West Bound in the East River

[@andy537]

Your videos are fast becoming a favourite. The trips themselves are great as is your commentary. Keep up the excellent work and stay safe

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words. Be safe and stay healthy.

[@willmix5044]

If your owner watches the channel...much thanks to him for allowing you to post and share your work. Please continue to post whatever you want and we will enjoy.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Will. I hope to be able to do this for a long time, but am always wondering if this will be my last upload before the privilege is revoked. Crossing my fingers and hoping I am not risking the job I love with this hobby.

[@willmix5044]

TimBatSea. I am a fire officer, so I understand confidentiality. I don’t see you doing anything wrong so far. Good to be cautious. The first thing is making sure your crew has no issues. The second is to not release sensitive company information. Third, don’t talk about what you are carrying. Fourth, continue to let everyone know it’s not your equipment. I watch a Corporate Pilot Life...he did a good job of stating those things, and hid the tail number of his aircraft. That seems to have been all he needed to do to make his company happy. And always make sure you are following proper safety procedures and company policy when filming what you do.

[@TimBatSea]

@@willmix5044 Thank you very much Will. I will do my best. Thank you again.

[@privateer177666]

Thanx for the vid Capt. Tim. I loved going to the South St. seaport museum & vessels there. Afterward taking my family to eat some of the best seafoods at the pier mall close by. I grew up in Jersey City, worked for McAllister for a few hitches then got on with the Army Corps in the Midwest. Retired as 2nd engineer on the flagship M/V Mississippi bout 8 yrs ago. I live in the boonies now doin my best to isolate from the rat race. Fair winds & following seas to you Brotherman....

[@TimBatSea]

Dude! That is amazing! Very cool. I've seen you comment before but didn't realize you are a fellow Mariner. Thank you Brotherman!

[@privateer177666]

TimBatSea Hence the Jolly Roger

[@szymondworski]

Thank you for posting. I came across your videos and I enjoy them very much. I like watching your boat handling :) I've never been to NY but now I feel like I get to know the city. Fair winds! :)

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and please consider subscribing.

[@Paul_Au]

Tim, I can totally understand you having a bit of a sense of "nothing much to see here". But you really are underselling yourself with that kind of thinking. To those of us who have never seen this kind of thing, it IS interesting, and your commentary is great. So, I'd just like to say "Thank You" for taking the time to record, edit, and upload it. Paul. (From Australia)

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Paul. My brother tells me not to let this channel go-to my head and become a "Sealebrity". Lol. I really appreciate all the support you guys have given me and live that you guys down under watch. Stay safe and healthy.

[@firestriper1922]

I absolutely love watching your videos! It is so amazing to watch you navigate through some of the busiest waters in the world. Keep up the great work and please, stay safe Capt.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for the kind words and for watching. Please consider subscribing if you haven't already.

[@red.rightreturn111]

Hi Tim, Your videos are really awesome! I have nothing but respect for you. I'm a Mass Maritime grad. Graduated in 2001. Currently, I live in New Hampshire. After I graduated from the academy, I did sail as a 3/M for a little while with SeaRiver aboard their tankers, but then they fired me after two years - one captain that I sailed with thought I was incompetent and that was the end of it. Since then, I haven't sailed since. But, I still miss it. I thought about trying out tugboat work, but never pursued it. After what happened to me at SeaRiver, I was afraid to go out to sea again. I didn't want to have to deal with another as*hole captain. Currently, my license is in continuity status right now. After I was fired from SeaRiver, believe it or not, I did renew my license (full renewal) 3 times. I never ended up using it, but renewed it just in case. In hindsight, it ended up being a waste of about $12,000. Now, I currently work at an insurance company in Portsmouth, NH as a call center customer service representative. The job pays sh*t. I only earn about $43,000/year. When I worked for SeaRiver, I made $70,000/year. After I lost my job with SeaRiver, I became very depressed and began drinking heavily, watching p*rn, working dead end jobs and just became very frustrated and angry with myself. I got some professional help, but much later in life. I'm happy to see someone like you is having success in the industry. Looks like Vane Brothers seems like a good company to work for. Their tugboats seem really nice. Your videos are fantastic and very educational. At the 10:00 minute mark, the night transit down the East River made me think of the show Law & Order. In the opening introduction to Law & Order: Special Victims Unit there is a tug pushing alongside "on the hip" going underneath a bridge. Not sure which bridge it is and I don't know what the towing company is either. Maybe Bouchard?

