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

The 806 foot ship James L. Oberstar arrived under the Aerial Lift Bridge in Duluth, MN. I started this video off by showing you what happens when the Lift Bridge prepares for a ship to arrive/depart. You will see how vehicle traffic stops, bells start ringing and an audible announcement starts playing via speakers that tells people that the bridge will be going up. I then record the bridge's full rise to 135'.
The second part of the video shows the ship arriving through the ship canal and point out very cool features on it.
Information about the ship James L. Oberstar: www.interlake-s...
Information about the Aerial Lift Bridge: en.wikipedia.o...
#duluth #ship #lakesuperior #boat #greatlakes #maritime

[@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

[@ricardojano3716]

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

[@vibewithmike]

I wish I could’ve met him

[@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

[@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.

[@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!⛴️

[@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.

[@BeanieScooter]

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

[@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)

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@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!!!!!

[@talonraph6524]

Love the hum of the lift bridge as it ascends

[@vibewithmike]

You are right! There’s definitely a humming noise

[@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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@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.

[@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!🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪🇩🇪⛴️⛴️⛴️👋👋👋👍

[@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

[@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]

👋👍⛴️

[@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

[@DonnaVisnaw]

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

[@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!!!!🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱🇳🇱⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍👍

[@thisiknowwithjohnfield5067]

Absolutely brilliant design! Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@vibewithmike]

It’s a great looking ship

[@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:-)

[@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.🚢

[@robhay57]

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

[@vibewithmike]

Thanks friend! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@baratono]

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

[@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.

[@anthonysaggio6551]

Great video

[@vibewithmike]

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

[@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

[@Mudsuitable]

Wow i love the look of that ship, Thank You for showing her off! How is the steering rod used??

[@vibewithmike]

The steering pole is to line things up on the horizon for the captain or helmsman. Basically, it’s the centerpoint for them.

[@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😊

[@Lugeix]

I like to see a tour of the bridge house and the bridge.

[@vibewithmike]

Hey, 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

[@bettygilmore611]

Afterthought, have you ever seen or been in the lift bridge contol room? I like hearing them talk to approaching ships. . U

[@vibewithmike]

No, I haven’t but 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)

[@bettygilmore611]

This was fun 😄

[@jwatchorn]

I've watched the live cam several times. What does the announcement say before it raises?

[@vibewithmike]

Basically, it says that the bridge is about to lift and to get off.

[@mikewatson4644]

Great video on the Aerial Lift Bridge. What happens if a vehicle becomes disabled while on the bridge and is unable to exit the bridge when a ship is coming? Looks like a lot of comments on this video. I think you have a winner!! Thanks

[@vibewithmike]

Mike, this is a great question, I’ve never thought about it. I’m guessing a tow truck would get it out of there? The vessel would have to go further down and come through the superior ship entry. There’s no bridge there, so there’s no chance that could happen as far as being blocked.

[@mikewatson4644]

@@vibewithmike So if the bridge isn't clear of vehicles and people, it won't go up? And the vessel that is on the way in would have to make a quick turn or stop? No way that a tow truck could respond quick enough for the ship to not have to divert. Thanks for the response.

[@vibewithmike]

That’s correct, the Lift Bridge operator checks on everything before that bridge goes up. Also, the bridge goes up well before a ship would come through, the main reason, in case there was a malfunction with the bridge going up so the vessel could turn around.

[@Rickster5176]

I'd like to see the mechanism that lifts the lift span.

[@vibewithmike]

Rich, it’s a really interesting bridge for sure. I’ll see if I can get that video for you.

[@jimporupski3585]

Great Video Mike. Thank you. I am sure you get asked this a million times, But what app are you using on your phone for the ship traffic ?

[@vibewithmike]

What’s up Jim! 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!👍👍⛴️⛴️ 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@jimporupski3585]

@@vibewithmike Thank you!!! I love your channel. I got my brother to follow you as well :)

[@vibewithmike]

Your brother! That is so awesome!

