⚓️Duluth Shocker: Elusive Ship's Unexpected Detour Captivates!

[@GHarris218]

Great video! You should be proud of the progress you’ve made with the channel. The content keeps getting better and better.

[@vibewithmike]

It’s all about having fun! This is my hobby and I love it. I’m dedicated to my career in real life but this is my way to get away and relax. I enjoy so much doing the research on the ships and finding new ways to record them. It truly is a pleasure to record these videos for you and all of the Boat Friends!

[@tylermcintyre1454]

Tyler Mac we can see the ship

[@vibewithmike]

@tylermcintyre1454 I wish you a happy start to 2024. I hope everything’s going great on a Saturday for you brother.

[@stephenwebber3076]

I have a picture of myself as a 6 yr old in 1967 when this ship was called the Canadian century on the Welland CanalI almost got another pic in Iroquois Ontario beside this ship as it went through the locks a couple years ago

[@RobertSwickard-o1w]

That was AWESOME !!!!! JUST ABOUT PERFECT !!!

[@vibewithmike]

What an awesome compliment. I appreciate you so much.

[@SAILNAWAY]

Mike, you have outdone yourself. This was an absolutely amazing video. The water looked like glass. Everything aligned, great weather, great lighting, great ship and a great cameraman! Thank you so much!

[@vibewithmike]

Can you imagine how cool it would be to be up in that pilot house Brett? It is such a unique vessel. I love how it looks. I didn’t know what it would look like at night. I’ve never seen it at night. It took my breath away as it went by.

[@paultraynorbsc627]

👍👍

[@vibewithmike]

@paultraynorbsc627 Paul, I definitely remember this one. This was a beautiful ship coming in. It was so marvelous.

[@SkeeterA]

I loved this Smooth Sailing Ship! I understand the excitement! Believe you said Just Awesome ...agreed.

[@vibewithmike]

I think it was so cool how slow the ship went. It really is one of the most beautiful vessels I’ve ever seen in person.

[@wallyg6024]

Mike this one is a 10 out of 10 too! It’s not just covering an event. It’s the way you narrate the story for us, and angles you film for us. Very cool. Thanks! That Captain must have known he was on camera too, he knew that water was flat calm and didn’t want to leave a wake to ruin the reflection! Just Awesome, thanks Mike!

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks Wally! Did you see the live today? kzbin.infoxYI-9oQk8iA?si=HEVWlU4gC_4rXpKj

[@LazyDaisyDay88]

That was awesome! Fantastic video of a really unusual lake ship. I almost felt that I was there! 10 out of 10 :-)

[@FranktheTank-bk8me]

So peaceful and zen like as she silently glides through the canal.

[@vibewithmike]

Frank here’s a daylight departure of that ship kzbin.info/www/bejne/rX6omZh7gqepgrssi=mgN9raAOR5anP2DV

[@GhostSportsES]

First one here, The John D. Leitch actually made it into my fav. Laker list. She's gorgeous. Hope you've been doing good Mike, an all Boat Friends.

[@vibewithmike]

Ghost! I can’t underscore of how awesome this video was to record and how it turned out. This is the most unique ship on the Great Lakes in my opinion. What a treat to catch this at night in this situation finally coming into Duluth.👍⛴️

[@Deb_L]

Sorry but I beat you here. 🙃🤭

[@GhostSportsES]

@@vibewithmike We should get a bunch of us together for a video one day lol.. it would make it even better.

[@GhostSportsES]

@@Deb_L Aww.. Dang it.. Lol next time than 😎

[@vibewithmike]

@GhostSportsES at some point I think it would be really cool to do a community live stream at some point. We’ll have to figure out how this would go down, but I hear what you are saying.

[@johnskelton5683]

Seeing this video presentation at a time we see for ourselves, portrays a stillness not often captured to take one's attention in the way we see here. Stillness, a calmness with bright lights in the background that adds even more stillness, light not moving with the still calmness of water reflecting that light so still, enabling all to see this moment in Duluth MN. as this uniquely incredible ship, John D. Leitch is called to port. Another great video indeed! 🧐

[@vibewithmike]

This is such a wonderful and kind comment. Thank you so much John. I’m so glad you enjoyed this shit. It’s an incredible ship without it doubt

[@chucke4294]

Congrats Mike up to 19.5 K subscribers!

