Gorgeous weather in Duluth. The PRT is carrying coal purchased by Detroit Edison from Spring Creek Mine, Montana. Under this contract BNSF Railway coal trains depart the mine three times per day. Train symbols are: C SCMSUD. The trains average 135 cars each. They are re-crewed in Glendive, MT; Mandan, ND & Dilworth, MN. Great catch on the horn!

Can you imagine standing on the deck, at the bow of this huge ship!?!? 125 record breaking decibels!! Heaven on earth! Thanks so much, Mike, for your videos and expertise on this vessel. All of your fans feel this way. ❤❤❤❤❤

The PRT makes her presence known not by just her great size but also with her fantastic Horn / whistle / Klaxon. Safe trip Captain and crew!! Great video as always Mike , appreciate all of your posts!!

I think that you've turned us into "Boat Fiends" more so than "boat friends". Thanks for all the videos, comments and information! I never knew a thing about "Laker Boats" until I came across your channel. And now I'm an addicted fanatic for them!

What an awesome lady of the lakes. Ethel merman would be proud how bellows out her song. Thanks as always Mike you are certainly able to make my day. Peace!!

Hey Mike, 👋How's it going? What a great day to watch ships. 77 degrees. That pontoon driver has a perfect spot. She never gets old to me. I always enjoy seeing her. She is a hard working vessel that is for darn sure. WOW!! New Record!! It is well deserved for the Queen of the Lakes. 🏆Hey, I jumped too. I knew it was coming but you never know exactly when. Safe travels to the captain and crew to your next destination. Beautiful, Beautiful ship!!! You really need to get someone to take some photos of these ships and the gorgeous sky. Take care my friend and chat later. 🙋🚢

I was preparing for the horn blast and still jumped out of my chair. It looked like some of the people weren't even phased by it. Great video Mike.

Wow even with the warnings from y'all and turned down volume I still jumped too! Beautiful video Mike, as always, thanks. Awesome ship! 🚢🛳️ The beach looks pretty nice too! Great day for it 😎

You are right Mike. It never-ever gets old! Always draws a huge crowd, and for good reason. If you start watching at 1:25, as you zoomed in you'll see what looks like 6 juvenile Herring gulls. It's easy to see their mottled brown color/pattern. It takes 4 years to become a full adult Herring gull. Adults loose all of their mottling and then change to have light-gray backs, black wingtips, and white heads and underparts.

Wow, love the PRT. Only wish I could see it in person. What a beautiful day in Duluth!

It's so great there are people out there sharing knowledge and even bits of history about all these ships. It makes the "ship chasing " community a total evperience!

Wow, a huge salute! I can’t imagine how it sounded it person. It never gets old seeing the PRT. Thanks for sharing

I didn't know that symbol was to indicate the location of the thruster. I just thought it was a logo for Interlake Steamship.

Thank you, Mike! I'd have jumped too. It actually made me jump in my seat even though I knew to expect it. She's fabulous!

WOW! HOLY SMOKES! THAT WAS FRICKEN' AWESOME! 💯

Make no mistake, the PRT is BIG in everyway! WOW! It is almost out of the canal before it goes under the bridge, and that horn, whew!!! Great video Mike, thanks for sharing it!

I agree-- the videos capture these ships beautifully, yet I still can't imagine the sheer size. Love those clouds.

Amazing ship. Thank you for what you do, Mike.

Your ship videos are awesome. I love boats. have been into boats since i was young. When you see something that big and the way they handle the water is so cool

Good old soaking up some sun day watching ships come in amazing

Thanks Mike, great job. Appreciate you sharing

Thanks for the great views. ❤❤❤❤❤the lakes. Proud and LOUD!

I love the footage you get of them giants coming around the corner slowly revealing themselves

My fave... the PRT. That horn blast made me jump. 😂

Wow! The Queen of the Lake is close to a _quarter-mile long!_ Horn salutes never get old! 😊💜

Never gets old, love the PRT!!

You have beautiful weather. It's 96 here in Baltimore. I jumped when the horn blew.

Hey Mike, if you pause around the 6:15 mark when you are looking at the bridge, the 2 white dome shaped things on top of the poles are likely receivers for things like GPS, AIS, satellite internet, etc... Also, I have noticed some of the lakers with an aft pilothouse have an additional radar on the watch station on the bow, which makes sense as having close to 1000 feet of ship in front of the radar would likely block some of its visibility. Also, just above the radar there are some small instruments painted black sticking up. These are likely weather related. It looks like an anemometer for reading wind speed and direction. Absolutely crucial information when you are sailing on a ship that is essentially a floating wall. Also, sounds like the PRT is coming after the JRB in a big way.