[@stebonhuff]

At :54 "nobody gets stuck", Not entirely true, In the 1950's my mother-in-law was driving several kids to a Sunday School picnic when the bridge started up with her on it. She honked her horn and the operator dropped it to allow her to get off. Might be the last and only time that happened

[@vibewithmike]

What a cool story! 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@weschair]

Approximately how long is the road blocked from the time the bridge starts up until it comes down. I realize that it differs depending on the size of the ship. Thank you

[@vibewithmike]

It can range from five minutes to over an hour. Sometimes multiple ships go through and they keep the bridge up.

[@alanquintus2069]

Mike, is that a private residence next to the bridge?

[@vibewithmike]

Yes, those are all private houses on Park Point right next to the Lift Bridge!

[@johncraig9869]

Is the building on the lift bridge where the operator operates the bridge?

[@vibewithmike]

Hey, 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)

[@StephenLPhotos]

Are pedestrians allowed to walk UNDER the bridge while it's in motion?

[@vibewithmike]

Yes, pedestrians can walk under. Hey, 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

[@dogyerf21]

When they get into it how do they get the soft turn when not getting on for it juxtaposed forthwith or tray?

[@bischoff091453]

So the lift bridge blows a horn too?

[@vibewithmike]

Yes, the bridge response to the ship

[@shabbymaverick7975]

Im asiiming that brifge is hydraulic. What happens is the grid would go down? Is there a back up plan for the shipping?

[@vibewithmike]

Great questions, there is another entry, it’s called the superior entry, which is about 5 miles away. The ships would be be able to get into the docks. It’s an older bridge and I always worry about what will happen if there’s an issue with it, however, seems like they really do good maintenance on it.

[@shabbymaverick7975]

@vibewithmike thanks Mike. I appreciate you and your channel so much ❤️

[@vibewithmike]

@shabbymaverick7975 I appreciate you being part of this channel. Very much so.

[@gyorgygajdos1657]

That's energy intensive, wouldn't a draw bridge with two parts be a lot less energy hungry?

[@vibewithmike]

I believe you’re 100% right on that but the construction of this bridge took place an early 1900s, so I don’t see them changing it anytime soon. However, I did read that this bridge is powered by some very small motors from what I heard. Also, take a look at this video. I posted yesterday from Lake superior. ⚓️Fierce Duluth Storm: 45 mph Winds & Mighty Waves in 4K! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4m1iZ-hraqGa80

[@gyorgygajdos1657]

@@vibewithmike Here's one in Belgium, large ship passing through: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6jHf5Sreb5qb7s

[@chuckg6039]

Hi there. Technically the Duluth Bridge is a drawbridge. It's a special type called a lift bridge. The other two types of drawbridges are called swing bridges and bascule bridges. The original design of the Duluth bridge had a car which swung across the canal. Eventually this was replaced and a lift section added. They used most of the original pieces and just added additional support posts and the road section. And new cables and motors. Each type of bridge has pros and cons. www.civilconcept.com/pros-and-cons-of-a-drawbridge/

[@vibewithmike]

@chuckg6039 👍⛴️

[@gyorgygajdos1657]

@@chuckg6039 This would be a bascule bridge: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6jHf5Sreb5qb7s

[@Capecodham]

Blowing horns disturbs the neighbors.

[@vibewithmike]

I believe if you move into those houses next to the bridge, you kind of signed up for that. However, 118 decibels at 6:00am might just disturb a person. Again, they signed up for that.

[@Capecodham]

@@vibewithmike True but they started blowing the horns AFTER some people had already lived there. Further unlike living next to a firehouse with sirens, the blowing of horns is Soley for the ego of the blowers..

[@rodlamont3736]

I always wondered about that

[@vibewithmike]

Rod, thank you for watching friend!

[@rodlamont3736]

Its my pleasure!!! 👍

[@Paul-lm5gv]

If this is 800-feet long than consider that a modern U.S. aircraft carrier is a football field LONGER! A Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier is 1.092ft.!

[@vanguard9067]

So quiet!

[@vibewithmike]

That’s something many people have mentioned, and now I really notice how quiet it is

[@vanguard9067]

@@vibewithmike Really amazing work, and some pretty good luck:-). Thanks a bunch for your effort, your results, and your sharing with us. “Shhh?” ‘What was that?” Smart bombs rain down on the bad guys

[@penelope8557]

How much money do the ship's owners pay?

