Invitation aboard the Arthur M Anderson Great Lakes Freighter | Part 2: Full Video Walkthrough
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2 ай бұрынI've been so excited to release this video! This was a difficult one to edit properly so it took me a little longer than I had hoped. It's the Anderson after all, I wanted it perfect!
The whole experience was so sudden an unexpected, I wasn't really prepared. In the end, I decided not to bring my camera gear with me, and as a photographer, this was a painful decision. But I wanted to enjoy this experience, to have 100% of my attention on everything happening around me. I didn't want to be messing with camera settings or juggling gear around. I wanted to be immersed into the experience.
I did however, decide to bring my DJI Pocket Camera with me, just in case the Captain allowed me to film. I didn't have microphones or any type of lighting, so I was very limited. This wasn't filmed with the intention of creating a video, it was a last minute decision to even record at all. I literally just held the camera to my chest the entire time and hoped I was getting a good shot!!
I did the best I could with the footage and audio that I had, and I'm really happy with the results.
This was an incredible experience, and I will be thankful to the Captain for the rest of my days. This was truly a dream come true.
Thank you for watching, I really hope you enjoy!
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@emperoring112 2 ай бұрын
That Captain has to be one of the coolest guys on the Great Lakes, the perfect person to command the legendary Anderson too. Thank you so much for sharing this moment man, not too many get to see what you did. Long Live the Captain and Long Live the Anderson!
@thomas.salwoski 2 ай бұрын
I couldn't agree more, the Captain is one of the coolest people I've met, ever. I wish the footage was a little better quality, I didn't realize what I had gotten myself into!! But I'm so glad I got out that pocket cam at the last minute. I hope to see the Anderson going by for many years to come! Thank you for watching
@rudycarlson8245 Ай бұрын
@@thomas.salwoski how long has her captain has been in charge of her?
@rudycarlson8245 Ай бұрын
This was a very rare opportunity to see the legend of the Great Lakes. This was incredibly kind of her captain!
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
@@rudycarlson8245 If I remember correctly, I believe he said it was his 5th or 6th year as Captain of the Anderson.
@peggyswander3744 Ай бұрын
The Captain of the Anderson must have a grandson who is a truck driver. My husband met the grandson and he was telling my husband about his grandfather and maybe his father working on freighters. I thought that was really cool.
@twisterzman Ай бұрын
The things she has seen... just... wow. Just knowing the absolute hell it went thru that night in November of 75, and the gallant effort of the crew to try and save anyone... I'm lost with emotion to see her in this way. Thank you so much for sharing
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the tour. It was very emotional the entire time, walking into the pilothouse was an incredible feeling. So much history in all of that equipment. I'm glad I was able to share the experience, thanks to an incredible Captain!
@carolewoolley7017 15 күн бұрын
Really nice to observe this classic historic lady in action and her current captain in residence. She is a true jewel nd icon of the fleet of old Lakers that grace the port of Duluth with her many appearances of arriving and departing. Still a hard working ship with decades of productivity carried on with a sense of elegance. Her colorful history preceding her. Always a pleasure!
@difreighterwatcher8603 2 ай бұрын
❤Thanks for sharing the view! So awesome to get the opportunity to Walk on History. The captain was so gracious and proud to show off his ship. I've been a freighter fan ( my family calls me a fanatic) since I was a little girl. Never got to see the inside like this. What a great experience. 👍
@thomas.salwoski 2 ай бұрын
You're welcome, I'm glad I was able to share the experience! The Captain was the best, we had a blast together. My Dad was a professional wreck diver/hunter, I have photos of me in 1st grade sitting on boats with Fitzgerald t-shirts on! I eventually became his partner and was lucky to see many of the big wrecks, it was incredible. These freighters have been a large part of my entire life, but going aboard the Anderson (my favorite ship) while docked on Drummond (my favorite place), was just too much!! I still don't believe it happened. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
@ronsamborski6230 Ай бұрын
Freighter fans unite! 😃
@freddypflugbeil6 Ай бұрын
Wondering how many people it would take to replace one of those belts
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
@@ronsamborski6230 100%! I've been in Southern Michigan for a bit so I could photograph the eclipse, which meant I missed the start of freighter season. But I'll be home in a few days to start chasing them with my drone again! I cannot wait, and I'm going to try to get aboard another one this summer if I can!!