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you, I appreciate you saying that. There’s nothing funner than recording these ships for everybody.

[@Bull53]

Awesome video Mike!

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you, brother

[@wientz]

Oh man that came in like a canoe in steath mode! Once again loved the pre amble and extra info...especially about the yellow light on the bridge stating neutral current....all new info for boat friends!

[@vibewithmike]

Like a canoe in stealth mode!!!!!!!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Catmom-m2m]

Wow... That ship is so cool!

[@vibewithmike]

Did you see? kzbin.infoTSlJ46lgyDE?si=kOfjYIuna8E2bAxq

[@johnskelton5683]

What a wonderful and unique picture indeed. Seeing that old lamp post having the lift bridge as a back-drop. It's a picture that draws and captivates one attention in a moment of time! Now, to capture the sun, the moon or even a seagull, any bird within that picture, resting on the lamp post or in flight will be incredible. A picture of still-life that comes alive when seeing life there in wonderful, Duluth MN. A picture only to have happened in that moment in time. 🧐

[@MaryBruflat]

I was never into this type of video until i found your channel. Great work. Edit- I used to live in Crosby and would be in Duluth all the time.

[@vibewithmike]

What an absolutely cool comment. Mary thank you so much. That is so cool of you to say this. It’s funny, each ship has its own story with it. It’s almost like you get to know them. Again, thank you so much. I’m really glad that you’re enjoying the channel. Don’t miss this video from today. I know you’ll love it. ⚓️Duluth's 1949 Ship Sykes: 2023's Greatest Show! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYargJqbqs2oodE

[@carolyncourts6510]

Love seeing the reflections on the calm water. Would be a cool art project.

[@georgehughes8698]

1000 footers are great, but the older ships are so much more majestic as they pass under the bridge, in my opinion! Thanks for the beautiful shot!

[@vibewithmike]

I think it’s cool that we have such a diverse mix of ships that come into Duluth. It really makes it fun for a ship watchers and Boat friends.

[@chuckg6039]

Mike, that pier light pole/two globes you showed was very interesting looking. I found some pictures from 1905, and the lights back then were the same design as today. Its pretty neat they are maintaining this history!

[@vibewithmike]

I love that pier light. it looks so historic and old-school. I absolutely love them. It makes such a good backdrop to watch a ship with.

[@chuckg6039]

History is being maintained. ​@@vibewithmike

[@vibewithmike]

@chuckg6039 I’ll maintain it even further. At some point I’m going to take a beautiful photograph with that light and hang it on my wall.

[@spitfirenutspitfirenut4835]

Mike…. I think they didn’t want to disturb that beautiful Duluth calm harbour with a wake.

[@vibewithmike]

That’s a very good point. I could not believe how slow it was moving, but I was very happy about it. The ship really took a piece of my heart. I love this ship.

[@jcoats1203]

I’ve only been a subscriber for a few months, but for me, this is the best video that I have seen. Very beautiful ship. Nice work, Mike!!!

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you for subscribing and thank you for the wonderful comment

[@jerryodell1168]

First view of the ship in the canal: Love the lower angle viewing the ship. It almost makes the ship look like it is riding on elevated water within the canal. Gives the ship a little look of majesty.

[@vibewithmike]

It’s funny that you say that, I felt the same way, it was sitting up way high out of the water

[@stanmrobbins]

Hi, Mike! Stan Robbins in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Thanks for doing this!

[@vibewithmike]

How was the weather today, Stan?

[@tonyfreeman5048]

The lake is a lot calmer then the last video. I'm starting to look forward to your videos now see what you started thank you

[@vibewithmike]

Tony! It’s all about having some fun brother. You never know what’s coming. You do know there is a ship or weather. Those are the only two things I really cover.

