The last of its kind - older than the Titanic

[@NigelHay]

Edited (28th June 2023), I deleted the opening 90 seconds of this video, when it was first published, it was suppose to be a Sea Doo Adventure, but it became much bigger than that. Thank you for your support and kind comments. Nigel.

[@tomblack6972]

Sailed on her in1954. One memory is of standing on the top deck near the funnel and hearing the sound from the engine room of shovels scrapping across the deck picking up coal to fire the boiler.

[@NigelHay]

Wow, I could only imagine what that must of sounded like.

[@begbieyabass]

So well written I could acctully hear it.

[@zephyer-gp1ju]

Was it a passenger ship?

[@optimisticallycynical.814]

Sounds like a personal problem

[@tomblack6972]

@@zephyer-gp1ju yes. At the time she was owned by the Canadian Pacific Railroad and sailed from (from memory) Port Arthur on Lake Huron to Fort William on Lake Superior. You took a boat train (steam driven) from Toronto and then another boat train at the other end to Winnipeg where you boarded the Canadien to Vancouver.

[@johnziegelbauer4999]

A 117 year old ship passing a 70 year old ship at the breakers .....

[@NigelHay]

I'm sure as Keewatin past she would of sighed at the sad sight she past

[@sherrygray8261]

Toured her when she was on display in Port McNicoll, she is stunning inside, beautiful woodwork. Well worth visiting her.❤

[@chrisjeffries2322]

Greetings from Huntington Beach California. Thank you for sharing the old girl's move with all of us.

[@NigelHay]

Hello California, glad you enjoyed the footage

[@ceejay960]

Passed by this beautiful ship many times over the years when its home was in Saugatuck Michigan. Toured it once when I was a kid too. It was always cool to look at.

[@NigelHay]

When it leaves Hamilton for Kingston, depending when it is, i may go to Kingston for it's arrival

[@loganscott2299]

I've lived a hundred years, And avoided the grave below. Now old and tired, I only move by tow. A relic, a shell, I'm the last one left. For my fallen sisters I'd blow my whistle, But I've long since gone deaf. We use to be adored, we cities of the sea. Now I sit alone, won't you visit me? I will remain, I will be waiting. Remember me, I am; S.S. Keewatin

[@lablackzed]

👍👍👍👍brillant

[@JasonFlattTiller16401]

Great video, you got some really nice shots of the vessel! Another steamship from the Edwardian / Titanic era, is the SS Nomadic which was one of the tender ships that ferried passengers to the Titanic, in Cherbourg, France. She was built to the same specifications that the Titanic and her sister ships were.

[@NigelHay]

Thanks for the info!

[@JasonFlattTiller16401]

@@NigelHay You're welcome!

[@cathyhutchinson2246]

The old news reel affect is cool.

[@NigelHay]

I'm glad I added it, gave a nice perspective of the B&W Era.

[@ericpeysar2593]

Such a wonderful memory. I used to live across the bay from the Keewatin in Hoggs Bay. My youngest daughter would check her out every day with the binoculars. She thought the Keewatin felt lonely so a couple times that winter we had diner (out in the freezing cold dark) alongside the boat at a lonely picnic table. Its one of the happiest memories i had that year. Thank you for jogging that memory with your video. It made a dad and his daughter feel very warm and nostalgic tonight!! This summer we plan on driving the 4 hours from Midland to Kingston just to visit that lovely old boat.

[@NigelHay]

Hi Eric, it was great to read this memory of yours. I think it did the same for many people. I've enjoyed reading the responses to this video.

[@NigelHay]

A big thank you to everyone that watched and liked this video. It really did beat my expectations when i posted it. Thank you for your support. I think i need to go and look for some more rate ships out on the Lake.

[@wizardmix]

If you "Titanic" they will come.

[@infinite3135]

Amazing video. subscribed. I am grateful that there is someone passionate about this subject, and able to show us the ships themselves, and give the proper sense of history.