@ronsamborski6230 Ай бұрын
@@thomas.salwoski Detroit area here (Downriver) and grew up with our dad taking us to the riverfront now and then to watch boats and ships. I was Navy for four years right after high school graduation and have been in the propulsion areas of several different ships. The parts of the video explaining the loading, unloading and powering the ship were very interesting and informative. Hope you get to go up close and personal with more ships the way you did on the Anderson. 👍🏼 Thanks for sharing your channel.
@bettygilmore611 Ай бұрын
So clean and well maintained. ❤
@laurenolson8492 2 ай бұрын
Fabulous! Teared up here!!! The Captain was enjoying showing his baby off!!!
@thomas.salwoski 2 ай бұрын
It was very emotional being on board, you could feel the history within the walls and machinery. The Captain was just incredible, he was having so much fun showing us around! Can never thank him enough
@rudycarlson8245 Ай бұрын
@@thomas.salwoski I am hoping that when the Anderson is retired from service, let’s hope that is many many years from now that she is turned into museum ship that can still sail something like the Jeremiah O’Brien, the World War II liberty ship she deserves that at the many many years of faithful service!
@dogflye Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your incredible experience. This captain in his casual jeans & NRA T-shirt was simply amazing to offer such generous a tour. I get excited every time I see A.C. Anderson from shore. History floating on by still working, still representing what this great country used to be. My dad would have been 91 yrs now, how I wish I could have watched this with him, but he passed many years ago. He served on a destroyer in Korea. Thanks again good sir, this put a tear in my eye! Just awesome! ❤👍
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
You are very welcome! The Captain was just an amazing person, one of the nicest people I have ever met. I never imagined he was going to show us the entire ship, I'm eternally grateful to him. I grew up as a shipwreck diver in the Great Lakes with my Dad, he told me the stories of all the ships for as long as I can remember. The Anderson has a spot in the hearts of many people, what an amazing ship. My Dad was never able to see her, he passed away before getting a chance, but I know he was with me. I even told the Captain my Dad is looking down and cursing because he wasn't there! I appreciate your Fathers service in Korea, serving on a destroyer must have been quite an experience!!
@BillAlexander-cv6oj 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tour Proud Captain. beautiful Ship.Cannot believe the size of these Freighters inside, and all the Machines needed to run a Boat...looking good for her Age..love this Ship...see it quite often crossing under the Blue Water Bridges always a Fave !!!
@thomas.salwoski 2 ай бұрын
A very proud Captain, he was so much fun! The internal machinery was mind boggling. There a miles and miles worth of pipes and cables everywhere. That must be a beautiful site seeing her going under the Blue Water Bridge. Thank you for watching!!
@terryboyer1342 Ай бұрын
Talk about a dream come true!
@Rev1Kev 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great tour, the Anderson is one of my favorite ships, with an amazing history, when I see anything from the pilot house, I can almost vision Captain Cooper making that call to the Coast Guard to report the Fitzgerald missing……
@thomas.salwoski 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! The pilothouse had a feeling to it, no doubt. I kept looking at the search lights and radios and wondered if they were the same used that night. A lot of the original equipment was kept on, with much of it still being used!!
@InTheWindRider 5 күн бұрын
WOW and double WOW! Absolutely incredible........ thank you for sharing! What an impressive vessel. Very envious of your tour!
@Cashcrop54 Ай бұрын
There's a Captain that loves, and is proud of, his ship. Saw a huge smile a few times there. I've been on the dock when the Anderson was tied up back in 1978 or so. Had a friend who served on the Reserve and took him to the dock to get onboard and saw many ships like the Fitz and the Anderson. He always smiled when he saw I was impressed with the ship.