[@kalicokathy1944]

Hi Hi from Northern Wisconsin. Enjoy your video. Thanks

[@vibewithmike]

Well, hello my friend! It’s a pleasure meeting you. I hope you are doing well. Thank you for taking time out of your day to watch this ship video. Don’t forget to subscribe (it’s free) to this KZbin channel and come back to watch more ships

[@anthonygiglio9860]

Fantastic Video Mike I Enjoyed It Great Weather And A Nice Full 🌕 Have A Nice Thursday Night it Is Almost New Year 😊

[@vibewithmike]

Can you believe it’s almost 2024

[@wesleyblacksher1641]

Greetings from a chilly south Alabama

[@vibewithmike]

Wes, thank you so much for joining the live video premiere. How awesome was that ship? It was my favorite ship to record at night. I don’t think I have a better night ship video than this.

[@cindygrochowski7422]

Great video! 😊 Beautiful night! Beautiful ship! Great job!👏 Thank you!

[@vibewithmike]

I’m very happy you enjoyed the video Cindy

[@katherineaustin2477]

Amazing beautiful video Maybe you best😊

[@vibewithmike]

I appreciate you taking the time to to leave this comment

[@josephholliman6006]

Thanks for doing these videos! Duluth is one of my most favorite places on earth - great food and birding in the fall! Without these videos, I thought it only a myth that ships traveled in and out of this harbor.

[@vibewithmike]

Joe, happy Thursday! I really appreciate your comment. You’re giving me a lot of energy right now. It makes me happy knowing that you were happy. I love Duluth. I know what you mean. It is such a great place. I have a video for you to look at below, I really want you to watch it. I know you’ll think it’s cool. I hope you subscribe (it’s free) and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships! Ship video I want you to see: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3zdkqCdeMZpsNk

[@josephholliman6006]

@@vibewithmike see my comments for that video on the video page.

[@Deb_L]

Yippee can’t wait!

[@vibewithmike]

Deb! This is the most unique ship out on the Great Lakes. I can’t believe I finally recorded this arriving in Duluth. It was cool for me personally to see this ship in Duluth for the time! I’m glad I was able to share it with everybody!👍⛴️

[@Deb_L]

@@vibewithmike It was really cool watching her come in last night. She’s beautiful. ❤️❤️

[@vibewithmike]

@Deb_L this was such an incredible ship to record in the best conditions at night

[@Deb_L]

@@vibewithmike She looked mighty powerful that’s for sure. Loved the waves.🌊

[@Douglas_79]

Hey Mike! I stayed up and watched Wilfred Sykes come in last night and watched her leave this afternoon! Lake was gorgeous last night!!

[@sharoncrabtree3304]

Amazing !! 👀🛳

[@vibewithmike]

Did you see the live steam today? kzbin.infoxYI-9oQk8iA?si=HEVWlU4gC_4rXpKj

[@jeffjohnson5810]

Another great video Mike and thank you again for making these awesome videos you make

[@vibewithmike]

Jeff, I’m really glad that you liked the ship videos. They are so fun to make and I really enjoyed taking some time to learn about the ship and doing research about them. The ship in this video is one of my favorites and it was such a treat to see it. Go under the left bridge for the first time myself. What an old-school beautiful ship. I hope you’re doing well brother.

[@jeffjohnson5810]

@vibewithmike yes sir I look forward to watching all your videos. I'm doing good me and the wife are road tripping this week. In PA now then Ohio tomorrow then back to PA till Monday or Tuesday

[@vibewithmike]

@jeffjohnson5810 well I wish you and your wife safe travels brother. I’m still waiting for some snow and the ships. There might be some snow on Saturday I heard so maybe a ship will come through

[@jeffjohnson5810]

@vibewithmike cool definitely will be watching if you post a video and hopefully we'll see some snow here cause we don't get hardly any snow back home

[@vibewithmike]

@jeffjohnson5810 👍⛴️❄️

[@philipdrake6]

Hi Mike, how are you doing, what a great sight that vessel the John D Leitch coming in to the harbour, with all the lights reflecting on the water, a great video Mike. 👍👍.