Sound Level Readings to date (* denotes a Saltie ** denotes a pleasure boat): The awesome 1000 foot Interlake Steamship Company bulk carriers take the top 2 positions Paul R Tregurtha 125.3 (Captain Vibe Mike said he jumped) James R. Barker 123.1 (Horn durations - 1 min 14 secs, 1 min 10 secs, 1 min 6 secs, just 15 secs) Edwin H. Gott 117.1, Michipicoten 110.6, Philip R. Clarke 109.1, Great Republic 106.9, Joseph L Block 106.1, *UAL Fortitude 104.7, Mesabi Miner 104.6, American Century 103.1, John G. Munson 103.1, H. Lee White 102.5, Mark Barker 102.3, *Maxima 101.9, USCG Cutter Spar 101.6, Herbert C Jackson 101.0, Indiana Harbor 100.9, G.L. Ostrander 100.7, American Integrity 99.7, CSL Assiniboine 99.3, *Aujaq 98.6, *Federal Biscay 97.6, *Happy River 97.1, Algoma Transport 87.3, **Big Bird sailboat - Peacefully Silent, **MV Vibe with Mike pontoon - too quiet to register

Ahoy ! Paul R. Tregurtha !! Beauty , indeed !! 👋 Hey Mike , keep on keeping on boat friend !! 🌞

Great laker with a great salute!

I listened to the horn on my iPhone's little speaker. I thought "Wow". Then I put my ipods on with the volume way down. Blew my mind. I then turned up the volume...man !! Reminded me of the Tom Cruise movie "War of the Worlds".

Look forward to your detailed tours. A friend here in Menomonie, WI grew up in Duluth and tunes into your tours. I love the ships here. I grew up in New Haven CT on Long Island Sound and got to see a lot of freighters in my life. Watching your tours and seeing the water and boats helps me not feel so lonesome for the Ocean. My daughter and I hope to spend a weekend in Duluth this summer and really hope to see you there. Take care and keep on with what you do so well.

What, what, WHAT, were you saying something ??? OMG, that was one hellofa salute. a new record holder and you were there to record it. Great job as always !!! 😵😱😃

Another great video, Mike. I have watched several documentaries on the Tregurtha over the years. She really is a huge ship. I know that there is simply no way to put these ships into perspective by watching them on a TV. What a beautiful place you live in, Mike. Glad to see you inching to 10K subs very shortly as well. You definitely deserve it and many more. Cheers, from The Woodlands, Texas today! Mitch

Amazing ship! Wow, thanks Mike! ❤

Amazing Video! Duluth is amazing!!

Wow! Even on video, that salute was so loud, I jumped! Really impressed that you held the camera steady at that moment.😊

Thanks Mike!!! Happy weekend to you!!! ❤🌞🛳

When you do your introduction I'd love to hear the date and time. Keep it up,,so good!

Thank you sir. Its a brilliant ship so huge!!!

That ship is impressive front to back. What a horn

I know this area so well. Spent a lot of time down there as a kid, even though I lived 40 miles from Duluth. It was cheap entertainment for a young kid.

This is fascinating. Just to experience this... Are you kidding this is wonderful❤❤... Is just to hear it in person..❤❤

I have to admit, I jumped too when I heard that horn. Nice!

The great salute "I saw you see me see, me see you , see me see you! " LOL! Thanks!

Very nice! New subscriber here! Will be binge watching these when I get back to work!

Absolutely awesome, thanks for sharing. I’d love to see that in person. Best to you

Feels like 104 in Iowa. Impressive decibel level for sure. I'm hoping Mr.Barker comes back soon.

Great to see PRT back . There was definitely an echo from the horn . Great video Mike

Love all the lake freighters

Wow! What a record 125 db! Thats nuts! Almost heard it all the way here haha! The PRT is massively impressive! Hope your ears are okay Mike! Have a great day man! 🙂🙂🙂

I’m watching this video from Bay City MI January 16,2024 . Would like some of this warm weather. Yes she is a beautiful ship. I love the freighters. Grew up with them on the Saginaw River.

Nice video! I like that at 2:17 you use an implement to point things out, I do that at work too lol. Also really liked those specs and details at around 3:10, hadn’t heard of this ship (West coaster) so it was nice to get those details

Spent some fun summer nights at Bayfront Park in the early 90's, dancing to the likes of Coco Taylor, Kim Wilson, and Mick Fleetwood's Blues Whale. Always loved hanging out in Duluth and down at the lift bridge. Gotta get back there again someday.

Awesome. Watching from Montana !

Great Video Mike That Was A Great Salute It Scared Me PRT Rocks Weather Is Headed This Way Tonight be Safe. And Have a Great Friday Night😊

The unknown competition between the vessels. Love it.