[@TimBatSea]

Hey, thanks for watching. As you know all to well, this industry is ripe with little men. I always wanted to write a book of sea stories and call it "big boats and little men". I'm sorry you went through a rough patch. Perhaps you are stronger and better now for it. And if the pull of the sea becomes to strong, come on back. A man is not defined by his failures but rather by his resilience and ability to get back up. Best of luck to you in what ever you do and thank you very much for watching and subscribing.

[@FloridaJack]

Your daytime video is as sharp as they come. Personally I enjoy your route and especially attaching and releasing the barge(s). Your presentation is great don't change...do YOUR thing. Enjoying your channel, Captain.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Jack! I really appreciate it.

[@jimbo6413]

Used to be stationed at VTS New York between 2004 and 2008 (retired as a Senior Chief out of Alameda in 2013). It's neat hearing you mention a few of the check-in locales we'd use for traffic (e.g. Gracie Mansion, 59th Street Bridge, 14th Street Powerhouse, etc.). Also hearing "light tug," "push gear" and "stemming the tide" brings back memories of chatting with mariners on VHF channels 12 or 14. Probably one of the best tours I had in the Coast Guard (although I didn't think so at the time).

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for your service and for watching James! You guys at VTS are the most professional people I have ever dealt with in the USCG. On that note, I have been approved to shoot a behind the scenes video of VTS Sector NY, but am having to wait out the Covid19 situation. It won't be anything you haven't seen, but you may recognize a few faces. Thank you again!

[@gregwarner3753]

A long time ago, like 1965, I served on a USN deep sea salvage tug (USS Preserver ARS-4 ). One of our jobs was delivering a big barge mounted crane from Portsmouth, VA Navy Yard to Hamillton, Bermuda. At one point i wondered if we were going to deliver the crane upside down. Eventually we made the dilevery right side up. Don't worry about your video. This one is spectacular. Thanks.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for your service and for watching.

[@mattguldjord1357]

I grew up commercial fishing the west coast with my dad. Being able to see New York from your vantage point is fantastic! I enjoy all of your videos. Even ones you may think are "not much to see here." Please keep them coming!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much Matt!

[@captainrick9379]

Another AWESOME Video! Thanks for taking us along for the ride!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Rick. I really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. It really helps out!

[@blembree1]

These videos are so fascinating. I love to hear you talk about what you are doing and what you’re thinking as the video plays. Great work!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Stanley.

[@simon-pierrelarochelle4403]

Did I stutter.

[@TimBatSea]

No stutter detected here.

[@Jfk_Clinic]

Love to see what u have in store for us! Great channel

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching.

[@richardmcdaniel6262]

Thanks for sharing. I enjoy your videos very much.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Richard

[@Theo-hc5ob]

I love the City at night. When I was just out of art school I worked as a photographer's assistant in Manhattan for a year and a half. I agree with Pauloo7. It is like flying; one gets a different perspective on one's surroundings. I lived in NYC (Bay Ridge, worked in Manhattan) for 20 months, but never got out on the water that much, especially at night. We all watch your videos to get another view on the world. Plus your commentary is wonderful. Thank you for taking the time to shoot, edit and upload these gems.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you so much for watching! I really appreciate it. Comments like yours mean the world to me. Be safe.

[@randyclyde4939]

Captain, I love the evening blending into night colors... having been on the East and Hudson Rivers during daytime, this is a beautiful experience see! Sailing at night, even on a bigger lake is great, but best with a full moon. Thanks! CUOTO

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Randy. CUOTO

[@harborcbs]

Thank you Tim. Being retired for almost 15 years now, I've travelled that same route so many times, maybe hundreds of times, I know every point of reference you said however some have skipped my mind and hearing those places just bring back so many memories. some great ones some not so great. Corlears hook and the poor house flats, what memories. Yes I have travelled on the Queens side of Roosevelt Island and there is good water but a low bridge to deal with so not too much commercial traffic. Thanks for the memories and please, enjoy every minute of what you do. few of us get to do it and I miss it every day. You will too when your time comes! Keep up the great videos and till the next video, Keep it coming and I'll see you on One Capt.!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you so so much for that! It's why I do this. I really appreciate it.

