⚓️What happens before Lift Bridge goes up for Ship? James L. Oberstar arrives Duluth, MN

[@paralyzes]

It was in the early 70’s when my parents, siblings and myself got to ride on the bridge as the laker passed below our feet. The Eastwardly pedestrian walkway had a section caged off for the safety of tourists. The walkway and roadway is constructed of steel grating, so you could clearly view a vessel passing below. Us kids made sure we stood where the Laker’s stack would pass. This practice was discontinued many years ago, I’m now 63. Thanks ever so much for jogging a GREAT memory!

[@vibewithmike]

It makes me do happy to read a wonderful comment like this. It's like reading a mini novel. What a great story. All the best to you my friend!

[@keithpodhradsky1314]

Yeah, you used to be able to ride the bridge: I was under it once looking up at folks! My uncle was the Construction Super for the BN construction in Allouez, Wisconsin: the bucket loader and belt transport for ore. I can recall seeing the Fitz in drydock and other places around the harbor a few times: my uncle got to meet a few of the crew and it was from that old GN dock that the last voyage commenced.

[@ih82r8]

That would be so freaking AWESOME to see!!! I wish they still let people do this!

[@vibewithmike]

@ih82r8 here’s a photo of people when they could ride the lift bridge back in the day. encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQGOe4xuSHrMh4Lw0FVMTsnpYy5DR2aS2A-nw&usqp=CAU

[@PCBill0622]

I seen various lift bridge channels but I enjoy yours the best because of your enthusiastic commentary. Nice!

[@vibewithmike]

Ha! You absolutely made my day with that comment. I think some people will tell me to drink less coffee though. I have a lot of fun out there. Thank you so much for watching my friend.

[@ricardojano3716]

Met Jim Oberstar a regular guy and a credit to Minnesota - RIP Jim

[@vibewithmike]

I wish I could’ve met him

[@Mattfr8tr]

Great Footage Mike. Here is another video idea. An interview with the bridge lift operator. I think your followers would enjoy that.

[@vibewithmike]

Matt, that would honestly be a dream come true. I’m not a journalist. Not sure they would grant an interview to a regular guy with a camera?😂😂😂😂👋👍⛴️

[@glennsinner5986]

And a view from his office!

[@vibewithmike]

Well, I see I made that comment 11 months ago ago. It looks like our dream came true to get on a ship. I can’t wait for the video that I’m posting tomorrow, and I’m hoping you will be able to watch it too. I finally was able to go onboarda 1000-foot ship and give a tour for everybody. You will not want to miss this action. Please click the upcoming video link below, then click “Notify me” and KZbin will let you know when the video premiers live! See you soon! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGXJi3manrl7jZYsi=D0YgnwtWetSrHGod

[@ih82r8]

@@vibewithmike Yeah I want to know why they seem to raise it so long before the ship even arrives. It seems like it stays up for quite a while while the ship slowly chugs into port.

[@mtnair3]

Thanks for showing the lift bridge. While the various ships are the stars of your videos, they wouldn’t be the same without the faithful costar- the lift bridge. Take care

[@vibewithmike]

The Lift Bridge is awesome

[@brettany_renee_blatchley]

I am **definitely** a nerd for things like bridges, locks, boats & ships, lighthouses...and (of course) weather. Love to see how all these work behind the scenes and learn about their particulars & history! 😊💜😊💜😊

[@normanfawley7379]

Most interesting,bit of a mechanical marvel that bridge !

[@vibewithmike]

The lift bridge is honestly spectacular from an engineering standpoint! It’s so impressive.

[@chapgood13]

Love the classic Laker style of the James Oberstar. Thanks as always Mike, for providing the fun facts that you do, and also for the look at the lift bridge today. We appreciate all you do in capturing these videos!

[@vibewithmike]

I love the big ships but my heart is with the old lakers Corey

[@alanquintus2069]

The aerial bridge is the world's coolest erector set.

[@vibewithmike]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 I agree, it has my vote as number one!

[@BeanieScooter]

Thank you for the link to the lift bridge operators area! These ships are all impressive.

[@agilablue]

Brilliant shot of the bridge cant believe how quiet it is when she goes up 👍👍👍

[@vibewithmike]

You are right! It is really quiet for being that huge and steel!

