Bering Sea Gold Mining Vessel Gets Pulled Out for Emergency Repairs

In this episode Ross hunts for gold in his final days in Nome, we do some critical repairs on the Eroica, and try to get back on it.
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Here's the episode list:
1 - I lost my job on Bering Sea Gold • I lost my job on Berin...
2 - Mine Rescue: Bering Sea Gold Dredge Gets a Huge Upgrade • Mine Rescue: Bering Se...
3 - Bering Sea Gold Dredge Needs Major Repairs • Bering Sea Gold Dredge...
4 - The Gold Mining Season Has Begun in Nome, Alaska • The Gold Mining Season...
5 - We Get On The Gold In the First Dive Of The Season! • We Get On The Gold In ...
6 - Nothing Can Keep Us Off The Gold (Except This Iceberg) • Icebergs in June? | Da...
7 - First Gold Weigh In! How Much Did We Find? • First Gold Weigh In! H...
8 - What a 10-Ounce Day Looks Like on a Bering Sea Gold Dredge • What a 10-Ounce Day Lo...
9 - We Found a Gold Nugget at the Bottom of the Ocean • Bering Sea Gold Diver ...
10 - When Everything Goes Wrong on the Bering Sea • Gold Diver Gets a Nast...
11 - $85,000 Gold Cleanup From Alaska's Bering Sea! • $85,000 Gold Cleanup F...
12 - Mining a Gold-Rich "Quartz Vein" Under Alaska's Bering Sea | 1 OZT AN HOUR • Dredging a Gold-Rich "...
13 - 35 Degree Water In Alaskan Harbor…Seems Like the Perfect Job For The New Guy • I’m Too Pregnant To Be...
14 - $1,000 An Hour For the Old Hands, But The Greenhorn Still Can't Dive • So Much Gold It's Comi...
15 - We Blew the Gold Out of Our Sluice Box! | A Tragic Mistake • Dumping OUNCES of Gold...
16 - Loaded Dream Mat and A Big Nugget! | BACK ON THE GOLD-RICH QUARTZ VEIN • We Found the "Bering S...
17 - $57,000 Bering Sea Gold Cleanup! Surprised by how hot this ground was... • $57,000 Bering Sea Gol...
18 - Rival gold dredger stole our hotspot, but we TOOK IT BACK • Rival gold dredger sto...
19 - Found 34 ounces of gold in this Bering Sea boulder field, but it destroyed our equipment • Found 34 ounces of gol...
20 - Family Man Becomes Alaskan Gold Diver After Finding $55,000 Paystreak • Family Man Becomes Ala...
21 - Bering Sea Gold Mining Vessel Gets Pulled Out for Emergency Repairs • Bering Sea Gold Mining...
22 - This is the hottest gold I've ever seen in the Bering Sea | INCREDIBLE 1-DAY CLEANUP • This is the hottest go...
23 - This gold cleanup will make our season | NEW DIVER'S DANGEROUS ACCIDENT • This gold cleanup will...
24 - Kid's first job after high school is diving for gold and he hits the motherlode immediately • Kid's first job after ...
25 - 300 ounces of gold is within reach, but we're running out of time • The one place in the w...
26 - We're diving all night to find gold • We're diving all night...
27 - I've never seen this much gold in the cube before • I've never seen this m...
28 - The Bering Sea is making us fight for every ounce of gold as it freezes • The Bering Sea is maki...
29 - The gold’s coming up FAST. We just found our new hotspot. • The gold’s coming up F...

[@TheEmilyRiedel]

Get 1, 5, and 10 gram vials of Bering Sea Gold Flakes exclusively at www.jmbullion.com/EMILY - each order comes with a certificate of authenticity, a sticker, and an autographed photo!

[@TRyan3]

I like Ross.. A sometimes awkward guy who's a hard worker worth his weight in gold. Much Empathy and respect.

