Winter Fleet 2022 Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Overview of Bay Shipbuilding's Winter Fleet 2022 of Lake Freighters.
Mesabi Miner (1004'), American Spirit (1004'), Roger Blough (858'),
Cason J. Callaway (767'), Joseph L. Block (728') Tug Albert (114.5'),
Wilfred Sykes (678'), Herbert C. Jackson (690'), Mary Ann Market (140'),
Mark W. Barker (639'), Maumee and Tug Victory (815' 02"), John G. Munson (768' 03")
John J. Boland (680'), Erie Trader and Tug Clyde S. Van Enkevort (869' 09"),
Great Lakes Trader and Tug Joyce L. Van Enkevort (875').
Thanks For Watching!!

[@sweetg12651]

2021 was my first year of following the lovelies of the Great Lakes, so this scene of all these magnificent ships all snuggled together for the winter kind of takes my breath away. Have always loved ships and respect their beauty. Really appreciate your videos Mark. ❤🚢

[@DoorCountyDronebyMarkEvenson]

Thank You!! Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for Watching!!

[@redbaron474]

@@DoorCountyDronebyMarkEvenson Can you get down to Butch's and get some video before they completely demolish it?

[@DoorCountyDronebyMarkEvenson]

@@redbaron474 They had flight restrictions over that area for several days. They have all the walls down now.

[@petermcmahan4975]

The shadow turning bright! Thank you for the display

[@louGriggs1944]

Awesome video. A good part of the Great Lakes fleet is layed up for the winter here. It's really something to see them all tucked away for the winter like this. Thanks.

[@DoorCountyDronebyMarkEvenson]

Glad you enjoyed!! Thanks for Watching!!

[@sevenexes7778]

I hope the crews of those ships are enjoying a warm fire in the wood stove sipping on something appropriate and enjoying your video just as I am

[@DoorCountyDronebyMarkEvenson]

Thank You!! Thanks for Watching!!

[@Chuck59ish]

That dry dock looked so huge when the Mark W. Barker was built in there, now that the Mesabi Miner is in there it looks just big enough.

[@mitchellgiov]

And just a few weeks ago the Badger and Alpena were in there together with room to spare!

[@ronberezowski5955]

Great video! I liked the short "behind the scenes" shot of your drone taking off and heading over to the ships. Thanks for the video, it is interesting to see all the ships there for winter layup and whatever repairs/upgrades that need to be done.

[@DoorCountyDronebyMarkEvenson]

Glad you Enjoyed! Thanks for Watching!!

[@AGdroid]

Thank you Mark for another exquisite video! Sharing your artistry is greatly appreciated. And ... adding the Mavic's takeoff at the beginning was the icing for me (a fellow DJI drone flyer). :-)

[@DoorCountyDronebyMarkEvenson]

Your Welcome Andy!! Thank You for Watching!!

[@messiahsbythesackful6267]

Thank you. An impressive and diverse group that I am glad to see tucked away for the winter. Be well! 🖖🐢👣 (Shhhh... I dearly love the tug and barge combos, but I don't want the Blough to know😉.)

[@DoorCountyDronebyMarkEvenson]

Glad you Enjoyed the video!! Thanks for Watching!!

[@jeffs.5882]

I love it when the yard fills up in winter. Been at Bay ship 2 years from MT. They are still so impressive

[@DoorCountyDronebyMarkEvenson]

Yes, I never get tired of seeing these boats. I had a quite a few years in the shipyards in Sturgeon Bay. Lots of hard work!. Thanks for Watching!!

[@dd1862]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@DoorCountyDronebyMarkEvenson]

Thank You!! Thanks for Watching!!

[@janecarlson2978]

What an impressive site to see all those ladies parked side by side. Great photo. Thank you.

[@DoorCountyDronebyMarkEvenson]

Glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for Watching!!

[@libby5335]

Really great video! Thanks for identifying the ships. The drone footage is super. We were fortunate enough to spend several days at a cottage on St. Joseph Island a few years ago. The property fronted on the channel and it was fantastic to watch the big freighters pass by. So glad we found this site!

[@DoorCountyDronebyMarkEvenson]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you very much!! Thank you for Watching!!

[@brookewoody8620]

Looks cold dude

[@DoorCountyDronebyMarkEvenson]

Was a little cool. Although the fingers tingled a bit. Thanks for Watching!!

[@darinhyden672]

Awesome!

[@DoorCountyDronebyMarkEvenson]

Thanks Darin!! Thanks for Watching!

[@MainlightDrone]

Fantastic flight, Mark and your editing skills are top notch too.

[@DoorCountyDronebyMarkEvenson]

Thank You!! I appreciate it!! Thank You for Watching!!

[@jimdornbos2566]

Fantastic!

[@DoorCountyDronebyMarkEvenson]

Thanks for Watching!!

[@kimjay6725]

Thanks so much for sharing your footage!

[@DoorCountyDronebyMarkEvenson]

Your Welcome Thanks for Watching!!

[@LynneAnn51]

Awesome video, well done, enjoyed it. Nice to see where all the ships go in the winter. 👍👍. We do miss seeing them in Port Huron. 👍😉

[@DoorCountyDronebyMarkEvenson]

Thank you very much! Thanks For Watching!!