[@Dan-dg9pi]

What a beautiful ship named for a truly great Congressman. I worked on Great Lakes issues for several years and there was no bigger champion for the region and the industry. Nice video!

[@vibewithmike]

Dan, it’s great to hear you confirm the story about congressman Oberstar!⛴️

[@antwaunsmith8392]

That is soo cool to see the bridge go up !!!

[@vibewithmike]

Antwuan, great hearing from you! I’m just now realizing how many people have not seen the bridge in action! It really makes me happy knowing people are learning how the operation works for this incredible Lift Bridge!

[@bobmorrisey8057]

Mike, not sure if it’s the feel of “originality” that your video content brings or your embracing and descriptive commentary, but you have to now be one of the best videographers bringing this type of content, watching from here in England, UK, your capturing the feel of moment that others there to will be feeling and thinking, great work, but also great fun, keep it up, much appreciated. Bob

[@vibewithmike]

wow! I really don’t know what to say. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate this comment. When I go out there to record the ships I really just stay in the moment and say what I’m thinking. I don’t have any formal training as far as photography goes. These vessels have a way of presenting themself which makes it easy for me to record. I hope you 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️🇬🇧

[@bighouse1695]

Great to see the lift bridge Mike. I had wondered if that was a vehicle bridge or just pedestrian and now I have my answer. Looks like a nice northern midwest day there 😀. Thank you for sharing.

[@vibewithmike]

I’m really glad that this video gave you some insight. I’ve seen the bridge many times, but I have to consider others that have not. That’s why I made the video. It makes me happy hearing that you enjoyed.

[@laurie4468]

You often invite people to fast forward if they like, but I don't know why anyone would do so. These videos are fascinating. I spent a lot of time in Duluth when I was young, and can't wait to go back when I finally retire. Thanks for creating and posting these.

[@vibewithmike]

What a truly uplifting and positive time you just left. Thank you so much for saying this. I know that a lot of people like to get the things right away, but I always love the buildup to get to the ship.

[@karengausman1459]

Hey Mike! 👋 I am glad that you captured what happens when you get "bridged". I had not seen it before. She is one of those ships with the forward pilot house that I love. She looks really great for being built in the 50's. Those waves look like they are helping to push her into the harbor. Happy to see that she made it in safe and sound. Hope you had a great Monday. Take care my friend and chat later. 🙋🚢

[@vibewithmike]

Karen, what is funny is that I was bridged yesterday! The Indiana Harbor was going through in the morning and I happen to be the first car as the gate came down!😂😂😂😂😂⛴️👋

[@karengausman1459]

@@vibewithmike Too bad you didn't have your camera on. 📸📸. That would have been interesting.

[@vibewithmike]

Karen, I thought the same thing! I did not have the camera.

[@karengausman1459]

@@vibewithmike that's too bad 😞😞 hein sight is 20/20.

[@chuckg6039]

James Oberstar was a serious bicycle rider (up to 2,000 miles per year) and sponsored many bills which funded trails in Minnesota and throughout the United States. As a serious biker myself, I am very appreciative of all his efforts in this area.

[@vibewithmike]

Boat friends, here’s what Chuck is talking about. www.americantrails.org/resources/james-l-oberstar-congressman-and-advocate-for-trails-and-bicycling

[@chuckg6039]

@@vibewithmike that's a great article Mike. Really shows his involvement in cycling and hiking trails.

[@vibewithmike]

I didn’t know Oberstar was a big bicyclist!

[@chuckg6039]

@@vibewithmike we all are constantly learning on your channel Mike.

[@vibewithmike]

Chuck, people that love boats and ships are the best

[@annmoeding-evans955]

Thank you! Loved seeing how the bridge works!! ❤

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks Ann! I hope you 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@barbs.7367]

Thank you !

[@vibewithmike]

No, thank you for watching Barb!

[@davidgolbert3548]

My father, born in 1909, who lived in Superior and then Duluth till he graduated from college, told me that at one time people were allowed to ride the bridge up, but then after an unfortunate incident the practice was stopped. I have made numerous trips to the area and have seen quite a few of the vessels you feature; quite a sight for someone from the high and dry Texas Panhandle. Thanks for the posts, they bring back good memories.