[@gregwarner3753]

Enjoy the Spring. Good sailing and stay safe. Thanks for the video.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Greg. CUOTO

[@davidlockwood9192]

Thanks Tim, another great vid. Showed my wife and she got to see the beauty of why working at sea is so captivating! As I am an Ops Super these days, I am often the guy on the other end of the phone waiting for someone else to decide where they want a cargo to go so that I can work with the Captains to get the ships in the right location. Keep safe. Fair seas and a following wind.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching David. Please consider subscribing if you haven't already. I really appreciate it.

[@onenutmonkey234]

Quickly becoming my favorite maritime channel on KZbin. Thanks for all your great videos!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you so much for watching and subscribing! I really appreciate it.

[@onenutmonkey234]

@@TimBatSea Any time brotha! Stay safe out there!

[@TerryRossi]

Love you're vids Cap't Tim. I was able to travel the East River on Sept 11, 2015 - flew a big ass flag on the stern of the boat. It was a moving experience I will never forget. Keep doing what you're doing!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Terry.

[@stevebailey7633]

Great video, I’m now hooked. The fade of the sunset was beautiful.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you again Steve. Please consider subscribing.

[@stevebailey7633]

TimBatSea - Done

[@ranger2316]

Beautiful videography and sunset. NYC is really different from the river. I know you have charts, etc, but it never ceases to amaze me that you don't get lost or disoriented. Thanks for this!

[@TimBatSea]

Like anything, things getting easier with repetition.

[@jefferyholland]

That is a nice looking ride at dusk. I have taken my granddaughter to the park at the old Domino sugar plant when we visit NYC. Great place to spend a summer afternoon. Nice video. Thanks

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Jeff.

[@waynecompton7612]

Good morning Tim, Thank you for the video, a different perspective at night Tim!! Stay safe and catch you next time 👍😎🇬🇧.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Wayne.

[@TimBatSea]

Wayne, be sure to see "Hell Gate and East River Your" video.

[@pwillieb]

When you mentioned that you were going under the 59th Street Bridge I immediately thought of the Simon and Garfunkel song "The 59th Street Bridge Song" (Feelin' Groovy). You really bring these things to life in your videos. I also like to read the comments because you have lots of very knowledgeable readers that add to the experience. Love your videos!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. Yes! We have come to form quite a cool little KZbin community.

[@paulmace3019]

Had a 39' sailboat in 2005 and was forced to go on east side or Roosevelt Island because of some big meeting at UN. They had to raise the bridge for a couple of us sailboats to go through. I remember doing around 6 knots through the water but 11 knots over the bottom. Glad I wasn't bucking it.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Paul. Yeah that must have been crazy. Thank you for sharing.

[@car8365]

Tim...another great vid! I really enjoyed different things about this vid - other vessel traffic, defining the white lights on a tug, and the last part getting an idea of navigating at night. I know we can't see much because it is dark it was still interesting for me. Thank you Sir!!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching!

[@johnm1898]

Great video. I enjoy your calm demeanor when you explain things. Your camera did not pick it up but the water sure is pretty at night. Thanks for posting !!!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching John.

[@matthewpeck4016]

Two days shy of a year. It's been a bad day. Really needed this video. Thank you so much.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Matthew. CUOTO

[@SeabreezeRJ]

LOVE this content! I have delivered boats down that run and never, ever, have I passed Roosevelt I. to the East. The walkway bridge has a lift, but sailboats are a low priority, and basically it's left down for foot traffic unless a commercial operator needs to access facilities over that side. THANK YOU Tim, your work inspires! Keep up the pace and best of luck developing your channel!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you so much for watching.

[@evomink]

The subway going over the Williamsburg Bridge is awesome. Great video Captain!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching.