[@SpeakToMeInDots]

Very nice! Excellent choice of music too! I live less than half a mile from Lake Erie and I very much appreciate your perspective, thank you.

[@shaynewheeler9249]

Titanic Radioactive ☣️☢️☣️☣️☢️☣️☣️

[@NigelHay]

@@infinite3135 I plan on riding out to see the Keewatin early July, hopefully i can get an update on her refurb

[@starhawkins5142]

Clicked for the content, subscribed for the goose sounds. Great content! 😀

[@NigelHay]

Lol, brilliant. Thanks, honk honk

[@danreynolds7051]

Fabulous video Nigel. My best buddies father worked as a waiter in the Keewatin to put himself through law school. Became a superior court judge. One of the smartest down to earth men I have ever met. Just spent my Sea Doo savings on a pontoon boat. Have to keep my 1999 GTX RFI alive for a couple more years. Love your videos.

[@NigelHay]

Thanks Dan, the SeaDoo switch didn't appeal? Enjoy your Pontoon boat this summer

[@mattbonacci4950]

You are such a liar and a story teller !!!! Lol

[@jamesmoore6146]

Thanks for taking the time post. I have been on the Kee many times when she was here in Michigan.

[@NigelHay]

Look forward to going on board one day

[@brentdykgraaf184]

Thank you soo much for posting this. As a resident of West Michigan I know her well from when R.J.Peterson owned her. Toured her 8 times in Saugatuck and once in Port McNichol. First time I saw her was 1974 riding with my dad in his Peterbilt. I asked dad how they got a ship in a pond( Kalamazoo lake).

[@NigelHay]

thanks, I am happy to read so many people enjoyed this video. Originally it was a sea doo adventure video that turned into a trip back in time

[@Roccohasbraindamage123]

You did a great job filming this giant steamship and telling us all about it!

[@briansmyth905]

Another good one Nigel!

[@NigelHay]

Thank you as always

[@stevewright8835]

I used to love seeing it when it was moored in Saugatuck Michigan thanks for sharing this video.

[@astrodiver1]

First time here. Excellent video!

[@NigelHay]

thanks for watching

[@xjeepmanx]

Beautiful perspective...I seen it at the bottom.of lock one last night....great job👍👍

[@NigelHay]

Glad you got to see it too

[@mikevickers1391]

The SS Earnslaw which operates a passenger service on the lake in Queenstown, New Zealand, was built in Scotland and launched in the same year as the Titanic.

[@scottberry5266]

Went on a field trip in fifth grade on this boat. 40 years later we used to stop at the red dock bar right next to it and party about every Sunday. Shame it’s back in Canada again.

[@mellissadalby1402]

What a great old boat!

[@klsc8510]

Me and my GF toured the ship when she was in Douglas, MI. We did the long tour. We adventured from bow to stern and keel to wheel house. We both greatly enjoyed the tour.

[@NigelHay]

I am really hoping to go up to Kingston and see her arrive. Next year, i'll go on a tour of the ship

[@klsc8510]

What ever the cost, take the longest tour offered. There is so much to be seen. And plenty of batteries for your camera!

[@christopherchurch9874]

Very nice work! I used to see the Keewatin in Douglas Michigan years ago, so great to see it floating and moving. Thanks for putting in the work to film this!

[@glider65]

Another excellent video ! thanks

[@NigelHay]

Thank you very much

[@cadengreco]

I took many tours of this vessel growing up spending summers in Saugatuck!

[@NigelHay]

I look forward to seeing the interior once it gets to it's next home, the Museum.

[@stevevassallo4323]

Love your enthusiasm mate.

[@phillipstafford2410]

This is going to amazing to have in Kingston, and hopefully we can give it the care it needs to last another hundred years

[@marcusaetius9309]

Indeed and for once the city is using our taxes on something of value.

[@johnsoper5675]

Amazing video. Glad that Lake Erie was calm for the shoot.

