⚓️Duluth's Icy Harbor: Witness this First Winter Ship Exit!
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Күн бұрынThe 806-foot ship "James L. Oberstar" passed under the Aerial Lift Bridge as it headed out to Lake Superior in Duluth, MN!
Boat Friends, this video starts by showing you part of the Duluth Harbor and Superior Bay completely frozen over. There was ice as far as the eye could see! This is a sure sign that winter has finally arrived in Duluth, MN. Many people get excited when the ice finally arrives because it makes for a cool and fun-looking backdrop as the big ships move around in that cold water.
The James L. Oberstar made its way to the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge with bright sunshine covering all parts of it so we could see the colors very clearly. Amazingly this ship almost broke the horn sound decbile record as well! You'll hear how excited I was to hear how loud the horn was and when relaying the reading from the decibel meter! That horn had such a deep sound and was very powerful.
This ship was carrying Iron Ore Pellets and I actually had a sample of these pellets for you to look at during the video. Plus you will learn what that large object on the hill in West Duluth is when you are watching these ship videos. It's called Enger Tower. You will see a few photos and I provide details about this tower to increase your familiarity with Duluth as you watch these ship videos in the future.
More information about the ship James L. Oberstar: www.interlake-steamship.com/ou...
Key moments:
0:01 Layer of ice on water in Duluth
1:18 Showing samples of Iron Ore Pellets
3:05 Explaining Enger Tower
4:47 Details about the ship
6:35 Enormous ship horn blast
7:40 A Random kid does a funny dance in front of the camera
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@chucke4294 8 ай бұрын
Hey Mike and all Boat Friend Nation from a chilly Bismarck with no snow. We have Obe-Wan coming through. Old school hard working Laker. Those taconite pellets make excellent sling shot ammo. Great Salute with gusto!
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Yeah, that would work good in a slingshot. Just not by my windows.😂 Chuck, I’m really digging that Boat Friend Nation term. It sounds catchy and strong. I really like it a lot man. It’s a really cool.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
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@chucke4294 8 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmike Mike, you are welcome to use for your site for anything you feel can benefit your production or pocketbook! All it will cost is a cap!!!!Hahahahaha. No really, it is yours to use however you see fit!!
@chucke4294 8 ай бұрын
Mike, in fact I would be honored if you want to use it just to repay all you do for all the “Boat Friend Nation”!!!!!!!
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
I wasn’t able to watch that ship Joe
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
I’m posting this comment so people don’t miss the fact that this ship actually is number two all-time now with the horn decibel reading. Take a look at Chuck’s list. Unbelievable.
@timcorston5508 8 ай бұрын
This has to be one of the best videos you have done. So much more than just another ship video, great job…
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Tim, I’m so glad that you said that. I love the ships as you know but I always tried incorporate cool things around the area to keep the video different and fresh. It also allows me to learn new things too will pass it along to all of you. Have a wonderful Tuesday my friend. Thank you so much.
@samuelcollins1331 8 ай бұрын
Great observation Tim! Mike is getting better and better at his craft to be sure.👍
@pechblendae 8 ай бұрын
I totally agree. Great video, great job!
@chuckg6039 8 ай бұрын
The Oberstar was the first Interlake vessel fitted with scrubbers in 2015.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
www.interlake-steamship.com/about-us/sustainability/
@alcapone7319 3 ай бұрын
The J Lo
@vibewithmike 3 ай бұрын
@alcapone7319 I like that nickname you just called it. That’s what I’m going to start calling it too.
@melissawarfield 8 ай бұрын
'Ice comes, ice goes. The ice is doing it's winter dance.' I'm not sure if that rhymes or not. It just came to me Mike. What a beautiful day for the Oberstar!
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Melissa, you are not kidding, the ice and snow have been coming and going in Duluth. One day it’s ice the next day it feels like it’s spring. So crazy. The ships keep coming though.
@melissawarfield 8 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmikel read your reply. I smiled and laughed at it. That's so true. Please keep showing the wonderful ships coming through the Duluth Harbor. I haven't been to the Anger Lookout for a super long time! I'll put that on my list for visiting Duluth next year. Have a splendid Christmas 🎄🎁!
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
I truly am waiting for a bad snowstorm to capture a big ship going by
@melissawarfield 8 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmikel know you'll catch a great snowstorm with a ship coming through the harbor. Then the video will be magical 😄 to watch.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
@melissawarfield 👍⛴️❄️
@dennisrockeysr4167 8 ай бұрын
Hey Mike, you constantly outdo yourself. What an amazing video. Oh yes and thank you for the shot of Santa on the lighthouse. Thanks again.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
We got to keep her eye on that Santa on that light. Also, it was fun showing you that ice.
@hugoknight1 8 ай бұрын
Great catch with the Oberstar. That horn will definitely get your attention! Thanks for posting your videos, Mike!
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
It went down as the number two loudest decibel reading all time
@samuelcollins1331 8 ай бұрын
Nice job Mike!! 47* here in Maryland. God bless the Oberstar,,,may she sail on FOREVER and EVER,,,,,,at least in our hearts!😇
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
It will be a sad day when they retire this ship. I hope it never happens.
