This video of the Wilfred Sykes was recorded yesterday 12/28 and not only is this ship unbelievably cool, but it’s very historic as well. It was the last ship to load next to Edmond Fitzgerald. This vessel departed two hours after the Fitzgerald in 1975 from the same loading dock in Superior. Just that alone is unbelievable to think about. Captain Lori Reinhart is in charge of the Sykes and she put on the best show of 2023 from a horn and overall cool ship standpoint!
@dinadad9 ай бұрын
How cool! Never knew that history. "....The legend lives on..." Captain Lori is so awesome.
@vibewithmike9 ай бұрын
@dinadad yes, lots of history comes with this ship. Right next to the Fitzgerald. Just think about that.
@DressyBessie9 ай бұрын
Oh my gosh, Mike, how fun was that?! What a cool captain! Quite the show! And the ship! Wow! I wasn't familiar with it. What a history and what a nice looking ship!! You must have been so giddy filming this! And can you believe this scene is the end of December?! As much as I like snow, I am not complaining one bit over here. 😊 Great video Mike! I really enjoyed seeing the captain too! This video is definitely a favorite!
@edkalix76199 ай бұрын
That is a cool legend.
@rosaliegloege44989 ай бұрын
WOW...can't get any better than this. So glad I tuned in! Thanks! 😮
@donnasmith58829 ай бұрын
I love the Wilfred Sykes. I think it is absolutely beautiful! I really enjoy your channel! Thanks!
@vibewithmike9 ай бұрын
Thank you for such a wonderful comment Donna! This Mark W. Barker ship was so cool to record!
@pamelaknits9 ай бұрын
Wow! The coolest ship of all time. How amazing were all those salutes 🔊🔊🔊🔊.
@doubleedgedsword69569 ай бұрын
That beautiful lady sure isn't shy wow! What is sound off! Looking at 132.5 HZ, which is a C3 note, my oh my, what a beautiful lady she is! Thank you, Mike!
@suzanne39839 ай бұрын
Captain Lori brought it! Thank you Mike, I didn’t know she was loading next to the Fitzgerald on that day. I learned something new! Fun video.
@marywright67599 ай бұрын
In my opinion the most beautiful ship on the lakes. I love it. 4 salutes!
@johnskelton56839 ай бұрын
Seeing this incredible seventy five year old ship, Wilfred Skye's, hearing the horns telling all I'm here, with three last additional sounding of the horns to say, 'I'll be back'. What a testament to incredible engineering of the day this ship was designed and built. Think seventy five years of all that which this vessel was subject to, to see it today earning its keep with the maritime company operating this beautiful vessel. Another wonderful video to end the year, 2023!
@chuckg60399 ай бұрын
Hi John. You really stated things well. We were so lucky she went to Duluth. Her original plans were for Marquette. Happy New Years
@davidfeller10219 ай бұрын
What a great Christmas Gift from Captain Lorri and crew! Thank you Mike ! Superb video!
@vibewithmike9 ай бұрын
This captain definitely earned the best ship performance of the year in Duluth
@bevpearson82689 ай бұрын
This ia absolutely awesome!!! Yay Mike and Yay Capt Reinhart!!!!!!
@vibewithmike9 ай бұрын
Bev! Captain Lori did a marvelous job giving us a showing in Duluth. It was spectacular. What a ship.
@NorthshoreLover-gk7zv9 ай бұрын
A female ship captain bringing in the fun! Awesome ship video and thanks for the information about this ship. Very interesting!
@vibewithmike9 ай бұрын
This captain really put on a show for us. She did a great job.
@JamesWilson-bw5uq9 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike! Captain Lorie! Great old ship!!!
@wendyphillips50029 ай бұрын
Wow, a lady captain of a huge great lakes bulk carrier. It is very good to see a lady captain of a ship. Captain means many years of experience, training, knowledge, credentials and a lot of responsibility.
@spotts96689 ай бұрын
Hi, Mike! What a great show! The extra horn salutes brought a tear to my eye!
