny out. Whatever it was it just vanished in front of the jets that were still there. Thanks HMM ✌️

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

@@beberle9641 Now that's a super-cool story. I definitely believe in life on other planets...thanks again! HMM

[@GregJay]

It's as though Superior was claiming it's victim and covered its tracks With the whiteout snow storm that lasted just long enough Gitchegumee

[@lescook9021]

Bought and read The Great Lakes Triangle when it came out. Still have it. Nothing actually mysterious about the majority of what happened to the ships and planes in the book, but a fun read.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Thanks Les. I haven't read the book but I want to. Also want to read the Gales of November. HMM

[@lescook9021]

@@HistoryMysteryMan While I don't think there is a "great lakes triangle", the book was interesting and as far as the ghost ships mentioned in it...who knows

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

@@lescook9021 I'm still going to check into the Triangle more...thanks! HMM

[@JohnnyLaps]

My wife is beginning to hate you and the Capt.....great storytelling and video keep em coming fellas and thank you.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Ha! That's hysterical! Tell your wife we still love her! Thanks for watching, John...HMM

[@robertayers9424]

Many events occur in life that are difficult to explain. Many events occur and the explanation makes no sense. Many events occur and the explanation is a lie, propagated by those in charge! Thanks again for another fascinating interview with Captain Darrell!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

You're always welcome Robert. Love it when you share your thoughts...alway super interesting. Thanks again...HMM

[@shoominati23]

If you have known any people who have survived in boats going through great storms, they will tell you : the radar screen just erupts - you can't make out anything!

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Yeah...I remembering being in heavy seas on the Great Lakes tugs I worked on. Hard to get any real accurate info off the radar in rough weather. Thanks...HMM

[@joelaichner3025]

I have many friends who are what I call EAGLE PEOPLE ! All the Tribes put together

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

That's super interesting. Here's to the Eagle People! HMM

[@BryanEberle]

We all know the crew was confined to quarters with their cabin doors shut and bolted; I've always wondered as fast as the ship went down, if any of the crew was still alive (cabin acting as A sealed air pocket) when the ship came to rest on the bottom, and what was going through their minds as they waited for what they knew was in store for them, the since of dreed they felt at that time is unimaginable..... What if. I think that's where G. Lightfoot came up with the line. Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minute to hours....

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

When those doors are dogged down, they are air- and water-tight. So, it's conceivable that most lived until they ran out of oxygen and/or the pressure of depth took their lives. Either way, it all happened in total darkness and in brutal cold temps...haunting indeed. Thanks for watching...HMM

[@kpd3308]

I have no doubt that "spirits" were involved. 😀

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

I'll buy that...HMM

[@lonewolf9390]

I truly believe Michigan in general is a hotbed for a lot of unexplained phenomena.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

No doubt! HMM

[@andrewtreece3708]

Can we get him to discuss the Carl D Bradley sometime?

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

That's a great idea! Thanks for sharing that, Andrew. HMM

[@andrewtreece3708]

@@HistoryMysteryMan your welcome. Fyi the Anderson is in long term storage at the P&C dock an can be viewed without trespassing on the CN Dock

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

@@andrewtreece3708 Where is P&C Dock?

[@andrewtreece3708]

@@HistoryMysteryMan CN ore Dock Conneaut Ohio. Used to be P&C dock.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

@@andrewtreece3708 Got it...thanks! HMM

[@tmayer0009]

I have goosebumps

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

I'm with you! HMM

[@georgemangen1049]

They best stories are always the ones told in truth! 😊

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

I'll buy that! Thanks for watching...HMM

[@gary-dn7xr]

The United States Navy can recover a Japanese ship sunk by an American Nuclear sub but we cannot retrieve 29 bodies in The Greatest of Lakes? There are messages on board that should be read ! ! ! R.I.P. Uncle Grant Walton

[@joelaichner3025]

The name of my State ! Gitcha Gumee , , Superior to the people below the bridge

[@andrewnorris1514]

What's with the slight Joel

[@joelaichner3025]

The Indian name is Gitcha Gumee , the name the Upper’s picked was Superior , everybody knows the people under the bridge are called Trolls

[@andrewnorris1514]

Joel Aichner is it upper's or yooper's ha ha

[@joelaichner3025]

I had a brain fart , typed it twice and said , something wrong here ! Thank you for helping me !

[@hollymartins6913]

Spirits have been proven to prefer the sound of Fender tube amplifiers 10/1.

[@darrellwalton938]

Yes, the "Spirit's", liked the sound of my Fender "Hot Rod Deville" amplifier. 100 watts, with 6 ten inch speakers. They also seemed to like our version of "Hot Rod Lincoln" ha-ha

[@tmayer0009]

Where is Mr. Walton from?

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Oregon, Ohio...a Toledo suburb. Thanks again...HMM

[@tmayer0009]

@@HistoryMysteryMan Oh wow only 40 miles northwest of me

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

@@tmayer0009 Close to me too...thanks! HMM

[@ohnoohyeah3205]

As a Michigan Wolverines fan, I'll say this: I'd rather have a few cold brewski's with a Republican Buckeye than a Democrat Wolverine. How's that for a twilight zone moment?

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Ha! That's hysterical! I love it. I'm with you on that one. I suppose you're watching Michigan-Penn State now...I know I am. HMM

[@rudycarlson8245]

What happened to the SS Middleton?

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

It was towed overseas and scrapped...thanks! HMM

[@rudycarlson8245]

@@HistoryMysteryMan too bad! It would have made a good museum ship I was up in Duluth Minnesota in 2019 to see the Union Pacific big boy and they had a couple of retired ore carriers near the dock that I think you could tour

[@K2keepontrucking]

Flight 2051 they actually found bodies parts but them in grave u should check out

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

I had never heard of Flight 2051 until this video, or the Great Lakes Triangle for that matter. It'd be interesting to so some investigating. Thanks for watching, Kyle...HMM

[@joelaichner3025]

We tried to change it , the name , Government wouldn’t let us !

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Keep trying! HMM

[@joeanderson9852]

👍👍

[@Mw-tr2oz]

This guy's beard has a better chance of being haunted than that boat lol

[@darrellwalton938]

Two winters I was on the ship. How many were you aboard?

[@jeffpotipco736]

I wish the other guy would stop interrupting.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

Understood...I continue to work on that...nerves. Try it sometime. HMM

[@lexiheart6558]

Man..I'd love to go some time. I'm in Virginia, so it's no easy task to go up North...but it's possible I suppose. Its a real shame they sold Her for scrap.

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

A northern Great Lakes adventure would be well worth your time; thanks for your interest! HMM

[@mzimm460]

I’ve live near Gettysburg it dead nothing going on

[@HistoryMysteryMan]

I love Gettysburg.