[@jpchado]

Great videos. Love the commentary, explanations, instruction, etc. Keep doing these time lapse videos, etc...fascinating. I'm a sailboat guy but you have me wanting to switch careers.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. And welcome to the channel. I too hope to switch careers one day, but to move to sail. Lol. (Hoping an Island Packet is in my future)

[@davidrandle8093]

Tim, with my sailboat having a 42 foot air draft, the east side of Roosevelt Island is not a place I can go. But I've done the LI Sound - East River - NY Harbor transit many times, and it's one of my favorites. Your commentary has added some richness to my next trip! Thanks!

[@TimBatSea]

Glad to hear that Dave and thank you for sharing that with me.

[@eddiealvarado3531]

Looking at the city on a clear night from the water back when i was on the harbor was always amazing. Thanks for sharing

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Eddie.

[@bobraymond6135]

Fantastic video. Great view of the city. I'm a country boy for sure, but love seeing the buildings and bridges.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Bob. #CUOTO

[@castnetman]

From a 65 year old south Georgia boy that is so dang interesting. Thanks for taking the time to make and post the videos.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Randy for watching. You see? We Yankees aren't all bad. Lol

[@AlexSpradling]

Hi Tim, Re: Roosevelt's East Channel. The turbines are still there, it's a great place for them since the current rips! There's constant fast ferry traffic in that channel connecting to Astoria, but not a lot of deep draft traffic--occasionally there are some tugs moving oil barges on and off the pier at the Ravenswood Plant, but they enter and exit from the West. Stay safe! A.

[@danmc7815]

Thanks Tim and Alex. As Alex stated, some traffic did or does go on the East side of Roosevelt Island. I took one oil barge back there sometime in the 1990s to the Ravenswood Power Plant. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravenswood_Generating_Station And, I made one other trip with tow on that side, but I will not describe that in writing. I might over drinks. It started, for me, when my mate woke me, the Captain, in the wee hours, and that is not good. Enjoyed this video too. Stay safe.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you both for watching and great insight. Like I said, I've never been over there. But really happy to hear about you guy doing it. Thank you again.

[@williamsestrom6355]

Tim, I've done that run in a sailboat, at night, under main and motor. One thing we never expected was the view of Lady Liberty as we rounded the last corner before the Hudson. Me and my buddy were speechless when we saw it. Absolutely spectacular to me. Oh, and we were passing the cars too! Nice video! Keep 'em coming. I'm watching you on marinetraffic.com

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching William. Yes, she is pretty majestic! Thank you for keeping an eye on us.

[@dougbourdo2589]

Great views. Have never been to NY or even in that general area. Very interesting. And like the Great Lakes, it gets BLACK at night. Some of the best shipwreck scuba diving was at midnight with glass calm waters.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you again Doug. CUOTO

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

Another great video. It's great watching the light fade and the nav lights and town lights coming on. We have a graving dock here in Williamstown at the old Naval dockyard which was renamed to BAE Systems Australia which is now just sitting dormant as all the jobs are done overseas or interstate thanks to the Govt and now nothing is happening there and things are just deteriorating and falling to bits.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you again for watching Tim. CUOTO

[@kylesmith8769]

The twilight video is amazing, and it was really nice to see the skyline silhouetted as the sun set.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. If you are new to the channel, Welcome. Please consider subscribing. I try to post new content every Tuesday. CUOTO

[@kylesmith8769]

@@TimBatSea I’m proud to say I have been loyally subscribed about 6-8 months. But I just found your new channel and I’m playing catch up there. What a magnificent design. It’s makes me wish I had bought the 42’ I looked at in the late 90’s in Florida.

[@TimBatSea]

@@kylesmith8769 Thank you very much

[@Pcontracts83]

just gorgeous shots. loved it. not mariner, just ship-enthusiast, but really like the insights.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much. You are all part of our virtual crew and being so, you are a virtual mariner. Thank you for watching.

[@welsh_viewer5913]

Yet again, an excellent video. Thanks Tim.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you so much for watching.

[@davidcoggshall5822]

Great video. I like that you tell what on the right or left as you go along. Stay safe you and the crew.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching David. Please consider subscribing if you haven't already.