[@vibewithmike]

I found an article of people riding that Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge. www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/northlandia-once-upon-a-time-you-could-ride-aerial-lift-bridge-for-quarter

[@davidgolbert3548]

@@vibewithmike Wow! That was fast! Thanks for looking up the information. He must have ridden on the ferry bridge at some time, also. as I said, I always enjoyed visiting the ship canal, always a high point of my visits, the museum was of special interest. Keep the videos coming and thanks.

[@vibewithmike]

No problem David! Thank you for having interest in the ships and Duluth! It’s wonderful meeting a new friend like you. All the best.

[@rustyc521]

What app are you using sir to track the freighter? That’s so neat and I’d love to see how far they are when watching the Aerial Bridge live cam! Thank You sir!

[@vibewithmike]

Hey, I hope you subscribe and come back friend! The app I use is called “MarineTraffic” and it has a blue ship for the logo. You will really enjoy it! You can research vessel names and follow ships all over the world. I hope you enjoy! All the best friend!👍👍⛴️⛴️

[@Kimrbr549]

Very cool! I like seeing how to all works! Also, I enjoy the tidbits of history and info that you give! Thanks for your time!

[@vibewithmike]

Kim, I really appreciate you watching friend. All the best to you and yours. I really have fun with these ships.

[@larryfisher5796]

Love the old school ship's . Thank you I wonder about the bridge and people walking or driving 👍👍👍👍

[@vibewithmike]

The lift bridge is so mesmerizing Larry. I really love it.

[@mr.lynnrosaasen8218]

I apperciate your enthuasim, and commentary ! I love your knowledge of the lake boats!

[@vibewithmike]

What an absolutely beautiful thing to say. You are a wonderful person to be so positive and take time out of your day to leave such a comment. 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@bettygilmore611]

As always full of information. I look forward to tbese videos.

[@vibewithmike]

Betty, thank you so much my friend. I hope you’re having a spectacular Tuesday.

[@scottlewis8681]

My friend Mike, you continue to out do yourself for our viewing pleasure. Thank you so much for your wonderful talent that you are blessed with. Stay healthy and safe. PEACE!!

[@vibewithmike]

Scott, thank you so much for that wonderful comment. It would not be half the fun without friends like you!

[@erescue1]

Love the view of the operation of the Aerial Lift Bridge! Another old school laker. Cap't Mike, you rock.........

[@vibewithmike]

William, happy Monday friend! I’ve seen the Lift Bridge so many times that I never have thought about doing a video like this. However, I did think there might be a few people that wanted to check it out but I had no idea so many really did want to see it in action like that!

[@erescue1]

I'll give you another idea: go down to the docks where some of these vessels load and unload and see if you can get some interesting shots. I'll bet your followers would like that as well. Some folks say: I'm full of it. Just trying to help another mariner.

[@vibewithmike]

I’ll keep my eye out for the loading ships for sure!

[@luvutons411]

Cool to see the bridge at work. James Oberstar looks great as always...👍⛴️ 🇺🇸 🇨🇦

[@vibewithmike]

Hey Gojo! Happy Monday my friend.

[@luvutons411]

@@vibewithmike Thank you...same to you sir..👍🇨🇦💖

[@vibewithmike]

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[@barbarahuffman3118]

Thank you Mike. I really like seeing the lift bridge go up. I love the videos of all the ships the go by. I wonder what it is like going up inside the building. Thank you again Mike.

[@vibewithmike]

Barbara, you are in luck! Check this out! This explain the Aerial Lift Bridge operations center. The small house in the middle of the bridge. That’s where the bridge operator controls it. This video brings you right inside. There’s a person in there 24/7. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKW7aXucgrl8hZo (kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKW7aXucgrl8hZo)

[@ellenhalpern1882]

Thanks Mike

[@vibewithmike]

Ellen! Thanks for watching have a super delightful Monday evening!👋⛴️

[@bettycurry6752]

Am originally from the Great Lakes region….loved to see this…thanks so much.

[@vibewithmike]

Glad you enjoyed it! I’ll keep the videos coming for you friend!

[@terrsaelbon]

Great video and commentary, Mike. Thanks!

[@devon6482]

Thank you so much for posting this ! I watch on web-cam everyday and I have often wondered what its like to see a ship close up from the pathways and how it all looks around the bridge which is limited on cam !

[@vibewithmike]

Devon! I hope you 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@henryhawk978]

Can't help but enjoy the videos of old school Lakers. Enjoyed the video Mike and BE SAFE OUT THERE!

