⚓️Duluth's 1949 Ship Sykes: 2023's Greatest Show!

[@vibewithmike]

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!

[@dinadad]

How cool! Never knew that history. "....The legend lives on..." Captain Lori is so awesome.

[@vibewithmike]

@dinadad yes, lots of history comes with this ship. Right next to the Fitzgerald. Just think about that.

[@DressyBessie]

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!

[@edkalix7619]

That is a cool legend.

[@rosaliegloege4498]

WOW...can't get any better than this. So glad I tuned in! Thanks! 😮

[@johnskelton5683]

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!

[@chuckg6039]

Hi John. You really stated things well. We were so lucky she went to Duluth. Her original plans were for Marquette. Happy New Years

[@wendyphillips5002]

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.

[@donnasmith5882]

I love the Wilfred Sykes. I think it is absolutely beautiful! I really enjoy your channel! Thanks!

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you for such a wonderful comment Donna! This Mark W. Barker ship was so cool to record!

[@timothynewton4453]

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.

[@vibewithmike]

What an awesome Captain! Captain Lori

[@doubleedgedsword6956]

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!

[@marywright6759]

In my opinion the most beautiful ship on the lakes. I love it. 4 salutes!

[@pamelaknits]

Wow! The coolest ship of all time. How amazing were all those salutes 🔊🔊🔊🔊.

[@SuzanneCrosby1]

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.

[@JamesWilson-bw5uq]

Thanks Mike! Captain Lorie! Great old ship!!!

[@bevpearson8268]

This ia absolutely awesome!!! Yay Mike and Yay Capt Reinhart!!!!!!

[@vibewithmike]

Bev! Captain Lori did a marvelous job giving us a showing in Duluth. It was spectacular. What a ship.

[@KellyfromTC]

Super fun! Thanks Captain Lorie! Thanks Mike! --Kelly

[@vibewithmike]

The captain and ship really are the star of the show. It was unbelievable to watch this.

[@chapgood13]

Incredible video Mike, wow!!! Love all the horn salutes to the bridge and crowd. Safe sailing to Captain Lori and her crew of the Wilfred Sykes. Just great all the way around!!!

[@elizabethw4519]

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!!!!

[@laurabartoletti6412]

🔊 Ahoy Sykes , she's a beauty !! 👏 hey Mike & boat friends ! COOL !! ☮️

[@vibewithmike]

Captain Lori really blasted the horns for all of us! What a show, what a show!👍⛴️

[@maribelfarnsworth4565]

What a magnificent ship! And what a great series of salutes!

[@chucke4294]

19.7 K subscribers now!!!!!! Up every time I Look!!!!!

[@davidfeller1021]

What a great Christmas Gift from Captain Lorri and crew! Thank you Mike ! Superb video!

[@vibewithmike]

This captain definitely earned the best ship performance of the year in Duluth

[@jimzepf3910]

Mike, Wilfred Sykes one of your best, chokes you up feels like the sixties beautiful Ship will watch again👍👍👍✌️

[@chucke4294]

Master salute from a Stately Classy vessel and bonus vibes for sure! She was having a great time, what a show! Great job Mike!!!

[@KenHartman152]

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!!! ❤❤

[@linctiger]

Thanks for the show, just subscribed from Lincolnshire in the UK

[@vibewithmike]

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.

[@Chili453]

Great ship for being 74 years young !!!

[@vibewithmike]

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!⛴️👍

[@Chili453]

Loved all the salutes !!@@vibewithmike

[@spotts9668]

Hi, Mike! What a great show! The extra horn salutes brought a tear to my eye!

[@vibewithmike]

It definitely was the best show from a ship this year in Duluth

[@MrSkibumchris]

I am glad I wasn't the only one! God bless this ship and her crew. God bless America !!

[@AndyM.]

That is now my favorite boat!!!!! I LOOOOOVE DA OL' SCHOOL look of it!!!

[@vibewithmike]

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.]

Already set DA TUBE to notify OF LAKER-PA-LOOZA 2023!!!!!

[@kenrickjones3990]

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

[@NorthshoreLover-gk7zv]

A female ship captain bringing in the fun! Awesome ship video and thanks for the information about this ship. Very interesting!

[@vibewithmike]

This captain really put on a show for us. She did a great job.