[@ebry8225]

"telaporting" was the best (dad) joke of the season.... i giggled.

[@TheEmilyRiedel]

Gonna be hard to top that

[@jeffdudley12]

This is 10 times better than the show! I bet it is 10 times harder as well. Thank you Team Eroica

[@Michael_Brown_]

You're wrong mate. 'This' is the show.😊

[@psilver063]

I really like Ross; a great employee! I hope yall reward him and keep him on next year. He is worth it

[@mrmudslide5676]

Could you please talk about who is doing the editing and production for this and how the vid is made? This is 10x better than the TV show. No stupid shit and scripted nonsense filling up time. Excellent job! Thanks a ton.

[@TheEmilyRiedel]

Thank you! We're just shooting ourselves and David, Alex and a fellow named Boris are doing the editing!

[@russiachinanorthkoreastatetv]

@@TheEmilyRiedelgreat work

[@MrDazP1adv3ntures]

Ross is an excellent narrator and can effortlessly explain what is going on whilst working, either when diving or top side. The fact he can weld and make a temporary fix look solid has got to make him worth his weight in gold. Another fantastic episode from team Emily yet again ! 👌👌👌

[@alaskanbassethound]

A friend told me about this channel and I have thoroughly enjoyed every episode! I’m sitting here anxiously waiting for each weigh in. So glad Ross got the mask figured out! He was made for this!

[@TheEmilyRiedel]

Thanks so much to your friend! We are glad too he's a great addition to the team!

[@michaelsmith7425]

Yah I'm glad too that Ross made the grade. He seemed such a genuine guy. Looks like you have a god guy for next season. His welds on a poor surface were pretty darn good.

[@MakeItWithCalvin]

I am 100% with Ross on trimming your rods down smaller. I tend to do mostly brazing but I hate having a large rod waving around, it's irritating. Also, TIG for a job like that takes longer, but you have so much control over the heat, and the ability to go back over and re-melt the old welds is a game-changer on jobs like that. Won't win any beauty awards, but it will hold!

[@regularguy8592]

just use tig wire of the size and type you need its generally smaller diameter

[@glennpearce7093]

Well done Ross they definitely need aye intelligent guy like you on there team .i hope you go home with aye lot of gold

[@EquitySolutionRayRaz]

I am really glad Ross worked out for you guys cause he seems like a good guy all around to have on your team. I know a lot of people probably thought this dude wasn’t gonna hang and it seems like he does a lot for you guys

[@rogerroger7734]

I agree man.

[@TheEmilyRiedel]

He's a great addition to the team. Smooth sailing after the mask problems. Cool underwater, great with a welder, and most importantly can find gold!

[@EquitySolutionRayRaz]

@@TheEmilyRiedel yeah , I guess the finding Gold is a must when literally your life depends on it .😃

[@TheJohnnyo7]

Jeez having a diver and a welder is priceless.dude knew how to weld up that rusty jet log and get it sealed up.ive seen plenty of jets wear out from water wear!

[@TheEmilyRiedel]

Things go the most smoothly when you have a welder and a mechanic on the team! Ross and Dan can tackle anything made of metal

[@regularguy8592]

I don't know what psi your running in that pipe but it looks like to me schedule 10 stainless would be much better than that heavy schedule 40 black stuff. Also when you weld it use 316 filler rod instead of 304 and purge inside of the pipe with what ever welding gas your using I'm guessing argon. If you don't purge the pipe the salt water will eat through them welds from the inside out. It might also benefit you to look into what is called "the canned ham theory" which means you can tack a piece of metal to the inside of your pipe and you have to use a metal that has opposite ion charge than your pipe that will keep it from rusting. Canned hams are canned in a mild steel can in a brine solution. If you have ever opened a canned ham and looked inside the empty can that little tab of metal attached to the inside is what I am referring to. Welding ferrous steel to stainless or the opposite is just asking for failure electrolysis will setup between the two and rust each other out

[@jamesshibley8069]

Gotta appreciate & love Em and her husband. Both have determination, grit & perseverance. There’s a whole in bearing sea gold without her & her team.