@ScoutCrafter 8 ай бұрын
Mike- What beautiful shots you provided of different angles around the area before that beautiful ship steamed by. It looks so much longer then it’s 806’ length maybe because it’s beam isn’t as wide as modern ships. Always the highlight of my day seeing your video in my feed. 😃👍🇺🇸
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
ScoutCrafter! I know what you mean, this ship definitely looks longer than 806 feet in length. It was linked in many years ago and it has such a powerful and beautiful old-school look. I hope you’re doing wonderful on a Tuesday. The snow came and went already in Duluth. I love watching your videos man. You’re the best. m.kzfaq.info
@todddembsky8321 8 ай бұрын
Mike, just a wonderful job of capturing the beauty and the dance of the Lakers!!! I just love the "old school" Lakers. The grace and majesty of the stern and the perfect proportions of the forward house is just -- yeah -- it is just beautiful. Love it, watched it, and now I will dream about it!!!
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
I’m going to look into this. I wonder if the Oberstar is the longest old school laker?
@karengausman1459 8 ай бұрын
Hey Capt!! I see you were able to finally capture some ice for us. Yay!! Nice to see your sample of "blueberries" That fire looks warm and inviting. 🔥Thanks for showing the skywriter. That's what I called them when I was young. Great shot of the pilot house and steering pole. Wow!! Great whistle for the Oberstar. No issue with me. Magnificent ship going out to Cleveland with fairly calm water. Thank you my friend for the video as always. Hope you have a good evening and chat soon. 🙋🚢
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Good evening Karen, I’m glad to see a comment from you. It’s always a delight. Can you believe the snow on the ground this morning in the Twin Cities and it’s still all around right now. It will be melting because it’s going to get warmer. It’s a very peculiar winter so far. It’s really interesting. We do know the snow and cold will come but it seems like it’s gonna be delayed for a while. Fun fact, I just looked at Chuck’s list and the ship is number two all the time for the loudest horn.
@karengausman1459 8 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmike when I looked out my window this morning I couldn't believe it. We only got a dusting of snow but you're right that it's going to be gone soon. I wasn't sure on the whistle if she was 2nd or 3rd. All I know is that she was loud and strong. I think the horn was from the stern.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
@karengausman1459 I woke up this morning totally stunned with the snow
@karengausman1459 8 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmike I was out last night and I could feel that it was colder and was thinking we could get snow.❄️❄️ I guess I was right.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
@karengausman1459 👍⛴️
@rhondaemberson3395 7 ай бұрын
It never gets old, watching the great ships on the greatest lake
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
All of these ships are awesome
@96HC12 8 ай бұрын
You know Mike, I think we all share the excitement that those youngsters have. Never gets old. I was born the same year as the Oberstar. Guess that makes me old school too! Hopefully see you in June good Lord willing.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
I hope you do make it up in June my friend
@sonyameyer6676 8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for this wonderful video. I’ve visited this area many times and I felt as if I were again. Your comments were great. Keep this up. You give armchair travelers a chance to travel.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
There’s nothing that makes me happier than hearing a comment like this. I really appreciate you saying it. I will keep trying to add more fun content for everybody.
@scottburk4083 8 ай бұрын
Beautiful day with one of the old gals of the lakes. Have a good one Mike,God Bless!!!❤😊
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
What’s up lumpy, bless you as well brother. Always great hearing from you.
@elizabethw4519 8 ай бұрын
Oh boy!! I think I love these old lakers the best!! Thanks for the Capt Salute...so sweet!! My favorite horns are deep and low and LOUD!!!!! Thanks, Mike!!!
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
That was one of the loudest horns. I’m curious to see where it ranks on Chuck’s list of decibel readings. This definitely has to be way up there. Did you hear the ice crunching blow my feet? That ship was fun to watch
@elizabethw4519 8 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmikeyes I heard that crunching. Whoa, so cold!!
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
@elizabethw4519 look at the Thursday. 45 degrees! Winter? forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=46.781&lon=-92.118&lg=english&&FcstType=text#.XoC88yVOmaM
@pechblendae 8 ай бұрын
Got really busy lately but finally I can watch my favorite channel in complete peace and catch up with all the videos I missed. Great video, Mike! The frozen lake is beautiful and the blue of the sky is marvellous. Nice observing tower! Same climate here in the last weeks. We are finally experiencing a proper winter.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Hey friend, how are you? I saw your profile photo and I knew it was you right away. I’m glad that you enjoyed this winter. It has been such a peculiar winter for us. I recorded a live stream last night, where there was a lot of fog in the air, and that is very untypical at this time of year in Duluth. I hope your Friday is going fantastic. I also hope you have a wonderful weekend.
@sidneybowerman558 8 ай бұрын
Those kids hurrying to see a ship coming reminded me of when I was a child in the early 1950's.here in the UK. Living close to what used to be a very busy river Tyne, we had ships coming and going from around the world. Alas it hasn't been that way for many a year. Great video Mike.
@patricks_music 8 ай бұрын
Cool seeing a new ship go through on your channel I hadn’t seen before. Also funny with the kid doing the Griddy dance on the camera lol.
@chuckg6039 8 ай бұрын
HiPatrick. I've never heard of the Griddy dance. But then again, I live a sheltered life!
