⚓️Totally Shocked Everyone! Ship Edwin H. Gott arrives in Duluth, MN

Everyone was totally shocked when the captain of the Edwin H. Gott came over the radio and said the ship is heading to Duluth! Many people down next to the Aerial Lift Bridge were excited and talking about the Gott's arrival because this ship rarely comes into Duluth.
More information about the ship Edwin H. Gott: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Edwi...
Video date: 4/15/2023
#ship #shocking #duluth #lakesuperior #maritime #boat #freighter #night

[@denso414]

Thanks for getting out so late Mike. No salute, no problem. What a beautiful ship.

[@vibewithmike]

No salute but the night did give this ship a different look. I love the coloring for sure!⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍👍

[@kevinwrynn2659]

Hi Mike. I got to give you a high five for your persistence and enthusiasm to capture each Great Lake boat that enters the Duluth harbor. I also enjoy your color analysis of what makes that each boat unique. I'm looking forward to your reporting of the Amercian Spirit when she starts her season shortly. On a side note. I had to travel to Detroit via Toledo a couple a days ago. I saw the Gott's sister ship the Edgar Speer parked at her winter mooring. I was about 1 mile from the boat but the tremendous size of the vessel took my breath away as I drove by the Maumee River Harbor. Also, I see both the Speer and the Clarke AIS are up and running. Hopefully we will see both boats visiting Duluth area soon.

[@vibewithmike]

Kevin, thank you so much for your awesome comment. I so much appreciate it. Keep in mind, I’m not an expert but I have a lot of fun out there. I learn from so many people that know this industry. I’m just a guy that loves the ships and I can tell you love them too! I really hope you will join me for the next ship video! All the best friend!!!⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍

[@RockyRacoon123]

What a treat! In my younger days I would have run down to the canal myself to watch this awesome ship come in! You are much appreciated!!❤

[@vibewithmike]

Sandra, thank you so much for watching my friend. I hope you’re having a great Friday night. Many more ships will be coming. I hope you can join on the next video. All the best.

[@whatupplaya7951]

Thanks for sharing. She is a beaut🎉 ⚓ ⚓

[@vibewithmike]

Hey, I really appreciate you watching. I hope you had a wonderful Monday. I hope you come with me on some of these ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@hypergolic8468]

It's incredible to think these 1000 foot vessels are 2/3rds the length of the largest vessel ever built - Seawise Giant that makes them impressive when put into the context of the locks they have to traverse. Great shots as ever.

[@vibewithmike]

Hey hypergolic, you really put me onto something. I didn’t even know many facts about the larger ship ever, not sure why I didn’t research that before? 1,500 feet and sadly it was scrapped. I want to thank you for mentioning this! Anyone that wants to check the largest ship ever out, here it is: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seawise_Giant

[@Jodi_W]

@@vibewithmike And this got ME onto something... I wondered how the cruise ships compare in size, they always look so huge. What I found is that the average length of a cruise ship is...1,000 feet!

[@vibewithmike]

That is crazy! They almost all look like they’re 1500 feet long but maybe it’s just an illusion because of how tall they are?

[@Jodi_W]

@@vibewithmike A little more research tells me the largest cruise ship is Wonder of the Seas. It's 1,188 feet long and can carry up to 9,288 people including guests and crew. Next year a new ship will be launched that is bigger - 1,198 feet and nearly 10,000 person capacity. I've never been up close to a cruise ship but I think it is the height that makes them look so much bigger. Cruising is not something I ever plan on doing...I can barely handle a tour cruise on a lake. 🙄 And speaking of cruising phobias...the Wonder of the Seas is 5 times bigger than the Titanic. And hopefully at least 5 times safer!

[@vibewithmike]

I have never been on a cruise ship. I’m not in to tight spaces with a lot of people. These ships we see in Duluth are as big as the biggest cruise ships.

[@deetempleton80]

So glad you got the Gott.....You r also a treat for all of us...🎉 Thanx...Smoothe Sailing. Blessings

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks Dee. I’m trying my best not to think of this cold weather.