[@dougcook5167]

Hats off to Ross! He really stepped up and proved himself to be one of the best dredge hands I've seen in Bering Sea mining.

[@TheEmilyRiedel]

He's one of the strongest new hands we've had. Stays cool underwater, and a magician with a welder

[@eshootziscrs2868]

Maybe add some snubber lines from the foot valve to support it. Otherwise the hose is supporting all the weight.

[@stevenswanepoel3525TNN]

Beat Up = Feat Up. Gold Gold Gold.. My Precious. Much love from South Africa.

[@nataliew8061]

Yeah love it when a new episode gets posted 😊

[@dskofich]

Nice looking welds. I hope you are having a great Season Emily

[@tedneitzel]

Another well done video Miss Emily and crew! I'm going to be bummed when you season is over. I hope you can keep some vids going maybe on a bit of Alaska life! I know you have some in the past! Who knew Ross would be such a huge asset with all his skills. Once again thank you for sharing and see ya next time!

[@DavidTupling-Gresswell-qq3zo]

Another good video covering a variety of issues. Don't let those temporary repairs become permanent.

[@mathewcalaway7684]

I have four close family members in the hospital on four different issues. So glad there's a video today to take my mind off things for a bit.

[@anthonyrstrawbridge]

Sounds like a war zone.

[@TheEmilyRiedel]

I'm so sorry!

[@gregorymatre]

Tell E Porting.. I first thought that Ross was just a cry baby. Now I think you got a keeper. Best Alaskan Gold show ever..

[@rickjohnson6559]

I remember when Ross was on his last straw. I felt so bad for him. And you Emily bought the 4500$ dive mask. Yay🎉😂❤ Ross you made it buddy. And we now know why you are indeed part of the crew. You can weld. Sweet welds too. Attaboy big guy. ❤

[@TheEmilyRiedel]

And he can find gold!

[@Oldmanwithagoldpan]

My Favorite Gold Show! WooHoo!

[@MastaT_150]

I wish you would highlight and interview some of the other boats if they’d let you. The infrastructure around the mining is just as interesting to me as the mining itself and I love to see what kind of contraptions other people are using. Some of my favorite videos I’ve seen people do were ones from the dredge grave yard and I realize this is about you but without the show there’s no knowing what other people are doing.

[@TheEmilyRiedel]

I'd love to sometime. It's all a question of time and resources. Maybe as we grow we can expand to show some other operations. Also - gold miners are mostly very secretive by nature

[@mikecolesvids]

We’ve been Ross fans from the beginning and we were really rooting for him with the mask issue. Super happy he’s not only worked out be has become a valuable member of the team. Good job Ross you crushed it. And yes raise the financial bar and keep up the puns/humor!

[@ITSFUNZ]

Great Content ! Thanks again 😊👍

[@georgemurphy9910]

Thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@dalegowling2732]

Yes, I shorten welding rods to use as much as possible and to access tight awkward spaces 👌 he ain't no rookie

[@ADDeeJay]

they make magnesium blocks that u can attach to the underside of your hull so that the ocean attacks them instead of the place where metals meet. stop corrosion with chemistry.

[@thesausage351]

Sacrificial anodes they call them. You can also use lead I believe.

[@Ron-b2j]

Teleporting. Love it

[@smokenjoe1194]

Luv the vids. Keep them coming. Much better than discovery drama. 30 min good but 45 min is better. THANKS

[@IanBethell]

Have you ever thought of using rebreather equipment for deeper diving and extended bottom time???❤❤❤

[@tommackay7433]

Thank god they are making videos.

[@charleslynch1618]

Hey guys great video 👍 Charlie Western PA 👍😁

[@dond5665]

nice show with a strong team. going strong!!!!