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
No doubt! I've never seen a prouder man explaining his work. Just being on the Anderson was incredible, but the Captain made it even better! We were on board for over 3 hours, he explained how everything worked and I don't think he ever stopped smiling. I can never thank him enough! I was born just a few months before the Fitz went down so I was never able to see her. But my dad started taking me freighter watching when I was very young at the Detroit River quite often.
@Cashcrop54 Ай бұрын
@@thomas.salwoski Awesome stuff. Thanks for response.
@sixramsalot Ай бұрын
That was awesome,thank tom and capt! my thoughts go back to that fateful night every time i see her
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
Thank you, I'm glad I was able to share. Same here, I grew up with that story and it meant a lot to be on board! And many thanks to the Captain, he was amazing!
@willienelson3460 Ай бұрын
❤Absolutely outstanding! Thank you so much for sharing!
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
You're welcome, I'm glad you liked it. And thank you for watching!!
@RobertSchildt-vt8yw 2 ай бұрын
If only that boat could talk about the storm of 1975 ,great walk through!
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it! The history of that boat was felt everywhere I looked, it was as if it were talking. It was a feeling I'll never forget.
@Halfstep2024 2 ай бұрын
I’m speechless man! What an amazing video. And it seemed like the captain was just as excited and happy to be showing off his baby as you were to get to see it!
@thomas.salwoski 2 ай бұрын
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it! The Captain had so much fun, it made the whole thing that much more incredible. He was soooo proud of that ship! I can never thank him enough. Thanks again for watching!!
@kirkrisseler1485 Ай бұрын
That was so amazing you got a chance to do that. So cool it gave me chills watching. Thanks for sharing.
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I still get chills every time I watch the video. It reminds me that it really did happen!! Thank you again
@bettygilmore611 Ай бұрын
You did her justce. I would have been to awed to remember to stop and shoot photographs. That has happened to me so into the moment all I have is memories in my head. Nicely placed music.
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
Thank you!! I decided to leave all my gear behind. And as a photographer, it was tough decision! But I wanted to make sure I was in the moment and not fussing with camera settings and gear, this tour meant too much to me. I had my iPhone and a tiny pocket video cam, (which I only grabbed at the last minute!) I just held the cam to my chest the whole time hoping I was getting good shots!! I'm glad you liked it, and the music as well. It's so difficult to make a soundtrack
@anthonysaggio6551 Ай бұрын
Amazing video and an amazing captain we need more people like in this crazy world we live in😊
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
Thank you, much appreciated! And I couldn’t agree more. The Captain is one of the best people I’ve met in a lot of years. We had a great time, he was so proud of that ship! Just being on the Anderson was incredible, but he took it to a whole different level with that tour! Could never repay him for that
@moldings_etc Ай бұрын
What an awesome treat that you gave us! Thank you so much. Brings back memories of my childhood living on lake superior.
@williamcap2236 2 ай бұрын
I would die if i got an invitation to see the legend herself ! ❤
@thomas.salwoski 2 ай бұрын
I still don't believe it! Many thanks to the Captain for doing this
@alanadair2367 Ай бұрын
It’s great to see her I am not an American and don’t live in America but I know the history and events that great ship has seen thanks so much for the video 👍
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
You're welcome, I'm happy you enjoyed. And I'm glad that her story is known outside of the Great Lakes as well
@jeffhennings6579 Ай бұрын
Very cool we go up to Massenna often my mom grew up there love seeing the ships go by
@jumpingjeffflash9946 Ай бұрын
I wanted to tour the ship museum docked in Cleveland when I was there but they close it for the winter as I'm assuming due to the cold inside it, missed opportunity to see these things up close on the inside for sure. Great tour of an iconic sailing ship here thanks
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
Seeing a working ship like the Anderson was a dream come true! I went on the Cleveland museum ship for the first time a few weeks after the Anderson. It's a great tour, the Schoonmaker I think is the name. It's beautiful inside!