[@terrsaelbon]

It looks like a beautiful day. That was the best ship of 2023 with those salutes!❤

[@vibewithmike]

The sky was beautiful and blue, and the ship was fantastic

[@lagunza]

Thanks for sharing that with us Mike! Glad you were there to document that departure and multiple salutes! Well done, Sir!

[@vibewithmike]

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.

[@andreasgroeller1083]

Best Salutes from a very beautiful old school Ship. Best ❤📣📣👍👍

[@katherineaustin2477]

What a wonderful cool ship Love the captain salute just love the horns Go capt Lori

[@ThomasPete]

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).

[@spitfirenutspitfirenut4835]

Mike……That’s absolutely incredible. Tears….. And thank you friend.❤️🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@dollywalker3929]

Wow beautiful ship and horn. Woo what a captain🎉🎊🎊🎆

[@kevinmcneal4451]

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.😊

[@karengausman1459]

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. 🙋🚢

[@johanvandersandt8904]

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!

[@karengausman1459]

@@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 😊. 🚢🚢

[@johanvandersandt8904]

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! 😄👌🎉

[@vibewithmike]

@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

[@karengausman1459]

@@vibewithmike I will do my best to be there. I know I will definitely have a great time.

[@JamesWilson-bw5uq]

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!!!!!!!

[@markarneson8705]

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

[@vibewithmike]

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

[@scottlewis8681]

Mike this will be short and sweet and from the heart..... THANKS A MILLION!! Peace!!

[@critterscute3642]

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!

[@carolewoolley7017]

Better words couldnt be spoken❤

[@phyllislove3207]

Beautiful!!! Proud and glory❤

[@vibewithmike]

I remember this ship. It was a great show.

[@chuckg6039]

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.

[@francisforest9342]

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.

[@guyg7160]

My vote best video of year. Nice job Mike!

[@vibewithmike]

I really do believe that. From a performance standpoint and cool factor, I thought it was awesome.

[@carolyncourts6510]

wow! That boat just stole the show. Beautiful day, beautiful sky, beautiful ship. Can't beat that!

[@96HC12]

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.

[@carllafrance5510]

Hi Mike Excellent video ! Hardly any wake !

[@deetempleton80]

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

[@shirleybalinski4535]

What a beautiful day. The Lake, the boat..perfect,Great Lakes!!

[@patricks_music]

What a solid horn! Captain definitely had fun with the horns! What a cool vessel. Thanks for bringing us this video!

[@susanfaulkner2304]

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☕!

[@vaneesakarsch919]

That was an awesome salute!! Way to go Captain Lori!! Safe voyage!❤️

[@440tomcat]

Thanks Mike👍

[@michelek5207]

Captain was having fun!!! Love it!!!

[@karlschwab6437]

Great job captain Lori and Mike for a great ending to 2023!

[@Deb_L]

Toot toot toot!! What fun.

[@vibewithmike]

📣📣📣📣📣📣⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️👋👋👋👋

[@Deb_L]

@@vibewithmike 🥓🥓🥓⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@guyg7160]

Awesome. Really enjoyed this thanks Mike!

[@vibewithmike]

I’m so glad that you enjoyed this. You have to check out this one that I recorded today. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4ebiGOQrruSaZIsi=70yagx68spPsX7-q

[@delainepep22]

Thank you Captin Lori this was a treat for us all.

[@mickbaker2483]

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.

[@chucke4294]

Hey Mike and all Boat Friend Nation, from a balmy 40 degree Bismarck. Fantastic winter weather!

[@vibewithmike]

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.

[@chucke4294]

@@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!!!👍

[@josepadin566]

A very good video,definitely I enjoyed 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@edkalix7619]

She is beautiful.

[@ruthgoebel723]

Hi Mike! Looking forward to this all day! Great horn!! Thanks for sharing.

[@vibewithmike]

This was such an awesome ship to record! What an event it turned out to be! Wow!👍⛴️

[@ostbagar3]

A sunny day in Duluth and the ship looks great on that calm water😃👍! Thank’s for this one Mike!

[@beaky29]

Hats off to Cpt Laurie! Fantastic salutes. Beautiful ship

[@tonyfreeman5048]

What an honor to be next to the Fitzgerald another good video friend thank you

[@debbierogers3234]

Okay ….. that was the coolest one yet! Thanks to the captain! Thank you!

[@chucke4294]

Beautiful cloudless day in Dtown, how about this weather Mike!!!

