⚓️Duluth Shocker: Elusive Ship's Unexpected Detour Captivates!
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Күн бұрынThe 730-foot ship "John D. Leitch" passed under the Aerial Lift Bridge as it arrived on 12/27/2023 from Lake Superior in Duluth, MN!
Boat Friends, this is the best night ship video I have ever recorded! First of all, this is one of the rarest ships to see in Duluth and I can't even recall the last time it was here before. Maybe a few years ago? Last night the John D. Leitch was out on Lake Superior heading for the ore docks in Superior, Wisconsin. Then, out of nowhere, the ship's AIS updated from Wisconsin to Duluth! This was super unexpected and absolutely shocking to think it was actually on its way to Duluth!
As you know, I have only seen and recorded this ship one time! I have never witnessed this ship arrive in Duluth in person. You can tell during the video how excited I am to finally see this ship in Duluth! The weather and lighting conditions for this night video were phenomenal, which adds to the reason why this is my personal favorite night ship video of all time!
What makes this ship so cool to all of us Great Lakes ship enthusiasts is the one-of-a-kind look! No other ship has this type of forward pilot house in the WORLD! It looks like the ultimate tough-working vessel with so many rugged features all over it!
As the ship was getting closer to Duluth's south and north pier I could see there were a lot of lights on the ship which made me happy! I didn't know what to expect, so it was awesome to see so many lights Illuminated on its deck.
As the ship made its way into the ship canal I described the history and details of this vessel to help you better understand it. I was able to zoom in on the pilot house, steering pole, smokestack, unloading boom, stern, bow, etc. Every single thing I could show you on this vessel I was indeed able to do it. The captain had the ship moving very slow which allowed me to get the most video and details as it went under the Aerial Lift Bridge.
Also, as an added bonus, this was the first time that I recorded a bow thruster being used by a Great Lakes ship as it arrived in Duluth! You could see the water splashing from the starboard side next to the bow. The ship was on its way to CN dock in Duluth to load iron ore pellets.
Even as I write this description, I can't stop thinking about how great this video turned out and how stunning it was to see this rare ship arrive in Duluth at night!
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@GHarris218 7 ай бұрын
Great video! You should be proud of the progress you’ve made with the channel. The content keeps getting better and better.
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
It’s all about having fun! This is my hobby and I love it. I’m dedicated to my career in real life but this is my way to get away and relax. I enjoy so much doing the research on the ships and finding new ways to record them. It truly is a pleasure to record these videos for you and all of the Boat Friends!
@tylermcintyre1454 7 ай бұрын
Tyler Mac we can see the ship
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
@tylermcintyre1454 I wish you a happy start to 2024. I hope everything’s going great on a Saturday for you brother.
@SAILNAWAY 7 ай бұрын
Mike, you have outdone yourself. This was an absolutely amazing video. The water looked like glass. Everything aligned, great weather, great lighting, great ship and a great cameraman! Thank you so much!
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
Can you imagine how cool it would be to be up in that pilot house Brett? It is such a unique vessel. I love how it looks. I didn’t know what it would look like at night. I’ve never seen it at night. It took my breath away as it went by.
@paultraynorbsc627 3 ай бұрын
👍👍
@vibewithmike 3 ай бұрын
@paultraynorbsc627 Paul, I definitely remember this one. This was a beautiful ship coming in. It was so marvelous.
@wallyg6024 7 ай бұрын
Mike this one is a 10 out of 10 too! It’s not just covering an event. It’s the way you narrate the story for us, and angles you film for us. Very cool. Thanks! That Captain must have known he was on camera too, he knew that water was flat calm and didn’t want to leave a wake to ruin the reflection! Just Awesome, thanks Mike!
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
Thanks Wally! Did you see the live today? kzfaq.infoxYI-9oQk8iA?si=HEVWlU4gC_4rXpKj
@georgehughes8698 3 ай бұрын
1000 footers are great, but the older ships are so much more majestic as they pass under the bridge, in my opinion! Thanks for the beautiful shot!