@MikefromMOMichaelTurner227 Ай бұрын
Thank you for this!!! Amassing up close tour of this famous ship 😊
@user-oq5kw4mv5r Ай бұрын
Just wonderful. Thank you.
@jefesman 2 ай бұрын
WoW!!! There are no words, just amazing. Thank you for sharing.
@thomas.salwoski 2 ай бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it! I was excited to get this one finished so I could share. Thanks for watching!!
@pdoherty 2 ай бұрын
Enjoyed it. Thanks. Great seeing something in such great shape after 72 years. Same year as my birth. You did a good job Tom.
@thomas.salwoski 2 ай бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate it! It was a difficult video to edit, I didn't shoot it with the intention of making a tour out of it. I was just hoping for a few good shots to look back on someday. She was in incredible shape, still many years left in her. Thank you for watching
@Blrtech77 2 ай бұрын
Thomas You Indeed Are A Very Lucky Man To Get To Tour The S.S. Arthur M. Anderson! The Captain Is Very Proud Of His Vessel and Thank You For Sharing the Video Of Your Tour. Be Safe and Take Care!
@thomas.salwoski 2 ай бұрын
Thank you, much appreciated! The Captain was having as much fun as we were, it was so cool to see how proud he is of that ship.
@mikecasey9647 2 ай бұрын
Just amazing! Like you said, a once in a lifetime. Thanks!⚓⚓
@thomas.salwoski 2 ай бұрын
It's a day I will never forget! I'm glad I was able to share it
@LadyOaksNZ Ай бұрын
WOW never ever thought I'd get to watch a tour of the A.M.A !! Salute to the Captain with huge Respect and aroha for this tour. 🙏❤️🙏 And bless you heartily for filming and sharing! ❤
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm so glad I was able to share the experience. It was such an unexpected thing!! I owe the Captain a great deal, he went above and beyond anything I had expected. I initially asked if I could just put my hand on the hull, and then he gave a tour of the whole ship! He is a great person, and fully deserves to be the Captain of the Anderson! He was so proud of her.
@hypnoticwinds21 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing! 🙌 What a breathtaking opportunity, and many kudos for the captain! She’s such a beautiful ship. 🚢
@thomas.salwoski 2 ай бұрын
You're welcome, thank you for watching! And many thanks to the Captain!
@JasonRector-nd4li Ай бұрын
Wow this Is amazing! I liked seeing in the engine room. I would like to see more of the engine room.
@buckfiden9913 Ай бұрын
I've been fishing on the Detroit river for many years. I've seen the Anderson making her way through the shipping channels many times, from Lake Erie to Lake St. Clair. This was very cool to finally see the internal workings of a ship I have seen so many times. Thank you for sharing.
@acousticmikeb8119 Ай бұрын
Such a complex, fascinating ship. Still in operation since 1952 as well? Thanks for posting this awesome tour.
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
The mechanics and machinery were incredible! The amount of maintenance being done while loading was crazy, they keep the ship in pristine condition! Started operation in 1952 and still going strong. I just saw her pass by a few days ago, took some photos on the way by! Thank you for watching, much appreciated
@zodszoo Ай бұрын
How spectacular!!
@attaat Ай бұрын
Wow, that view into the hold as it was loading was awesome. The way the cargo was falling and filling the hold and the size of the hold!
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
That was one of my favorite things to see, the sound was so loud! I didn't realize yet that the Captain was planning on taking us inside the ship until we were down looking through that hold door!
@billyjohnson3698 Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this experience of a lifetime with us!
@sneaks01 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for bringing us along! 😊
@thomas.salwoski 2 ай бұрын
You're welcome! I'm glad I was able to share the experience, it was incredible.
@lesnicholson3578 Ай бұрын
Awesome video!! Thank you from Kentucky!✌️😎
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
You’re welcome, glad I was able to share. Thank you for watching, I appreciate it!
@jennyramirez2679 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience with us
@thomas.salwoski 2 ай бұрын
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it
@peggyschaffer701 Ай бұрын
That is amazing. What a privilege. One lucky guy.
