The Incredible Story: The World's Farthest Port From Any Ocean - 2300+ Miles Away!

The Port of Superior Duluth is the farthest inland ocean port in the world. It has an interesting history.
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[@garapito24]

Born and raised in Hibbing…it was always a big trip to go to Duluth when I was a kid

[@66block84]

Was not born there, moved to Duluth (with parents of course) when I was six. Moved to Minneapolis for steadier work when I was 28. So I consider myself a Native of Duluth. Worked at Fraser Shipyards for two years 1974 - 1976. You showed a brief view of what used to be Barko Hydraulics, also worked there from September 1973 to May 1974.

[@gregwhite8503]

I’m sitting on my Porch in Sandusky Oh. Enjoying this episode as I have your others. Jay Cooke, best known as “The Financier of The Civil War”, born here, was also a major player in the early development of Duluth. He was the first to build a grain elevator there expecting that to bolster his investment in the rail line you mentioned. He, along with others went bust in the 1873 panic. I used to go to Duluth to see what I called the hidden industry. My son worked on the “Lakers” in an industry I worked in. I unloaded both The Anderson & The Fitzs in the summer of 1975. If you’re fascinated by “ the hidden industry “ you should go to Duluth & watch the boats roll in off the big lake! Each visit to Duluth drew me back. It’s a wonderful little town. As I like to say, they don’t call these lakes great or nothing! Good stuff Vikings. Keep it up!

[@peterdragon6367]

I knew a lady who came from Duluth. She got bit by a dog with a rabid tooth. She went to her grave just a little too soon. Flew away howling on the yellow moon. Sad story. Miss her

[@takehandleandshoveuparse]

Where do bad folks go when they die?

[@rickahlberg7020]

Great historical story about Duluth! You guys are the best!

[@ottosaxo]

Duluth would be my favorite goal. I like to watch videos of ships passing the Duluth Canal. Some of which have appeared in my vicinity some weeks later. The canal is an ideal location, and even its NE direction is adding to this. There are still two big old steel bridges with gondolas here, one across the Kiel Canal and another one across our river, some miles away from home. Both are still in use, but of course there are bridges and a tunnel meanwhile that actually made them obsolete. A lift bridge with a horn, giving salute to passing ships, seems to be unique to Duluth, though.

[@RestlessViking]

Kiel Canal? Are you in Germany? I believe the idea for the gondolas in Duluth were taken from European designs at the turn of the century. Even more unique is the use of locomotive horns for salutes.

[@ottosaxo]

@@RestlessViking Thank you and keep on your interesting work. Greetings from Lower Saxony.

[@mplsmark222]

Sorry about the camera mishap, but a good video none the less. Most people in the US have no idea that the majority of our iron/steel making gets its ore from Minnesota. The iron mining was pivotal through two world wars and the industrial revolution, and most of that ore came through Duluth Superior, the Twin Ports. I don’t get up to Duluth as often as I’d like to, it’s a great place to visit. The powers that be are working on reestablishing daily passenger rail from The Twin Cities to Duluth, I’d go up there more often if this service was available now.

[@johnmcgovern323]

Great recovery from the “time lapse” miscue. Your subject matter and delivery are exceptional. Explore on my friends.

[@RestlessViking]

Much appreciated!

[@jimkamradt7243]

Nice job again, even with the video issue. Chuck and Poppins, you do great service for us all. We live in florida full-time now, and we're not able to travel back to the Great Lakes very often, so your programs are much appreciated.

[@RestlessViking]

Thanks 👍 And I'm glad we can do that for you!

[@duaneforbort970]

Great video. Yes, the best grade iron ore on the Iron Range pretty much ran out, but they found a way to process low grade ore into pellets called taconite, which is being shipped today in large quantities to the steel mills further east.

[@denniscrane9753]

As a kid we would collect the taconite from along the railroad tracks for use as slingshot ammo! Pretty cool to know the whole story as an adult!

[@jeffrosen8237]

Thank you for this wonderful history lesson! This was one of my favorite places to go during the summer.

[@richardjohnson7563]

Always doing a great job exploring , educating, and entertaining. Thank you both.

[@jstoli996c4s]

Duluth is on my bucket list for sure, looks amazing especially during summer. Gotta see those 1,000 footers coming through too.

[@xenialafleur]

I haven't been to Duluth, but I have seen the 1,000 footers going through the locks at Sault Ste. Marie.

[@jstoli996c4s]

@@xenialafleur the Soo is another spot I want to visit! I grew up in Buffalo, so I’ve seen 600-700 footers, but not the big boys.

