Exploring Inside 1913 Shipwreck Lost in Alaska

Exploring Inside 1913 Shipwreck Lost in Alaska | Destination Adventure

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Жыл бұрын

Exploring the oceans of each country I visit bring me the greatest adventures, because these are waters typically only seen by locals. When you get to these remote locations in Alaska, the amount of people that get to see this coastline is incredibly limited, so there is a lot to find and discover. One of the locations I knew I had to see while visiting Whittier, is the wreckage of Leschi; a Ferry built in 1913, operated between Kirkland Washington and Seattle until 1950, then repurposed as a floating cannery and brought to Alaska. It operated in the waters of Prince William Sound until 1978, when the ship encountered a storm and was run aground and has remained ever since. The years, elements and salt water have not been kind to this ship, but there is plenty left to see and explore. At this point, it is hard to even see the resemblance of the ship in its former glory, but I am so lucky to have been able to see it as it is now, and document some of what remains inside the vessel.
The second half of this adventure brought us way out to the edge of Prince William Sound, in search of an abandoned mine on an island, and let me tell you I was not disappointed. I have been waiting for the perfect weather to attempt this trip, and today was the day to pull it off. We had a very successful and safe crossing, and the island its self brought so much beauty and history. There is not a tremendous amount left of the mine, but there is enough to paint a great picture of what it once was. Even without the history, this whole adventure is full of beauty, and I hope you enjoyed every moment of it.
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@abnurtharn2927 Жыл бұрын

That part at 8:46 is the rudder quadrant. Where the wires/chains from the steering wheel are attached to torn the rudder. Normally ferries like this would have rudder and propeller in each end.

@lc285 Жыл бұрын

Man's ingenuity and fortitude never ceases to amaze me. The places you travel and things you find in such remote places is thought provoking.

@gwenjohnson5315 Жыл бұрын

Not now

@calldon4688 Жыл бұрын

My God dude that is another awesome video!! There's no way in **** I'd have gone in that ship, but there's no way in **** I'd go into a lot of the places you go. Dustin, you're showing us all the raw, untouched beauty of the Earth, and the way the Earth reclaims everything. Thank you for that!!

@boostman757 Жыл бұрын

So fantastic! As a Swede I feel strongly connected to the forests, rivers and the water but BC and Alaska is like Scandinavia on steoroids. Makes me wanna go there now!

@schnitzelmedbearnaise Жыл бұрын

Thats funny, i thought exactly the same thing! //Också svensk, åker upp till norrland några gånger om året XD

@randyjackson8138 Жыл бұрын

It’s bear scatt the things that look like eggs are berries. Awesome video as always 🤟😎

@chuckles7524 Жыл бұрын

I was going to leave a similar comment. As a Northern BC raised berry picker I've seen lots of bear scat 🥴

@Nicksonian Жыл бұрын

Ceaselessly amazing how back in the day, massive machinery was trekked out to the middle of nowhere. Thanks for the ride back in time. Just imagine living and working out there when it was even more remote. Makes you wonder how they even found such places to mine.

@mamasinger49 Жыл бұрын

I joined your Patreon, and you are the only one I have joined. I did because your videos are a joy to watch. Thank you for all the work and effort you put in. It is appreciated so very much, as you are truly an adventurer in the most soulful way, and it is felt by us, your viewers.

@amrogers4 Жыл бұрын

"Double the rods, double the chance to get lucky!" 🤣🤣🤣 Did I understand that correctly? You're such a rare gem, Dustin. Thanks so much for all you do

@twowheeltoys Жыл бұрын

That had me cracking up sooo much!

@freerangebio-farm Жыл бұрын

26:09. you crack me up so much! "just looks like a pretty active bear area" nervous laugh and carries on... you are a true adventurer and a Canuck for sure!! Not leaving because of bears but because its time to go fishin... you are the best!

@Destination_Adventure Жыл бұрын

Great comment, thank you.