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
The dance was cool
@critterscute3642 8 ай бұрын
Oooo great footage of the Aerial Lift Bridge! The sunny conditions for filming that and the angles were perfect! As well as for the laker. Thoroughly enjoyed this and seeing the kids enjoying the action as well!
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Every time I see kids like that it reminds me about my young days. It was all about fun. We can still make it about fun, but there’s just something about that age where everything is a mystery and interesting. If you noticed, I left the kid doing the dance in the video. I thought it was funny that he came up to do that while I was recording. Thank you so much for the wonderful comment. I really appreciate you.
@critterscute3642 8 ай бұрын
I did notice the dance. It was wonderful! Helps us relive those carefree days of experiencing the newness of everything we encountered. It can’t be recreated exactly but you know what they’re feeling and ya kinda feel it too 😊
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
@critterscute3642 I thought that little dance was cool by the kid
@adachilders7798 8 ай бұрын
Hey Mike stay warm my friend big hugs thank you so much for freezing your ass off to do this
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
It will really be freezing in about a month. I cannot believe that it was 40°F in Duluth yesterday. I did the live stream last night and there was fog out. There should be snow and ice. I can’t believe it.
@johanvandersandt8904 8 ай бұрын
That ice is so cool! Its gotta be crazy cold to freeze that much water! Blueberries... Neat! What an awesome tower! Almost looks like a spire! Whoever put Santa on the lighthouse is not afraid of heights! 😨 Great ship as usual! The Overstar is bringing the heat! Thank you for sharing brother! Hope you have a great day!
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
The blueberries terminology is all new to me. It’s actually pretty funny. The winter has been super odd Johan as you know. They’re talking about 40°F temperature temperature this weekend in Duluth. Trust me, I’m OK with that but I do like a little little snow once in a while.
@johanvandersandt8904 8 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmike The weather reflects the times my friend. Both are strange these days! Over here is also 40 degrees but change that "F" to a "C" haha! Hope you keeping well brother!
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
@johanvandersandt8904 👍⛴️
@johanvandersandt8904 8 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmike 😁💪
@GhostSportsES 8 ай бұрын
Hello Boat friends, hope everyones doing well. With me, I'm always the one in my family that always wants to walk over to the edge of water, an just watch all the vessels, big or small just go about their day. Kind of nice tho that my nephew whos 3 year old everytime he see's a vessel he's like "ITS BOAT, ITS BOAT, ITS BOAT, ITS BOAT.." Lol Anywho thanks for the video Mike, she was a beauty, I always personally love the bridge of these lakers, I would love to actually see what it looks like inside of one of them.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Tell your nephew, I said, hello. Ghost, it’s always good getting a comment from you man. We are going to have some fun this weekend with some live streams for sure.
@wesleyblacksher1641 8 ай бұрын
I love the old school lakers. And the ice? Just wow. I’ve only seen that 2 times down here, use on the bay. Amazing
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Wes, I can’t wait to show you some of the ships going through the ice in the canal. At some point that will happen brother.
@Mikael.formermilitary 8 ай бұрын
Mike, Would you do a video of a ship docking? The maneuvers must be interesting to watch.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
I’m glad that you brought that up. This next year in the spring I’m gonna take my boat out and follow a ship all the way from the point where it enters the lift bridge to where it actually docks to show you the whole process. I will do that for you.
@Eric-xh9ee 7 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmikethat would be really cool! I've always wanted to take a boat onto lake Superior and cross over into Michigan or Wisconsin. Are there places to dock if you cross the border or is it mostly for large ships?
@fastrat37 8 ай бұрын
Made me feel like I was there with you! Thank you! Nicely done!
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
I’m glad that you feel that way. I always try to incorporate cool things around the area into these videos. The ship is a star of the show but I always try to provide appetizer fun video clips before we see those big ships.
@ourlifeinwyoming4654 8 ай бұрын
Winter will appear soon - but it's been pretty nice seeing all the big iron gliding by into December!
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
It’s crazy that the ice is forming on the water and then the next day it starts to melt. It’s been a crazy winter for the ships.
@chapgood13 8 ай бұрын
Beautiful video and ship, Mike. Getting colder up there it appears, but we knew it would. Thanks for sharing this one!
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
The ice isn’t Duluth one day and then it’s gone. It’s crazy.
@judyschmidt4547 8 ай бұрын
As always very interesting. I have learned to love watching the ships. Thank you for that.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Judy! Thant makes me so happy to hear you are really enjoying these ships! I will keep making these ship videos for you friend!👍⛴️
@davidchisham 8 ай бұрын
Beautiful ship. Thanks for showing her. Good day Mike
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
David, thanks for watching the ship my friend. Happy Tuesday night.
@user-jt7ht3ho2l 8 ай бұрын
You frequently mention about an older ship being lengthened. It would be interesting to know more about that process. It seems to be complicated and incredibly expensive. George
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
I’ve been looking for video that shows the lengthening process. I was always thinking there could be an issue with the structural integrity doing that. It doesn’t seem to be the case though. I will keep looking for you my friend.