@vibewithmike 3 ай бұрын
I think it’s cool that we have such a diverse mix of ships that come into Duluth. It really makes it fun for a ship watchers and Boat friends.
@user-hu9si1ku6p 7 ай бұрын
That was AWESOME !!!!! JUST ABOUT PERFECT !!!
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
What an awesome compliment. I appreciate you so much.
@josephholliman6006 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for doing these videos! Duluth is one of my most favorite places on earth - great food and birding in the fall! Without these videos, I thought it only a myth that ships traveled in and out of this harbor.
@vibewithmike 3 ай бұрын
Joe, happy Thursday! I really appreciate your comment. You’re giving me a lot of energy right now. It makes me happy knowing that you were happy. I love Duluth. I know what you mean. It is such a great place. I have a video for you to look at below, I really want you to watch it. I know you’ll think it’s cool. I hope you subscribe (it’s free) and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships! Ship video I want you to see: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o7GqlNCYqMeaqqs.html
@josephholliman6006 3 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmike see my comments for that video on the video page.
@kalicokathy1944 Ай бұрын
Hi Hi from Northern Wisconsin. Enjoy your video. Thanks
@vibewithmike Ай бұрын
Well, hello my friend! It’s a pleasure meeting you. I hope you are doing well. Thank you for taking time out of your day to watch this ship video. Don’t forget to subscribe (it’s free) to this KZfaq channel and come back to watch more ships
@jerryodell1168 7 ай бұрын
First view of the ship in the canal: Love the lower angle viewing the ship. It almost makes the ship look like it is riding on elevated water within the canal. Gives the ship a little look of majesty.
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
It’s funny that you say that, I felt the same way, it was sitting up way high out of the water
@GhostSportsES 7 ай бұрын
First one here, The John D. Leitch actually made it into my fav. Laker list. She's gorgeous. Hope you've been doing good Mike, an all Boat Friends.
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
Ghost! I can’t underscore of how awesome this video was to record and how it turned out. This is the most unique ship on the Great Lakes in my opinion. What a treat to catch this at night in this situation finally coming into Duluth.👍⛴️
@Deb_L 7 ай бұрын
Sorry but I beat you here. 🙃🤭
@GhostSportsES 7 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmike We should get a bunch of us together for a video one day lol.. it would make it even better.
@GhostSportsES 7 ай бұрын
@@Deb_L Aww.. Dang it.. Lol next time than 😎
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
@GhostSportsES at some point I think it would be really cool to do a community live stream at some point. We’ll have to figure out how this would go down, but I hear what you are saying.
@LazyDaisyDay88 7 ай бұрын
That was awesome! Fantastic video of a really unusual lake ship. I almost felt that I was there! 10 out of 10 :-)
@chuckg6039 7 ай бұрын
When launched she was called the"little bank building that floats." And regular subscriber "J" correctly pointed out a lack of a stern thruster. I verified this. Only a bow thruster is used.
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
I’m glad J confirmed that was a bow thruster. I thought it might be! Now we know.⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️
@chucke4294 7 ай бұрын
Congrats Mike up to 19.5 K subscribers!
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate you saying that. There’s nothing funner than recording these ships for everybody.
@edkalix7619 7 ай бұрын
The ships are beautiful at night.
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
I couldn’t ask for a more beautiful stage sent by Lake superior to see this elegant and unique ship
@PAPIKen0728 2 ай бұрын
Cool video. When I saw that ambulance cross the bridge, lights and sirens I got nostalgic. I went from sailor to paramedic. It was my final job
@vibewithmike 2 ай бұрын
Much respect to all first responders!