[@buddy806]

Enjoying your videos Tim. My best friend James is the engineer of that boat on the other shift. Love the insight on what you guys actually do. Keep up the good work.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Buddy. James is a great guy and an excellent chief. He and I worked together a few years ago. Stay safe, healthy and please consider subscribing if you haven't already.

[@billmoran3812]

Nice evening for a ride down the East River. Haven’t done that trip in about 40 years. Hasn’t changed much. Few more buildings on Roosevelt I., and the high rises where Domino’s was. Buttermilk Channel was frequently a destination for me back when I was in the Coast Guard. Used to tie up at Yankee Pier on the east side of Governors I.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Bill. Stay safe and healthy.

[@cliffbeckwith4019]

That was an amazing video, I enjoyed the commentary and the shots were really cool! Keep it up love the content!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Cliff. Please consider subscribing if you haven't already.

[@waynegutschmidt7586]

One of your best videos yet. I thought that bridge in your last video did looked like the Sydney harbour bridge. Stay safe

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Wayne.

[@jshrawder49]

I really like your channel and the way you explain what is going on and the view is awesome. Hang in there your channel will grow. Your channel is great way to wind down the day!!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you so much for that Justin.

[@ArniAtlason]

This is great video, I really enjoy these kind of videos. I'm a ex sailor from north Atlantic sea, was a chief engineer on a factory fishing vessels for 18 years. I work in land now so I enjoy videos related to the sea. Thank you for allowing to be in your journey.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Chief! It means a lot to me. Be safe!

[@wrighty338]

I only found this channel because i looked up a childhood cartoon called "Tugs" and youtube suggested your video. I found it really interesting and looked into jobs on tugs after finding out the working hours. I cant afford my basic training course to get onto a Tug yet but its something im going to look into for sure!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. I am sure you have already seen, but I did a video on how to get a job on a Tugboat. Don't give up. Follow your dreams.

[@DeeKay617]

We love your videos here in Boston ! Keep em coming Captain !

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching! I really appreciate it!

[@PanzerDave]

Your video is pretty good but your explanations really create a great story. When i sail around NY I was always wondering what the tugs were up to and this really provides some great insight. Thanks for the entertaining and informative videos.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and please consider subscribing if you haven't already.

[@stevenclark3608]

I noticed subway trains going over the Williamsburg Bridge as you were approaching it. Many people think that subway trains only go under ground. A lot do but many in the outer boroughs run on elevated tracks. Then they dive underground once they reach Manhattan.

[@TimBatSea]

Yes. Thank you for commenting.

[@philipmangano7260]

Enjoy your videos 👍🏼. When I was young I use to work for a Red Star Tug Company as a deckhand. Enjoyed but decided another line of work. Be Safe

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Philip. Many if the guys I look up to worked for Red Star. Very cool. Thank you for watching.

[@TheFlatlander440]

Another interesting vid Tim. I really enjoy watching these especially with your voice overs. I grew up in northern NJ so know the area pretty well and it's fun to see it again. I now reside in northeastern Vermont on my 20 acre paradise, lol. Thanks again for sharing and stay safe mate.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you William. Will do. You as well. You are living the dream there in the green mountain state. Be safe!

[@fugoogle8907]

Great video and commentary, thanks for sharing!!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and please consider subscribing.

[@darrellgordon7456]

awesome Tim, really love seeing the city from that perspective.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Darrell.

[@perrydiddle3698]

I think due to the tall arch, it supports itself better. Sort of like a keystone in the center of a brick building entrance, which supports all the arch bricks from falling down.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Perry. Yes. Could be. CUOTO

[@cyroth]

So, I live not too far from the new haven harbor. I was coming home the other day and I saw a tug tied to the fuel docks. I love seeing what kind of traffic is in the harbor whenever I pass by. Now, I know who's tug that was. :)

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. That was us!