@vibewithmike9 ай бұрын
It definitely was the best show from a ship this year in Duluth
@MrSkibumchris9 ай бұрын
I am glad I wasn't the only one! God bless this ship and her crew. God bless America !!
@maribelfarnsworth45659 ай бұрын
What a magnificent ship! And what a great series of salutes!
@timothynewton44534 ай бұрын
My hat is off to Lori and the crew. I applaude the show she put on. Can anyone say tears of Joy? Yout this folks.
@vibewithmike4 ай бұрын
What an awesome Captain! Captain Lori
@chucke42949 ай бұрын
Master salute from a Stately Classy vessel and bonus vibes for sure! She was having a great time, what a show! Great job Mike!!!
@chucke42949 ай бұрын
19.7 K subscribers now!!!!!! Up every time I Look!!!!!
@elizabethw45199 ай бұрын
I bet she was having fun with the children!! Thanks Capt Lori for the amazing salutes!! WE love this so much. Wow, the history of the Sikes and the Fitz loading at the same time. I envision the captains probably spoke with one another during that time. wow, Wow, WOW for this exit!!!! Safe travels Capt and the crew and may 2024 be a wonderful one for you!!! Why am I tearing up!!!!
@KellyfromTC9 ай бұрын
Super fun! Thanks Captain Lorie! Thanks Mike! --Kelly
@vibewithmike9 ай бұрын
The captain and ship really are the star of the show. It was unbelievable to watch this.
@phyllislove3207Ай бұрын
Beautiful!!! Proud and glory❤
@vibewithmikeАй бұрын
I remember this ship. It was a great show.
@josepadin5669 ай бұрын
A very good video,definitely I enjoyed 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼
@critterscute36429 ай бұрын
I knew that name sounded familiar! Thanks for making that Edmund Fitzgerald connection for us, Mike. A much better decision made that fateful day by the Sykes’ Captain Paquette. And here she is, still getting ‘er done! Thanks, Captain Lori, for giving us all a treat with the horn action. I didn’t really have a favorite ship or captain…I certainly do now!!Safe sailing to Captain Lori and the entire crew. Thanks, Mike, for this great video!
@carolewoolley70179 ай бұрын
Better words couldnt be spoken❤
@linctiger9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the show, just subscribed from Lincolnshire in the UK
@vibewithmike9 ай бұрын
Well, thank you for subscribing my friend in the United Kingdom. You have a lot of ship action out your way as well. I hope you are doing well. Happy weekend to my friend. I hope to speak with you soon. Thanks again. Cheers.
@lagunza9 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing that with us Mike! Glad you were there to document that departure and multiple salutes! Well done, Sir!
@vibewithmike9 ай бұрын
I hope you’re having a great Friday. Your profile photo is so beautiful with that sunset. Hey, this captain stepped up and made it the coolest ship departure of the year in Duluth.
@markarneson87059 ай бұрын
What a treat! All of us Boat Friends who live far and wide would not be able to see and enjoy the beauty of the Sykes if it were not for you Mike. Thank you so much and I wish you and yours a very Happy New Year. Thank you
@vibewithmike9 ай бұрын
Mark, I hope you can join the livestream today between 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM CT. kzbin.infoxYI-9oQk8iA?si=2HYpQMH_Km-bSaA5
@AndyM.9 ай бұрын
That is now my favorite boat!!!!! I LOOOOOVE DA OL' SCHOOL look of it!!!
@vibewithmike9 ай бұрын
Andy, I hope you can join the livestream today 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM CT. kzbin.infoxYI-9oQk8iA?si=2HYpQMH_Km-bSaA5
@AndyM.9 ай бұрын
Already set DA TUBE to notify OF LAKER-PA-LOOZA 2023!!!!!
@JamesWilson-bw5uq9 ай бұрын
Hi Mike Chris to the captain!! I've never seen the Sykes but I've read about her as she is part of the saga of the Edmund Fitzgerald!!!!!!!