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
Yeah, I think I used up all my luck that day!!! That's ok though, it was worth it. I'm glad you got to see the tour!!
@WarpedHorizon 2 ай бұрын
This is incredible! Thank you for sharing!
@thomas.salwoski 2 ай бұрын
You're welcome! I'm glad I was able to share such a unique experience
@danielmcfadden1 Ай бұрын
Absolutely amazing tour of an amazing historical ship, I enjoyed watching every second of it, thank you for sharing!
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed the tour!!!
@jeffreyadkins5014 Ай бұрын
Beyond amazing.
@joecody195 2 ай бұрын
That was very interesting nd educational, thanks Tom and thanks you Captain.
@carriemetzler7102 Ай бұрын
I teared up as you approached the ship, it was an amazing video of one of the most beautiful ships! Thank You so much for sharing the experience with us.
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
I was very emotional as soon as she came into view. That was when the realization hit me of what I was getting ready to do! I still don't believe it happened, it was such an incredible experience. I cannot thank the Captain enough for the invite. Thank you so much for watching!
@jamesfrommanitoba.1992 Ай бұрын
Thank you so incredibly much for this amazing tour, I have been a ship lover/nerd for most of my life. Up to a few years ago I was doing everything in my power to at least get a chance for a tour. I am now in a wheelchair and I will unfortunately never have the opportunity to take a tour like this. You will never know how much it means to me to see it through your eyes. I do my best to get to Duluth to ship watch, maybe one day we will meet. Thanks again.
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
I'm so glad I was able to get you aboard with the video. I grew up with a father who was a professional wreck diver, I eventually followed in his footsteps and we became dive partners together. He always wanted to see the Anderson but was never able to. This tour meant the world to me, I'm glad I was able to share the experience. This ship means a lot to so many people, I cannot thank the Captain enough for allowing me to film! I would love to get up to Duluth again, it's been a few years. Thank you for watching
@foxtrott99 2 ай бұрын
Loved the tour ! Incredible 😊
@thomas.salwoski 2 ай бұрын
I'm glad to hear it, I appreciate it! Thank you for watching
@matthud7193 Ай бұрын
Fabulous. Captain seems like a great person. Glad you were able to experience this.
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
Thank you! The Captain was one of the nicest people I've met. I still cannot believe he said yes to allowing us on board!!
@mikebarbacovi9851 19 күн бұрын
Thank you !
@canlib Ай бұрын
The legend lives on from the Chippewa on down, of the big lake they call Gitche Gumee....
@Life_With_Lady Ай бұрын
THANK YOU for this video!
@thomas.salwoski 27 күн бұрын
You are very welcome! Happy to share, I'm glad you liked it
@gregmctevia5087 2 ай бұрын
Tremendous presentation. The captain is obviously loves his job and is very proud of his ship. You deserve consideration for Ship Spotting Video Presentation of the Year, if there is such a thing. Truly remarkable work.
@thomas.salwoski 2 ай бұрын
Much appreciation! That sounds like an award I would like hanging on the wall, thank you! The Captain was the best, he had just as much fun as we did. He explained how everything on that ship worked, I cannot thank him enough! Thank you again
@Waterboy831 Ай бұрын
Wow! Definitely a historical great lakes ship indeed! I knew that it was originally a steam powered ship but thought it was converted over to a more modern diesel. Still very cool! Thank you for sharing with us all! ⚓️ 🚢
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
I always assumed the same about a diesel conversion. I was really surprised to walk into the boiler room and see them operating! I'm glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for watching
@chrisst8922 23 күн бұрын
There's warships that are floating museums and liners that are hotels. And there's paddle steamers that are now pleasure boats but this ship is still being used for her original purpose and I would think that she's perhaps one of the most famous ships in the world.
@jimbyrne9071 Ай бұрын
Wow ty for posting this it was fantastic!
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
You're welcome! I'm just so glad I grabbed that camera at the last minute before meeting up with the Captain. He made the tour of an already incredible ship even better! Thank you for watching
@skycvg 2 ай бұрын
Outstanding!