@user-jt7ht3ho2l 8 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmike thanks so much for your reply. Love the videos.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!👍⛴️
@robertagroves-kelley1532 8 ай бұрын
We really enjoyed this video, so informative. We live in North Pole, Alaska and watch your videos regularly. My husband served in the Coast Guard in his younger years and was on the Great Lakes during those duty years. Thank you for making these. We look forward to many more.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
You know what’s awesome, you can actually tell people that you live at the north pole and I’m betting you do that a lot. That is so cool. I’m sure you get the jokes. All the time is Santa by you and all of that.😂 Boat Friends look at the city here. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Pole,_Alaska Pass this along to your husband. Thank you for your service! It means a lot to me and many others. It’s people like you that served our country that allows me to make videos like this. Thank you!🙏🇺🇸
@scottlewis8681 8 ай бұрын
From your boat friend in Easton, another well done video. What an interesting looking lady. Parts looked like it was designed by people who built the old Bethlehem steel plant. By the way at 830am today we had our first little bout with snow. stay safe and warm, and I will toast you and our other boat friends with a cup of Hot mint coffee, my own brew. Peace!!
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
It’s one of my favorite ships
@gregmctevia5087 8 ай бұрын
Everything I love about your videos. Great walk around, local interest with Harbor Master House and the observation tower. Finally a classic laker. What more could we ask for.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
I’m always on the lookout for cool new interesting things that we can look at together that make Shipwatch fun
@antwaunsmith8392 8 ай бұрын
That looks so cool look like you can go ice fishing 😂 and i'm still lovin them horn 😁⛴
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
What’s interesting, that ice looks like you can walk on it but it’s very thin. It could be very dangerous. Thanks for watching the ship video.
@bighouse1695 8 ай бұрын
Great salute by the JLO. Thanks for the video Mike!
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
I checked the records after Chuck posted and this ship came in at the number two all-time loudest ship horn recorded with the decibel meter
@bighouse1695 8 ай бұрын
It sounded like you were sitting on top of the horn, lol
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
@bighouse1695 my eardrums definitely knew there could’ve been a record there
@markwray3905 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting. They really are great looking ships
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
These older ships are amazing to watch sail by
@user-bo1yg3im5q 8 ай бұрын
Great vid on a cold winter’s day. Well done Mike!
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
It’s going to be a lot warmer for you when you arrive in Duluth from the UK brother! I actually hope you get to see this ship while you are in Duluth
@user-yi7mg5ig6l 8 ай бұрын
A lady I knew, here on the East Coast, used to Sail with her husband, in their Sailboat, from NJ to New England. She told me that when one could see the contrails from Jets, meant that there would be precipitation in the next 48 hours.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
It’s a pleasure meeting you my friend. The New England area is absolutely beautiful. Some of the shoreline along the North Shore reminds when is it coming out me of that place. I hope you come back to watch some of these wonderful ships with us.
@erikanderson2046 8 ай бұрын
My wife and I were staying in Canal park the day this ship went through. My son hadn't taken a good nap all weekend,..about 10 minutes after he fell asleep, this big ol gal comes through! 😂 And of course we had the windows open too
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
That’s hilarious, think about this. One of our boat friends, Chuck, keeps track of the decibel readings. This ship was the second loudest on record. Probably not the best ship to come through when the boy lays down to take a nap.😂👍⛴️📣📣📣📣📣📣
@wendyphillips5002 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for another great Duluth area video. I remember winter coming to northeastern wisconsin but not this early for ice on lakes. Duluth is maybe over 100 miles further north of where I grew up at just about 44 1/2 degrees north. Ice on lakes means it is nearly below 32 degrees most of the day. I do remember the winter of 1978-1979 when Lake Michigan froze all the way from east to west shores. One time we walked across Green Bay from the east shore near Bay Settlement out to the light house near the middle of the frozen bay on a day that had to have been in the low 20s all day in January. There were huge pressure ridges out on the huge sheets of ice. We heard the ice cracking and making loud sounds as it expanded. Once at the light house there was an area all the way around the light house that was liquid about 1 foot wide. We had to step across the ice to the ladder up to the light house cement platform.
@chuckg6039 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing those memories Wendy. Loved reading them.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Wendy, absolutely amazing writer you are. You can actually visualize everything that you are talking about. It pulls you into a real story and a person feels like they actually live through it via your words. Thank you so much. I want others to learn more about this deep freeze in 1979. Check this out. www.wlns.com/news/great-lakes-ice-cover-nearing-1979-record/
@chrisbarton3479 8 ай бұрын
Hi Mike, I love this ship. She might be old but still looks good. Cheers mate
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Chris, I hope this ship sails forever
@sisaacs6071 8 ай бұрын
Mike thank you for sharing with us all... The added history of the area is outstanding as well..... 🎉🎉
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
You got it, it’s always fun exploring around things before the ship comes in
@sisaacs6071 8 ай бұрын
Mike, traveling along M-35 this morning next to Lake Michigan and saw a naval war ship put of Marinette , Wisconsin doing sea trials, will try to get photos but don't know how to get to you 😢
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
@sisaacs6071 are you serious? That would be awesome to get a picture video off. Let me know if you see it again. I wish we had more of those type of ships around me.