[@MSKonings]

Always exciting to see these big ships

[@vibewithmike]

Mark, these Great Lakes ships are straight up Rockstars man. I hope you’re having a wonderful Thursday night, and you’re I hope you join me for another ship video in the future.👍👍⛴️⛴️

[@hottiemplsmn]

Thank you!

[@vibewithmike]

Hey, thanks for watching friend. It looks like you are in Minneapolis. I grew up on the south side by 58th St and 28th Ave. I hope you join me for another ship video!⛴️⛴️👍👍

[@ellanwiehman1851]

Really beautiful, Thanks Mike! 😍

[@vibewithmike]

It was neat catching this ship at night!

[@R00RAL]

Thanks for letting us all see her.

[@vibewithmike]

Dennis, I’m glad you enjoyed the ship. I hope you come with me on some of these ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@R00RAL]

@Vibe with Mike ⚓️ I actually used to live near the Port of Albany Western Australia 🇦🇺. Small Port in comparison to many. I still enjoyed the incoming & outgoing. I even got to see a propeller change out one day. Took about 3 weeks but job done. They sat tge bow of the ship on the bottom. Lifting the stern enough.

[@vibewithmike]

Dennis! Brother, I wish I could be out there in Australia with you. The cold and snow around here didn’t get the memo that spring is starting. That propeller change out would have be cool to see. 👍👍👍👋👋👋🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

Beautiful ship, amazing video, thanks Mike for sharing this video ⛵️⛵️😊

[@vibewithmike]

Hey! Thanks Karen! The weekend and more ships are around the corner!!!!!⛴️

[@adriannegrillo8394]

She's so beautiful! Always great to see all the ships , especially the footers! Thanx so much Mike. I appreciate you running out late at night! Wonderful video

[@vibewithmike]

Hey, it was fun to get my heartbeat up a little running down to catch this ship. ⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@jjfreight-trains]

thank you for the video, we love watching from Australia

[@vibewithmike]

J & J, please send me some of that warm weather from Australia!😂😂 I appreciate you watching and I hope you have a delightful Sunday!⛴️⛴️

[@jeremycox571]

Gott to see the Gott really cool to see her in Duluth happy that all the Great Lake Fleet ships got to keep their colors

[@vibewithmike]

Jeremy! Thanks for the comment man. You’re right, the coloring is so legit. And that ship is a beast going under the bridge. I so appreciate you watching! All the best to you brother!👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@bartad2ret]

I got to see her transit the Soo locks! I even was able to reach out and touch it!

[@vibewithmike]

Now that is legit! Being able to touch her at the Soo Locks! Is that equivalent for Boat Nerds like us to a baseball fan being able to catch a home run at a baseball game? I hope you come with me on some of these ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@denniscrane9753]

Your commentary sets you apart from the others who bring us these little treats! 🤝

[@vibewithmike]

Dennis, what a wonderful comment. I’m happy you are enjoying the videos. Sometimes I think I’m taking too much? I try not to have a lot of dead space, kind of like a news reporter if that makes sense? All the best brother.

[@debbiejarus1723]

Beautiful!

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks Debbie! I hope you’re having a nice Thursday!⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@maryjane2170]

Beautiful ship😊

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks Maryjane, I think the coloring looks awesome on this ship for sure!⛴️

[@Chili453]

Nice !!!!

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks Tom! Happy Friday!

[@dollywalker3929]

Awesome shots,. Beautiful ship,🤗😊

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks Dolly. I rushed Dow there fast when I heard the ship was coming in. ⛴️

[@2011griz]

I assume there are some tugs to assist the actual docking? That would be great to see. I'm an ex USS Enterprise nuc reactor operator , so I always enjoy seeing big 'boats'. Gonna have to look up the Edwin H. Gott to see if there is any info on the engine rooms and propulsion. I would think these days they have thrusters as well ... so perhaps don't require as much help from tugs.

[@vibewithmike]

Wow! Thank you for your service! It means a lot to me and many others. It’s people like you that served our country that allows me to make videos like this. Thank you!🙏🇺🇸 I do cover some of the tugs here in Duluth and Superior. The Kentucky and Missouri are the big workhorses here. I hope you come with me on some of these ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@SweetUniverse]

Beautiful nighttime scene 👍👍👍

[@vibewithmike]

It was fun at night but it can be tricky with the light catching the ships.