@rickysand1900 Ай бұрын
Loved it. Great video composition.
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
Much appreciated!! It was a difficult video to edit, I just held the camera at my chest the whole time hoping I was getting good shots. I'm glad I was able to share the experience, thank you for watching
@bobcat6653 2 ай бұрын
Wow! So, so cool, thank you!
@Howoldareweanywayyipes Ай бұрын
wow, this is so cool... i'm 75 and things like this interest me.
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
I'm glad you liked it! Freighters have been in my life for as long as I can remember. I'm glad I'm able to share some the experiences here. Thank you for watching!!
@AaronDanieltenni Ай бұрын
Ever since hearing that Bernie Cooper died, I found the Arthur's captain to be a mystery and always wondered what he was like and what he looked like. This is amazing, to step onboard the ship that has been through so much history.
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
The Anderson couldn’t have a better Captain. I was always curious as well, and he was just the coolest guy ever. You could see how much he loved that ship, the tour was just incredible!
@AaronDanieltenni Ай бұрын
@@thomas.salwoski Agreed! The energy to that tour impressed my very love for the Anderson and Fitzgerald. I did notice something in the wheelhouse. No wheel, or was I not paying much attention to the detail?
@toddmatson4179 2 ай бұрын
Amazing…Just amazing…Thank You captain
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
I can never thank the Captain enough, he went through the entire ship with us and he was having so much fun too! A proud Captain, that's for certain
@leftseat30 2 ай бұрын
We need to start planning to fund the rescue and museum future of the Anderson NOW...that will be giant task and expense
@thomas.salwoski 2 ай бұрын
I agree! We definitely need to keep her around. The Anderson is historical for many reasons, and our next generations need to hear and experience the stories of these ships.
@rudycarlson8245 Ай бұрын
@@thomas.salwoski here an idea to help fund the maintenance on her. I’m sure there are parts and pieces of the Anderson that are replaceable is someone would pay let’s say 25 to 35 bucks apiece for a piece of the legend of the Great Lakes
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
@@rudycarlson8245 Not a bad idea at all! I would certainly love to have a piece of that ship. I did take a handful of Taconite pellets when we were on the bottom of the ship. I needed some sort of a souvenir!!
@craighanks429 26 күн бұрын
What a tour, to actually get to see the workings inside the legendary ship. I’m kinda close to the Anderson in spirit you might say, I was a baby when she was built, I was born in July of 51. How she survived that horrible storm that took down the already damaged Fitzgerald and keep on sailing the Great Lakes for decades more is awesome in itself. I DID notice towards the end of the video as you all were walking down the deck to leave going past the cargo hatches, only the corner Kessler clamps & a few down the sides of the covers were snapped closed. Do they leave those like that or do they close the rest after the full crew comes aboard? Nothing against the ship, just noticed it.
@thomas.salwoski 24 күн бұрын
As a fabricator and mechanic myself, the machinery was just mind blowing! I couldn't believe what it takes to run that ship. I did ask the Captain about the clamps. He said there were different variables that decided how many clamps would be used. Expected incoming weather and such. He also said a different amount of clamps are used between summer and fall seasons. Didn't get the reasons behind that, but they did go through and latch more than what was seen in the video. Thank you for watching, much appreciated
@ronsamborski6230 Ай бұрын
Wow Thomas, what a video! And up to now, I just expected videos of bears and deer on your property. 👍🏼🐻🦌
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it! At least once a day something happens to me on that island that I wish I had recorded. So this year, I'm carrying video gear everywhere I go! I've been away so I could photograph the eclipse further south, but I'll be home in a few days and hopefully creating some new stuff real soon. The bears should be out and about by now! Thank you for watching
@jonathanellsworth21 28 күн бұрын
Been hearing rumors that she might be retiring at the end of this season but looking at this she looks very good so that’s hopeful! Guessing they didn’t say anything regarding that at all. Hoping if they give people enough heads up if they ever do retire her that people have enough warning to raise funds for her to keep as a museum ship
@thomas.salwoski 27 күн бұрын
I haven't heard anything as of yet about retirement. She sure looked good for many more years to me, that ship was maintained incredibly well! I would think the Anderson is certified as a historical vessel somehow, I'm not sure! But that would save her a trip to the scrapyard. There's just too much history, she needs to be a museum ship!