[@jasonthatcher9345]

Hi Tim, i got my wife interested in watching the trip up the East river.. glad you added this one as well. we have a compac 23 sailboat and , someday , will be traveling through the sound , through hells gate and down and around to head up the Hudson.. any comments or tips would be awesome. thanks for sharing the neat videos! jt

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Jason. I would recommend two things off the top of my head. In a sailboat that size you will not want to go through the gate at slack. I know that sounds odd, but hear me out. Everyone (especially the big guys) will be in the east River then. Add to that you probably don't make the fastest speed, so if you timed it to go through about an hour into the fair tide l, you will shoot right through. Yes you will have reduced steerage, but a sailboat with a much bigger rudder than powerboats have, you should be fine. Most of the big guys try to stay inside of an hour of the tide, so if you stay just over an hour outside of the tide, you will see much less traffic. The second thing I would suggest is to plan on transiting the Hudson as much as you can with a fair tide. Not a big deal if you don't, but you may have the wind on your bow for the ride up and will have to motor. Best of luck and get out there and enjoy this beautiful world of ours.

[@jasonthatcher9345]

@@TimBatSea thanks for sharing your insights... my wife already feels better that i have consulted someone who knows what he is doing! not sure just when this will happen, but, in the meantime, we will be looking out for your upcoming videos! jt

[@TimBatSea]

@@jasonthatcher9345 Thank you very much. Stay safe.

[@missdorado21]

OMG. That was a fantastic trip. I watch these 2 last videos over and over. I used to see 6-8 bridges from my apt in Queens and love the night ride. I also luv Medallia especially when I’m in PR. My nautical education is getting so much better bc of your videos and I’m going to order nautical charts also. Please do the west side of Manhattan and up the Hudson if you can.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Nancy. I will shoot the North River (what we call the Hudson) when we get orders for work there. Thank you again and keep a few Medallias cold for me.

[@chrismillerguitartv2574]

cool video. im a long time boater and very much enjoy boating at night. its usually quiet and peaceful on the illinois river at night.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Chris.

[@wesley115777]

Hey Tim, I used to have a Dyer 29 powerboat and transited the East River many times. Once in a while, I'd take the east side of Roosevelt Island. As I recall, the channel is somewhat shallow on the east side (10-11 feet?). There's also the vertical lift bridge. No issue for me as it has something like 30' of vertical clearance closed. I imagine you'd likely need it opened.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Wesley for watching. We draw 13 to 14 foot on the tug and 22' on a loaded 50, so I'll be sticking to west side. Lol. Thank you again.

[@LadyMarie880]

Thanks Tim everything in time right, stay safe.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching.

[@amontgomery3391]

Captain Tim, very nice video. I've visited NYC on a 3 day trip with my boys back in 2012. We enjoyed out trip immensely. You have a unique perspective of the whole city by being on the water. I like to follow your progress along with Google Maps, pausing the video and panning around the map. I would suppose, as with anywhere else, that darkness brings a whole new set of challenges for you while you try to dock your barge? I would hope that seeing things in reality would be better than what we see on the video. Anyway, I love your videos and the way you explain what you're doing. I'm an engineer and we love our "why" explanations....

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching and for the kind words. Please stay safe and healthy!

[@Mrsnichols1965]

59th Street Bridge, and feeling groovy.... Best way to see NYC... from the water.

[@TimBatSea]

Agreed! Thank you so much for watching.

[@lassiluoma7701]

Nice videos from East River. It's clever to see such videos. That probably means that I don't have to travel to anymore behind Atlantic (environmental issue) to visit.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. I'm glad I could help. Please consider subscribing.

[@trawlertravels6376]

Hi Tim, When the UN general assembly is in session they close down zones 1 and 2..the bigger boats stay away. Everybody has to go to the east. The bridge is only 40ft closed, but it does go up

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and for the info, but I'm more worried about the water under me over there. But VTS get us through quickly, and we don't mind waiting for the next tide.

[@michaelm9623]

I enjoyed this video; especially the post-sunset view at about 10:00 to 11:00 minutes.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Michael. It was a beautiful night!

[@dpike1126]

Loving the vids. Was on Coast Guard Tug sailing out of New England 1980-84

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for your service and for watching.

[@russellclarke6855]

Nice Capt. Tim, everything seems to go so smoothly but I bet you've got some fabulous stories of when things go wrong. :-))

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you Russell. I may have a story or two in me, but you'll have to pick up the bar tab to hear them. Lol

[@craigroberts6790]

The Goethals Bridge, between Elizabeth and Staten Island, is the sister bridge of the Sydney Harbor bridge. The Goethals Bridge is bigger by a believe a couple of feet. The Goethals is also 4 years older. It crosses over the Arthur Kill waterway.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Craig. I think you may be mistaken. The former Goethals bridge was completely different and is no longer there. The new bridges that took its place are quite impressive. Thank you so much for watching. I'll try to get you a look at them from the water in an upcoming video.