[@cathyhutchinson2246]

Beautiful shots with the drone! Thanks! My son worked on this ship years ago when he worked for Heddle Marine.

[@NigelHay]

The interior looks amazing from what I've seen. Those working on it did well as a collective to keep this ship preserved

[@cathyhutchinson2246]

@@NigelHay that's great to hear!

[@Commander-McBragg]

Glad I found you. Spectacular drone footage and a passion for ships gets my attention.

[@NigelHay]

I've always had an for Aeroplanes and Ships, especially cargo vessel's and old ships like this one

[@johnprentice2394]

Thank you for sharing an amazing video.

[@wintersbattleofbands1144]

This was really cool. I was aboard when she was in Saugatuck in the '90s. Nice to see she's been so well cared for in the ensuing years and off to a new home where she'll be appreciated. I spoke to someone aboard back then about the machinery and was told it was in good condition and could probably be put back into service. That would be something to see.

[@danihay13]

My favourite video yet :)

[@pennyanman]

Saw her frequently at Saugatuck, MI. Lived near by in West Michigan...

[@Slonge92]

Great shots from the drone. And thanks for being out there on a jet ski. You got me interested, now I have to do some research and learn more than its name. Thanks so much.

[@divyajnana]

fun video, thank you!

[@bigbuckeye76]

Great video…..she reminds me of the Eastland

[@Tpex_Bomber]

i live in kingston so this will be cool to see!!

[@NigelHay]

I will venture up there when she heads that way

[@jimkoval4725]

I grew up in Port Colborne during the 1960's. Your video show quite a lot has changed around town since I was last there about 10 years back. Thanks for posting this.

[@NigelHay]

The new Condo by the water is now complete. A slowly changing landscape

[@allenwayne2033]

Toured the Kee numerous times with different people while she was moored in Douglas/Saugatuck MI. Beautiful! So glad she is getting a new home at a museum! I've been keeping tabs on her since she moved to Port McNicoll and could tell she wasn't prospering there. Nice vid, I'll have to check out more of your vids,

[@jasonpowell9022]

What a beautiful ship. Great footage by the way.

[@NigelHay]

Thanks Jason

[@jdmxxx38]

A charming and pleasant video. Thank you for your effort. Most entertaining

[@NigelHay]

I just watched it again myself and it's definitely my favorite edited video that I've done.

[@davehollingsworth3007]

Thanks for taking us along on your video of the ship! A very nice video!

[@NigelHay]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rachelcody3355]

I live near lake ontario. I never even heard of the ship. thank you for posting. awesome job!

[@NigelHay]

You're welcome, thank you Rachel

[@terryanderson8354]

Gorgeous footage; with such a slender beam, I wonder if she was a roller??

[@debbiejarus1723]

Excellent video!!

[@N.i.l]

So nice, thank you so much! I have been to the Weland canal so I have so much good memories back there.

[@shotbychristo]

Great video. 👍

[@timbarlow3292]

Wow. Nice. Thanks for video.

[@rossreed9974]

Thank you for taking the time to show this grand lady, hope that she greets many young sailors to be and inspires them, as this did me.

[@Leonard4fishing]

Awesome video thanks

[@kenhouse9240]

First time with your channel. I think I have found some good entertainment. I lived many years near Port Burwell.

[@NigelHay]

Happy you found it. The majority of my videos are lake related.

[@LADHP]

You did such a great honor showcasing this ship. I have to say: Well done! This was one of those videos that make you fall in love with the subject! Excellent job! 💕 And it was great to meet you yesterday! My son wants to be a KZbinr one day and you should have seen his face when I told him you are!

[@NigelHay]

That made me smile, nice to meet you too. Maybe next time I bump into you your son might be with you

[@rudijoris9555]

What a video!!! I thoroughly enjoyed it! Thanks the hard work you put into it. It's my first time on your channel and definitely won't be the last.