[@karengausman1459]

Hello Mike. Nice to see one of the rare ships come into the Duluth port. Love the night videos. A more calming atmosphere. She has beautiful colors for a beautiful ship Love the gray, black and burgundy!! Once again I get to see the pivot of this great ship!! Thanks for letting us see. Too bad about the whistle. The captain must have been busy. Would have liked to have heard it. Hope you have good day and I will catch you in the next one.

[@Jodi_W]

I wonder if the captain didn't know he should salute if he's not there often. Maybe that's something just the 'locals' know about?

[@vibewithmike]

Not sure, but I was pretty pumped up to see that ship come in at night. I ran down there right at 11 at night.

[@vibewithmike]

Karen, the coloring on the ship is awesome. It looks super fresh.

[@gregdinn-he4pw]

Is it possible there were no salutes because of the time of night?

[@adamweston4152]

That was so impressive, thanks for your video Mike from Wales UK 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍.

[@vibewithmike]

Hey brother! I hope all is well if Wales. You live in an awesome place. Great food and people for sure!!! ⛴️⛴️⛴️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@adamweston4152]

@@vibewithmike thanks Mike, I live in a small village with a castle in it, it's called COITY CASTLE, you can Google it and see it for yourself. I've subscribed to your channel as well.

[@bigmonmagoomba9634]

I heard she parked overnight at the Port Terminal and left the next morning, anchored outside the harbor for awhile and went back to Two Harbors.

[@vibewithmike]

You are exactly right. She left empty. I could not believe it when I heard over the radio that the Captain said they’re coming into Duluth. I rushed down to the Piers.

[@michaelgregorich9405]

Cool

[@vibewithmike]

Michael, I really appreciate you watching my friend. It’s awesome to have cool boat friends like you to find this interesting. Some people think we are total nerds. Thanks again brother. I hope you join me for the next upcoming ship video.👍⛴️

[@RaesTurquoiseTurtle]

She's very clean and massive! Very cool!

[@brookesutherland9553]

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[@dcranch4820]

Cool video! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@vibewithmike]

DCR! Happy Saturday my friend. I hope you come with me on some of these ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@dcranch4820]

@@vibewithmike Will do,I have always been fastened with the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald!! Also the song about it still sends chills through my body every time it plays!!

[@vibewithmike]

I totally agree with you. Sometimes I watch a documentary on KZbin about the Fitz, I’ll look up at the clock, four hours go by, I’ve watched like 10 other videos on it.

[@dcranch4820]

@@vibewithmike I will search for those videos on KZbin! Thanks for that tip!!!

[@markiewodi3371]

Wow! Nice catch! I’m sure no matter phone or TV will ever do the size justice…

[@vibewithmike]

Markie! The ship is such a beast. And it looks really cool during the day and night. Thanks for the comment my friend. I hope you’re having a great Saturday. Come join me for another ship video in the future. All the best.

[@thebigguy8306]

Beautiful scene, view/angel, lighting, and calm water. Noted 80's design, pilot house rear, high deck, boxy for the major tonnage

[@vibewithmike]

Great question my friend! This ship typically goes to Two Harbors to load, so I rarely get to see it. Once in a while she will fuel up in Duluth but a lot of times I miss it. It was so awesome to hear on the radio with the captain saying he’s coming into Duluth! It was a legitimate treat. I hope you’re having a great Friday. All the best.⛴️⛴️

[@ARsRUS556]

Thanks

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks for watching friend!

[@smittysmitty481]

Bad ass!

[@vibewithmike]

Hey Smitty! I totally appreciate your comment. I really hope you’re having a great Friday night. I hope you come along with me and check out the next ship video. All the best my friend!⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍👍

[@kevinrice7635]

she's a bigger boat that's a lot of Steelsuper impressive thank you

[@vibewithmike]

Kevin, those ships look so huge in person. I’m stunned every time.

[@patricks_music]

You can say we got Gott!