@wayneschenk5512 Ай бұрын
That’s so cool.
@craigpalmer9196 2 ай бұрын
thank you
@robrichter1236 2 ай бұрын
What an awesome trip aboard
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
Thank you! It was incredible to see, I'll always be thankful to the Captain
@Jfk3434 Ай бұрын
The Captain is understandably proud of his ship!!!
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
He was the best! We had so much fun with him, he was just beaming with smiles the entire time. I'm glad to know that the Anderson is being piloted by a man so proud to be on board!
@MidnightVisions Ай бұрын
Wow, simply wow ✅
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
Thanks a lot 😊
@williambrouwers5664 9 күн бұрын
Thank you for this video! It is so cool to see the inside of this very special ship! I was wondering if anyone knows why they have a generator for the boom, and don't simply use the main engines, or an electric engine? Maybe it is a waste of fuel and is overkill to use the main engines for such a "small" task?
@carolr9747 27 күн бұрын
Awsome video TY and awsome opportunity. Is this the very actual Arthur Anderson that turned back to find the Edmund Fitzgerald???
@thomas.salwoski 24 күн бұрын
Thank you, I was it was such an incredible experience! Yes! This is the same ship that tried to find the Fitzgerald survivors. Such amazing history in that ship, and still going strong since 1952!!
@jasonnolan394 Ай бұрын
I wonder if those handsets on the wall of the pilot house are the same ones the captain in 1975 used to talk to the Edmund Fitzgerald. And how much has the vessel changed in all the decades since?
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
I was thinking the same thing while looking at them. I even got emotional looking at the search light handles in the ceiling, wondering if they were the same ones used while they looked for survivors. So much history within that pilothouse! It seemed they kept much of the original radio equipment on board, but I really didn't want to bring up the Fitz, it felt awkward to me so I didn't ask. It sure seemed to me that much of that ship is original equipment, and still running strong!! Thank you for watching
@tomsisk6811 Ай бұрын
👍
@walterathow5988 2 ай бұрын
👍👍
@user-hd6ob9wk4i Ай бұрын
At the time of losing the Fitz., was there a crew member on the Anderson, named, William Craig???
@lloyd7962 Ай бұрын
A great video - especially great since you didn't bring any camera equipment.
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
Thank you! I had a pocket cam the size of a Pez dispenser lol! I just held it to my chest hoping I was getting everything in frame. I'm so glad the footage turned out much better than I had hoped
@stevechapates7296 Ай бұрын
The larger turbine is for going astern and the smaller one is for going ahead. The HP turbine then exhaust into the LP turbine. The astern element is in the LP turbine section. The arrows are in the wrong places. The transmission is wrong because there is no change of gearing. It is called a double reduction gear which transmits power from the turbine at different rpm to go through the bull gear to the propeller.
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
I appreciate the info, I was going from what the Captain had explained to me. Technically though, the double reduction gear is housed inside of a transmission, so that label would be considered correct. Thank you for watching!!
@mmi16 Ай бұрын
What commodity are vessels designed for so that the hold will be full and holding the maximum allowable weight in the hold?
@thomas.salwoski 27 күн бұрын
The most common materials on the Great Lakes are taconite pellets, dolomite, limestone, and salt. The Anderson has a capacity to hold 25,000 tons! And she's not even one of the largest ships. It was loading dolomite while I was on board, usually used for pavement and cement products.
@dougmartin9120 Ай бұрын
Was the Anderson always a self-unloader? If it was converted, do you know when?