[@vibewithmike]

Henry, old school Lakers are the best

[@thisiknowwithjohnfield5067]

Absolutely brilliant design! Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@vibewithmike]

It’s a great looking ship

[@DrumCoversbyBill]

This was vary cool. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@vibewithmike]

I hope you 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@kckgirl78]

WAAAAY COOL! I didn’t know there was such a thing as a lift bridge! I’ve seen the draw bridge over the Chicago River, which is fascinating to watch too. Thanks for sharing!! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@vibewithmike]

Boat Friends, check out the bridges our friend kckgirl is taking about in Chicago. www.architecture.org/news/historic-chicago/chicagos-movable-bridges/ kckgirl, I hope you subscribe and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@mrmeyers26]

I really appreciate your videos behind the scenes in Duluth. I didn’t realize all the stuff I missed before just watching the Duluth cams. Keep up the good camera work!

[@vibewithmike]

Mike, I’m glad to hear that you’re enjoying these videos man.

[@SAILNAWAY]

Another great video Mike! Thank you for showing the lift bridge in action. Definitely enjoy the behind the scenes look at things and also love the old school lakers.

[@vibewithmike]

What’s up Brett! Nice hearing from you man. What’s the weather like in your neck of the woods today?

[@SAILNAWAY]

Hi Mike, sorry been away for a little while on a family vacation. The weather here has been hitting about 90°. Not great, but much more tolerable than in Phoenix. Last week we were on the cruise ship and spent the day in San Francisco. I was quite happy with the 62° temperature there. in fact the whole cruise was actually cool. So now I'm playing catch-up with all the videos. Hope everything is well with you!

[@vibewithmike]

It must’ve been awesome going under the Golden Gate Bridge on that cruise ship!

[@SAILNAWAY]

Absolutely, bridge was awesome both morning and night. The firework display in the Bay was probably the best I've ever seen especially viewing it from a cruise ship.

[@vibewithmike]

Were you able to view the Golden Gate Bridge without the fog?

[@markwray3905]

Thanks for showing that.

[@vibewithmike]

Mark, I’m really glad that you enjoyed it my friend

[@scottburk4083]

Thanks for the content Mike,have a good one!!!

[@vibewithmike]

I’m really happy you enjoyed it my friend

[@SandyD2022]

Thanks you always wondered about this.

[@vibewithmike]

Sandy, thank you so much for watching a video my friend. Have a fabulous Monday evening.

[@jjfreight-trains]

thank you for the video, wow. watching from Australia. The bridge is amazing and the ships too

[@vibewithmike]

Hey Friend! I hope you 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! I hope all is well in Australia today!!!!!!🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@rosaliegloege4498]

Interesting video of the bridge going up. I always thought it was smoke from the stacks. Now I have l learned from you its steam! Cool!

[@vibewithmike]

I am so thrilled that people are learning more about the bridge. It makes me really happy. Thank you for watching my friend.

[@gratefulot360]

Excellent channel, Mike. I enjoy your narration and types of things that you point out. Good work!👍

[@vibewithmike]

What a wonderful comment! Thank you so much friend. Hey, what is the car in your profile picture? I’m looking closely but it’s a small icon for me. I believe it’s a Porsche though?

[@gratefulot360]

@@vibewithmike Hi Mike, It’s a photo of a 1976 Porsche 914 that I purchased new. It’s long gone but it was a really fun car.

[@vibewithmike]

Boat friends, take a look at the beautiful Porsche 914! Wow! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_914

[@jmidd3437]

Fantastic. Thank you!

[@vibewithmike]

I hope you 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@Chili453]

This is great !! Good job !!!

[@vibewithmike]

Tom! Happy Monday brother

[@talonraph6524]

Love the hum of the lift bridge as it ascends

[@vibewithmike]

You are right! There’s definitely a humming noise

[@todddembsky8321]

Thank you, Mike!! Another beautiful boat in the books. I was rather befuddled today when you did not finish your sentence while watching the bridge raise. You forgot to say "While I munch on this Salted Pretzel and Cheese Sauce". I need to contact St Paul Community Safety and close my theft report of my Big Wheel Chain Drive -- I see that they are in use on the lift bridge 🙂

[@vibewithmike]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I love this comment!!!!!

[@bobbypickard4454]

Thank you for sharing,I enjoyed it.