[@vibewithmike]

Patrick, as it came out I was like, “um, that sounded odd, wait! That sounded cool.” 😂😂😂😂

[@patricks_music]

@@vibewithmike I can say I sent that before I heard you say it lol. Great minds think alike!

[@vibewithmike]

😂😂😂😂 I hope some cool ships come through this weekend.

[@lindahill3835]

Great narrative and filming of the ship. Been watching these beautiful ships arrive in the harbor. Now t want to see them in person. Planning a road trip to Duluth in July

[@vibewithmike]

Linda you will love it in Duluth and especially around that time! The weather should be delightful. Have a great Monday! ⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@lindahill3835]

@@vibewithmike you too. thanks

[@Captain_Spaulding_01]

Nice video

[@vibewithmike]

Chris, thank you so much for watching. I really hope you will join me for the next ship video! All the best friend!!!⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍

[@denisek292]

That is one beautiful ship! The skill it takes to turn such a huge vessel is impressive. Thank you for taking the time to make this video!

[@vibewithmike]

Denise, I had an issue turning my SUV into a space yesterday. What if my truck was 1,000 feet?

[@denisek292]

@@vibewithmike Oh goodness! Don’t feel bad…. I used to have a crew-cab Silverado….turn radius wasn’t, well, great!😅 Since my kids have grown, I bought a ‘19 Mustang convertible….much better luck parking it! Those captains are impressive!!! Love watching your channel…just subscribed!!😃

[@vibewithmike]

Oh yeah!!! Mustang! Such a great looking car and I’m talking every year model too!!!

[@denisek292]

@@vibewithmike I absolutely love it! Perfect car after kids are off to college. Plus, I’m 5’2”, so it’s a lot easier to drive!! 😂😂😂

[@vibewithmike]

I like them over the Corvette

[@Jfk3434]

Holy Cow!!!

[@vibewithmike]

Catfood! That’s one of the best KZbin names ever. Original and cool, yeah, that’s a big ship my friend.⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@scottlewis8681]

How cool is this. Thanks!!!

[@vibewithmike]

Scott, thanks for watching the ship brother. I hope you join me for the next ship video. It’s cold rain where I’m at in MN right now.👍⛴️

[@scottlewis8681]

@@vibewithmike Before I leave this earth visiting here is on my bucket list. You bring joy to me when I am not able to get around .

[@vibewithmike]

I’m glad to hear this! I really hope you make it to Duluth. It will be all that you hoped for brother. ⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@michaelstamper3096]

Big Red Ed is looking good!!!!

[@vibewithmike]

It’s a great looking ship

[@laurabartoletti6412]

⚓️. Ahoy E H Gott !! Beauty, eh? Hello Mike ! 🍀 🔊

[@vibewithmike]

It was really fun capturing this ship on video closeup at night! What a big ship!⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@scotty2553]

"Gonna pause for a minute to let you listen to those engines.." proceeds to talk over the engines for the next 2 minutes. lol!!!

[@vibewithmike]

Scott, it’s straight up excitement. 😂 Just a guy out here with the camera having fun. Zero agenda. I hope you’re having a great Saturday. I hope you join me for another ship video brother.

[@rouschno1]

Just subscribed. Thanks man!!

[@vibewithmike]

Glad to have you along for the ride. We are going to have some fun with the ships this summer.

[@gregoryronnback2756]

The Gott has the most horsepower of all the footers. Interestingly, she is home based in Duluth but seldom comes here.

[@vibewithmike]

Tons of power. I love the ship. It has a good look too.

[@markfry4304]

I was born and raised in Shell Lake, Wisconsin and visited Duluth often. I am always in awe of these massive ships and love to catch the live feeds when I can. Sadly I don't know a lot about these individual ships or their significance. From the title and from your enthusiasm I would have guessed Lebron James came to town.

[@vibewithmike]

Ha! Each ship is like MJ or LeBron to me Mark. I hope you come with me on some of these ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@paulferguson2574]

Ok, so I had to subscribe !!

[@vibewithmike]

Ha! Paul! Thank you so much man! I appreciate you. Hoping you have a good Friday night planned. Come and join me with the next ship video being uploaded tomorrow. Thanks again!