@laurabartoletti64129 ай бұрын
🔊 Ahoy Sykes , she's a beauty !! 👏 hey Mike & boat friends ! COOL !! ☮️
@vibewithmike9 ай бұрын
Captain Lori really blasted the horns for all of us! What a show, what a show!👍⛴️
@terrsaelbon9 ай бұрын
It looks like a beautiful day. That was the best ship of 2023 with those salutes!❤
@vibewithmike9 ай бұрын
The sky was beautiful and blue, and the ship was fantastic
@michelek52079 ай бұрын
Captain was having fun!!! Love it!!!
@katherineaustin24779 ай бұрын
What a wonderful cool ship Love the captain salute just love the horns Go capt Lori
@chucke42949 ай бұрын
Beautiful cloudless day in Dtown, how about this weather Mike!!!
@vibewithmike9 ай бұрын
One of the most beautiful days I had to record a ship. It was fantastic.
@kevinmcneal44519 ай бұрын
Mike your enthusiasm is infectious! Thanks so much for the background information on these great ships...especially for those of us just being introduced to this world.😊
@ThomasPete9 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike! Great horn and lots of it! Could be a farewell for the year? maybe the last trip to Duluth this year, season winding down. Another ship did that too the other day. (extra salutes).
@jimzepf39109 ай бұрын
Mike, Wilfred Sykes one of your best, chokes you up feels like the sixties beautiful Ship will watch again👍👍👍✌️
@scottlewis86819 ай бұрын
Mike this will be short and sweet and from the heart..... THANKS A MILLION!! Peace!!
@chuckg60399 ай бұрын
Starting at 6:19, you can see a white small swinging boom near the rear of the pilot house. It is used to hoist items from the main deck up to the 3rd level. You can see another swinging boom starting at 7:18. It's directly above the 'W' in Wilfred. Very helpful to haul up goods to the main deck. This video ranks way up there for me! Thanks so much Captain Lori for that very, very rare set of 4 salutes. Will be so memorable for all of us Boat Friends.
@francisforest93429 ай бұрын
Hi Chuck, Thanks for pointing out the swinging boom. I'd like to get your opinion about this. I was watching this video today of the Saginaw: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zqu5fminYt-opc0feature=shared You can see it's swing boom on the starboard-side of the bow beginning at 2:00, and some good views of the bow thrusters at 2:16, 3:20, and 7:19. At 3:48 you can see some deck hands being swung out and lowered with the swing boom. Is this pretty common practice? On the Wilfred Sykes the swinging boom looks more centrally located near the bow (probably for hoisting to the 3rd level of the super structure, as you said), and the boom near its stern looks to be set too far back to be practical for off-loading deck hands. Is off-loading deck hands with the swinging boom pretty common? Thanks.
@ginnyanderson48929 ай бұрын
What a wonderful beautiful ship and salute.
@dollywalker39299 ай бұрын
Wow beautiful ship and horn. Woo what a captain🎉🎊🎊🎆
@karlschwab64379 ай бұрын
Great job captain Lori and Mike for a great ending to 2023!
@edkalix76199 ай бұрын
Great job Mike,Thank You.
@Deb_L9 ай бұрын
Toot toot toot!! What fun.
@vibewithmike9 ай бұрын
📣📣📣📣📣📣⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️👋👋👋👋
@Deb_L9 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmike 🥓🥓🥓⛴️⛴️⛴️
@kenrickjones39909 ай бұрын
Now I know why I fell in love with these wonderful old ships they are so awesome. Jim thank you for sharing such an awesome ship. The modern ships of today are huge and technical wonders but they can never match these classics. Again thank you for sharing
@edkalix76199 ай бұрын
She is beautiful.
@spitfirenutspitfirenut48359 ай бұрын
Mike……That’s absolutely incredible. Tears….. And thank you friend.❤️🇺🇸🇨🇦
@pamberry71629 ай бұрын
What a beautiful ship!