[@NigelHay]

I really appreciate that, Ships, Weather and Sea Doo adventures mainly

[@trainknut]

I know she wasn't under steam, or any kind of power, but imagine being one of the people on board during this journey. Once in a lifetime experience to be on a ship this old while she's moving.

[@NigelHay]

that was why i wanted to get out on the Lake and see it arrive, it looked more like she was sailing than being pulled.

[@rob1978]

I remember when the Keewatin arrived in Saugatuck, Michigan in the summer of 1967. It was an impressive sight moored temporarily in the relatively narrow channel.

[@fredeb67]

56 years ago.

[@rob1978]

@@fredeb67 Yes, and I’m ready for the scrap yard and the Keewatin will live on😀

[@fredeb67]

@@rob1978 I was born in 67 and I hope that you have many more years to come.

[@lukehorning3404]

That’s amazing

[@mikedrown2721]

The Lusitania and Mauritania were completed in 1907 also

[@NigelHay]

Thanks for those names, I'll now go and Google them.

[@nx9100]

We used to visit the ship when she was in Michigan, back in the 90's, when staying at my uncle's summer home. Was always a fun experience to tour such and old ship, last of the Edwardian era. Amazing to see her back out in open water! Great shots from your drone. You should offer to share your footage of her arrival with the museum. I'm sure they'd love it!

[@janicesullivan8942]

I remember seeing her when she didn’t look so good, glad to see she’s back.

[@MaryLynnMetras]

Awesome video Love the history you provided Thank you

[@jmeyer3rn]

Fascinating. Just bumped into this video, liked and subbed. I've been to all but 2 of the Great Lakes. May have to start following this ship and make a pilgrimage specifically see the Kewattin. Tyvm. Nice video and drone work!!!

[@NigelHay]

It will be in Hamilton for a few months having a refurb. You can just about make out where it is when you drive over the Burlington Skyway

[@olddisneylandtickets]

Awesome how you blended in the Black & White mix. What a beautiful ship. I kept hearing the Titanic sound track (Leaving Port) in my head...

[@NigelHay]

I did too (music) but due to oopyright, I couldn't use it

[@h1ll13illy2]

i really wish they would keep these old machines alive and moving under their own power. such cool history

[@billarthur2301]

My father and my uncles sailed on the “Kee” in the early 1950’s out of Port McNicholl, and when she was being restored, my uncle was part of the group involved. I can remember the Kee and the Asinaboia coming into the slip in Port McNicholl and blowing their horns when I was a young lad.

[@annemadison7258]

Brilliant video.

[@Falconwing_01]

I remember boarding her back in 1980 when she was a museum in Douglas MI. She still looks great.

[@henrychubbs2823]

Well done. You gave respect to the ship and the people who wanted to video her. Liked the vintage effect.

[@kellyjones2779]

Nice Work 🎉

[@buck9739]

Just awesome great job

[@stephenwinter8892]

The welland canal is closed from Oct 31 to the beginning of April it's off season for Shipping

[@toddw.turner5953]

awesome ship !

[@MsMaurice23]

What a magnificent ship. Just look at it. Such perfection and. engineering

[@MsMaurice23]

Flagship Niagara League and USS Lake Erie (CG-70) . USS Scorpion Constructed in 1813 at Erie, Pennsylvania, the USS Scorpion was made for war. During the Battle of Lake Erie, it was commanded by Commodore Oliver Hazard

[@MsMaurice23]

SS United States. Docked pier 82 in Philadelphia PA

[@MsMaurice23]

The oldest merchant ship still in operation is The Pride of India. California

[@gordingram4375]

My dad served on her during the war years and he always pronounced it "key-wat-in".

[@NigelHay]

I will stick to that pronunciation from now on

[@francisdorrell5443]

Superb photography - well done!

[@roberthepburn-gr4fq]

My grandma Hepburn lived in port colborne

[@mattkaustickomments]

Beautiful footage. Well done!