[@vibewithmike]

It was so awesome to see this ship moving slow to capture all of its beauty in this video

[@kathyhendrickson3971]

Fantastic looking ship, amazing! What a beautiful night, wish I was there. 👍🙂❤

[@vibewithmike]

The water was so beautiful on top and calm for this beautiful ship that moves so slow for me to get all of this good footage. What a beautiful ship it was.

[@GTLakeMate]

Awesome video Mike. FYI the John D Leitch was named after the owner of Upper Lakes Shipping. Algoma acquired the fleet in 2011. It is said John had a hand in all his ship builds. He was very involved in the Canadian Great Lakes trade, and would make a point of visiting all his ships. He once boarded one of his ships, and was upset the officer lounge had dated furniture. He ordered the furniture removed and ordered new furniture fit for an officer lounge.

[@vibewithmike]

Long live the memory of John

[@quakekatut8641]

Another excellent video ... thanks! What struck me was just how quiet the JDL moved through ...

[@vibewithmike]

I hope you can join the livestream today between 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM CT. kzbin.infoxYI-9oQk8iA?si=2HYpQMH_Km-bSaA5

[@JCLampee-t3f]

I agree with the comments. thank you Mike for all the work you put in to making this program. Love those ships

[@vibewithmike]

Nothing makes me happier than knowing friends like you are happy with this content

[@katherinespencer2633]

Lightpole, yeah it’s nice to see a “throwback “ from another time.

[@vibewithmike]

That is such an old-school ship and I hope I get to see it again. I haven’t seen it for a while. Did you see this wild weather event that I captured? kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4vKm4yVobmBac0si=a57CFGZALrwg_WaV

[@ksw8415]

Thanks!

[@vibewithmike]

Kim, you are awesome! Thank you so much. It means a lot. I really appreciate you supporting this channel and enjoying these ships. It’s all about having fun and being positive. That’s what this channel is all about. Thank you so much. I wish you and your family a wonderful Thursday night and weekend ahead.👍⛴️

[@PatrickSBellSr]

Awesome ship - and beautiful camera work!! Thanks, Mike!😀👍

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you, my friend, I’m glad that you enjoyed the ship, and all these beautiful views in Duluth and around the bridge

[@Robbie1075]

In my humble opinion, this was your best video yet, Mike. And the John D. Leitch is in my top 2 favorite boats and I really love how the captain went so slow through the canal. It definitely gave us a lot of time to admire her beauty. What an awesome ship.

[@vibewithmike]

I had fun recording this one

[@rottngranny2876]

Great video Mike, excellent to see the JD Leitch. Thanks so much for sharing these videos

[@colleenhendrickson8874]

Beautiful scenery Mike

[@vibewithmike]

The ship is awesome

[@shawncosmos5431]

Great video. Always enjoyable. No kidding about how calm it is when you filmed. Definitely looks like a Mill pond. But that can change pretty rapidly for sure. Thanks pal.

[@vibewithmike]

Shawn, thanks for the comment, pal! I really do believe this is the calmest I’ve ever seen the water under the lift bridge. It was like a sheet of glass and I know many people say that sometimes, but you could see it for yourself. It was unbelievably still. I will never forget that ship.

[@timlabell]

This is awesome 👌 one of your best. 🤗

[@vibewithmike]

I’m glad you feel that way. I thought it was such a wonderful video after I got done editing. I love this ship so much.

[@winnieg100]

I enjoy you positive attitude about the beautiful ship and the infrastructure

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you so much. The ship really was the star in this video! It was so beautiful.

[@dukesantos5674]

Outstanding video brother. You really capture the beauty of these magnificent ships. Cheers from St Louis

[@vibewithmike]

Duke! I really appreciate you taking a few minutes this evening to write that comment. It means a lot man. You know me, I just go out there and have some fun with these ships. I’m so glad that you enjoy seeing what’s going down in Duluth

[@chucke4294]

That was awesome Mike!

[@vibewithmike]

I’m super glad you enjoyed this awesome ship

[@gloriakneller8369]

Beautiful video

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you for saying that, Gloria did you see the video from today? kzbin.infoZeIlY1mJ3_8?si=rr4mX07iyLkkYvrl

[@colleenhendrickson8874]

Love the reflection on the water

[@vibewithmike]

I enjoy seeing things through the water reflection

[@GeorgeTodoroff-b9p]

That’s the best

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you so much for watching this video. This ship is truly one of a kind.⛴️👍

[@bartad2ret]

Silky smooth!