[@vibewithmike]

Bobby, that’s friend! I hope you 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@dmb0903]

Excellent documentary! You explained it all very well and provided great background information. 👏

[@vibewithmike]

Glad you enjoyed it! David, what a very nice comment. I hope you 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@jimblesi240]

Fantastic video. Great photography and narration. (no stupid tecnocrap music) Thanks for sharing these two engineering marvels.

[@vibewithmike]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robhay57]

Fun video as always Mike! Thanks! I really enjoyed it.

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks friend! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@cuummie]

Thank you for youre always interesting video's! Adrian, Amsterdam Europe

[@vibewithmike]

It really makes me happy that you are enjoying these videos Adrian. All the best to my friend!!!!🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍👍

[@1safety4all]

Cool clips, thanks, now I want to come visit and see live, very cool

[@vibewithmike]

I hope you 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@michaelborgelt1600]

Moin Mike, your videos about Duluth are the best. How i want to visit Duluth. All four seasons. Cheers : - )

[@vibewithmike]

Happy morning to you Michael! Always great hearing from my friend in Germany!🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪⛴️⛴️⛴️👋👋👋👍

[@JP-su8bp]

Solid. Thanks for sharing.

[@vibewithmike]

J P, I appreciate you watching friend. All the best to you.

[@damonried1720]

Outstanding camera work! Extremely sharp and steady.

[@vibewithmike]

Damon, thanks man! I hope you 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@marcdenton2996]

Well, thank you for this video.

[@vibewithmike]

You're welcome! I hope you have a wonderful Sunday my friend. I had a fun time shooting the video. I hope you 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@janetryan9779]

I just discovered this video from several months ago. Fascinating, as prior to finding this channel, I had never before seen a lift bridge. (We have a drawbridge locally- where the road goes up at an angle). I was interested to see what this process looked like. I surely do wish that I could visit Duluth and see these sights! (Also fascinating to learn that people surf on the Great Lakes, as I associate that with the ocean. I would not wish to do it….would be afraid of hidden currents).

[@vibewithmike]

I definitely remember this video. That was a fun video to record. This is a good one as well. Imagine having this view every day when the bridge is all the way up. That bridge keeper has a pretty good. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnytmZJrl5qql80

[@katherinekubeldzis7902]

Great video Mike. I was wondering, like a few others, if you could do an interview with the lift operator. That would be interesting.

[@vibewithmike]

I would love to do that! I’m not a journalist, so I don’t think they would allow it.

[@DonnaVisnaw]

I wouldn’t mind riding that up!! Would be cool.

[@anthonygiglio9860]

Great Video Of The Bridge And The Ship Mike The Oberstar Is 64 Years Old It Was Converted From Steam Turbine To Diesel I Have Seen The QE2 Leave Boston A Few Times The First Time It Was Powered by Steam It Left Boston At 11 PM The Royal Salute Woke The Sleeplng Seagulls They Took Off My Late Father Was A Boat Fan When He Died My Relatives Told Me He Would Take Them Down To see The Ships The Boston Globe Would Tell You What Was Coming In. The Other Day I Sawa Website That told What Was Leaving And Coming In. like Saturday Morning The PRT Was Coming In At 4 AM. Mike. Have A Great Monday Night 😊 lol

[@vibewithmike]

It’s great to hear that your father was into boats as well! It’s such a fun passion to get into. That’s awesome that the Boston Globe gave vessel traffic schedules!

[@serenacottrell]

Thanks for sharing a great video

[@vibewithmike]

It is my absolute pleasure, I hope that you come back and subscribe. Take a look at this video of me giving a tour on 1000 foot ship. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6fEdGina8h3hMksi=gvr7CQDrnrVEPkrr

[@annetreacy2437]

Thanks for showing the map on your phone, nice to have the perspective.

[@vibewithmike]

The app I use is called “MarineTraffic” and it has a blue ship for the logo. You will really enjoy it! You can research vessel names and follow ships all over the world. I hope you enjoy! All the best friend!👍👍⛴️⛴️

[@annetreacy2437]

@@vibewithmike Thanks, I'll check it out! It's fun to see what's tooling around out there. I live on a flight path for a small airport, I like to use flightradar to identify what just flew overhead. I'm learning the sounds of different aircraft, I love the sound of the Cirrus and Skyhawk.