All hail The Queen. 😊❤😊

Made it in your video! Was up from Chicago with one of my kids for a few days and was great to see this ship as well at the Block and Munson ships. Great city. Saw you filming and was going to stop by say hi afterwards but by time I walked your way you had left.

I went to Duluth in 2022 and unfortunately didn't see any ships that weekend. That's the closest you can get to these mighty ships. I can get relatively close in Pt Huron but it's still quite a ways away. Always a dream to ride on one of these ships. Thanks for the videos.

Hi Mike I can't believe how tiny the two men were compared to the ship. It really gives you an idea of her size. Shocking! I saw her from the air in 2017 leaving Thunder Bay. I believe we were half way into our flight. I used to fly planes when I lived in Amarillo Texas working as a nurse. Love your voice, your commentary and your videos. I know you read our comments. Thank you. Maybe we will see you when I come to Duluth to see the Queen. Oh I just watched a video where you said to look for the blue light. Great! All the Best to you in the New Year. Gail Hanchar Ottawa, Ontario

lovely, sincere presenter.

Run for your life... it's the Tregurthagus gianticus...arghh !! No Mike..no pain drugs in me playin' with whats left of my brain 🙄. Just a monster of a ship...great weather, fabulous video ... ⛴️🇨🇦🇺🇸

Awesome horn!!!!!

I love that place.

Awesome for sure!!!❤

Hopefully the Edward L Ryerson will sail again and you’ll get that horn. It’s amazing.

Some good scenery on the south pier today😉.

I knew nothing about this. In Australia, all I knew was the Lakes freeze over in winter. I really had no idea how huge the lakes and the ships are. Thank you, very interesting.

Huge!!! Majestic! ❤️❤️❤️

Wow! I was watching with my headphones on. I almost jumped out of my chair!!!

I was expecting the horn but still it startled me haha

Impressive

I jumped like I was shot! Great salute!!

Impressive vessel

I've always wanted to see one up close.. But not too close.. Just to see one pass by incredible.😊😊😊😊

Mike,you make the Great lakes! I have to get up there. As a kid we traveled from Nebraska up thru the Twin cities and up along lake superior drive or hiway I think it was referred to. We went to Canada and to a huge lake that was Canadas largest. I have seen the lite houses and the smoke houses selling fish and cheese and at nite my brother and I would listen to some goofball DJ that played weird songs from his house that was filled and garage from California(cant remember his name) Every time I see your videos it takes me back to that!! Thanks man! We camped at some place that had a little store/museum that had a stuffed two headed calf and baby bear cub that was hit by a car on the hiway in front of the campground. Anybody remember the name of that place?? Thanks.

that horn made me jump....lol

Now, that’s a horn!!

Nice job 👍🏼

You my friend, are the Garrison Keillor of the Deluth inlet ship traffic ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Fantastic,breathtaking. I don’t have words ! What an experience to see such a huge ship!! This is a coal ship? Where do they get the coal?

Amazing ship, great horn. It looks lovely in Daluth. We're frying in New York. Thanks for the video.

Back when I was growing up in Superior my friend Mike Reed and I, we swam out to the ship in Frazier shipyard sat in the bow thruster smoking cigarette and talking about things we would do once we grew up. Mike grew up to be a wheelsman on the Cort retired in 2019 ? My brother from another mother RIP Mike I miss you.

Is that interstate bridge off the east of Rices point move, or is it high enough for the big freighters to pass under?

I havent been on the aerial lift bridge since 1972. I was 6.

Barker may need to upgrade his bark. 😊 great video as always

Seen her move through the locks at SSt.M about 10 years ago. So big it's hard to imagine it's man made.

I jumped watching the video😅

Imagine it on a choppy day with high wind blowing 🙂

What a majestic ship ..,the biggest bsddest ship in the water ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Here in Alabama it is 98 degrees with 75% humidity, what a difference !!!

Good evening. That was loud even on video. We had a beautiful sunny day with a Fahrenheit of 80 plus. We had heavy rain for a few hours during the evening

Thats a hulk of a vessel for sure

By the way, am I a boat buddy now. I have subscribed while watching on my tablet. It's much harder to subscribe on U Tube on tv.

Holy crap! Almost 10k views in a day! You rock buddy 😁👍

Did you ever measure the horn on the Ryerson? I only ask because the only time I heard that I felt like I was being pushed backwards it was so loud.

The tregurtha's horn is the loudest but the barkers horn is the best sounding!

Tregurtha is a good Cornish name, the small hamlet of Tregurtha, and Tregurtha (tin) Mine are not far from here, near the village of Marazion in the far South West of the UK