[@stevekunde123]

Visit Duluth often. Have not heard a few of these stories. Thank you for taking us along.

[@Jaco3688]

Always interesting, you guys! 👍

[@roberthiggins8098]

Always take a warm jacket with you to Duluth even in the summer.

[@HawkIAth]

Great video even with the hiccup. Just read an article about Allan Williams and his contribution to our highway system and roadside rest areas. And guess who was quoted? Chuck from the restless Viking! I was like, “hey, I know that guys work!”. Thanks for taking us along on your adventures Chuck and Poppins!

[@RestlessViking]

Nice! LOL. That was all Poppins' work from here articles. Those were her pictures and KJB (the correspondent used her article in his research). Thanks for watching!

[@jonhutchens9770]

You do a great job with your videos. I always look forward to them.

[@LadyYoop]

LOVE your history lessons.

[@RestlessViking]

You are so appreciated! Thanks!

[@TheBigdutchster]

I enjoy your history lessons. Greetings from Holland MI.

[@mikeboyer2421]

interesting history, well done peeps!

[@RestlessViking]

Thanks!

[@MrBradleyDavid]

I’m coming home now from our adventure, be home tonight. Yours has an advantage in that your knees aren’t killing you. Well done!

[@RestlessViking]

Who says they aren't killing me??? 😉😂

[@MrBradleyDavid]

@@RestlessViking touché!

[@RestlessViking]

@@MrBradleyDavid 🤣

[@MrBradleyDavid]

😎😆🤣

[@PracticalKen]

It's great learning something new. Thanks for sharing this history.

[@RestlessViking]

Thanks Ken! Right back at you!

[@adp5R3x]

Whoa ! 😱 i never thought of THAT ... i know Little Girl Pt is the furthest spot in Michigan - - - but the West End of the Great Lakes ? ❣️👍 'think I'll go up the Keweenaw & visit the northern most point of US 41 🚗💨

[@snakeman48]

The northern start of US41. Been there and have a picture to the sign noting that.

[@ramblinman4197]

That is a beautiful drive. High Rock Point is not too far from the terminus.

[@tootired76]

Excellent video! As a driver I have been to Duluth AND Superior more times than I'd like to admit.... One time about 10 years ago I left the Twin Cities to deal with the Enbridge tank farm in Superior. It was 90 degrees and humid when I left the cities. In Superior it was foggy and about 50 degrees!! Damned glad to wear a Nomex set of coveralls that day!!

[@tommyhunter1817]

Visited there last August. What a really neat place. Beautiful country.

[@joemartin8888]

I drive through Duluth everytime I head off on a Restless Viking inspired trip to the U.P. Thank you... Greetings from Breezy Point Mn

[@freetime4051]

I always learn something new, Thanks. Keep them coming ,,,,Pete

[@korodski]

DRV & Poppins have done it again 😎 Chuck is actually a Duluthian? 😬 Keep on keepin on!🤠

[@burtzorn4059]

Great video guys, enjoyed it and learned a lot. Take care !!

[@ChitownRon]

Olson here. My father‘s great uncle was a ship captain on the Great Lakes lived up in Lake superior somewhere there’s a little Viking and all of us.

[@Rattles02]

As often happens, I learned something interesting from your video! I have been to Duluth/Superior a few times. usually a night stop before a trip up the Northshore (which I highly recommend). I did not know that was a man-made canal like Rock Cut SE of SSM. Duluth has a great transportation museum and Superior has the last surviving whaleback freighter (another great thing to visit while there).

[@bobknull7502]

I didn't know about Boeing. This whole video was very informative. I have been told that technically Lake Superior is an inland sea. It has more water than all of the other Great Lakes combined.

[@natewilson111]

Limnologists call it an "inland freshwater system"

[@ramblinman4197]

I enjoyed my trip to the area in 2017. There is a nice rail museum not far from the canal.

[@Arizona-Sonoran-Desert-Guy]

Thanks for the insight and history on this area, the canal, and the bridge. The special master salute by the Anderson in remembrance of the Fitzgerald each anniversary was especially interesting and notable.

[@John-R.61]

Was there about 4 years ago. Enjoyed watching the ships come and go.

[@excellenttwo]

This guy has a good voice

[@adventure.anywhere]

Great video! We’re looking forward to checking Duluth out on our war around the north shores of Lake Superior soon!

[@RestlessViking]

The whole northern shore too?? That is an amazing trip!