@GeorgeJansen 8 ай бұрын
Love it when you have samples of the ship freight... Thxs
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
It’s fun showing you exactly what the vessel is carrying
@terrsaelbon 8 ай бұрын
The ice, the pilot house, the stack. Yes, yes, yes.❤
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching the ship video
@jimjohnston7688 8 ай бұрын
Very, very enjoyable. You do such a terrific job.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Jim, I really appreciate you saying that. I’m glad you enjoyed the ship. What did you think of that ice?
@katelynts13 8 ай бұрын
Amazing shots this video has! You’re very talented at what you do ❤
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching the ship my friend
@williamperkins7318 8 ай бұрын
These videos make me almost want to go to Duluth.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
I appreciate you saying that friend. If you came to Duluth right now, you would have no clue winter. Grass all over the ground. It’s crazy.
@robertkaspert4092 8 ай бұрын
Mike you got me too add Duluth Harbor to my bucket list hopefully next summer.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Robert, that’s awesome to hear brother. Let me know when you’re coming up to Duluth and we’ll watch a ship together. By the way, make sure you use this as the schedule for when it’s time to watch the ships. docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSteOg5IAWJEkJm3NaLDqK3PqSUz_CBxNGUZSQsw_HS1hHqqJKTZHvuytYd9V5ndCEn7ZivM7IpPwrl/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true
@robertkaspert4092 8 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmike Thank you brother looking forward to it.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
@robertkaspert4092 👍⛴️
@Deb_L 8 ай бұрын
I’m insane, I forgot the name of Mount Rushmore and called it a wall of heads! 😂🤣😅
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
That actually has a good ring to it, a wall of heads!😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😂😂👍👍👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️
@Deb_L 8 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmike Family vacation @ the “wall of heads” national lampoon
@GhostSportsES 8 ай бұрын
I'ma call Mount Rushmore that from now on... Lol it actually does sound a lot better, an more intriguing.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
@GhostSportsES we need to sign a petition. I’m down with that.
@Deb_L 8 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmike I almost spit out my burger @ 5-8
@leonard7736 8 ай бұрын
Great blast, thanks for sharing Mike from Arizona City, Az. 71 F here at 5 PM.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
That literally is the perfect temperature could ever be
@spitfirenutspitfirenut4835 8 ай бұрын
Excellent!!!!!!!! I’m going read up about that tower .
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
checking it out here friend en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enger_Tower
@Steve_C264 8 ай бұрын
Hey Mike,just watched the video,another great one!stay warm
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Steve I appreciate you
@skycvg 8 ай бұрын
Very cool location, always enjoy the adventures known as "Mike lost in Duluth" lol
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Exactly, Mike lost in Duluth. That lost in Duluth series is unbelievably awesome. I’ve watched that many times.
@user-rr4bg5qr7l 8 ай бұрын
Surprising the age of many of the freighters
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
They are very old, but still very powerful and efficient. I hope I’m able to be that good at that age.
@NorthshoreLover-gk7zv 8 ай бұрын
Good old school laker. ❤
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching the ship video friend
@mikeyshouseofbrakes8463 8 ай бұрын
I'd like to get up there one day. Keep making these videos.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
I hope you do make it up to Duluth friend
@ellenhalpern1882 8 ай бұрын
Lots to see today. Thanks Mike
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
A lot of that ice you see will be melting in Duluth. Wynter wants to start then it stops.
@andreasgroeller1083 8 ай бұрын
Beautiful Video. ❤ Thank you Mike. Oberstar is looking awesome. Very informative Video. Thank you 👍👍🫡
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
This was such a fun video to record, especially with all of that ice on the water at the start
@andreasgroeller1083 8 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmike That Ice looks very cool. 👍👍
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
@andreasgroeller1083 did you hear that ice crunching as I walked?
@andreasgroeller1083 8 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmikeYes. I hear it. Sounds very cool. I love the Sound of cracking Ice.❤
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
@andreasgroeller1083 the ship also had a powerful horn in this video too
@bobpurs 8 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike 👍✊
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Bob, I hope you’re doing great brother. Thanks for watching on a Tuesday night.
@daverukkila9089 8 ай бұрын
Another great video brother! Thank you.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Dave, I’m glad that you enjoyed the video Brother. Happy Tuesday it was a great ship.
@charlieathmann1438 8 ай бұрын
Golfing Enger is fun too! Course up there is awesome, used to golf it quite a bit during college! As always great video Mike! Will be in Duluth Sunday/Monday. I cannot wait!
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
I hope we can connect by the bridge. Will you be checking out any ships brother?
@charlieathmann1438 8 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmike I plan on it! Doing Bentleyville and all that! Staying down in canal! I will look for the boat friends beacon down by the bridge! 😀
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
@charlieathmann1438 I hope we get to link up
@ronald_with_wings 8 ай бұрын
Another great job Mike
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching the ship video friend
@dirtmodified16 8 ай бұрын
The Anderson needs to be a museum ship.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Absolutely, I will definitely go visit that beautiful ship
@Deb_L 8 ай бұрын
Lots of ice there, don’t fall. ❤
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
That ice looks like a person could walk out on there but it’s too thin. I definitely don’t want to take a chance. I wouldn’t. It’s fun watching the ships in it though.