[@daleolson3506]

They had the old engines for sale. I bought one and put it in place of the electric engine in my Tesla. Saved money over replacing the battery.

[@Jodi_W]

Oh, I have so much to say on this one! Buckle in! First off, I was so confused by you saying this was a rare sighting because I was thinking, "We've seen this ship before..." Then I realized that I recognized it because it's the ship we watched go through the Soo Locks 8 years ago! How crazy is that?!? And I went back to look at my pictures to make sure I wasn't dreaming things (that's a long time for me to remember a detail like that) and realized that the other ship we saw there was the Mesabi Miner. Life is funny sometimes! Secondly, the weather in Duluth today. Wow. There is no walkway, it's ALL lake. There are waves on the walkway. And I just saw ice chunks floating down the walkway. 🤦‍♀ Also, for some reason the green gate is open. We think it happened in the last half hour. Of all the times, I'm not sure this is when that should be. It was closed earlier. I'm not sure if somebody opened it or if it blew open or something. And that may be how the ice chunks got on the walkway...maybe they came from the remaining bit near the lighthouse. We rewound the video and a big wave knocked it open about 20 minutes ago! I can't believe I noticed it. Another signal from....whoever?!? Anyway, I'm pretty sure they don't want it open but I'm also pretty sure nobody can get to it right now unless they are a strong swimmer. More snow chunks coming from behind the gate now. We're also seeing a lot of people find out the hard way that the waves are coming over the 2nd wall, too. Lots of jumping and running when they get hit by a wave that makes it to the upper level. It's an entertaining time to watch, that's for sure.

[@vibewithmike]

That green gate breaking open is going to be a big story. I rewound as well and saw it open up. I was expecting an even larger wave but I guess it must’ve been just repeated banging from waves? I have to get to the Soo Locks someday, Jodi I’ve never been there. I thoroughly enjoyed everything you wrote. So awesome! I hope this weather means there will be a big group of ships coming in all weekend. It’ll make for some good videos.⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@Jodi_W]

@@vibewithmike They may be lined up like little ducklings out there waiting to get in! It looks like there are several waiting out the storm.

[@henryhawk978]

Beautiful ship in a nite scene. Wonder if the Capt. was agitated about something or just to occupied? Enjoyed the video and BE SAFE OUT THERE.

[@vibewithmike]

It was really hoping for a loud salute but it was still cool to catch this big ship at night.

[@Peter-qf3be]

Waving a hand from texas hi mike

[@vibewithmike]

👋👋👋👋👋👍👍👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@doubleedgedsword6956]

This ship is amazingly awesome! Does anyone know if any of these Particular cargo ships have a live You Tube Channel during their Long treks across the sea? Nice camera work !Thank you! 💜🙏🏻

[@vibewithmike]

What’s up Double! Unfortunately, I’ve looked for years, and I’ve never found a livestream on a ship. I wish they had a camera located just above the pilothouse looking out straightahead so I could watch all the time. I appreciate you watching. I hope you come with me on some of these ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@juliegogo2941]

Wow! The Gott quietly slid right on in...... Nice turning shot. My first time seeing the port and starboard lighting. Is the lumination coming from the light houses? Thanks oh... As the weather gets better are you going to vibe picnics?

[@vibewithmike]

Julie, I cannot wait for an outdoor picnic. We both know I can’t do those at this time! Snow, freezing, rain, cold, etc. I can’t wait to wear the T-shirt. I really hope you will join me for the next ship video! All the best friend!!!⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍

[@genepatterson4375]

What gives me a chuckle is when ships have definitely masculine names but being a ship, it is referred to as she.

[@vibewithmike]

Although it may sound strange referring to a ship as ‘she’, this tradition relates to the idea of a female figure such as a mother or goddess guiding and protecting a ship and crew.

[@rolo6932]

She`s big!

[@vibewithmike]

Oh yeah, massive for sure!⛴️

[@chuckg6039]

Starting at 2:00 we get a good silhouetted view of the swing boom which allows line handlers to be lowered to the dock. I think that boom has a specific name, but I can't recall what it is at the moment.