[@edriveiro5625]

Hi Captain Tim, behind you in the intro, those concrete forms were originally designed to allow two twenty-foot containers to fit in cell that's normally set up for single 40 footers only. The only thing is, I can't see the pins or the castings in the center to allow container shoes to be mounted so that they can locked down.

[@TimBatSea]

Hi Ed. I too think they would not do well with the 20' for the same reasons. Hmmm??? Someone said that they were counter weights for the cranes. I don't know.... Anyway thank you very much for watching. CUOTO

[@edriveiro5625]

@@TimBatSea, those aren't the counter weight blocks that I was talking about in an earlier post.

[@TimBatSea]

@@edriveiro5625 Oh. Cool. I don't know what I am talking about when it comes to things on land.... Christ I've been married twice....LOL

[@theotherfinnegan9955]

another great video. what a beautiful night

[@TimBatSea]

It was quite nice. Thank you for watching.

[@japhethsherwood2817]

Im a captain on a 2400hp live on tug in Missouri, I love your videos , so much scenery

[@TimBatSea]

Welcome to the channel Japheth. I get supper happy when fellow professionals watch and like the channel. Please subscribe and help me out in the comments. I try to post new content every Tuesday. CUOTO

[@kapplerphoto]

Another great one! How about a detailed tour of the wheelhouse sometime? What do all those buttons, dials, levers and gauges do?

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching. I have wanted to do that video since day one of the channel, but there are some reasons for not doing it that my employer has made clear. Remember that these are not my boats and customers may like or not like things that I post. So what we have or don't have isn't something I can shoot at this time. I may be able to do a one by one video series, but not all inclusive.

[@willmix5044]

You don’t want anyone starting up and taking off!

[@billmitchell4423]

This is great ! Born and raised in New Haven :)

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Bill. I have a 3 camera split screen video of us going into new Haven coming out soon. (not the next one though)

[@wjewell7464]

awesome video so many memories! thanks!

[@TimBatSea]

I really hope you have Subscribed.

[@robfraley4210]

Holding up for the sewer tanker on the “one” side that is...!! 4:25 🕰 Good video, I liked it...!! 😎👍✅

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you again for watching Rob.

[@chopperboi89]

@6:42 when he's talking about the traffic, on the right is the building that Jason Bourne jumps off the roof of in The Bourn Ultimatum. They give the address as "415 E71st" although that's not the real-world address of the hospital he jumps from

[@TimBatSea]

Wow. Cool. I didn't know that. Thank you for watching.

[@TBJK07Jeep]

Great Video Tim. I cant say why it interests me but it does.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Tim. I am so happy you find it interesting.

[@kentlearned5017]

Hi Tim, Greetings from 50 miles west of downtown Sydney. Greatly enjoy your channel. No hype or fake drama. Born on Long Island, but moved to Fla. in 1963. Really enjoyed seeing the city from the water again. You may need to raise the ASA on the camera as night approaches, say from ASA125 to about AS800. This would help a lot, but yes the grain in the photos would get bigger, but there would at least be detail in it then. Keep up the good work.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Kent. And thank you for the idea. Is ASA like ISO?

[@kentlearned5017]

@@TimBatSea Yes, I come from many decades of amateur B&W film processing.

[@markwalker2373]

I know it’s timelapsed but how quick that light faded. And it’s great views of nyc. One day I will get a passport and make the journey from the uk

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Mark. We will be waiting for you.

[@BeeRich33]

Nice stuff. Would like to see more. The Golden Hour: sunset and sunrise. Best photography hours.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching and please consider subscribing if you haven't already.

[@deanmaher3969]

That video was so cool. Thanks Tim!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Dean.

[@youmarchy]

Hi Tim - Thanks for the video. How about overlaying two or three vessel parameters during these passages? It would take another cam on one of your nav display and overlaying the video in a small box in the lower right hand corner.