@lindahill3835 8 ай бұрын
Love watching your videos. Can't wait until June 2024 when I get to Duluth
@bettygilmore611 8 ай бұрын
Great horn!
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
👍👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️📣📣📣📣📣📣
@toddo316 8 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching the ship friend
@bradcook3242 8 ай бұрын
Very good Mike, keep em coming.. thanks
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
The first thing I see with your comment is the car. I know it’s going to be a good comment when I see it.
@bradcook3242 8 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmike hahaha, next time your in Calgary we’ll go for a ride..
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
@bradcook3242 heck yeah, sign me up for that!!!!!!!!!!!!!🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁
@bettygilmore611 8 ай бұрын
When they blow that horn right under the lift bridge the windows must rattle 😂
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Those feet are vibrating in the lift bridge house
@RobertBardos 8 ай бұрын
Cool!! ⚓️🛳️🚢🚢🛳️🛳️🛟🥈🥈🥈🥈
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
👍👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️
@mattharper588 7 ай бұрын
Pretty soon the Ladies will be coming in for winter lay up
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
They will be indeed. I hope to capture some cool ice videos with the ships for you.
@wullpy 8 ай бұрын
Look how icy the harbor is starting to get
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
I had to show you all of the ice in the harbor for sure
@Deb_L 8 ай бұрын
Awesome Santa
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
I thought it would be cool to see that sitting up on the south pier lighthouse
@Deb_L 8 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmike they need a tiny tree on lift bridge
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
@Deb_L now that’s a good idea the Lift bridge tree!!!!!🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍
@danielheideman576 8 ай бұрын
Awesome Video Sir Well Done
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
I really appreciate you watching the ship videos. Have a great Wednesday.
@edkalix7619 8 ай бұрын
Nice cold day on the lake.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Ed, one day there is ice then it’s open water and then the next day there’s ice. The ships keep moving though.
@stevenikitas8170 8 ай бұрын
Great video...
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Steve, thanks for watching the ship Brother
@redwingsinca1318 8 ай бұрын
Love the ice!
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
J! When you’re the first comment it makes me happy! How are you brother? I hope you’re doing well. I’m think about you man. Stay safe brother!
@redwingsinca1318 8 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmike we are getting the oil changed in addition to a laundry list of other repairs. Call it winter layup
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
@redwingsinca1318 I will look forward to it brother. Stay safe. You know I’m thinking about you man, just know it.
@robertkaspert4092 8 ай бұрын
Hopefully I'll see this Laker going down the Detroit River I live very close to the river.
@ralphcrosby9622 8 ай бұрын
I look at the steering pole, like a front sight on a rifle. Love these old school lakers (front steers) Headed to mold running grounds.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
That’s a perfect analogy for the steering pole. It really does line things up. That’s exactly the same premise for the ship! I hope you’re doing great Ralph👍⛴️
@dmitch1177 8 ай бұрын
That there is my kind of boat!
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
@dmitch1177 there is good as it gets those Lakers
@beaky29 8 ай бұрын
Gosh, that looks chilly! Should that white car have stopped at the barrier? Assume the lights would be flashing well in advance of the barrier coming down? And, the ship doesn’t have one of the slide lifeboats at the back. Assume it has lifeboats to cover the crew!
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
I’m really glad that you noticed that white vehicle. The red light was on and it gunned the engine the engine to make it under that crossing arm before it went down. I just happened to catch that.
@philipdrake6 8 ай бұрын
Hey Mike, how are you doing, there seems to quite a lot of ice on the lake it must get very cold there in the winter. Are there any ice breakers on the great lakes, i have noticed that a lot of the cargo ships have a break in the winter, and also an other great video, cheers.👍👍.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Philip, it has been so unusual from a winter standpoint. One day there’s ice the next day it’s open water. They are talking about 40°F temperatures this coming weekend in Duluth. That is very odd. At some point I will get you an awesome video with Snow coming down on those ships.
@wendyphillips5002 8 ай бұрын
Morro Bay, CA on the central Pacific coast Even the winter in Morro Bay is not bolow the 5os even at night with days in the high 60s and 70s even in January and February. We often travel to Morro Bay in winter. We just returned from a just 3 days and 2 nights in Morro Bay, CA. There is a huge morro rock just off shore. It was up to the low 70s with nights only down to 50. It is a huge estuary off the Pacific ocean with over 30 ocean sea otters, california sea lions, dolphins, even an occasional lost whale in the bay. There is an area between the docks in the bay with over 20 female sea otters with 10 with pups on their tummies that had to have been over 3 months old. They are so close we could get many great cell phone images. It is very nice to just walk along the beach of the Pacific ocean knowing the next stop to the west is Japan or Asia. The Pacific ocean is beyond huge. The Morro Bay area is nothing like the shore or bay in Los Angeles or San Diego. They have not allowed the high rise hotels, apartments, or condos like in the big cities. The prefer to keep Morro Bay a smaller town not a huge city. It looks like a city from the 1940s or 1950s not the 2020s.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Wendy, you have no clue how fun it is for people to read this. This is absolutely fantastic. You are already becoming my favorite author.👍😂⛴️🙏
@chuckg6039 8 ай бұрын
I hope they can keep that town small. But I bet the pressure is always on to grow by certain groups and developers. Eventually something might give way. Show me the money
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
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@chuckg6039 8 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmike The Coast Guard 140 foot light ice breaking tug Morro Bay is based in Cleveland, Ohio. She was named after this city in California.