@johnmclaren7059 10 ай бұрын

The hard labour that it must have taken to get all that equipment up there, blood sweat and tears I bet! Great adventure Dustin thanks for the journey 👍🇨🇦

@misterrjg Жыл бұрын

I faintly remember the Leschi when she was a Washington State Ferry. She's pronounced Lesch-eye. 🙂 Another good adventure

@BALLGAWKER 8 ай бұрын

So amazing! Every time I see these places in your videos I just have an urge to excavate these old sites and see what is really underneath!!! But as always "take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprints"

@toniwilson6210 Жыл бұрын

You are an absolute mad lad for going in that sunken ship. Thanks for getting the footage of it before it’s lost. Amazing stuff. Adventure on Mr Adventure man. *I made this comment before you started stealing blueberries in full sight of a momma grizzly bear.

@solidsabers Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing for Sat morning coffee.

@tptp-yl6gr 4 ай бұрын

UR following in my footsteps Dustin. 50 years later. I'm 78. Been all over B.C. Yukon, American west coast. Drove the Baja Mexico 5 times. Note. 60 hours driving time Vancouver to The Cabos. Neat for me to watch UR videos 50 yrs. later.

@rvman3359 Жыл бұрын

Your slow pan shots and close up's are what make these so awesome to watch. Did anyone else catch the little tiny snail on the rock? Oh, and of course your sense of humor. That rod joke was hilarious. Thanks for the great views and laughs. Keep safe.

@yveschevarie6830 Жыл бұрын

Wow! You must have been the rarest human to go inside this shipwreck since a looooooooot of time!

@reacew7624 Жыл бұрын

Awesome adventure! Going in that boat was sketchy lol

@shs646 Жыл бұрын

pretty cool seeing an old steam ship like that. At least it looked like a bunch of boilers under the deck.

@deekay3064 Жыл бұрын

The natural beauty you find and share with us is truly stunning. Thank you!!

@russbonk1372 Жыл бұрын

The scrapper in me cringes at all the brass valves you always seem to come across and wave in our faces!! HAHA! Absolutely had some inner deep memories come through as you were making your way through the wreck........as a youngster my friends and I had to get rescued from a hulk of an abandoned barge we decided to go into. Thanks Dustin!! For the memories AND the great video!!

@shadowknowsjo Жыл бұрын

Always love your northern content. Makes me wanna go back to Alaska. Thanks for sharing your adventures!

@GentlemanAndaScholar Жыл бұрын

Dustin, thank you for sharing your adventures with us! Your channel is the proof of the saying, “If you can dream it, you can do it.” Keep on exploring!

@KrazyMitchAdventures Жыл бұрын

Captain D, what you need is a Downrigger for Ocean salmon fishing. Those "Dip-Sea" Divers dont really work. Sept/Oct you also need to have Prawn traps down (and a prawn puller) 250/300 ft of water, in front of a small fresh water source. AS ALWAYS An Amazing Adventure. Thanks for bringing us along.

@hannahelisemiller7350 Жыл бұрын

Incredible coincidence! I grew up in Kirkland. My parents property used to be camping sites and I am fairly sure the Leschi Ferry was one way Seattle residents commuted to Kirkland to camp and utilize the beach property rights that are still to this day attached to their property on Lake Washington. Came across your channel today! Truly enjoying the content. Thank you for sharing!

@hannahelisemiller7350 Жыл бұрын

The pilings are still visible from the old dock on the lake where the ferry would disembark from. There are placards posted related to the history of the old road adjacent to the lake; it is now a walking and biking path. If you come through this way, connect with me. I would love to go on an adventure with you. You could put your boat in Lake Washington from our beach front access and I could make arrangements for you to park your RV in our parking lot for at least one night, maybe two. 😊

@trevorkenny Жыл бұрын

I kind of want "Don't get stolen" and "Let's whip it" merch. 2 of my favorite lines in these.

@mauriceclark4870 10 ай бұрын

You will have lots of memories. And photos. To view later in life. !!