[@vibewithmike]

Lake superior was like a mirror for this ship

[@wendyphillips5002]

Another great video night with clouds, all the lights with the nearly flat channel and lake superior water. It is very nice. People in the videos tell us how warm or cold it is in Duluth. On the Pacific shore the ocean is never flat. There are always waves coming from thousands of miles away from the west.

[@ruthgoebel723]

Intriguing ship. Looks like a great video coming!

[@vibewithmike]

It was one of the funniest videos to record of a ship I’ve ever done

[@AZqyc]

Another nice video, Mike! Very neat! Stay warm, have a happy and productive new year!! [Greetings from Tucson]

[@vibewithmike]

What a very nice thing to say. I love when you leave a comment so that I can think about Tucson. What a wonderful city. Thank you so much for watching this ship video friend.

[@sharihere8809]

dang, the ship is just so long while the water is so calm like just creeping into port. . so quietly. Thanks for sharing!

[@vibewithmike]

It was like recording the ship on mirrors everywhere that water was so calm

[@ZeldafanBoatNerd]

Watching this has helped me get through the rest of this day, on my way back up to Duluth, my vehicle broke down on had to get towed, and might be done for, but I did get back to Duluth and am able to enjoy the video and future ships and videos

[@vibewithmike]

Adam, I’ll tell you this, as you know life brings up and downs. When life brings it down keep your head up high. Because a good day is right around the corner. Today will be in the rearview mirror tomorrow. Good things are coming brother.

[@scottlewis8681]

What an awesome night video Mike. You never cease to amaze all of us boat friends. That light pole, you should blacken out the post and show it as two full moons with the night sky as back ground. Peace!

[@vibewithmike]

There’s something about that light pole Scott. Chuck told me that it’s the original light poles that they had from the early 1900s that they must’ve converted. That makes me feel even more attached to these polls. I can’t tell you how excited I was to record this ship and everything went the way I wanted it to and the ship looks so beautiful in person.

[@chuckg6039]

​@@vibewithmikeYeap. Very good replicas.

[@bf2945ify]

Hello Mike, 52 in Richmond, Virginia.

[@vibewithmike]

Unbelievably, I must tell you that our temperature here in Duluth is not too far off which is crazy. It should be much colder. Thank you for watching this awesome ship come through Duluth for the first time this year.

[@Jfk3434]

Lovely! But! My heart belongs to the Alpena❤

[@vibewithmike]

Hey, I love that ship too, the Alpena!

[@lesdonaldson520]

Wow must be your best video yet Mike .The reflections in the water were amazing and what a beautiful ship . Thanks

[@vibewithmike]

I still can’t believe how beautiful everything turned out in the video

[@edkalix7619]

The ships are beautiful at night.

[@vibewithmike]

I couldn’t ask for a more beautiful stage sent by Lake superior to see this elegant and unique ship

[@antwaunsmith8392]

Look how calm the water is and the ship just glazing through it, that is so peaceful to watch ☺⛴⚓

[@vibewithmike]

That water was so calm and still. It reflected every light beam that was out there. It just said the stage so beautifully. The ship really looked fantastic Coming through as well.

[@bhowaneybalkissoon914]

Boat Friends the John G Munson & the John D Leiach have a outstanding Cabin together they are beautiful.

[@laurabartoletti6412]

Totally cool vessel she is ! Ahoy ! 👋 hello Mike & boat friends ☮️

[@vibewithmike]

This vessel was such a pleasure and a treat to record. Amazing conditions to catch this ship coming through in.

[@richardharris9797]

Good thing that the ambulance made it across

[@vibewithmike]

You are right, that ambulance was moving pretty fast, and I am glad that it made it across too before the ship came

[@shabbymaverick7975]

What an amazing vessel. Huge!!