@johnskelton5683 7 ай бұрын
What a wonderful and unique picture indeed. Seeing that old lamp post having the lift bridge as a back-drop. It's a picture that draws and captivates one attention in a moment of time! Now, to capture the sun, the moon or even a seagull, any bird within that picture, resting on the lamp post or in flight will be incredible. A picture of still-life that comes alive when seeing life there in wonderful, Duluth MN. A picture only to have happened in that moment in time. 🧐
@chuckg6039 7 ай бұрын
Mike, that pier light pole/two globes you showed was very interesting looking. I found some pictures from 1905, and the lights back then were the same design as today. Its pretty neat they are maintaining this history!
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
I love that pier light. it looks so historic and old-school. I absolutely love them. It makes such a good backdrop to watch a ship with.
@chuckg6039 7 ай бұрын
History is being maintained. @@vibewithmike
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
@chuckg6039 I’ll maintain it even further. At some point I’m going to take a beautiful photograph with that light and hang it on my wall.
@carolewoolley7017 3 ай бұрын
What amazing scenery you incorporate into your vids I too, love the light post. Should Sherlock Holmes be lurking around Duluth? Lovely ship, Im so impressed when the ships owner makes a statement of how valuable they consider their shups by the regular maintenance. I love combining new experiences with relaxation and entertainment. How fortunate that you live in Duluth and have access to such a variety of interesting resources! Bless you Mike!
@vibewithmike 3 ай бұрын
Duluth is such a beautiful place. It’s filled with rich history and obviously the ships. I still have pinched myself moments that I actually live here. I grew up in the big city of Minneapolis far away from ships and actually be in a place where my heart belongs really makes me happy, I know it’s a total blessing, the lake is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for your wonderful comment. Have a great Monday. God bless you and your family.
@wientz 7 ай бұрын
Oh man that came in like a canoe in steath mode! Once again loved the pre amble and extra info...especially about the yellow light on the bridge stating neutral current....all new info for boat friends!
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
Like a canoe in stealth mode!!!!!!!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@wendyphillips5002 7 ай бұрын
Another great video night with clouds, all the lights with the nearly flat channel and lake superior water. It is very nice. People in the videos tell us how warm or cold it is in Duluth. On the Pacific shore the ocean is never flat. There are always waves coming from thousands of miles away from the west.
@KS-ce8hx 3 ай бұрын
New Boat Person from Australia. I am actually in the middle of the desert here in Alice Springs but luv ship watching. The Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge is amazing & the Lakers are humungus!! ❤❤
@vibewithmike 3 ай бұрын
It is a pleasure meeting you. Look at that beautiful horse in your photo. What a gorgeous animal. Many people from Australia love watching ships. What a beautiful country that you live in my friend. I still haven’t been there, but I promise at some point I will get there. I love all of the videos and pictures I’ve seen of the countryside there. I hope you subscribe and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️ If there is one video I would want you to watch, it’s this one.
@johnskelton5683 7 ай бұрын
Seeing this video presentation at a time we see for ourselves, portrays a stillness not often captured to take one's attention in the way we see here. Stillness, a calmness with bright lights in the background that adds even more stillness, light not moving with the still calmness of water reflecting that light so still, enabling all to see this moment in Duluth MN. as this uniquely incredible ship, John D. Leitch is called to port. Another great video indeed! 🧐
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
This is such a wonderful and kind comment. Thank you so much John. I’m so glad you enjoyed this shit. It’s an incredible ship without it doubt
@Deb_L 7 ай бұрын
Yippee can’t wait!
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
Deb! This is the most unique ship out on the Great Lakes. I can’t believe I finally recorded this arriving in Duluth. It was cool for me personally to see this ship in Duluth for the time! I’m glad I was able to share it with everybody!👍⛴️
@Deb_L 7 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmike It was really cool watching her come in last night. She’s beautiful. ❤️❤️
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
@Deb_L this was such an incredible ship to record in the best conditions at night
@Deb_L 7 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmike She looked mighty powerful that’s for sure. Loved the waves.🌊
@Douglas_79 7 ай бұрын
Hey Mike! I stayed up and watched Wilfred Sykes come in last night and watched her leave this afternoon! Lake was gorgeous last night!!