[@vibewithmike]

Yes, it’s a huge boom I see Chuck!

[@ron827]

I did know there are also aquatic foamers. :-)

[@vibewithmike]

Ron, 100% brother!!! That’s us! Your KZbin logo is really cool. I like it.

[@jeanhutchinson6198]

Maybe it's just the camera angle, but there doesn't look like there's much room between the antenna on the top of the Gott and the bottom of the bridge!

[@vibewithmike]

Jean, you’re right. The Gott gets around fifteen feet from the bridge when the ship is empty I heard. Somewhat tight.

[@StephenLPhotos]

She looks like she has a brand new paint job almost!

[@vibewithmike]

Stephen, it’s such a good looking ship. I really enjoyed seeing her in person. What a total treat. That red paint looked good. ⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@vernwallen4246]

These 1000 footers are basically motorized barges.⚓⚓⚓

[@vibewithmike]

They are beasts out there on the lake. I agree though, essentially a motorized barge.

[@ElSantoLuchador]

I've seen some big ships on Puget Sound, but not that big. It's design seems unique to its mission, hauling iron ore and coal. We don't have those kind of industries, so we've got different kinds of ships. Mostly cargo ships, and most of them from East Asia. Of course running through my mind while watching was "With a load of iron ore twenty-six thousand tons more / Than the Edmund Fitzgerald weighed empty."

[@vibewithmike]

Lucha! I hope all is well my friend. When I think Puget Sound, it immediately makes me think of my times in Seattle. One of my favorite spots is the West Point Light (provided a link below for you and others to check out). I was at Microsoft headquarters in Redmond a few years back, and that area is nice as well. Traffic was pretty crazy, that surprised me. It’s really nice area out there if a person likes the outdoors. Thank you so much for the comment. I hope you come back for more ship videos and more comments. It’s always fun talking to nice people like you. West Point Light: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Point_Light

[@colintraveller]

Is there any Bulkers that was built here on the River Clyde , Scotland , still sailing the lakes ??

[@vibewithmike]

I’ve been doing some research for you. Even though it’s registered out of the UK and is not sailing. This is a cool vessel. Check it out brother. greatlakes.bgsu.edu/item/439577

[@rickmyers8404]

New subscriber. Love watching your videos. Makes me homesick I used to watch the ships come into Milwaukee. I do have a question, what A.I.S. are you using would love to check up on my home city.

[@vibewithmike]

Rick! What’s up brother! Hey, I have been to the Milwaukee pier/lighthouse a few times. I enjoyed my time there. Botanas Restaurant is such a great Mexican restaurant there too. I’m so happy you found the channel and I look forwarding you to checking out the next ship with me. All the best friend!👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@vibewithmike]

I forgot to mention the app, Rick, marine traffic. It’s a blue boat for the icon.

[@mikewatson4644]

Nice. Thanks for making a quick run to get the video. I didn't see any marking for a bow thruster? She must be one of the few big ships without one?

[@vibewithmike]

I do think she has one but I didn’t see the circle marking either, interesting!

[@bigmonmagoomba9634]

It’s there.

[@vibewithmike]

Ok, thanks for the update! Much appreciated. How’s your Thursday going? One day to Friday!

[@FnLn55]

2:00 ... bow thruster mark in the grey paint ... very impressive ship ... thanks Mike. 👍👍

[@vibewithmike]

100% Fn, your so right. I just saw it. Thanks for the eagle eye friend. One day until Friday!!!!!! Yes!!!!! List of wind on Lake Superior right now. I hope you join me for the next ship. 👍👍⛴️⛴️

[@snoozeflu]

I know nothing when it comes to these big ships but isnt it common in a harbor for a ship this size to be guided around by a tug boat and/or a harbor master?

[@vibewithmike]

Great question! First of all, thank you for watching my friend. You are correct, many of the large vessels need help from the tugboats. It’s just too difficult to move around in certain situations as you see a lot of assistance from those tugs during the winter time in the ice. I hope you come with me on some of these ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@megabyte7047]

The old style ships had a pointed bow, the newer ones are much more rounded. I would think that the pointed bow has less resistance in the waves?