[@vibewithmike]

👋👍⛴️

[@corporaldigbygeste7640]

My parents rode the bridge as pedestrians when they were teenagers. Mom said that it was a bumpy ride, and that the bridge operator yelled at them. The Oberstar was originally owned by Shenango Furnace, and was named Shenango II.

[@vibewithmike]

Check this article out. www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/northlandia-once-upon-a-time-you-could-ride-aerial-lift-bridge-for-quarter

[@geoffreywallace9432]

When she was the Charles M. Beeghly her steam horn sounded great 👍🏾.

[@vibewithmike]

The Charles M some great photos from back in the day

[@kimthreadgold2755]

Thank you for a great video

[@vibewithmike]

Kim, thank you so much for that comment. What a nice person you are!

[@robyndavis3043]

What a beauty

[@vibewithmike]

I hope you 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@ostbagar3]

Interesting 😃👍

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you so much friend. I’m glad that you found it interesting

[@mohammedcohen]

....that's impressive - I was gonna ask about counterweights - but glad I waited...

[@vibewithmike]

Mohammed, those counterweights are crazy huge man! Super impressive when you’re standing next to them.

[@roostercogburn809]

Cool... How about shooting another vid from the bridge house? Interview the operator...

[@vibewithmike]

Because I’m not a journalist the chances are almost zero because I have a KZbin channel they would have to allow other KZbin channels to do the same with them. It’s a city owned bridge. I don’t think the city would allow it.

[@kimthreadgold2755]

Commentator is outstanding

[@vibewithmike]

Thank you, I just have a lot of fun with the ships

[@auraleamoore815]

I totally didn't expect the bridge to go up the way it did! I was expecting one or both sides to go up to vertical, or for it to swing left or right, but NOT straight up! Wow!

[@vibewithmike]

It’s amazing! You will have to take a first hand look one of these days.🚢

[@moto757x]

As a kid I was an avid boat watcher! The Charles M Beeghly was one of my favorites!

[@vibewithmike]

Awesome profile photo! I see the Lift Bridge in the background. I have a great time watching all of these ships. I can tell you do too!⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👋👋👋👋

[@moto757x]

@@vibewithmike thanks! Watching the boats on your channel brings back great memories! Moved away some 40years ago and to see the same boats is so cool! They need to put the Ryerson back on the lake! Another favorite!

[@vibewithmike]

@@moto757x I have a treat for you tomorrow. You’ll see the Ryerson in the video.

[@sammyvh11]

incredible engineering

[@vibewithmike]

I totally agree. I hope you 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@seesafar9912]

One has to pause at the sheer engineering feat is it to lift bridge over an active navigable route. Thank you.

[@vibewithmike]

Sees! I think about it a lot! Smart people and hard workers built it a long time ago! I hope you 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@seesafar9912]

@@vibewithmike Thank you. I was raised as a boy aboard ships. My dad was a Master out of N32 x W 80. Myself, I'm just one o' them "Damned Engineers" so I can appreciate bridges.... You always have good work, thanks again.

[@vibewithmike]

What a wonderful childhood! You must have great memories! Hey, those “engineers” built the world.

[@jamesnelson6980]

The Jlo will always be the CHARLES M. BEEGHLY, aka the Beagle. She looks great!

[@vibewithmike]

Here you go James! www.shipsnostalgia.com/media/charles-m-beeghly.427855/

[@lku111]

Amazing

[@vibewithmike]

Susheel! Thanks friend! I hope you 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@greggrauscher34]

This a cool video to watch. We have similar functioning bridges on the Welland Canal, as well as some "jackknife" bridges. However your aerial lift bridge is much larger in terms of the span and the actual height and the lift height. In addition the two towers on the Aerial Lift Bridge are connected by the upper structure. The smaller Welland Canal bridges do not have that. Also, sadly our bridges are all automated, no more bridge operators on the bridge or salutes. The Oberstar is looking good too! Love the styling of her pilothouse!

[@vibewithmike]

It’s amazing watching these beautiful old-school ships. I like how this one looks particularly.

[@greggrauscher34]

Yes no doubt! She is a beautiful ship indeed. Nice to see that Interlake keeps their fleet in good condition too.

[@vibewithmike]

@greggrauscher34 they definitely keep their ships and good shape. It seems like the morale as good as well at that organization.