@quakekatut8641 7 ай бұрын
Another excellent video ... thanks! What struck me was just how quiet the JDL moved through ...
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
I hope you can join the livestream today between 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM CT. kzfaq.infoxYI-9oQk8iA?si=2HYpQMH_Km-bSaA5
@user-hz9il4zd4r Ай бұрын
Beautiful !
@vibewithmike Ай бұрын
It was amazing seeing this great ship
@rottngranny2876 7 ай бұрын
Great video Mike, excellent to see the JD Leitch. Thanks so much for sharing these videos
@wesleyblacksher1641 7 ай бұрын
Greetings from a chilly south Alabama
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
Wes, thank you so much for joining the live video premiere. How awesome was that ship? It was my favorite ship to record at night. I don’t think I have a better night ship video than this.
@carllafrance5510 7 ай бұрын
Its lit up like a Christmas tree !
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
There was nothing like recording the ship at night. It’s my favorite video for a ship at night so far. The captain had the ship going slower than I’ve ever seen a ship going through the canal and I couldn’t record everything perfectly.👍⛴️
@delainepep22 7 ай бұрын
Man my home town is so beautiful at night
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
Sure is, like superior looked like glass out there in this video. It was amazing to see this ship.
@JamesWilson-bw5uq 7 ай бұрын
Beautiful!!!!!
@antwaunsmith8392 7 ай бұрын
Look how calm the water is and the ship just glazing through it, that is so peaceful to watch ☺⛴⚓
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
That water was so calm and still. It reflected every light beam that was out there. It just said the stage so beautifully. The ship really looked fantastic Coming through as well.
@michaeltaylor8835 7 ай бұрын
The water reflections are awesome
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
I appreciate that, I always try to provide cool perspectives to allow us to see the ships in a new way
@colleenhendrickson8874 7 ай бұрын
Love the reflection on the water
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
I enjoy seeing things through the water reflection
@PatrickSBellSr 7 ай бұрын
Awesome ship - and beautiful camera work!! Thanks, Mike!😀👍
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
Thank you, my friend, I’m glad that you enjoyed the ship, and all these beautiful views in Duluth and around the bridge
@tonyfreeman5048 7 ай бұрын
The lake is a lot calmer then the last video. I'm starting to look forward to your videos now see what you started thank you
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
Tony! It’s all about having some fun brother. You never know what’s coming. You do know there is a ship or weather. Those are the only two things I really cover.
@MaryBruflat 7 ай бұрын
I was never into this type of video until i found your channel. Great work. Edit- I used to live in Crosby and would be in Duluth all the time.
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
What an absolutely cool comment. Mary thank you so much. That is so cool of you to say this. It’s funny, each ship has its own story with it. It’s almost like you get to know them. Again, thank you so much. I’m really glad that you’re enjoying the channel. Don’t miss this video from today. I know you’ll love it. ⚓️Duluth's 1949 Ship Sykes: 2023's Greatest Show! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nbt4gsqW2s7Zm6M.html
@ksw8415 7 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
Kim, you are awesome! Thank you so much. It means a lot. I really appreciate you supporting this channel and enjoying these ships. It’s all about having fun and being positive. That’s what this channel is all about. Thank you so much. I wish you and your family a wonderful Thursday night and weekend ahead.👍⛴️
@jcoats1203 7 ай бұрын
I’ve only been a subscriber for a few months, but for me, this is the best video that I have seen. Very beautiful ship. Nice work, Mike!!!
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for subscribing and thank you for the wonderful comment
@NorthshoreLover-gk7zv 7 ай бұрын
This ship looks incredible.❤️🚢❤️
@bartad2ret 7 ай бұрын
Silky smooth!
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
Lake superior was like a mirror for this ship
@carolyncourts6510 7 ай бұрын
Love seeing the reflections on the calm water. Would be a cool art project.