[@vibewithmike]

You know, you pose a great question here. I guess I never really looked into the old versus the new with the water resistance. The older ones seem like they move faster through the water but maybe that’s just me thinking that? I really hope you will join me for the next ship video! All the best friend!!!⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍

[@Kimrbr549]

You could be a sports announcer or just on tv in general. 😌

[@vibewithmike]

Kim, thank you so much! I’m so happy that you watched the ship video. It’s cool people like you that help me enjoy the ships even more. I really hope you will join me for the next ship video! All the best friend!!!⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍

[@nmflyerrobbin5413]

you are lucky you "Gott" to see that

[@vibewithmike]

Nmflyer! I’m happy that you were able to watch the video. I hope you come with me on some of these ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@mariuskuhrau761]

Yep, she is a nice looking ship but it is strange that the Captain did not give the customary salute.

[@vibewithmike]

I was having they would salute but no dice. Thanks so much for watching friend!!!!’

[@Jfk3434]

Mike! Where is she headed after the pivot?

[@vibewithmike]

He goes to the docks about a quarter mile away to load.

[@mattharper588]

5:15 she’s using her bow thruster to make the turn

[@vibewithmike]

I see that now! Very cool!

[@mattharper588]

The circle markings with the cross in it on the bow are stern are the thruster locations below the water line

[@vibewithmike]

I just learned that recently. It lets the tug know where to stay away from, correct!

[@vibewithmike]

Got it!!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍 Thank you!

[@wendyphillips5002]

Is it the captain driving this ship, or do they have pilots in Duluth harbor? Most larger ocean going ships have pilots navigating into and out of ports in ocean ports. The ports and harbors are far too complex with shallow areas, tides, and other underwater stuff for a captain to navigate. In Rotterdam, Holland the huge ships have to wait for high tide. Because some have a draft of over 75 feet. Bulk ocean going carriers are about 1,200 ft long, 210 ft wide at over 30,000 hp and able to carry over 360,000 tons with a propeller about 30 diameter. These ocean going ships move huge amounts of iron ore from Brazil, Europe and from Western Australia to Chins and India.

[@vibewithmike]

All of the regular Great Lakes ships have their own captain driving. The oceangoing ships usually have a relief pilot. It’s a hard task steering these ships.

[@RaesTurquoiseTurtle]

The st lawrence Segway runs pilots

[@vibewithmike]

I have to get there someday. It would be awesome to see those vessels going through.

[@debbiemoffat7723]

I didn't hear the signals.

[@vibewithmike]

Debbie, the captain passed on the whistle/horn in this video. There have been a few questions about the boat and bridge signal horns when the boats are entering and leaving the Port of Duluth. In most cases, once radio communication with the bridge has been established, use of the boat and bridge sound signals are not necessary and operation of the sound signals is left up to the captains. Often, boats will not use the loud horns after dark as a courtesy to city residents. So, most often when you hear the customary whistle/horn-blowing sequence of "long-short-short" it is a friendly salute to the Port of Duluth from the ship captain and is responded to by the lift bridge operator with the same sequence. The Master Salute is an upgraded more formal whistle/horn salute. That is “long-long-long-short-short.” While the famous sound may be a courtesy, it has long been part of the nautical tradition of this great inland sea port.

[@nigeljohnston1802]

Question from Scotland and I hope it's not a stupid one, but why do many of the Great Lakes ships have such rounded fronts to them.

[@vibewithmike]

Nigel! Big wave to you in Scotland friend! The bows are shaped like that because the ship is initially built to fit into the locks so there’s a more squared off shape. This allows for maximum cargo capacity if they build a ship that fits perfectly to a rectangular shaped lock. I hope you come with me on some of these ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@nigeljohnston1802]

@Vibe with Mike ⚓️ thanks so much for reply. I really enjoy these videos of those massive ships - keep em coming.

[@vibewithmike]

You got it my friend! Send me some warm weather from Scotland. I need it over here in Minnesota.😂👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸

[@nigeljohnston1802]

@@vibewithmike if only - it's freezing over here, 2 above zero.