[@jstoli996c4s]

Fantastic footage. The 1,000 footers are always impressive.

[@DoorCountyDronebyMarkEvenson]

Glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for Watching!!

[@jennyc707]

They moved the Blough away from the dock hopefully she’s ready to go at the beginning of season. Really missed seeing her out there last year.

[@jeffs.5882]

The Blough isn't going anywhere anytime soon

[@brianhehn9650]

Amazing! Thank You!

[@DoorCountyDronebyMarkEvenson]

Your Welcome!! Thanks for Watching Brian!!

[@dwighthitchens9838]

Cool video video

[@DoorCountyDronebyMarkEvenson]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for Watching!!

[@eaglewolffox6275]

These ships are hibernating in winter

[@billh1471]

Great video, very interesting. Thank for posting. I counted 13. Are there others in port for the winter somewhere else?

[@DoorCountyDronebyMarkEvenson]

Thank You Bill !! Yes there are other boats in for winter layup throughout the Great Lakes. Thanks For Watching!!

[@brianhill4995]

Ok tell me what they usually haul? Iron, corn, coal etc? Just wondering. I travel up there in the area for work and was not aware of how many ships are at port wow nice aerial view 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@DoorCountyDronebyMarkEvenson]

They haul all the cargo you mentioned plus salt and cement. Thanks for Watching!!

[@wildflowerwind6941]

I can't believe how close they park next to each other.

[@TeamDaenzer]

hopefully the callaway and blough come back to servis!

[@TheClintmeister]

The Ship American Spirit had large bubbles coming up from under the Port bow! What was that? Near first of video.

[@DoorCountyDronebyMarkEvenson]

It is to keep the boat free from ice if they have to work on them. There are a few boats that have the bubblers. Also it makes it easier for moving them if need be. Thanks for Watching

[@gettingold59]

do they break the ice to keep the pressure off the hauls ?

[@DoorCountyDronebyMarkEvenson]

Some of the boats have bubblers underneath them to prevent ice. Thanks for Watching!!

[@MrDfansler]

😮

[@johnphilipp4336]

How about a new Winter Fleet 2023? Thanks

[@DoorCountyDronebyMarkEvenson]

John I hope to have one out soon. I was out of town on a job didn't get much time to fly. Thanks for Watching!!

[@k9uw]

Wasn't the Alpena tied up alongside the John Boland up to a few days ago?

[@DoorCountyDronebyMarkEvenson]

Yes, She left last Friday Afternoon for Cleveland. Thanks for Watching!! from WD9EXO

[@TOTALCAMARO]

Bubblers? Curious what they are. I know the bow and stern thrusters are out of the water but not sure what bubblers are. Great view also thank you.

[@northstar2007]

I thought maybe somoene was diving under there and doing welding/surveying. but I dont know if they dive to do that on the ore boats or not.

[@northstar2007]

going by a comment, it's like a big fish tank bubbler to keep ice at bay. heh, who knew!

[@DoorCountyDronebyMarkEvenson]

I probably should have said aerators. To keep it from freezing. You can see one by the American Spirit by the bow.

[@TOTALCAMARO]

@@DoorCountyDronebyMarkEvenson thank you now I understand. I just couldn’t picture it in my mind on what it could be. I was picturing big inflated air bags under them lol I’m just fascinating with everything about them. Thank you 😊

[@TOTALCAMARO]

@@northstar2007 thank you 😊

[@AckBoater]

Why are all the ship's anchors down?

[@theplaneimage]

Another great video! What happens to the cargo the ships would normally carry while they are docked for winter?

[@mattharper588]

All of the customers that the ships carry product for from coal,taconite,salt,etc plan ahead and stock up on their product for the winter because they do this every year

[@theplaneimage]

@@mattharper588 Thank you for the reply, Matt. I was thinking more of the "producers" of the cargo, rather than the customers. If your mine produces coal or iron ore or salt or whatever, surely they don't stockpile or send by road, if that were even an option. ... or do they slow down production while the ships are docked for winter? I'm not trying to be obtuse, I'm genuinely interested in how they manage the movement of their product when the ship option isn't available? Thanks Matt.

[@mattharper588]

@@theplaneimage because they do this every year they stockpile enough of the product to get them through the winter the Soo Locks close every year on January 16 and open March 16 so they have enough product for that time frame and usually more

[@theplaneimage]

@@mattharper588 That explains it! Thanks Matt 👍

[@mattharper588]

@@theplaneimage also the company’s that produce the product say like the taconite mines will still operate through the winter and store the product at their facility until the shipping season starts again when the locks open they will start shipping it again

[@Cindy-ou4gd]

Where does the Arthur Anderson winter?

[@trevorpeauk3931]

Unusual that all ships (?) have males names, yet we always refer to ships as “she”.? Great vids about the Great Lakes ships - thanks.

[@DoorCountyDronebyMarkEvenson]

Your Welcome Trevor!! Thanks for Watching!!

[@alexandersinclair9006]

Not unusual at all. Ships and machines in general have been referred to as female for centuries regardless of the name.

[@claudioxavier9417]

Qual o nome deste porto ?

[@DoorCountyDronebyMarkEvenson]

Esto fue admitido Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin. ¡¡Gracias por ver!!

[@gnanaraj5621]

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