@user-om5bb8gm2y 7 ай бұрын
That’s the best
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for watching this video. This ship is truly one of a kind.⛴️👍
@wientz 7 ай бұрын
Got to say, I am new at this ...I have been watching boats off of Pelee through the Pelee Passage and I instantly favoured 3 lakers..one of them being the most recognizable and likey to win 4th place at the beauty pageant....the John D Lietch!
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
It’s a stunning and totally different ship
@stephenwebber3076 4 ай бұрын
I have a picture of myself as a 6 yr old in 1967 when this ship was called the Canadian century on the Welland CanalI almost got another pic in Iroquois Ontario beside this ship as it went through the locks a couple years ago
@anthonygiglio9860 7 ай бұрын
Fantastic Video Mike I Enjoyed It Great Weather And A Nice Full 🌕 Have A Nice Thursday Night it Is Almost New Year 😊
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
Can you believe it’s almost 2024
@GTLakeMate 7 ай бұрын
Awesome video Mike. FYI the John D Leitch was named after the owner of Upper Lakes Shipping. Algoma acquired the fleet in 2011. It is said John had a hand in all his ship builds. He was very involved in the Canadian Great Lakes trade, and would make a point of visiting all his ships. He once boarded one of his ships, and was upset the officer lounge had dated furniture. He ordered the furniture removed and ordered new furniture fit for an officer lounge.
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
Long live the memory of John
@ellanwiehman1851 7 ай бұрын
Wow! Absolutely very beautiful video and ship Mike! 👏👏😍
@suehinze1566 7 ай бұрын
Very impressive ship and video. Thanks, Mike.
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much friend. The bonus for me is every time you leave a comment I get to see that cool vehicle.
@AZqyc 7 ай бұрын
Another nice video, Mike! Very neat! Stay warm, have a happy and productive new year!! [Greetings from Tucson]
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
What a very nice thing to say. I love when you leave a comment so that I can think about Tucson. What a wonderful city. Thank you so much for watching this ship video friend.
@ClaudiaAdams-ml6it 7 ай бұрын
Good evening Mike
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
As always, thank you so much for watching the video. This was a very special ship and video for me to record. It turned out so wonderful at night.
@michaeltaylor8835 7 ай бұрын
Mike yiur videis are top drawer
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for saying that. I will always try adding more artistic elements into watching these ships for us. Thanks for always leaving a comment and being part of the channel my friend.
@kathyhendrickson3971 7 ай бұрын
Fantastic looking ship, amazing! What a beautiful night, wish I was there. 👍🙂❤
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
The water was so beautiful on top and calm for this beautiful ship that moves so slow for me to get all of this good footage. What a beautiful ship it was.
@Jfk3434 7 ай бұрын
Lovely! But! My heart belongs to the Alpena❤
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
Hey, I love that ship too, the Alpena!
@bfields43ify 7 ай бұрын
Hello Mike, 52 in Richmond, Virginia.
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
Unbelievably, I must tell you that our temperature here in Duluth is not too far off which is crazy. It should be much colder. Thank you for watching this awesome ship come through Duluth for the first time this year.
@Robbie1075 7 ай бұрын
In my humble opinion, this was your best video yet, Mike. And the John D. Leitch is in my top 2 favorite boats and I really love how the captain went so slow through the canal. It definitely gave us a lot of time to admire her beauty. What an awesome ship.
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
I had fun recording this one
@colleenhendrickson8874 7 ай бұрын
Beautiful scenery Mike
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
The ship is awesome
@philipdrake6 7 ай бұрын
Hi Mike, how are you doing, what a great sight that vessel the John D Leitch coming in to the harbour, with all the lights reflecting on the water, a great video Mike. 👍👍.
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
It was so awesome to see this ship moving slow to capture all of its beauty in this video
@shabbymaverick7975 2 ай бұрын
What an amazing vessel. Huge!!