@kathrynjohnston794 Жыл бұрын

Love the northwest adventures. For over fifty years I have always wanted to go to Alaska, and had I known how beautiful western Canada was that would have been a dream adventure too. Now I get to go along with you, and yes, the mom in me comes out and I always tell you to be careful or watch out. Be safe, God bless, and safe travels from Proctor Minnesota!

@TheUnexpectedOffRoad Жыл бұрын

What an awseome adventure!!!! I'd be so scared to run into a bear face to face!! You are brave man!!!!

@jamesanthony2044 Жыл бұрын

I just discovered your channel. I've been watching your adventures after work for 3 days. Love and appreciate all your work. Cheers!!

@Gubbinsmcbumbersnoot Жыл бұрын

The only thing crazier than that old boat is the guy standing inside of it lol. Very cool video.

@thereissomecoolstuff Жыл бұрын

You showed the great Western Towboat company on their scheduled barge run to Whittier. The part looked like part of a steering quadrant. Nice job getting inside. Pretty dangerous but interesting.

@henrykahil9275 Жыл бұрын

Nice adventure D! Thanks for letting us tag along mate

@zestoslife Жыл бұрын

That pelton wheel system setup is the most intact I have seen in the wild. They were the normal way of generating rotational power down here in the Coromandel Gold fields in the late 1800's down here in New Zealand. So have seen lots of gear about, both in the wild and in museums / setups etc. But this setup was in really good condition. The pipe ends with that valve which creates a jet with its small outflow diameter which spins the wheel. Which turns the shaft turning the two other large wheels. These were belt drives. With large leader belts on them that takes the rotating energy to the gear up the hill. The gear up the hill looked really interesting as well. Some kind of floation and agitation I suspect but not sure. Amazing stuff.

@fredv7487 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job Dustin. Thanks for taking us along again. Stay dry and stay safe.

@jacobrobinson175 Жыл бұрын

Ha 1st love this new channel I found NEW SUBSCRIBER!

@bombadil776 10 ай бұрын

I'm really enjoying watching through all your videos. As someone born and raised in BC, I've been looking for a BC based YT channel for ages.

@Marcelmopartruckguy Жыл бұрын

Man it would be so cool if you or the viewers had access to possible old photos of some of these places you go to, it would be amazing to see the then and now! All that old machinery just opens up the imagination-thanks again Dustin for one of the best videos yet! Frick Alaska is beautiful!!

@Destination_Adventure Жыл бұрын

There is archives online to many of these places, but not all.

@blueman5924 Жыл бұрын

Helllllooooo ! I’m stuck in a rusty old boat and my cell phone is….. safely on shore. Dang ! Awesome scenery ! 🌲🤙

@1AloneX2 Жыл бұрын

@12:26.... absolutely beautiful! Dustin, these videos are getting epic brother! 500K subs coming soon!

@Destination_Adventure Жыл бұрын

500k would be pretty awesome.

@1AloneX2 Жыл бұрын

@@Destination_Adventure it's definitely coming!

@chrishoward4546 Жыл бұрын

Great work sir thank you for all your extra efforts Thank you !!!!!

@DannoM_ Жыл бұрын

Stunning footage of the landscape as usual Dustin! I love the remote exploring. Too bad you couldn't find the mine but still worth the journey.

@yourcaseworker6916 Жыл бұрын

26:55 *CLASSIC!*

@endangeredmarmot4518 Жыл бұрын

Great episode, D - your Alaskan adventures have been a blast

@brendanbuster Жыл бұрын

27:40 LOL that cut is 💯

@arlisssolano8288 Жыл бұрын

so beautiful😁

@vinniefray7299 Жыл бұрын

Thanks again for a sweet adventure ! Such inspiration!

@markparent3323 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Dustin. Keep up the great work!

@Ivinulose Жыл бұрын

top notch content brother , you should have millions of subs. fantastic channel.

@rwg68z76 Жыл бұрын

The "big fish story" at the end was over the top.

@gregmacdonald3559 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dustin. I appreciate your adventures! 🇨🇦❤️🙏🏻

@lindasalway3749 Жыл бұрын

Wow...once again another amazing video. Thank you for taking us with you on your adventures!!! As always much love from Colorado

@clutch747 Жыл бұрын

thank you for the amazing footage!