[@adventure.anywhere]

@@RestlessViking yes, we’re crossing in Sault Ste. Marie and going around to Thunder Bay then back in to MN and coming around to WI then MI. We probably won’t hit much of the Michigan side of Superior since we have been there several times and have another trip planned to Copper Harbor this fall for the Keweenaw Overland Adventure Retreat.

[@adventure.anywhere]

We have about 9 days to for this trip so hopefully we have enough time to see a lot of stuff without being too rushed to get to the next place.

[@RestlessViking]

@@adventure.anywhere I think you will. Our trips were around 8-12 days and we were able to see plenty. Have a great time!

[@user-gf3lw5pi4t]

Nice production , thanks❤

[@MikeM-kr9tp]

Great video even with the technical difficulties. Keep making them.

[@FjHenderson]

Wow, from Ohio to Duluth, you and Poppins get around, lol. Love the channel guys. Can't wait for the next one. My father-in-law lived in Bessemer and it was a long way from Montgomery to there. Stay safe

[@Fishsticks007]

Nice. Thanks for the history. I hope to get up to Duluth for a visit after I retire… or maybe before! It looks like a really relaxing place to live. 🤗🥰🙌👍

[@SteveandSusiesHomestead]

Another Great one. Thank you

[@Auxrad39]

thanks for the interesting of history especially about the Boeing family/corporation and the sister ship to the Edmund Fitzgerald (fair winds and smooth seas mates).

[@gus473]

Wow, guys, I can't believe how much new-to-me Duluth info you packed into this episode! (And I have been there for business and pleasure many dozens of times!) Surprised you didn't mention the Viking ship or do a stand-upper there! Really fun video, thanks! 😎✌️

[@RestlessViking]

LOL. We just couldn't figure out how to fit it in.

[@jberg8159]

You make a good team

[@boe4448]

Recent new subscriber. I Really enjoy your content and video quality. I learn from your work. I have been to many places you two videography. Keep up the great work. Boe

[@daleolson3506]

Excellent video. Nice almost no music.

[@nathanmullins836]

Very interesting video.

[@OdysseyCamper]

Great video! The part about the horns was super interesting.

[@jasonz7788]

America s other Coast The great Lakes. Thanks great job

[@Erth]

Thanks a bunch for your video! I learn something new every time from your channel. I looked up Duluth, MN. American is a beautiful country. Keep up the good work!

[@RestlessViking]

Thanks Errh! You’ve been a great supporter!

[@snakeman48]

I been to Duluth twice, but sadly no ships came in while I was there. I do watch some of the youtubers that do ship videos.

[@peterrudy766]

LOVE Duluth. Lived There For A Year. Wonderful City, "The San Francisco Of The North". Area Was Called Spirit Mountain By The Native Americans Because When You Get An East Wind Coming Over Lake Superior A Thick Fog Develops, San Francisco Like, That Blankets Duluth. We Had Fog So Thick For Two Weeks In June That You Had To Drive With Your Headlights On At Midday. Duluth Stretches Out Thin Along Lake Superior Shoreline, With Ethnic Group Enclaves Anchored By Their Catholic Church. East Duluth Was Interesting Because There Was A Railroad That Split It In Half, With The Serbians On One Side And The Croations On The Other. And Disliked Each Other. A Croations Woman I Knew Used To Tell Stories About Her Father Telling Her He Better Not Catch Her Dating Any Serbian Boy Across The Tracks, So The Joke Was They Immigrated And Came Half Way Around The World To Settle Right Next To Each Other And Hate Each Other The Very Same As They Did In Europe. The Enemy You Know!? Duluth Had Wonderful Parks And In Particular Parks That Were Loaded With Winter Activity. A Hockey Rink In Every One. Many Taboggan Runs, Even Ski Runs And A Luge Run. Duluth's Park Point Beach Stretches For Miles, And Had Great Swimming, IF The Wind Was Coming From The East. If Coming From The West The Warm Water Would Get Pushed Out Into Lake Superior And Ice Cold Water Would Bubble Up And Replace And You Would Freeze Your Nuts Off! Except It Didn't Bother The Locals At All! Duluth's Zoo Was Outstanding. And The Best Asian Restaurant I Ever Went To, Called A Taste Of Saigon, Was In The Canal Zone! Even Impressed My Japanese Guests. University Of Minnesota Duluth Always Had A Big Hockey Game. And Downtown Duluth Had A Skywalk That Allowed You To Walk The Entire Downtown Indoors, A Must In 40 Below Winter! Loved The Stone Buildings In Downtown Duluth. And A Drive Along The North Shore Provided Tons Of Rivers And Falls To Hike! What A City! What Memories. Another Great Job You Guys!

[@danielkarczewski2467]

Sweet video keep up the good work eh.