@vibewithmike 2 ай бұрын
That was such a fun video to record. Did you see the one from today with the big turbine blades? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fp-IgquT1LiamKM.htmlsi=CgtFI_UNc9qnEcyj
@shabbymaverick7975 2 ай бұрын
@vibewithmike yes, but haven't seen them off-load them yet. Not sure if you posted the off-load yet
@vibewithmike 2 ай бұрын
@shabbymaverick7975 I didn’t get the offloaded, but I was able to get it coming in and going to the dock
@larryfisher5796 7 ай бұрын
Wow what a beautiful Great ship just gliding along Wow
@gloriakneller8369 3 ай бұрын
Beautiful video
@vibewithmike 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for saying that, Gloria did you see the video from today? kzfaq.infoZeIlY1mJ3_8?si=rr4mX07iyLkkYvrl
@chuckg6039 7 ай бұрын
Mike often denotes the 'water draft' which is the distance from the waterline to the bottom of the keel. Well there is also an 'air draft'. It is the distance from the waterline to the highest part of the ship. 'Vertical clearance' is the distance in excess of the air draft that allows a vessel to pass safely under a bridge or object
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
More information about ‘Air Draft’ here. www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/TVNCOE/Documents/SafetyAlerts/AirDraft.pdf?ver=2017-08-11-142836-740#:~:text=Air%20draft%20(draught)%20is%20a,under%20a%20bridge%20or%20object.
@sharoncrabtree3304 7 ай бұрын
Amazing !! 👀🛳
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
Did you see the live steam today? kzfaq.infoxYI-9oQk8iA?si=HEVWlU4gC_4rXpKj
@richardharris9797 7 ай бұрын
Awesome on the north side
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
Yeah, I had to go on the north pier for this one. I just felt there would be more lighting on that side so I could get more to look at with the ships even though south pier is cool where we can see the communication towers it’s a little darker over there.
@dennisrockeysr4167 7 ай бұрын
Great video Mike. Going to be passing through Duluth tomorrow on my way up to Orr MN. I don’t think safe ice Yet. Have a good night.
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
Safe travels, Dennis. No worries about ice because there’s all green grass and Duluth right now unbelievably. Thanks for watching this awesome ship.
@scottlewis8681 7 ай бұрын
What an awesome night video Mike. You never cease to amaze all of us boat friends. That light pole, you should blacken out the post and show it as two full moons with the night sky as back ground. Peace!
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
There’s something about that light pole Scott. Chuck told me that it’s the original light poles that they had from the early 1900s that they must’ve converted. That makes me feel even more attached to these polls. I can’t tell you how excited I was to record this ship and everything went the way I wanted it to and the ship looks so beautiful in person.
@chuckg6039 7 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmikeYeap. Very good replicas.
@gusquigley9261 7 ай бұрын
Just getting to watch it now 😊21.10 pm 29th. Truly amazing, well done .
@johnandrews3568 7 ай бұрын
HA! I was hoping you got the JDL again... I saw it was heading back to Duluth. So cool.
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
John, I could not be more excited when I saw AIS switch to Duluth. I was so excited to record this video. I don’t think I’ll be able to be happier with a night ship video than this.
@johnandrews3568 7 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmike The vid was awesome, my man! Well done!
@terrsaelbon 7 ай бұрын
Soooooo excited to see this laker!!!
@katherineaustin2477 7 ай бұрын
Amazing beautiful video Maybe you best😊
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
I appreciate you taking the time to to leave this comment
@ruthgoebel723 7 ай бұрын
Intriguing ship. Looks like a great video coming!
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
It was one of the funniest videos to record of a ship I’ve ever done
@edwarddeyojr.793 7 ай бұрын
He's going so slow,,,like he is sneaking in,,,,hardly a ripple from the JDL,,beautiful water,,,😍
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
The ship was so beautiful in person
@timlabell 7 ай бұрын
This is awesome 👌 one of your best. 🤗
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
I’m glad you feel that way. I thought it was such a wonderful video after I got done editing. I love this ship so much.
@Douglas_79 7 ай бұрын
Hi Mike!
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
Hey Doug!⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️
@ralphcrosby9622 7 ай бұрын
Ready for it
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
The ship was awesome to record
@chucke4294 7 ай бұрын
Look at those lights reflect, what a sight!