[@GRANITEMONUMENT]

Those welds were actually very good, for the conditions he had to work with!

[@MrTubby24]

Enjoy your videos down here in the Adirondack Mts, hope your having a wicked summer in here 2024

[@gregorymatre]

Yea..!!! Tele A Port... !!!! Way to go Ross.

[@miller75outdoors]

I grew up in LaRose Louisiana, and to hear you mention it, I'm blown away

[@rickyg9335]

You guys rock....

[@QuestForDetails]

this is so awesome !!

[@ryanschwartze6517]

Proud of the hard work you’re doing ❤!

[@1944chevytruck]

WOW! AWESOME!

[@voidman6035]

Sending you nothing but respect and loyalty your way!!! 🚫🧢👉💯👈👊😎

[@AJay-ip1mp]

Wondering who produces the most gold, the suction hose divers or the shovel scoopers?

[@nancymilawski1048]

I would think the shoveller/excavator. They move more material with each scoop

[@ckg0214]

Exciting! Can't wait to see how the next gold weigh goes

[@907pikealaska5]

going to help your bro load up some boilers in a hr or so, try painting your hose with some flex seal to strengthen it

[@randymiller1604]

Nice weld job great video

[@michaelturner8010]

So cool, love the welding class.

[@gregsecord625]

Great show all. Ross, Please wear safety glasses, even under the face shield, when you are grinding or even wire brushing. You don't want to go home to your family with an eye patch. Best

[@raystackon5113]

Emily is going to be a legend. She is a hell of a gold miner. I own some of her gold already, and I have been a customer of JM Bullion for a while. Now, it will be even easier to acquire more Bering Sea gold at a time. Many thanks to everyone involved.

[@douglasshahan5893]

At 8:39 I like the puns, it takes no skill to be crease, it takes intelligence to tell clean jokes and puns

[@keithrhoda9508]

Great video Emily! I was wondering how you managed to sell and find the gold, plus make and edit videos. I think the JM Bullion is a smart way to go. Now I have to get back to work!

[@danlundquist3907]

Em, ❤ that AU! ⛏⛏⛏🇺🇲

[@kellylloyd8602]

I always enjoy your videos Emily keep them coming I will be here to watch all of you hard work you put into your vids 👍👍😊

[@carlspiva8584]

@TheEmilyRidel....You have a nice lift on cable, why not use that with extra pully & add a huge light-bar for the divers ?

[@guillermodelnoche]

I was typing your name in the search to see if you had a new episode I missed when the banner popped up with this video. Coincidence? You guys are producing an Amazing series!

[@michaelsoper3801]

Very cool people … worked in Hi rise concrete in Vancouver you guy got me beat Ballz of steel ….was waiting today 👍

[@1puppetbike]

The boo... 😂 he earned it by explaining that "it was for all the people who like puns put there".. 😅 Thanks...

[@jonm7463]

It's always nice to cut in half less chance of sticking it to something else on the free end

[@dizzious]

Have you ever done an assay on the black sands in your concentrates after cleaning it out? I always wonder if any gold is locked in the matrix of my cons tailings. Anyway great show as usual! Love the Go Stick idea.

[@polloqpolloq]

y'all are awesome !!

[@chipmiller9074]

That is Narrified ❤!

[@watahyahknow]

wonder if they make schrinktube for pipes that size , should make it a lot more sturdy pretty fast , another option would be to put two steel/ stainless cables inside the pipe connecting the bend to the suction parts , kindah preventing the hose from stretching under the weight (allso prevent loosing the suckion part should the pipe split in half

[@anthonyrstrawbridge]

The jd bullion/ Emily deals are good. I love it! Cant help but wonder if or what quantity PGM's. 😊

[@pnvgordinho]

This is probably going to sound stupid but why not weld some pieces of cylinders to the bottom of the pontoons and some pieces of smaller diameter cylinders to the wheels?. This way, whenever you want to bring out the boat you just attach the wheels to the pontoons. Like legos.