@danielhowell2368 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the unique content

@jontooke846 Жыл бұрын

Love your posts thanks so much I enjoy watching you

@crazy_eyed_mama Жыл бұрын

Your videos are my absolute favorite travel KZfaqr. The areas you expect lite are all on my bucket lists

@randybooth9192 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful scenery thanks again Dustin 🤘

@garbonzo540 Жыл бұрын

Hey Dustin! Glad you found your way to the old ferry, I thought you would think that was cool. The rock mill you found was amazing. I'm also very curious about it's history. There are so many forgotten mines, and the stories of the people who built and worked them always fascinate me. There are several scattered around Ester Dome near my house, and I've always wondered about who worked them, and the chapter of humanity that unfolded there. If you do make it to Fairbanks, I'd be honored to take you around exploring. Another great video though. I'm glad your trip back to Alaska has been so fruitful. You've really managed to make some amazing content. We just got back from Valdez, got our limit of silver salmon, and another couple gallons of shrimp. Digging potatoes now, just finishing out the season. I'm excited to hear about your next adventure.

@bob_frazier Жыл бұрын

You think that big ring gear was on a rock crusher? Good guess, or know for certain?? I was guessing the undercarriage of an old crane.

@garbonzo540 Жыл бұрын

@@bob_frazier There was quite a bit of different equipment it looked like, but I definitely noticed a rock mill. It was the most common practice for gold and copper around the turn of the century, and still to this day. They grind the ore to powder, the mix it into a slurry with chemicals to extract the minerals. I've got no less than 4 in a 7 mile radius from my house. The real amazing thing is they drug these things basically into the middle of nowhere with horses and assembled them, then abandoned them.i can only imagine what they must have cost back in those days.

@bob_frazier Жыл бұрын

@@garbonzo540 Thanks B!

@Destination_Adventure Жыл бұрын

Stoked to hear you did well fishing and shrimping. I need your help to show me how to catch a silver salmon. Lol. Next year maybe will be my year for salmon.

@Lady05V Жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!!!! I LOVE that island. Perfect place to live ❤

@andrewcotterill6251 Жыл бұрын

I started watching you about 2 years ago. Absolutely love everything you do. Kia Kaha from New Zealand.

@michaeldarragh354 Жыл бұрын

Always enjoyable, thanks!

@bustercrabbe9767 Жыл бұрын

That Pelton wheel and Chilean roller mill site was a great find!!!

@Ladner_Mike Жыл бұрын

Great video dude. Really love seeing the old machinery!

@joelgodin2378 Жыл бұрын

Two weeks ago, one of your video showed up in my suggestions, since then I've been hook. Thanks for showing us all those fantastic places. 👍🇨🇦

@Rachel-art-and-design Жыл бұрын

Just beautiful and crazy that they just leave equipment like that. You make me so nervous when you explore some things. Love your videos.

@kend1053 Жыл бұрын

What you saw on the rear of the ferry was the quadrent which at one time had cables attached to it to move the rudder, or more likely rudders. It appeared you could still see the rudder below. I'm thinking you might want to get a waterproof case for your phone. It wouldn't be good to get stuck in the belly of a rusty old ship and have your phone sitting on a rock 50 feet away. You may actually have another form of communication, (plan B), that said forget my worrying. It's just we gotta keep you safe so we can enjoy more travels. Stay relatively safe.

@1967BlackRose Жыл бұрын

Loved the Alaskan adventures.

@bob_frazier Жыл бұрын

Leschi ferry was way sketch bud. Don't risk your life like that for us! Great video though.

@bobmanzi7712 Жыл бұрын

you are a brave man i must say, that was great stuff thanks for taking me along safe travel

@sloppyjoe400 Жыл бұрын

Getting close to 150k subs! Love seeing this channel grow!

@parkerottoackley6325 Жыл бұрын

Thanks again, brother, for the great video 👍👍👍

@pamelageren5853 Жыл бұрын

Dustin. I love your videos. I wish they were a tad bit longer. Safe travels 🤗

@Lst2ltdwn Жыл бұрын

Just found your site, man that’s great exploring, thanks for taking me along.