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
I couldn’t ask for better conditions to record a ship. It was absolutely stunning and to see the ship for the first time in Duluth was unbelievable.⛴️👍
@jeffjohnson5810 7 ай бұрын
Another great video Mike and thank you again for making these awesome videos you make
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
Jeff, I’m really glad that you liked the ship videos. They are so fun to make and I really enjoyed taking some time to learn about the ship and doing research about them. The ship in this video is one of my favorites and it was such a treat to see it. Go under the left bridge for the first time myself. What an old-school beautiful ship. I hope you’re doing well brother.
@jeffjohnson5810 7 ай бұрын
@vibewithmike yes sir I look forward to watching all your videos. I'm doing good me and the wife are road tripping this week. In PA now then Ohio tomorrow then back to PA till Monday or Tuesday
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
@jeffjohnson5810 well I wish you and your wife safe travels brother. I’m still waiting for some snow and the ships. There might be some snow on Saturday I heard so maybe a ship will come through
@jeffjohnson5810 7 ай бұрын
@vibewithmike cool definitely will be watching if you post a video and hopefully we'll see some snow here cause we don't get hardly any snow back home
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
@jeffjohnson5810 👍⛴️❄️
@almirria6753 7 ай бұрын
She is a hard working old ship I'll say that, just look at her sides Also I really like the house forward design of the big ships
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
Hard-working and absolutely beautiful. This ship is a stunner.
@wendyphillips5002 7 ай бұрын
The winter clouds, the nearly flat calm water is wonderful with the lights of the ship in the darkness. This ship was made in 1967 that is nearing 57 years old. Ships on the oceans do not last that long in salt water. It does look like an old school great lakes bulk carrier. But, when I see the back of this ship it is very square not streamlined. It has a very unusual design with the taller front pilot house structure.
@user-rr4bg5qr7l 7 ай бұрын
One of the best Vids yet!!! Awesome!
@judyschmidt4547 7 ай бұрын
Beautiful
@glenlincoln1 7 ай бұрын
Never heard of you, never seen your vids, not a spotter of or knowledgeable of ships. Your video came up on my feed, so I gave it a moment, then was held by your enthusiasm, bringing me along, guiding me to see with new eyes. I caught myself in a brief laugh your pat on my back, "Friends, could you ask for anything more?!" as the ship begins passing under the bridge. And thanks also for the calm and the silence unmolested by fast edits and background music.
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
No, this is a cool comment. What a way for me to start my day to read this. Thank you so much. I really appreciate you liking this format. We have really created a community of people that just have a good time. We talk about ships and everything else that comes along with life. Again, thank you so much for taking a moment out of your day to write such a wonderful comment. It really means a lot. All the best to you and your family in 2024. I hope we chat again soon.
@bhowaneybalkissoon914 Ай бұрын
Boat Friends the John G Munson & the John D Leiach have a outstanding Cabin together they are beautiful.
@ostbagar3 7 ай бұрын
Magnificent sky! Great ship and a good video as always! Thank’s Mike😃👍
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
It was like an artist painted that night sky in this video. It was absolutely phenomenal to see this beautiful ship for the first time coming through Duluth in person. I know it’s been there before but I’ve never seen it.
@ostbagar3 7 ай бұрын
@@vibewithmike i have filmed the sky here at night to and i’m just speachless of it’s beauty🙏! And the great ship was, as always, a bonus👍!
@janicefisher.8215 7 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@johndak1 7 ай бұрын
I was one years old when that ship was built.
@guyg7160 7 ай бұрын
Great ship, color is awesome
@user-fj8yx2tl3j 7 ай бұрын
Beautiful Video.First time seeing this ship.love your videos! Happy NEW YEARS from N. Wisconsin
@carolsmith5151 7 ай бұрын
Wonderful video. Thank you!!!
@EDLaw-wo5it 7 ай бұрын
Great video!