[@johnshields6852]

I grew up right nextdoor to a draw bridge and shipyard, we used it as are own playground, swimming, diving off the bridge, 75 ft at high tide, watching the tankers come and go, they built huge LNG tankers with giant spheres for the natural gas. 1970's. They built the pocket aircraft carriers for WW11, submarines, General dynamics, Quincy, Mass, foreriver bridge.

[@vibewithmike]

Boat friends, check out the bridge our friend John is talking about here! Wow! Cool! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fore_River_Bridge John, I hope you subscribe and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@jamesschulziii9098]

Hello there from Port Huron Michigan!

[@vibewithmike]

What’s up brother! I hope all is well in Michigan. Have a wonderful weekend. All the best to you.

[@leonard7736]

Interesting, thanks for sharing from Arizona City, Az.

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks for watching! Boat Friends, check out Arizona City! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arizona_City,_Arizona

[@1432fernando]

Hello, Great video friend 👏🇧🇷

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks friend! Happy Saturday! ⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍🇧🇷

[@baratono]

That thing is amazingly quiet. Our Houghton-Hancock (MI) lift bridge makes all kinds of clunks, rattles and bangs as it goes up.

[@toib.7143]

OUTSTANDING!!! Thank You for such a great video. I was wondering, while I was watching this particular video, if you happened to have other bridges, and then I see that you have. I am a lover of Amtrak, especially Amtrak 3 & 4 rail systems, Chicago to Oakland mostly, I rarely miss them, along the route there is a bridge in Fort Madison, Iowa, which has what I think is called a swing bridge. It's amazing to watch it slowly open to allow those hugh river barges through. Oftentimes the railcam operator will do some fantastic closeups. But mostly in the interest of the trains that travel across it. The upper level of the bridge handles vehicles, the lower bridge accommodates freight and passenger trains. I am wondering if you have any videos of that particular bridge, I believe its Iowa on one side, and Missouri on the other side.

[@vibewithmike]

Toi! thanks so much friend. I’m really glad that you enjoyed the video. Boat Friends, check out Toi’s playlist showing many train views. kzbin.info/aero/PLaJa2OP7hiMZtXnA3tUbSEzmFk0uvWx1P

[@toib.7143]

@vibewithmike: if you are available that bridge at the Fort Madison railcam has a barge about to pass through at this very moment 1:53 CDT

[@vibewithmike]

Darn, I missed it! Wow! Never seen this camera! Boat Friends, take a look at this awesome feed that Toib put us onto! kzbin.infoCwnlNQSHBfc?feature=share

[@anthonysaggio6551]

Great video

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks for the visit. I appreciate you watching my friend. Come back again.

[@joebren5834]

It would be so awesome to be able to ride the bridge up and watch a ship go under.

[@vibewithmike]

Joe, interesting that you say that brother. Years ago, you could pay money and actually go on the bridge as it was going up.

[@loulockwood2864]

Correction to your comments. The exhaust one sees coming out of the stacks is not "steam". That is heavily laden with moisture air. Steam must be contained under pressure and heated above boiling temperature. Great Video

[@vibewithmike]

Lou! Thank you so much for taking time out of your day to watch this video and to give us the correct information. It really really means a lot. Take a look at this link. This is my favorite ship video of the past season. There was tons of sea smoke on Lake Superior. It was unbelievably cold too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3zdkqCdeMZpsNksi=b9s-KKJx4XzauwOV

[@fctryoffetsh39]

Man cool thanks it's better then the bridges that split, nice on the water😊😊

[@vibewithmike]

50! Thanks for watching my friend. Yeah, there’s a lot of bridges that open in the middle. Tons of drawbridges in Florida. I hope you 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@fctryoffetsh39]

@@vibewithmike I will I'll sub😊😊👍

[@vibewithmike]

Awesome! Great meeting you! Have a great Thursday!👍⛴️👋

[@fctryoffetsh39]

@@vibewithmike you too be safe😊

[@dougreynolds2813]

we've got a draw bridge across the river in Cheboygan, it's pretty cool; but not Duluth cool, we have oil and gas tankers come up our river, and also the Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw. they don't come up as far as the bridge, they stay a few 100 yards down river. i have enjoyed your content.