[@vibewithmike]

One of the most beautiful days I had to record a ship. It was fantastic.

[@ginnyanderson4892]

What a wonderful beautiful ship and salute.

[@skipbasil2937]

She’s a real beauty of a ship

[@vibewithmike]

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.

[@GhostSportsES]

This was awesom. Two things that never gets old.. Ships and waves on the great lakes. Looks like a beautiful day btw

[@vibewithmike]

I’m glad you enjoyed the ship. It is definitely a memorable situation from a horn standpoint.

[@GhostSportsES]

@@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

[@sweynforkbeardtraindude]

FANTASTIC BRO!

[@skycvg]

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.

[@BMgirl-mx1xh]

She likes her horn. Way to go capt lori

[@vibewithmike]

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.

[@mariowolf9884]

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....

[@samuelcollins1331]

The Sykes Has a “Dutch/North Sea” look to it! THANKS SO MUCH MIKE!!

[@bevfarlow3330]

Thanks Mike. That was absolutely awesome!!!!!

[@vibewithmike]

What a way to end the year with this type of beautiful ship, and the best performance too

[@edkalix7619]

Great job Mike,Thank You.

[@Douglas_79]

Great video, Mike!! I love this ship! Great connection with the Fitz! Love this old school look!! Captain was awesome acknowledging the fans!!!

[@TheSopke]

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 .

[@frederickbueltemann7953]

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

[@vibewithmike]

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

[@janetryan9779]

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.

[@melissawarfield]

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.

[@rogerhadley2763]

what a treat indeed

[@vibewithmike]

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.

[@ohnoflicks]

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!

[@jdmxxx38]

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.

[@edkalix7619]

Love those horns

[@dianes3260]

Great video again Mike! This is a real classic ship. I love all the extras you put in the videos like the reflections in the puddles and info about the captain. Thank you. 🤩

[@ross6343]

Happy New Year Mike! Cheers...

[@ksw8415]

The Wilfred (or as I say “Wanda” Sykes and I were born in the same year, 1949. And so happy she has a female captain. Awesome!

[@bobpurs]

Mike that was awesome and beautiful historic vessel. Captain Lori awesome salute and Thanks you . Safe travels to you and crew. Thanks Mike 🎄Happy New Year

[@johnkingery403]

What a unique ship. Never seen that one before. I love the old school lakers. Thanks Mike and may all your trips on the lakes be safe ones Captain Reinhart. Happy New Year all!

[@IamValentina66]

I love that bow

[@rolandgraff414]

Wow Captain Lorie 😂👋 great job Mike😂🦅🇺🇸

[@vibewithmike]

Just ship and captain are incredible

[@pamberry7162]

What a beautiful ship!

[@michaelkraley2456]

I used to work off of the cuyahoga river at a coal processing plant used to seeing this glorious machine about every other week or so. Have awesome pictures if anyone wants them.

[@vibewithmike]

Michael! Absolutely, all of us would love to see those photos. Send them to the email address I have below. In an upcoming video I will talk about you and the photos that you sent. That sounds awesome. Thank you for thinking of all of us. [e-mail] 1 = number one

[@bobjohnston5527]

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

[@chuckg6039]

Sometime in the last 2 years, the smoke stack was repainted with a red accent around the top of the funnel. You can see this starting at 7:10. For those with a high resolution monitor, you can make out 'Cliffs' across the middle portion of the funnel. This is because the ship was chartered by the Cleveland Cliffs Steel Company...and red has always been a part of their markings. Smoke stacks are a huge source of pride by crews. Its a big deal for them. They make sure they are painted correctly!! What follows is the most current business situation for the Sykes: Owner: Indiana Harbor Steamship Co., IN Operator: Central Marine Logistics, Griffith, IN [chartered to Cleveland-Cliffs] And speaking of Cleveland Cliffs, I sure hope they remain an American company. I don't want them to be acquired by the Japanese company Nippon Steel who has made an offer to buy US Steel. This is a big deal and hot subject Boat Friends.

[@MikefromTennessee]

Absolutely AWESOME video my friend!! I don't have the words for that one. Love these old schools so much and the Sykes was looking so regal cruising through. And those salutes!! Really!!

[@susanemma5454]

What a Great Ship and the Horns..wow

[@joane8651]

This has been the best one ever! Thank You for a beautiful video.