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
Thank you, I really really enjoyed this ship. It was beautiful.
@gregmctevia5087 7 ай бұрын
What can I say? Just another fantastic effort. All the more so because it’s a night piece with some beautiful light conditions. Nice little walk around in the bargain. Loved it.
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
It’s always fun showing the area and what’s going on. I like setting the table just before the ship comes in.
@sunsetsandwater 7 ай бұрын
Wow! Knife and butter. It was a full moon that night. I was on the lookout to see if you caught it. Glad you were on the ball for the ship! A treat!
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
It was an absolute pleasure to record this ship at night. It’s the first time I ever saw it in Duluth and at night. Absolutely stunning.
@lesdonaldson520 7 ай бұрын
Wow must be your best video yet Mike .The reflections in the water were amazing and what a beautiful ship . Thanks
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
I still can’t believe how beautiful everything turned out in the video
@johnskelton5683 7 ай бұрын
Think about the crows nest spar at aft on this ship, John D. Leitch forward the stacks heat shield. Imagine being on the lake, even now as this ship navigates through this narrow channel, imagine toolly fog, thick as molasses low engulfing all visibility from the forward pilot house, wheelhouse. The piercing light atop that crows nest, high up on that spar will aid in the navigation of this ship, especially when egressing maritime ports, rivers, narrow passage deep water channels as this channel is in Duluth MN. The importance of having full situational awareness is so critical with weather changing, especially when fog is present. You see to navigate and in short order, loose all sight bringing possible danger in navigating such large lumbering vessels needing clear passage and time stop without having to drop the ships angers. Some maritime food for thought! 🧐
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
And there’s our friend John, again, with absolutely fantastic insight and thought-provoking information. Thanks brother, we all appreciate you.
@winnieg100 7 ай бұрын
I enjoy you positive attitude about the beautiful ship and the infrastructure
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. The ship really was the star in this video! It was so beautiful.
@YBNSO 7 ай бұрын
looks very much like the Oglebay Norton Courtney Burton.
@chuckeilertsen3521 7 ай бұрын
Hello from Chicago
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
Chuck, how are you doing brother! Can you believe there’s no snow on the ground for either of us? It’s unbelievable right now. Those snow shovels haven’t been out. Thank you so much for watching this incredible ship that came through Duluth last night.
@stsw4314 7 ай бұрын
SO COOL!!! This is great! I agree with you, I think it's more beautiful at night too! Thank you so much!
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
Such a beautiful ship
@susanpugh130 5 ай бұрын
Wow! Will you look at that!!!! The boom lights make it extra magical! Thanks Mike!!
@vibewithmike 5 ай бұрын
👍⛴️
@cindygrochowski7422 7 ай бұрын
Great video! 😊 Beautiful night! Beautiful ship! Great job!👏 Thank you!
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
I’m very happy you enjoyed the video Cindy
@rayswindle9031 7 ай бұрын
Great job Mike. Very articulate narrative and your excitement equaled the description. I spent a month in Duluth one week in December, 1987. I was training with a great guy in the MnANG at the airport. He drove me across the lift bridge. I believe the high temp that week was 17°F with over 4' of snow. In the 1970s I worked on the Houston Ship Channel at the ARCO refinery. I would climb to the top of one of our reactors to watch the ships come in and out of the channel. You do a great job incorporating your excitement and knowledge of the ships operating in the Duluth channel. Well done sir. Oh, BTW, that is an exquisite street lamp at the beginning of the video, thanks for including it.
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
Absolutely about that beautiful lamp. I really like how it looks. I really enjoy reading your comments. You put so much time into them and they come out so great. Thank you for what you do.
@daverukkila9089 7 ай бұрын
Another great video Mike! A big change from the other day when Mother Superior was raging! All the best my friend!
@vibewithmike 7 ай бұрын
Dave, you are totally right, two different situations on the lake. The video that you just watched right here was as calm as it gets and just a few days ago it was really wild. What a wonderful treat to see this beautiful ship come in.
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