[@spacenut58]

Much Love to you two. My favorite channel!

[@TheCbdudek]

Wow! Love these videos! Keep up the great work!

[@bapasrcadventures3619]

Love learning thank you.

[@MikeL-vu7jo]

Very interesting thanks

[@stephenalexander6721]

Boeing and Bong, two names in American aviation.

[@kirkgorte128]

Best content on the tube, it is the farthest 😉

[@briansims4365]

Thank you for the history lesson, enjoy the ship arrivals/departures on you tube

[@nonickels8975]

I love this channel!

[@jlions72]

I love your history lessons..!.. and that this was your birthplace how cool is that !, I really want to go there and check everything out ..I love watching the boats ( on other peoples videos ) just makes me want to go even more , anyways great job in covering this bit of history

[@sillarsscott7694]

I enjoy your videos I watch a few other channels highlighting the ships and canal in Duluth ❤

[@RestlessViking]

We met Paul Scinocca at the canal as we were filming. He has a pretty popular channel that started just as a place to "store" his videos and one day he noticed he had a couple thousand subscribers. LOL.

[@sillarsscott7694]

@RestlessViking there is another called Vibes with Mike He has what he calls a boat community Those who enjoy ships I myself like a variety of transportation related themes

[@RestlessViking]

@@sillarsscott7694 Yes. Just watched VwM last night.

[@georgekn3mp]

Great video, I visited Duluth and the North Shore in 2022 with my family and we all loved it. From the Duluth Ship Canal all the way up to the Gunflint Trail in Grand Marais, it was so beautiful. We drove all the way to the Gunflint Lodge and the Canada border up there. Along the way we visited Gooseberry Falls, Split Rock Lighthouse, Palisade Head, Black Beach, Grand Marais and so much more. It took us a week and we took the S.S. Badger across from Ludington Michigan to Manitowoc Wisconsin. And then back again on the way home. I have so many great pictures and videos of that trip. This is Day 1 of the vacation video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKLLZJ-Ffamra9ksi=_u7F_PyAFhxHu-N_

[@yewtuber]

Was waiting for Mav to pop up and take yall fishing

[@dmc9492]

Thanks for the Duluth history lesson Chuck didn't know you lived there I'm gonna be there tonight for the next 3 days any suggestions on things to do/see? Thanks for all your work with Poppins very informative fun to watch🤔😉👌

[@RestlessViking]

I was born there in the 70s, only lived a few months as a tiny orphan. Ship watching at the Duluth canal is a famous past time for many.

[@browngreen933]

The 1870 injunction against the Duluth Canal was because Superiorites thought it would divert enough water so that Superior's Natural Entry would silt up and become unusable. 😢

[@gmaneis]

Thank you for doing such a great job presenting this fascinating information. Of course, greed had to play a role somewhere along the line, huh? Gee, I wonder if greed might still be a part of the Boeing story. Naaaah!😂

[@citylimits8927]

I thought that the port of Iquitos, Peru on the Amazon was farther inland. Still a good video.

[@RestlessViking]

The New York Times has made that claim, but Inquitos is only 2,000 miles and Duluth is over 2,300 from an ocean.

[@JesMcdld-nb6pg]

Thunder Bay s port is big and fairly close to Duluth we have so many salties loading hear now plus the Lakers loading grain oats peas on some days there is up to 10 ocean going salties anchored in Thunder Bay harbour waiting for orders paper work it's quite the busy port and has gotten busyier over the years it's quite the sight at Sun rise calm water out to sleeping giant and the ocean going vessels anchored its makes very nice picture

[@jlip4308]

What about the Superior entry with no bridge?

[@peterjaniceforan3080]

🇺🇸🫡

[@user-ei2lm6us2e]

Is almost uninhabitable 2 months out of the year

[@mathewrademacher9913]

were you born in Michigan?

[@davidrussell8795]

You called that gal (wife?) by another name one day ,not puffin! So what's her real name?

[@RestlessViking]

Martha or Marti.

[@davidrussell8795]

@@RestlessViking interesting video about Duluth! Thanks for the reply! Marti eh,!

[@Grantthetruthteller]

"Marshall Alworth" also known for constructing the Alworth Building in duluth, developing massive real-estate holdings in and around the city of duluth and developing the iron mining industry on minnesotas iron range and whose family built the Marshall Alworth Planetarium at the University of Minnesota and established the Marshal Alworth scholarship fund in his memory.

[@Andy-zj3dc]

born at st. marys in duluth 1978

[@RestlessViking]

Same hospital - 1970.