@jannearo328 8 ай бұрын
Hope Santa doesn't freeze his Jingle Bells on top of that light...
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
How funny is that that they put a Santa on the top? I’m going keep my eye to see what happens to it on the lighthouse
@anthonygiglio9860 8 ай бұрын
Great Video Mike oberstar Is almost 65 Years old Like Those Iron Ore Pellets Is The Canal Visitors Center Going To Close For The Winter? Have A Great Tuesday Night 😊😊😊😊
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
I don’t think that visitor center closes for the winter. I’m gonna have to double check on that. Isn’t that impressive, that ship being that old still being so effective and useful?
@anthonygiglio9860 8 ай бұрын
Yes That Ship Is Really Impressive For It's Age
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
@anthonygiglio9860 👍⛴️
@chuckg6039 8 ай бұрын
Sound Decibel Level Readings to date (* denotes a Saltie ** denotes a pleasure boat): The awesome 1000 foot Interlake Steamship Company bulk carriers take the top 4 positions. 1. Mesabi Miner 129.9 (Used a bow and stern horn combination!!). 2. James L. Oberstar 126.7 3. Paul R Tregurtha 125.3 4. James R. Barker 123.1 Barker Bark Horn durations - 1 minute 14 seconds 1 minute 10 seconds 1 minute 6 seconds 5. American Mariner 117.7 6. Edwin H. Gott 117.1 Phil R. Clarke 116.9, American Century 112.9, *Federal Dart 111.6, Kaye E. Barker 110.6, Michipicoten 110.6, *Federal Delta 109.6, Manitoulin 108.6, John G. Munson 107.6, Joseph L. Block 107.6, *Alicia G 107.6, Burns Harbor 106.9, Great Republic 106.9, American Integrity 106.5, Indiana Harbor 105.2, *UAL Fortitude 104.7, H. Lee White 102.5, Mark W. Barker 102.3, Arthur M. Anderson 102.0, *Maxima 101.9, USCG Cutter Spar 101.6, *Federal Yukina 101.6, *Finnborg 101.2, Herbert C Jackson 101.0, G.L. Ostrander 100.7, *Happy River 100.6, *Happy Ranger 100.4, *Isolda 100.2, *Federal St Laurent 100.1, Michipicoten 99.6, CSL Assiniboine 99.3, *Aujaq 98.6, *Federal Biscay 97.6, CSL Laurentien 97.6, *Vancouverborg 96.9, Algoma Transport 87.3 **MV Vibe with Mike pontoon 39.2, **Big Bird sailboat - Peacefully Silent😮
@chuckg6039 8 ай бұрын
Unreal performance Captain. Another Ohio Interlake Steamship vessel in the top 4 slots. This ship shattered her previous record!
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Chuck! Are you kidding me! This is number two of all time? Wow! I’m shocked. However, the power off that horn really has me believing that it actually made it there. Wow just wow.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for keeping track of all of the sound readings Chuck
@edkalix7619 8 ай бұрын
Hi Mike and Boat friends.How is everyone doing tonight?
@alanquintus2069 8 ай бұрын
Will be googling anger tower asap. I live 15 miles from pilot knob. Good video as usual.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Here’s more information about that tower right here in Duluth en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enger_Tower
@alanquintus2069 8 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmike thanks Mike looking right now
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
@alanquintus2069 👍⛴️
@chuckg6039 8 ай бұрын
I climbed that tower on my first trip to Duluth. Highly recommended!
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
@chuckg6039 believe it or not I still have not got up there
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Here are the two ships I referenced in the video by the ice. Two videos I did on them. Meteor kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aZ5jgt11t9jQZ2g.html Igleheart m.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qL2kmLSV0NiqmaM.html
@lynnclark4208 7 ай бұрын
I'm a new subscriber, so I'm hoping to learn a thing or two. 😊 So enjoy your videos. Where are you from, are you a former sailor?
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
Lynn! It is a pleasure meeting you my friend! I didn’t know much about the ships since I grew up in Minneapolis where there are no ships. I fell in love with these huge iron boats when I was young. I enjoy learning more about them each day. All the best to you! 👍👋⛴️
@Eric-xh9ee 7 ай бұрын
Exciting video! What app do you use to see the ships speed and destination?
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
Eric, 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! 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!👍👍⛴️⛴️
@Eric-xh9ee 7 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmike I'll subscribe. Thanks for the information! Have a nice afternoon brother!
@nickbitten9910 8 ай бұрын
That ice sounded a bit crunchy underfoot. Is Winter a bit late in coming to Duluth this year?
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Nick, yes, that ice was really crunchy as I was walking and winter has arrived late. It actually is starting to melt out there a lot of the snow and ice. You might see Grass again this weekend. It’s super crazy but I’ll keep recording the fun ships.