[@vibewithmike]

That was such a fun video to record. Did you see the one from today with the big turbine blades? kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmq7gHuYpLdpntEsi=CgtFI_UNc9qnEcyj

[@shabbymaverick7975]

@vibewithmike yes, but haven't seen them off-load them yet. Not sure if you posted the off-load yet

[@vibewithmike]

@shabbymaverick7975 I didn’t get the offloaded, but I was able to get it coming in and going to the dock

[@daverukkila9089]

Another great video Mike! A big change from the other day when Mother Superior was raging! All the best my friend!

[@vibewithmike]

Dave, you are totally right, two different situations on the lake. The video that you just watched right here was as calm as it gets and just a few days ago it was really wild. What a wonderful treat to see this beautiful ship come in.

[@jamistob3420]

Mike, I personally want to thank you for these. I'm new to your channel. However I find Duluth and the water and the ships very much my happy place in life. After being widowed 2xs over in the last 3 yrs. This brings me to my happy place no matter if I can't make the 4 hour drive.

[@vibewithmike]

Lori! It makes me happy knowing you’re happy with these videos! We have a community called the “Boat Friends” and we all support each other here. We love the ships but we are good friends too! We have your back! Thanks for joining us! All the best to you friend.

[@johnandrews3568]

HA! I was hoping you got the JDL again... I saw it was heading back to Duluth. So cool.

[@vibewithmike]

John, I could not be more excited when I saw AIS switch to Duluth. I was so excited to record this video. I don’t think I’ll be able to be happier with a night ship video than this.

[@johnandrews3568]

@@vibewithmike The vid was awesome, my man! Well done!

[@nicholasperusina6849]

Great video Mike.....these Great Lakes Ships just fascinate me.

[@vibewithmike]

The ship is so different from all the rest. It really is unique and I was so happy to record this for everybody. I hope you’re having a great Thursday night.

[@glenlincoln1]

Never heard of you, never seen your vids, not a spotter of or knowledgeable of ships. Your video came up on my feed, so I gave it a moment, then was held by your enthusiasm, bringing me along, guiding me to see with new eyes. I caught myself in a brief laugh your pat on my back, "Friends, could you ask for anything more?!" as the ship begins passing under the bridge. And thanks also for the calm and the silence unmolested by fast edits and background music.

[@vibewithmike]

No, this is a cool comment. What a way for me to start my day to read this. Thank you so much. I really appreciate you liking this format. We have really created a community of people that just have a good time. We talk about ships and everything else that comes along with life. Again, thank you so much for taking a moment out of your day to write such a wonderful comment. It really means a lot. All the best to you and your family in 2024. I hope we chat again soon.

[@carlcrosier5314]

Good evening Mike

[@vibewithmike]

Carl, I don’t think I could’ve drawn up better conditions to record the ship for the first time in Duluth. It was my first time seeing it.

[@KS-ce8hx]

New Boat Person from Australia. I am actually in the middle of the desert here in Alice Springs but luv ship watching. The Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge is amazing & the Lakers are humungus!! ❤❤

[@vibewithmike]

It is a pleasure meeting you. Look at that beautiful horse in your photo. What a gorgeous animal. Many people from Australia love watching ships. What a beautiful country that you live in my friend. I still haven’t been there, but I promise at some point I will get there. I love all of the videos and pictures I’ve seen of the countryside there. I hope you subscribe and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️ If there is one video I would want you to watch, it’s this one.

[@judasplow25]

This channel is the best!! Thanks, Mike.

[@vibewithmike]

I’m really glad you think that. I’ll keep recording these ships for you my friend.

[@johanvandersandt8904]

The lake sure is unpredictable. The other day the waves were crazy and now its almost like a mirror. It seems so quiet. I like the light pole. Its probably very old! Given how long the bridge has been there its no surprise that they have though of everything including lighting! Very unique looking ship! Super high pilot house! It is not even disrupting the lake as it gracefully moves onwards! Thank you for sharing bro! 😀👌

[@bretkruthoff2361]

Wow! What a spectacular video. So cool. Great job Mike!!!

[@vibewithmike]

Bret! I’m thrilled to hear you enjoyed this video. I truly cannot wait to see the ship again.