[@vibewithmike]

I hope you subscribe and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@steve2515]

Hi Mike. Really enjoy your videos. Question for you: to your knowledge has the 135' clearance ever not been quite enough such that an antenna or other item on the vessel's flying bridge or superstructure didn't make it under? I'd also like to echo one of the other comments who suggests a you post an interview with the lift operator. Thank you.

[@vibewithmike]

I would love to interview the Lift Bridge operator, but I’m just a regular guy with a camera. Not sure he/she would even consider that? There have been no issues with clearance because vessels have information provided regarding the height of each bridge they would pass under. I appreciate you watching Steve.

[@jennifer9947]

Great video thanks for sharing

[@vibewithmike]

Do you have a beautiful horse in that photo. Did you see this video from the other day of a brand new ship? kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpvLm4OKoa9nnqssi=oNm340KBVPOAmCZQ

[@jennifer9947]

@vibewithmike I do have a pretty horse her name is princess

[@vibewithmike]

@jennifer9947 perfect name for that horse

[@jennifer9947]

@@vibewithmike thank you

[@vibewithmike]

@jennifer9947 👍👍👍👍👍👍👋👋👋👋⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴 I hope you subscribe and come back to watch more ship videos, my friend.

[@ralphaverill2001]

The rounded aft ends on the older ships are so much sexier than the cheap, squared-off sterns on the newer vessels.

[@vibewithmike]

There is so much character when you look at those Lakers!

[@mikewatson4644]

The squared-off stern is to give the maximum amount of room for cargo and still fit in the locks that they navigate.

[@ralphaverill2001]

@@mikewatson4644 Oh, I understand the economics of why they build the squared-off stern, I was only bemoaning the loss of the beautiful curved rumps on the older vessels.

[@katherineaustin2477]

Very interesting Always wanted to know how that works

[@vibewithmike]

Katherine, I’m so glad you found it informative. Thank you so much.

[@tsmith235]

My favorite place is superior but I come over Duluth to look at the northshore usually. That boat is really long it's got to have bow thrusters.

[@vibewithmike]

Superior fun! The best burger in the Northland is in the city of superior anchor bar.

[@AmeriCreed]

Very interesting. I sold elevators for 20 years and dealt with a lot of counterweights, but none as massive as these.

[@vibewithmike]

Art, those counterweights are so massive! They’re literally like buildings moving around!

[@vanguard9067]

Ii bet if you sell one elevator this size, they give you the rest of the year off:-)

[@chassius]

We have a vertical lift Railroad Bridge on Cape Cod Canal. Don't know that it is bigger than this. The mechanicals are similar.

[@vibewithmike]

Boat Friends! Take a look at this awesome bridge our friend Chas is talking about here! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Cod_Canal_Railroad_Bridge Chaz, I hope you subscribe and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@GrasticInternational]

I lived in Abbeville La. and there were 3 counter-weighted lifts I would cross. Old tech needs maintainence and they got it, sometimes!

[@vibewithmike]

Jerome! That’s awesome! Boat Friends, here’s one of the lift bridges Jerome is talking about here: historicbridges.org/bridges/browser/?bridgebrowser=louisiana/bayouvermilionla14bridge/

[@GrasticInternational]

@@vibewithmike In 2015 I would leave Abbeville early with my 16' Boston Whaler hooked to my '96 Windstar. I got stopped at this Bridge by a passing tug w/ barge. A trucker loaded out of the Rice mill came up and asked if I knew my trailer axle failed. I looked to find my right tire was at a 45% angle. Lucky my mechanic was up the road. I thanked the trucker for saving my life as flying down Hwy 82 would have lead to jack-knife city.

[@vibewithmike]

Jerome, I literally can visualize everything you are saying. What a great story!

[@gillmellor390]

Thanks, Mike! That didn't look like surf to me, not even bodyboard!

[@vibewithmike]

Yeah, those surfers out there might not be experiencing the huge waves. It’s definitely not Hawaii’s North Shore.🏄‍♀️🏄🏄‍♂️

[@gillmellor390]

@@vibewithmike I was thinking more of the UK's Atlantic coast where I used to surf!

[@vibewithmike]

Got it! Boat friends, here are the 10 best places to surf in the UK! www.theguardian.com/travel/2019/oct/06/10-best-surfing-surf-beaches-in-the-uk-cornwall-scotland-wales 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🏄‍♀️🏄🏄‍♀️🌊