[@vibewithmike]

Totally free to go through the bridge whether you’re a huge ship or smaller boat.

[@penelope8557]

@@vibewithmike Thank you!

[@vibewithmike]

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[@vibewithmike]

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[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@alanquintus2069]

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

[@vibewithmike]

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

[@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! 😊💜😊💜😊

[@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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️🇬🇧

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!👍👍⛴️⛴️

[@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?

[@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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@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.

[@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!

[@katherineaustin2477]

Very interesting Always wanted to know how that works

[@vibewithmike]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@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/

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@RobertBardos]

That was pretty cool watching the bridge. The chain attached to the counterweight is massive thing isn’t it? Wonder what it’s purpose is.

[@vibewithmike]

Everything is connected to the chain. That’s what keeps the counter weight going up.

[@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.

[@terrsaelbon]

Great video and commentary, Mike. Thanks!

[@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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@norman7179]

Surprised that they went from turbine power to diesel.

[@SusanWebb-q5y]

Enjoy watching these huge vessels come and go. They seem so quiet as they pass through the canal. Do the shipping companies have to pay to pass through on their journey? I would assume so in order to allow bridge maintenance

[@vibewithmike]

Great questions about impossible charges for using the Bridge. The answer is no, the city of Duluth owns the Bridge and is responsible for the maintenance via taxes. There is no charge to pass under the bridge for the big ships or people in small boats. It’s a truly remarkable Bridge and really fun to watch in operation. 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@EliseandDanchannel]

Enjoying your videos. What is the amount of shipping traffic that goes under that bridge on a daily basis?

[@vibewithmike]

If you time your visit to the canal correctly, (schedule below), you may see some of the 900 vessels that travel underneath the Aerial Lift Bridge annually. visitduluth.com/plan-my-trip/lake-superior/watch-ships/

[@EliseandDanchannel]

@@vibewithmike Thank you.

[@robertlannon8859]

Mike I so enjoy these excursions of vessels, I am curious, the counter weight and bridge weight....as a Navy guy I so would have loved sailing the Great Lakes !

[@vibewithmike]

Robert, thank you for taking time out of your day to write this comment and watch the video. Great question about the counterweights. Each weighs 500 tons. They are concrete. Absolutely enormous. Let me say this, thank you so much for your military service. Your service allows me and others the freedom to do things like recording these ships. Thank you so much. 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@JerryBearry]

I wonder what is the average wait time for those who have been "bridged", especially for the big ships?

[@vibewithmike]

John, I was about to cross the bridge and the gate came down, so I was the first car bridged. It was about 35 minutes until I was able to go again. If there’s back to back ships sometimes they leave the bridge up. You can sit there for an hour or more

[@JerryBearry]

@@vibewithmike Yikes! I imagine the pizza delivery people must be well aware of the shipping schedules!

[@vibewithmike]

Most pizza and other delivery places don’t go to Park Point, that’s the place on the other side of the Lift Bridge because of this very reason.

[@JerryBearry]

@@vibewithmike If there's a convenience store on Park Point, I imagine they are well stocked with ice cream!

[@vibewithmike]

Unfortunately, there are no convenient stores on Park Point. There was one 10 years ago though.

[@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

[@TheKiwi180]

Great video again. Can I ask a question? Do the counter weights block the road? I’ve often wondered if a driver wasn’t paying attention and went through barrier would they end up in the water?

[@vibewithmike]

That’s a great question! Yes, they do block the road pretty well, but there’s still room where a smaller car could fit under barely.

[@jimblesi240]

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

[@vibewithmike]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@buddymac3993]

You pray the ship stops! The bridge goes up! The ship goes thru and the bridge goes down again,and not half way and full stop or ditto the ship !! Stop and no go!🇨🇦😄😇

[@vibewithmike]

I agree, let’s make sure everything always goes smoothly

[@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.

[@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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[@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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

[@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.

[@kathyr2792]

I wish you had shown the bridge deck lifting from the road bed. That would have been interesting.

[@vibewithmike]

I have quite a few videos that show that Kathy. Thank you for taking time out of your Friday to watch this ship video. I really really appreciate it. All the best to you and your family. 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️