[@anthonylipke7788]

My wife and I literally stumbled across this thing right before it was moved to the dock where at now , it was such an awesome sight to see in person

[@NigelHay]

It really is an awesome sight.

[@brianchiasson2465]

I just wish all the news sites would stop referring to it as the last Edwardian-era steamship as if SS Nomadic doesn’t exist.

[@FrankIsAlwaysRight]

Older than the titanic and in far better shape…

[@gshsr1]

You truly did a remarkable job on this video. You now have a new subscriber. Cheers!

[@NigelHay]

thank you very much

[@KurtClark]

She's beautiful!!

[@pattyh3543]

That was amazing

[@NigelHay]

I'm glad I got up ar 5.30

[@propman3523]

Very good work!

[@NigelHay]

Very proud of this edit for sure

[@Leon-zi2pi]

Well done on capturing its latest journey, Lets hope it remains for the future. Edit: Well done to the maintainers.

[@peterjones8324]

If the walls could talk in her. WOW!

[@SamhainBe]

What a beautiful ship...

[@AG12990]

Stunning shots.

[@maryjaneburdett-holcroft7039]

Wonderful video Nigel. My brother works for the Welland Canal and runs the bridges and locks. He was with the ship for the whole trip through the Canal.

[@NigelHay]

That would be the ultimate ride, the welland canal Erie to Ontario

[@santafewarbonnetproductions]

5:16 i can't even start to imagine how it would look to see a large freighter like the Edmond Fitzgerald like that up close

[@stevefraser5587]

Beautiful. Should would be something to see the old girl under her own power.

[@mikmik9034]

What happened to the other nine lifeboats? No specifications? LOA, Beam, engines? Crew compliment? Passenger capacity? Cargo?

[@dacksonflux]

I really hope that whoever owns her takes really good care of her.

[@gryffen9608]

She's a lovely old lady. I'm glad there are enough people with enough heart to make sure she sees many more days, and many more people will wander her decks, even if for a while. I can understand why they'll never put her out on the waters again, even if for a short while, but it's no disgrace to a tangible memorial to everyone. A fictitious ship engineer said it well, "Every lady has her charm. You just have to look." (Capt. Montgomery Scott, Star Trek: The Next Generation. Episode, "Relics.")

[@NigelHay]

I hope many people get the chance to tour her in Kingston, Ontario when she gets there

[@catreader9733]

Very well-placed and stirring musical interlude. Great combination of angles and distances. Nice bit of personal and people inclusion. A professionally done amateur video. Awesome posting all around. (Subject was awesome in her own right.)

[@NigelHay]

I really didn't know what to expect when i set off that morning, there were no retakes of filming. i just pressed record and ran with my emotions of what i was witnessing.

[@jnolette1030]

There are two people alive that were born in 1907.

[@FriendsofKeewatin]

Yes, the only other time KEEWATIN was in the canal she was in two pieces. Although those in the know use the term "cut" to describe the separation, the rest of us would say "separated". Ships destined for the upper great lakes... including KEEWATIN and her twin ASSINIBOIA... were built to be separated... the two sections were riveted together, separated in Levis and re-riveted in Buffalo.

[@nightrider6769]

First time on your channel the picture of the ship is what drew me in I am a big ship enthusiast and all the ships on the Great lakes I find interesting. Of course the biggest one was the Edmonton Fitzgerald and what happened to her in the Arthur Anderson which was following her but didn't follow the same fate. But I can't say I've ever heard of this ship before so seeing it in your video was really cool Good job thank you for getting out there and showing us this beautiful ship.

[@richardthompson6366]

Edmund.

[@NigelHay]

Glad you liked it, i have a few ships on a list I would like to catch up with. one being a new cruise liner on the Great Lakes, another being the largest ship on the great lakes, Paul R. Tregurtha (over 1000ft long) and any of the old classic freighters