@96HC129 ай бұрын
WOW Mike, So glad I did not miss this one! That was off the hook. I’m still laughing. Hats off to Captain Lori,She really brought it.
@guyg71609 ай бұрын
My vote best video of year. Nice job Mike!
@vibewithmike9 ай бұрын
I really do believe that. From a performance standpoint and cool factor, I thought it was awesome.
@carllafrance55109 ай бұрын
Hi Mike Excellent video ! Hardly any wake !
@Chili4539 ай бұрын
Great ship for being 74 years young !!!
@vibewithmike9 ай бұрын
Its was a pleasure to see this ship! It was so incredible to see this show the captain put on for everyone along that pier! It was amazing!⛴️👍
@Chili4539 ай бұрын
Loved all the salutes !!@@vibewithmike
@440tomcat9 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike👍
@edkalix76199 ай бұрын
Love those horns
@frederickbueltemann795312 күн бұрын
Still my favorite ship. As a kid we would go out to Port Inland too see her, my dad's cousin was on her at the time
@vibewithmike12 күн бұрын
This is definitely one of my favorite ships. Did you see that tour on board one of the ships? Check it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6fEdGina8h3hMksi=xz6tt8eEEczoITKg
@patricks_music9 ай бұрын
What a solid horn! Captain definitely had fun with the horns! What a cool vessel. Thanks for bringing us this video!
@GhostSportsES9 ай бұрын
This was awesom. Two things that never gets old.. Ships and waves on the great lakes. Looks like a beautiful day btw
@vibewithmike9 ай бұрын
I’m glad you enjoyed the ship. It is definitely a memorable situation from a horn standpoint.
@GhostSportsES9 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmike My nephew the one who likes these vessel outa all my neices an nephews, was watching the this video going "ITS BOAT, ITS BOAT, ITS BOAT, IM THE FLASH!" Over an over lol
@richardharris97977 ай бұрын
Awesome Awesome video
@vibewithmike7 ай бұрын
I’m really happy you enjoyed it
@rogerhadley27639 ай бұрын
what a treat indeed
@vibewithmike9 ай бұрын
This is the first time I’ve ever laid eyes on the ship, and it definitely is one of the coolest I’ve seen. The captain really put a show on for all of us.
@shirleybalinski45359 ай бұрын
What a beautiful day. The Lake, the boat..perfect,Great Lakes!!
@carolyncourts65109 ай бұрын
wow! That boat just stole the show. Beautiful day, beautiful sky, beautiful ship. Can't beat that!
@sweynforkbeardtraindude9 ай бұрын
FANTASTIC BRO!
@mickbaker24839 ай бұрын
Hi Mike what a beautiful old school laker she is one awesome looking ship and she's an old girl but I bet she give some of the newer ships on the lake's a run for there money, thank you to captain Lori Reinhart for giving us the all of the salutes as she tacks the Wilfred Sykes out of Duluth, Fantastic.
@KenHartman1529 ай бұрын
Absolutely love the history of the Wilfred Sykes. Plus she is a beautiful old school Laker. I love all the ships but the Old School Lakers have a special place in my heart especially the Arther Anderson. Bless Captain Laurie for all of the salutes to her boat fans!!! ❤❤
@susanfaulkner23049 ай бұрын
Love the footage you've taken. Also, I like the idea of a female captain for one of these ships. The weather is gorgeous, crisp and cool. Never disappointed! To captain Lori👏!Thank you Mike! Stay warm☕!
@bobjohnston55279 ай бұрын
Good evening Mike. Great video and info. Please send this weather to Fredericton. We had rain, freezing rain and snow today. More snow for tomorrow
@ruthgoebel7239 ай бұрын
Hi Mike! Looking forward to this all day! Great horn!! Thanks for sharing.