[@katherinekubeldzis7902]

Great video Mike. Loved the light reflections on the water. And how serene the water was as the ship went past.

[@beaky29]

How graceful, gliding through the water. Fantastic reflections of the lights in the calmness

[@Dan-dg9pi]

Gorgeous colors nigh, Mike. Completely agree with you about he old school light pole - beautiful style. Was that your reflection of the ship's hull?

[@vibewithmike]

I try to work that light pole into all of the ship videos because I absolutely love it

[@carolewoolley7017]

What amazing scenery you incorporate into your vids I too, love the light post. Should Sherlock Holmes be lurking around Duluth? Lovely ship, Im so impressed when the ships owner makes a statement of how valuable they consider their shups by the regular maintenance. I love combining new experiences with relaxation and entertainment. How fortunate that you live in Duluth and have access to such a variety of interesting resources! Bless you Mike!

[@vibewithmike]

Duluth is such a beautiful place. It’s filled with rich history and obviously the ships. I still have pinched myself moments that I actually live here. I grew up in the big city of Minneapolis far away from ships and actually be in a place where my heart belongs really makes me happy, I know it’s a total blessing, the lake is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for your wonderful comment. Have a great Monday. God bless you and your family.

[@chucke4294]

Look at those lights reflect, what a sight!

[@vibewithmike]

I couldn’t ask for better conditions to record a ship. It was absolutely stunning and to see the ship for the first time in Duluth was unbelievable.⛴️👍

[@michaeltaylor8835]

The water reflections are awesome

[@vibewithmike]

I appreciate that, I always try to provide cool perspectives to allow us to see the ships in a new way

[@karengausman1459]

Ahoy Capt.!! It was so great to have Freshwater Nautical in the chat. Someone who works on the ships we all so love, to ask questions. I downloaded Tic Tok and have started following him. I am new to Tic Tok so I will need to talk to my son in how to use it. I am guessing it is similar to Instagram. She is a very unique vessel with the different style of pilot house. I do like her. She looks like she means business and is a workhorse of a ship. Thank you for another great premier video. It's always so much fun to be able to chat with all the boat friends. Hope all is well with you. Take care my friend and chat soon. 🙋🚢

[@vibewithmike]

Karen, it was so awesome that you were able to join the live premier, and we were able to talk to our new friend on the Barker! It was a true pleasure having him answer questions. I definitely will be promoting his TikTok moving forward. What did you think of the ship? I told you it would be special. I knew as I was recording. It was special. I will never forget that ship that night.

[@karengausman1459]

@@vibewithmike I am glad that I was able to make it. It definitely was nice having him in the chat. She was a great vessel to see. The lights from her deck and stern just shimmering off the water were so spectacular.

[@vibewithmike]

@karengausman1459 it is such a unique ship!

[@karengausman1459]

@@vibewithmike You are so right. She's unique and that is a good thing.

[@vibewithmike]

@karengausman1459 👍⛴️

[@larryfisher5796]

Wow what a beautiful Great ship just gliding along Wow

[@sunsetsandwater]

Wow! Knife and butter. It was a full moon that night. I was on the lookout to see if you caught it. Glad you were on the ball for the ship! A treat!

[@vibewithmike]

It was an absolute pleasure to record this ship at night. It’s the first time I ever saw it in Duluth and at night. Absolutely stunning.

[@ostbagar3]

Magnificent sky! Great ship and a good video as always! Thank’s Mike😃👍

[@vibewithmike]

It was like an artist painted that night sky in this video. It was absolutely phenomenal to see this beautiful ship for the first time coming through Duluth in person. I know it’s been there before but I’ve never seen it.

[@ostbagar3]

@@vibewithmike i have filmed the sky here at night to and i’m just speachless of it’s beauty🙏! And the great ship was, as always, a bonus👍!

[@bobjohnston5527]

Good evening Mike. Beautiful picture of the light post and the bridge. We also had Beautiful weather here in Fredericton. Bay looks like a mirror

[@vibewithmike]

Duluth offered so many beautiful things for me to record. This ship was simply amazing. Nice hearing from you Bob.