[@Aaron_Hanson]

I’m guessing they’re trying to avoid unnecessary drag and also the dredge doesn’t come out of the water enough during the season. I could be wrong 🤷‍♂️

[@Jonas-il4dl]

telaporting, hell yea!

[@Englishkyle]

I’ll say it again. Your show I’d way better than BSG. Can’t wait for next season. Hopefully you will give us some sneak peek shorts over the winter.

[@SleekredruM61]

Very entertaining video.🇦🇺👍

[@GoldChump]

Any chance to post the depth on each dive? How deep are you in this location? How much can the depth vary?

[@guillermodelnoche]

Since gold sits on the clay and in hard pack would using some kind of scraping implement expedite getting gold into the nozzle? Maybe the diver could bungee a small three prong gardener hand rake to extract the gold faster?

[@icelandviking1961]

The problem with good temporary repair is it becomes a crappy permanent repair and gets you in the rear down the road.

[@Englishkyle]

Love me a pun! Fun and terrible for everyone. 😂 😊

[@Englishkyle]

Also a tour of Nome would be a cool video.

[@thesausage351]

Hey guys, just out of curiosity, do you keep any kind of a grid section for your plot and make a note of how much gold you source from each area, or do you cover so much ground in each session it makes it impractical? Is it just divers skill/intuition that dictates where they’ll suck the ground from or do you use any kind of historical data etc? Do you think eventually the divers job will be replaced by a robot and an operator above in the boat?

[@teddysponsler6220]

They make an aluminum pipe just like that, you should try it out

[@ChinVape]

Go Ross!

[@Thorbrook]

Yay!!! Lol that was my kinda joke

[@gameoverlord8012]

Boo! Just kiddin , loved it!

[@stuwalton1384]

do you rent/own the teleporter/forklift or is it a community thing? Love your videos!

[@thordrewsean]

some stainless might be better for the fixed parts, double the cost but 4 x(min) the life.

[@d455ave]

Build a new jet out of all stainless for next season. One of the best upgrades I ever did on my cars was making an all stainless exhaust system.

[@ToddHurliman-vn8pt]

Good joke Ross. I do like campy cheesy jokes. I’m still laughing.

[@timlaws7034]

All that rust its like you never thought of painting the steel.

[@duainedove1310]

You are the boss and I wish I could be so lucky to go gold mining with your crew and learn some rad shit along the way keep it up team Emily Riedel

[@r.scottmacleod4564]

Agreed...Ross turned out better then expected...well done!

[@omarandpedro]

great band aid. not kiddin at all

[@aroundslotown]

PPE Goggles at 7:15.... are needed

[@Can-we-all-just-get-along-h8g]

Great vid. Why do you say click the top video to watch the next episode when there never id one there to watch?.

[@Oldmanwithagoldpan]

After the next video is released, in the future, it will be there. So she's speaking to people in the future.. she's a time traveler lol..

[@teuviraupokotea4830]

Amazing wahine toa

[@charlesconnor411]

great stuff emily,, how about giving us a song,

[@Bumper1974]

Love it and this show...Boo.😂

[@UnhingedHarry]

That was definitely a teleport

[@magicone9327]

Weld in a filler bolt when it’s thin like that

[@baTonkaTruck]

Ross rules.

[@patrickgall228]

Emily I have looked watching your shows keep the good work up love paddy 💙 ❤️ 👌👍🫡💯🤞🤞🤞🤞

[@SV-Isla]

Is there a reason the person dredging is also the prospector? has anyone used a person or camera to prelocate patches? Im sure there is a reason no one does it.

[@kambamallen1194]

If i fly up to Nome this week how hard will it be to get hired on a dredge?

[@sofakingrad3530]

If only you guys could hire a diver to inspect that every now and then. Just kidding. I have a 65 foot houseboat and completely understand how nice it is to look at things out of the water.