@vibewithmike9 ай бұрын
This was such an awesome ship to record! What an event it turned out to be! Wow!👍⛴️
@donaldrosart25969 ай бұрын
Awesome
@ohnoflicks9 ай бұрын
What a great video! and Yay Captain Lori! It looks like you had a simply gorgeous December day. And I loved that little beach. Maybe a trip to Duluth will be in my future!
@vaneesakarsch9199 ай бұрын
That was an awesome salute!! Way to go Captain Lori!! Safe voyage!❤️
@chucke42949 ай бұрын
Hey Mike and all Boat Friend Nation, from a balmy 40 degree Bismarck. Fantastic winter weather!
@vibewithmike9 ай бұрын
Still sitting warm in your neck of the woods I see Chuck. This ship was so awesome to watch and the captain did such a great job making this a real show.
@chucke42949 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmike Mike that must be a recorded of some sorts, as the Captain was really enjoying it for sure! That might be an idea for a rainy day video just of the various salutes we have heard throughout the year…… You have a top 5 within one, and then the McBarker the other day and so on down the line! LOL that would be a hoot for sure!!!👍
@mariowolf98849 ай бұрын
Hi Mike what can i say its absolutely fantastic this vessel, one more i never have seen before, and what a horn concert the female captain gave us. I love also the painting of the Wilfred Sykes, one of the only fee ship with the green color on it. Best regards to Captain Lori Reinhardt in the name of all boat ethusiasts....
@janetryan97799 ай бұрын
So enjoyable to see this handsome ship! I love that I can learn so much from your channel, plus see such beautiful sights! The extra horn salutes were so nice- a thoughtful gesture from the captain.
@deetempleton809 ай бұрын
Well as the song goes Girls' really Do know how to have fun.. the horns were a gift for all present, an all the World Wide audience. Love her Laker an her fun.. Best close out to 2023🎉🎉🎉❤ you go Girl, thanx Lori😊😊😊❣️🌠🌎 wish I could fly to Indiana to try an take Lori a Bouquet
@karengausman14599 ай бұрын
Hello Capt.!!! What a beautiful blue sky!! I never realized what the light on the lift bridge really looked like. Thanks for a closer view. The 12th Street beach looks very calm. You have it all to yourself. She is an awesome looking vessel!! I will have to add her to my list of Old School Laker favs. What a beauty of a ship. WOW, WOW, WOW. Capt. Lori, you are just awesome!!! I had goosebumps as she was heading out to the lake. I wish Captain Lori and her crew safe travels to Indiana. Mike, this definitely was one of the best videos of the year. Thank you so much for this. You do so much for us Boat Friends that we can never repay (at least that is how I feel). Happy Friday to you!!! Take care my friend and chat soon. 🙋🚢
@johanvandersandt89049 ай бұрын
Hi Karen! This is such an cool looking ship! Its almost got that futuristic flowing design and to think that she has been sailing since 1949!!! Hope you have a fantastic weekend my friend! Stay warm and be well!
@karengausman14599 ай бұрын
@@johanvandersandt8904 Hello my friend 👋. I totally agree. I think she looks great for her age. Love the Old Lakers look. Hope you are having a great weekend 😊. 🚢🚢
@johanvandersandt89049 ай бұрын
She certainly does! She really has some classy lines! Thank you, I hope you are having a great day and a wonderful weekend as well Karen! 😄👌🎉
@vibewithmike9 ай бұрын
@johanvandersandt8904 Karen & Johan, I hope you can join the livestream today between 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM CT. kzbin.infoxYI-9oQk8iA?si=2HYpQMH_Km-bSaA5
@karengausman14599 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmike I will do my best to be there. I know I will definitely have a great time.
@beaky299 ай бұрын
Hats off to Cpt Laurie! Fantastic salutes. Beautiful ship
@delainepep229 ай бұрын
Thank you Captin Lori this was a treat for us all.
@skipbasil29379 ай бұрын
She’s a real beauty of a ship
@vibewithmike9 ай бұрын
The ship is definitely a blast from the past. It was a true pleasure to see it in person, and to have the captain put on a show like this, for everybody is absolutely so cool.