[@vibewithmike]

Oh no! Nigel, we are both suffering with the cold! I can’t wait for summer! Have a wonderful Sunday. 👍⛴️

[@ralphyboy3636]

Is there a speed limit in the canal?

[@vibewithmike]

I don’t know for sure. I’m guessing not because in the summer I’ve seen people with their personal boats gunning it through the canal. Good question man! I’m not 100% sure of the answer.

[@ralphyboy3636]

I can't brain today I has the dumb. So I'll let you handle the tuff questions.

[@vibewithmike]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 Are you going live tomorrow man? I hope so.

[@ralphyboy3636]

Haven't heard from Jason yet. And there's hockey tomorrow.

[@vibewithmike]

Double whammy! No way you can miss the game. I can’t.

[@richardgeisel4290]

Totally shocked everyone…really??

[@vibewithmike]

Absolutely, this vessel rarely comes into Duluth and was supposed to be loading in Two Harbors. The captain came out of nowhere on the radio and said he’s coming in. Thank you for watching the video Richard. I really appreciate you man. All the best.

[@scottzimmerman9619]

No salutes at night-guessing after 8 or 9PM you won't hear train horns either........

[@vibewithmike]

Hey Scott, it all depends on each captain. Some captains will do it anytime they come in. Others, not the same. I hope you come come back to my channel and watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@marklangren3142]

Going to CN?

[@vibewithmike]

Hey Mark! Yes, I believe she went over to see CN. The dock has really been busy lately. I’m sure there’s a lot of people getting overtime.

[@marklangren3142]

@@vibewithmike I did a bunch of work at CN

[@vibewithmike]

Mark, I have always wondered what it was like to work there. I’ve driven by it so many times on 35 and the big pile of ore is cool. I have a lot of respect for you and your colleagues that work outside in the brutal winter to load those ships. What was it like there?

[@geofffikar3417]

Why doesn't she come to Duluth much?

[@pythanthofficial]

So, Mike. My group, game, and account was targeted by a hacker or a person who didn't have anything better to do and it caused all my work to be taken down and got my account deleted. So, please hold off from creating an account until I hopefully get this resolved.

[@vibewithmike]

Oh NO!!!!!! Please keep me posted my friend!!!!!

[@texomajohn2916]

Man the bow is very round not sharp and pointed like you normally see

[@vibewithmike]

Hey John, good eye brother. You are right. The shape of the ship is dictated by the shape of the shipping locks. They wanted to increase cargo capacity so they made the shape of the ship exactly the size of the shipping lock so it could get through the lock. These are massive ships man. I hope you come with me on some of these ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@texomajohn2916]

@@vibewithmike interesting, I am from Texas but my wife is from the UP, about twenty years ago we went and watched ships going through the Soo locks , it was something to see.

[@vibewithmike]

I still have not been to the Soo Locks. Someday I will make it there.

[@wendyphillips5002]

These captains have to know each port. The cargo and vessel are far too valuable to risk going aground or hull damage in a port area. These captains may go into and out of Duluth port many times each sailing season.

[@vibewithmike]

Most of these captains know the twin ports like the back of their hand. That’s a good thing when you’re sailing something that large.

[@EDBZ28]

Cargo ships creep me out!

[@vibewithmike]

EDB, they are massive and kind of scary in person. I know what you mean. I hope you come with me on some of these ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@EDBZ28]

@@vibewithmike thanks! They’re very ominous to me.

[@vibewithmike]

It like a huge building laying on its side going by you.

[@EDBZ28]

@@vibewithmike good analogy!

[@vibewithmike]

⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️👍

[@rouschno1]

Seriously, why would you call a ship, her?

[@vibewithmike]

This is a time honored tradition. Although it may sound strange referring to a ship as ‘she’, this tradition relates to the idea of a female figure such as a mother or goddess guiding and protecting a ship and crew.

[@rouschno1]

​@@vibewithmike thanks for the explanation. Cool video

[@vibewithmike]

Absolutely! I learned that stuff over time. I did not grow up in a maritime family or have any service on a ship. I’m just a dude having some fun. I hope you come with me on some of these ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️