@ruthgoebel723 8 ай бұрын
Great video! Oh, that ice looks cold. Question: is the William G. Mather still around? We saw it in Cleveland back in 2010 and have a picture of it. I can't remember if you had a video on that or not. I think it was an old school laker.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
This is super interesting. It looks like it’s a museum now. Check it out. greatscience.com/explore/exhibits/william-g-mather-steamship
@ruthgoebel723 8 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmike Wow! So glad she didn't get scrapped.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
@ruthgoebel723 me too!
@johnandrews3568 8 ай бұрын
Mike that 135'... is that from street level or from the water surface?
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
That is actually a great question. I believe it’s from the water surface to where the bottom of the bridge stops.
@jonblock1871 8 ай бұрын
Green grass in early December. Who'd a thunk it ?
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Jon, I think all of the humans and animals are scratching their head in Duluth right now. We are still trying to figure this out. All I know is I have a big winter jacket that’s ready to go but I also have a T-shirt that seems to be going back into the rotation at certain points because of the warm weather.😂👍⛴️
@chuckg6039 8 ай бұрын
I took a lawn mower to a shop today for blade sharpening. Last week I fully cleaned and winterized it. We still have green grass here in central Ohio, but it has stopped growing. At some point green will turn to white!
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
@chuckg6039 I like your style, Chuck, always staying ahead of the game
@carolewoolley7017 8 ай бұрын
Boy, with a horn like that, got to be close to 1st. The superstructure on this ship is quite abit smaller than most others, as far as height and width. Not sure if others were added over years or created much larger to begin with. A silly question, are pets allowed on board? Mike do you have a pet? I think the only way to catch snow is to watch cams over night, even a few inches gone by mid day both in Duluth and the cities. Not complaining mind you, just an observation. The area around park point must be shallower or most likely has less water motion to produce ice, where the Duluth shore and harbor take longer to freeze? Goofy questions for a goofy year.
@chuckg6039 8 ай бұрын
Hi Carole. Good question on pets. I've never thought about that before. I've never seen one on a laker, but that doesn't mean they aren't there. Maybe someone knows for sure.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
This is such a great question. I don’t know if pets have ever been on board of a ship? It would make sense that maybe there is a companion. I’m going to do some digging on this.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Chuck said the ship came in second all time for a horn decibel reading
@solomonecclesia5253 8 ай бұрын
Hey Mike, when does ice over occur on the Lakes? When do the ships stop Navigating the Great Lakes for the winter?
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Awesome question. As per federal orders, the Soo Locks close on January 15 and re-open March 25 (www.lre.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/2899037/soo-locks-closing-for-seasonal-repair-maintenance/) every year. During this time maintenance is performed on the chambers. Although there are occasional exceptions, such as ice, these two dates are pillars for shipping season in the Great Lakes. As soon as the clock strikes midnight on March 25, freighters, tugboats, luxury crafts and more can resume lockage between Lake Superior and Lake Huron. Check this article for a little more information. saultstemarie.com/shipping-season-starts-soon-in-sault-ste-marie/ (saultstemarie.com/shipping-season-starts-soon-in-sault-ste-marie/)
@solomonecclesia5253 8 ай бұрын
@vibewithmike Thanks, Mike! I'm a retired US Navy Sailor living on the East Coast and love the Great Lakes. Your videos are an inspiration to my family. I retire from my second career next year and plan on spending some time on the Lakes camping fishing and sightseeing! Really enjoy your Sea stories!
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
@solomonecclesia5253 there’s nothing that makes me happier than being able to say this. Thank you for your service! It means a lot to me and many others. It’s people like you that served our country that allows me to make videos like this. Thank you!🙏🇺🇸
@henryh.489 8 ай бұрын
When do the ships usually halt operation entirely? Do they? Do icebreakers run through the winter? Planning to take a trip to Duluth just before Christmas.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
As per federal orders, the Soo Locks close on January 15 and re-open March 25 (www.lre.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/2899037/soo-locks-closing-for-seasonal-repair-maintenance/) every year. During this time maintenance is performed on the chambers. Although there are occasional exceptions, such as ice, these two dates are pillars for shipping season in the Great Lakes. As soon as the clock strikes midnight on March 25, freighters, tugboats, luxury crafts and more can resume lockage between Lake Superior and Lake Huron. Check this article for a little more information. saultstemarie.com/shipping-season-starts-soon-in-sault-ste-marie/ (saultstemarie.com/shipping-season-starts-soon-in-sault-ste-marie/)
@henryh.489 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
@henryh.489 👍⛴️
@IamValentina66 8 ай бұрын
Hello from AZ. 80F today
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
Hey friend! I hope everything is great in Arizona. You always have wonderful temperatures out there. Thanks for watching the ship.
@IamValentina66 8 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmike ❤️ ships and trains.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
@IamValentina66 ships, trains and planes. I’m all for it.
@IamValentina66 8 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmike planes only when urgent. I would go on any long distance train. Sleeper car of course. My own little hidey hole away from the maddening crowd.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
@IamValentina66 👍⛴️
@LarryKoch-tk3qc 8 ай бұрын
Do you have any information on how long it takes the ship to get from Duluth to Cleveland.
@vibewithmike 8 ай бұрын
That’s a great question, I believe it is two full days if I remember right
@LarryKoch-tk3qc 7 ай бұрын
Thank you@@vibewithmike
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
@LarryKoch-tk3qc 👍⛴️
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