@Phuong.Nguyen-9 ай бұрын
Amazing 😊
@BMgirl-mx1xh3 ай бұрын
She likes her horn. Way to go capt lori
@vibewithmike3 ай бұрын
Captain Lori is no joke! One of the best out there. I respect her a lot. It’s wonderful seeing a comment from you as well, my friend.
@samuelcollins13319 ай бұрын
The Sykes Has a “Dutch/North Sea” look to it! THANKS SO MUCH MIKE!!
@debbierogers32349 ай бұрын
Okay ….. that was the coolest one yet! Thanks to the captain! Thank you!
@debbiekern28416 ай бұрын
Love this ship!!! It goes to my hometown, Grand Haven, MI
@vibewithmike6 ай бұрын
I’m so happy I was able to record this beautiful ship with a brand new paint job, it doesn’t even look like it was built in 1942. It looks so nice.
@jeffrosen82379 ай бұрын
I was thinking today that it would be cool to have the length of the different ships marked on the railing, of the north pier by the museum, to put the length in prospective . Maybe start by the lift bridge and go all the way to the 1013 foot mark with markers, that could be seen from both ends, for the most common ones that come to the port. Just a thought.
@melissawarfield9 ай бұрын
Sharp looking ship. I love the horn display. Captain Laurie didn't stop. Thanks for the information. In another video from Paul Scinocca there was a paddle boarder paddling towards the lift. The kayaker made this video fun to watch.
@ostbagar39 ай бұрын
A sunny day in Duluth and the ship looks great on that calm water😃👍! Thank’s for this one Mike!
@TheSopke9 ай бұрын
I believe this is the boat that I watched come in at midnight the other night on the Duluth canal camera. The Captain did not hold back on her midnight salute to the lift bridge!!! The ship was also fully lit up & looked amazing .
@bevfarlow33309 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike. That was absolutely awesome!!!!!
@vibewithmike9 ай бұрын
What a way to end the year with this type of beautiful ship, and the best performance too
@Douglas_799 ай бұрын
Great video, Mike!! I love this ship! Great connection with the Fitz! Love this old school look!! Captain was awesome acknowledging the fans!!!
@johanvandersandt89049 ай бұрын
Its got a cool name! I have never heard of her and she looks awesome! That light is huge! It doesn't look it on the bridge but its massive! 1949 was a long time ago... I like this captain haha! She certainly knows how to entertain the crowd! Hope you have a great weekend bro!
@susanemma54549 ай бұрын
What a Great Ship and the Horns..wow
@anthonysaggio65519 ай бұрын
Shes awesome beautiful 😊
@IamValentina669 ай бұрын
I love that bow
@gavinalaniz53769 ай бұрын
My favorite all time ship!!
@skycvg9 ай бұрын
Tip of the hat to Capt Lori Reinhart and crew. Always love the Sykes and boy she was all but maxed out. Really makes you appreciate the meaning of freeboard when the ships are loaded that heavy.
@tonyfreeman50489 ай бұрын
What an honor to be next to the Fitzgerald another good video friend thank you
@brentdickerson14739 ай бұрын
Howdy Mike...kudos to the captain!! Pretty cool my friend.
@eddie_wolf_9 ай бұрын
Nice Catch Mike ! Thanks Much, Eddie
@jdmxxx389 ай бұрын
After a busy and stressful day I always look forward to spending some time with you, Duluth, the ships and the environs of the lift bridge. I use those few moments to unwind and appreciate the relaxing interlude you offer. Many thanks for your devotion to the task.
@andreasgroeller10839 ай бұрын
Best Salutes from a very beautiful old school Ship. Best ❤📣📣👍👍
@guyg71609 ай бұрын
Great story of two ships in 1975
@vibewithmike9 ай бұрын
Yes, there’s lots of history with this ship being connected to the Edmund Fitzgerald
@joane86519 ай бұрын
This has been the best one ever! Thank You for a beautiful video.