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
The first upgrade was an extension of the length by 120 feet in 1975, and the the second was the belt and boom being added in 1981. I think I'm close on those dates! She had a few other mods as well, a stern thruster was added and lengthening the unloading boom sometime in the early 90's I think.
@leftseat30 2 ай бұрын
Where on Drummond Island is this dock?
@thomas.salwoski 2 ай бұрын
Its only about 100 yards south of the ferry docks. It just looks like a sea wall, but you can see the conveyors and mounds of dolomite. You can watch them loading right from the ferry parking lot!
@codyking4848 23 күн бұрын
"I brought a pocket cam" *first shots are drone footage*
@thomas.salwoski 23 күн бұрын
Yeah, exactly. I met the Captain that morning while flying the drone getting shots of the Anderson. The tour was 5 hours later. It's crazy that it's possible to photograph the same ship in two different sessions, isn't it?
@donstor1 Ай бұрын
I wonder how big her crew is. Lots to do on that boat.
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
I can't remember for sure, but I believe he said there are 24 crew members on board. And every single one of them was busy doing something!! It was quite a thing to see
@SPIKESPIEGEL1969 Ай бұрын
wow this ships still going? it helped search for the edmund fitzgerald in 1975!
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
Still going strong! The history of this ship is pretty amazing
@CowboyStag Ай бұрын
Granny phones
@uniteddrones7626 Ай бұрын
Me personally I’d appreciate it without the music, listening to the ship being alive sounds amazing
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
I appreciate the feedback. I'm still in learning mode with the video editing, any critique good or bad is always welcome here! Thank you for watching!
@uniteddrones7626 Ай бұрын
@@thomas.salwoski the video was great tho, I never seen the inside of that ship so this was really neat for sure
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
@@uniteddrones7626 Thank you. I did take yours as a positive critique though! I debated quite a bit if I should add music or not. I'm glad you liked the tour, it was an incredible experience! It was too good to not share it with others.
@uniteddrones7626 Ай бұрын
@@thomas.salwoski yes sir, being from Michigan I appreciate it much. Definitely cannot wait to see what’s nexts. Thanks
@michaelmoore2487 2 ай бұрын
I'm very surprised at how poorly maintained the ship appears to be.
@leftseat30 2 ай бұрын
thats a joke, right?
@thomas.salwoski 2 ай бұрын
She could certainly use a paint job, the weather hits these ships hard. But as far as the rest of her, they keep in pristine condition. Every crew member on board was performing maintenance of some sort, I was quite impressed by it myself. A floating factory running strong for over 70 years. Just showing some age, that's all! Thanks for watching!
@mattharper588 2 ай бұрын
All Great Lakes Freighters have a mandatory 5 year Coast Guard inspection and it is usually done during the winter layup.During that time is when they usually give them a new paint job.To paint during the winter they heat the paint up to spray it.I’m sure she is mechanically sound
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
@@mattharper588 I was always curious how they painted in the frigid cold like that. I've also wondered how much weight a coat of paint adds to the ship as well! As far as her machinery and upkeep, absolutely pristine looking, I was very impressed with the amount of maintenance work being done by the crew
@carminezoino9789 2 ай бұрын
Camara man really sucks nice ship tho
@thomas.salwoski 2 ай бұрын
You get what you pay for with cameramen these days. Thanks for watching!!
@pleasureincontempt3645 Ай бұрын
Brings the drone though. Seems pretty disingenuous to even mention that it’s your desire and not the perogative of the ship.
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
Two questions. What could possibly be disingenuous about anything said or included in this video? And what does the drone have to do with anything at all? What am I missing? Sorry, 3 questions I guess.
@user-fv5ms4sz8e Ай бұрын
That's a lot of ship. Best stick to your job and not go wandering off. I noticed everything was rolled and everything else was stowed away. ( Keep it safe, keep it clean, keep it running ) 🇺🇸🫡
@thomas.salwoski Ай бұрын
I was lost the entire time! It was like being in a 3D maze. The crew keep that ship incredibly tidy and well maintained, it was amazing to see. Thanks for watching!
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