[@TimBatSea]

Hahaha. As I type this, I am rendering a split screen 2 shot video of docking a 50 yesterday. It will take awhile to up load and I ran out of data. Having to buy data at $10 a gig. This little hobby is killing me. Lol

[@James-seafan]

excellent video tim thank you

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much James. CUOTO

[@thomastomasheski4615]

Thanks Tim! Really appreciate the more videos. It is easing the stay in place order! Any chance you could include an occasional speed? Especially for the time lapse shots, just wondering. I also appreciated when you explained the twin screwing. Not that I would be docking a large barge, but I appreciate how you maneuver with all of the conditions. So even more explanations of how you manage throttle, direction, rudder... just those details seem so interesting? Do you have a patreon we could donate to help with expenses?

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Thomas. I am editing a split screen video right now showing where we are going and throttles and rudder angle indicator. I will try to do other videos explaining what I'm doing, but for this one you can watch and listen to what is being said to my deckhand and assist tug. Thank you so much for suggesting a patron account. A few others have as well, but I have been reluctant to ask for money. But it sure would help with the equipment and data fees. I'll have to sleep on it and give it some thought. Thank you very much for the suggestion!

[@thomastomasheski4615]

@@TimBatSea will be watching tonight when chores are done!

[@joshwelner1951]

This reminds me of fishing out of Portland Maine just you have a lot lot lot more lights for boats to blend into I'd rather be off shore at night lot less traffic 👍

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Josh. I grew up on Monhegan and fished before going to Tugboats. I still love taking a load of fuel into Portland. We might have even been known to flag a lobsterman down on his way in to buy a few bugs. Stay safe and healthy.

[@joshwelner1951]

@@TimBatSea flag me down any time your up this way I'll help you out with dinner lol 😂 no joke f/v Payton Marie 31 foot jc all white hill and top. I'm on channel 88a

[@TimBatSea]

@@joshwelner1951 Oh I am going to be looking for you now!!!! Thank you very much. Stay in touch!

[@joshwelner1951]

@@TimBatSea I lobster more east of Portland zone f south of bald head but sometimes I go near the cod ledges not far from the approach to Portland 👍🦞

[@TimBatSea]

@@joshwelner1951 Be safe my brother. And keep hawlin them poverty boxes!

[@joshuaharlow4241]

Hey Tim! Thanks for all the work! Idea: Please go into depth about the timing and thought that goes into moving various loads. Many of us know the kinetics of automobiles and such. Would you please help us "land lubbers" understand the thoughts that you have when moving sea-going vessels? Weight, momentum, water drag, propulsion etc.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Joshua. I love that stuff but thought it would bore most people. But yes, you have given me the excuse I needed. I will try to cover that in a future ship handling video.

[@keithgeisen]

Enjoyed another trip with you - by the way Captain T - you have great ship tours ~ How about doing one on a fuel barge. I’m new with your channel and from what I have learned is the ships are refueled by barges ~ I never would’ve guessed - zero exposure to shipping- for me that would be interesting Thank you for all you guys do!

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Keith and Subscribing. I really appreciate it. I have a few videos about the barges, but I can't show much of Cargo Ops because of security and proprietary reasons.

[@stripersniper1531]

Great content Tim I wouldn’t change a thing .

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much.

[@williamjacobs236]

Another great video Tim .

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching William. CUOTO

[@timthetoolman5128]

Nice shirt 🍻🍻🇨🇦👍

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you! It is always a good idea to force liquids in a tropical climate.

[@slippery396]

you are sooooooooooo lucky ..... great job !

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you very much for watching.

[@Davefromwisconsin]

Have you ever worked on the Great Lakes? I live not far from the port of Duluth/superior and am fascinated with Great Lakes shipping. My family spent a lot of time in Duluth watching the ships come and go. Someday I will have me a ships whistle to annoy everyone in earshot. Great videos. Keep it up.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching Dane. No. I have yet to work in the great lakes. My old captain that taught me all I know is at this very time, bringing a tug up and around to the lakes. Please consider subscribing if you haven't already.

[@ejmontie]

Keep up the good work...Stay safe.

[@TimBatSea]

Thank you for watching.