[@bobjohnston5527]

​@@vibewithmike Duluth is a beautiful place from your videos. It been awhile since I did a post on your videos. I had a warning about the GB I used while watching KZbin videos this month on my phone

[@vibewithmike]

@bobjohnston5527 I really appreciate you taking time out of your day to leave a comment brother

[@bobjohnston5527]

@@vibewithmike Your welcome Mike. I will be waiting for your next video. Monday will be January 1st 2024. You will probably spend some time with family and friends on the weekend and Monday

[@PAPIKen0728]

Cool video. When I saw that ambulance cross the bridge, lights and sirens I got nostalgic. I went from sailor to paramedic. It was my final job

[@vibewithmike]

Much respect to all first responders!

[@stsw4314]

SO COOL!!! This is great! I agree with you, I think it's more beautiful at night too! Thank you so much!

[@vibewithmike]

Such a beautiful ship

[@rayswindle9031]

Great job Mike. Very articulate narrative and your excitement equaled the description. I spent a month in Duluth one week in December, 1987. I was training with a great guy in the MnANG at the airport. He drove me across the lift bridge. I believe the high temp that week was 17°F with over 4' of snow. In the 1970s I worked on the Houston Ship Channel at the ARCO refinery. I would climb to the top of one of our reactors to watch the ships come in and out of the channel. You do a great job incorporating your excitement and knowledge of the ships operating in the Duluth channel. Well done sir. Oh, BTW, that is an exquisite street lamp at the beginning of the video, thanks for including it.

[@vibewithmike]

Absolutely about that beautiful lamp. I really like how it looks. I really enjoy reading your comments. You put so much time into them and they come out so great. Thank you for what you do.

[@chuckg6039]

Mike often denotes the 'water draft' which is the distance from the waterline to the bottom of the keel. Well there is also an 'air draft'. It is the distance from the waterline to the highest part of the ship. 'Vertical clearance' is the distance in excess of the air draft that allows a vessel to pass safely under a bridge or object

[@vibewithmike]

More information about ‘Air Draft’ here. www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/TVNCOE/Documents/SafetyAlerts/AirDraft.pdf?ver=2017-08-11-142836-740#:~:text=Air%20draft%20(draught)%20is%20a,under%20a%20bridge%20or%20object.

[@susanpugh130]

Wow! Will you look at that!!!! The boom lights make it extra magical! Thanks Mike!!

[@vibewithmike]

👍⛴️

[@dennisrockeysr4167]

Great video Mike. Going to be passing through Duluth tomorrow on my way up to Orr MN. I don’t think safe ice Yet. Have a good night.

[@vibewithmike]

Safe travels, Dennis. No worries about ice because there’s all green grass and Duluth right now unbelievably. Thanks for watching this awesome ship.

[@gregmctevia5087]

What can I say? Just another fantastic effort. All the more so because it’s a night piece with some beautiful light conditions. Nice little walk around in the bargain. Loved it.

[@vibewithmike]

It’s always fun showing the area and what’s going on. I like setting the table just before the ship comes in.

[@Steve_C264]

Absolutely great video today!Smooth as glass waters for the arrival..

[@vibewithmike]

It was like the stage was set to see this beautiful ship finally come through Duluth

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Mike yiur videis are top drawer

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you for saying that. I will always try adding more artistic elements into watching these ships for us. Thanks for always leaving a comment and being part of the channel my friend.

[@EDLaw-wo5it]

Great video!

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you, I really really enjoyed this ship. It was beautiful.

[@waynesell3681]

Darn cool video! Lots of information...

[@vibewithmike]

A super glad that you enjoyed the video Wayne. I hope you’re doing great on a Thursday night. The ship was so fantastic and I can’t wait to see it again.

[@waynesell3681]

@@vibewithmike sure do enjoy these videos. Your filming up and down the pier has got to be a challenge for you! I haven't ridden a bicycle in years. Have fun!

[@vibewithmike]

@waynesell3681 there’s a decent amount of walking involved, but it’s all good. I’m just happy to be able to to bring these ships to you and others. I love these ships a lot