@BombproofCraftsman Жыл бұрын

Likely not fish eggs. Probably seeds from some type of berry. The membrane of a fish egg would be broken & digested. I see this often in raccoon scat w/ Yaupon berries. (I do have a bachelors in Animal Science & Wildlife Management, so that basically makes me the leading expert in scat 🤣)

@liquidgal9867 Жыл бұрын

Cool, but a shitty job checking out scat! But I guess someone has to do it! 🤣

@BombproofCraftsman Жыл бұрын

@@liquidgal9867 it’s the type of things you pay attention to in the wilderness.

@liquidgal9867 Жыл бұрын

@@BombproofCraftsman yeah I know! Just trying to make a funny. People in life can be too serious!

@BombproofCraftsman Жыл бұрын

@@liquidgal9867 lol gotcha, guess I read it wrong. Text is sooo good for conversation 🤪.

@liquidgal9867 Жыл бұрын

@@BombproofCraftsman 👍peace out! 🍻cheers!

@robynsnest22 Жыл бұрын

You were freaking me out inside that ferry! Get out! Yikes!

@brendakrieger7000 Жыл бұрын

Shipwrecks are always a favorite!❤

@ivanolsen8596 Жыл бұрын

When you were entering the wreck my immediate thought was the very recent rockfall on the island. You could be almost sure any machinery with Ingersol Rand on it is a compressor. Historians wonder how the pyramids were built, I wonder how the hell did those miners get that heavy equipment ashore and up the wet and no doubt muddy hills to the minesite, not many Chinooks in those days! What a lot of amazing scenery bundled into one state! Good on you Dustin for showing us!

@sharyngunn4267 Жыл бұрын

i have disabilitys so couldnt go to the places you have taken me to . your living my dream . get a camper van and off id go . im in the uk xx loving yovideos . impressive video footage . love it x

@susancraig4190 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos so much. Very interesting and fun

@BoredBusy321Go Жыл бұрын

HELLO, Love this. Your channel is Awesome. Thank for all you do.

@nicholasdickson3891 Жыл бұрын

Yet another awesome Saturday morning video. Can’t believe you went on that island without a gun!!!

@winstonathcr8550 Жыл бұрын

9:16 that is the ruder and control arm (simplest wish fulfillment yet) thank s for the shows

@BlackCat-aka-Jewels Ай бұрын

You are a savage lol...( in a very awesome way lol) Climbing into that ship...reminds me when I was kid who did stuff like this quite often ( my folks would have killed me if they only knew😂)...since..finding your channel we are watching all videos as we go! You are very gifted in the production of them....stunning! Thanks for the adventures!🖤🐈‍⬛

@tarafaulkner8659 Жыл бұрын

Another awesome, beautiful, slightly nerve-wracking video, Dustin! I noticed that the piece of rusted out machinery you came across said Ingersol Rand New York and I grew up in a little town called Painted Post in NY where Ingersol Rand manufactured a LOT of air compressors. They're gone now, of course, but I still remember the stink of the old foundry when they were in full operation wafting through the classroom windows when I was a kid, always reminded me of dead fish, nasty smell that was! Thanks for doing what you do and Stay Safe!!

@coryhobbs5386 Жыл бұрын

Love this stuff. Good speed brother

@Hondaatvriders Жыл бұрын

I would agree with it being an air compress at the mine site with seeing the Ingersollrand nameplate. Thanks for taking us along on your taking a chance to find old places!

@joangravel2436 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video thanks I enjoyed watching 👍

@kootenaycat Жыл бұрын

You have that mechanical aptitude and mind that has to know how the old iron worked and I thank you for it in these videos! I've spent far too long at many old mine and industrial sites piecing together roughly how things worked while friends impatiently waited, maybe that's why I go solo most of the time lol!

@Destination_Adventure Жыл бұрын

Yes people never want to wait around for me to look at things. Lol