The last of its kind - older than the Titanic

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Жыл бұрын

A Steam Ship built in Glasgow, Scotland in 1907 is now the last remaining survivor of that Edwardian / Titanic era, where over 3800 steamships were built.
The SS Keewatin has called the Great Lakes of North America home for over 116 years.
On April 28th 2023 she arrived at Port Colborne Canada on her way to the Canadian Maritime Museum, that is located in Kingston, Ontario.
On the this video, i set out on my Sea Doo to capture the 116 year old ship out on open water on Lake Erie, and then film her entering Port Colborne before she continues her journey towards Kingston via the Welland Canal, where she was sailed up 116 years ago
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Music: Soundstripe
In The Beginning
Salon Dijon
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The Grand Opening
Cody Martin
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@NigelHay Жыл бұрын

Edited (28th June 2023), I deleted the opening 90 seconds of this video, when it was first published, it was suppose to be a Sea Doo Adventure, but it became much bigger than that. Thank you for your support and kind comments. Nigel.

@tomblack6972 Жыл бұрын

Sailed on her in1954. One memory is of standing on the top deck near the funnel and hearing the sound from the engine room of shovels scrapping across the deck picking up coal to fire the boiler.

@NigelHay Жыл бұрын

Wow, I could only imagine what that must of sounded like.

@begbieyabass Жыл бұрын

So well written I could acctully hear it.

@zephyer-gp1ju Жыл бұрын

Was it a passenger ship?

@optimisticallycynical.814 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a personal problem

@tomblack6972 Жыл бұрын

@@zephyer-gp1ju yes. At the time she was owned by the Canadian Pacific Railroad and sailed from (from memory) Port Arthur on Lake Huron to Fort William on Lake Superior. You took a boat train (steam driven) from Toronto and then another boat train at the other end to Winnipeg where you boarded the Canadien to Vancouver.

@loganscott2299 Жыл бұрын

I've lived a hundred years, And avoided the grave below. Now old and tired, I only move by tow. A relic, a shell, I'm the last one left. For my fallen sisters I'd blow my whistle, But I've long since gone deaf. We use to be adored, we cities of the sea. Now I sit alone, won't you visit me? I will remain, I will be waiting. Remember me, I am; S.S. Keewatin

@lablackzed Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍brillant

@johnziegelbauer4999 Жыл бұрын

A 117 year old ship passing a 70 year old ship at the breakers .....

@NigelHay Жыл бұрын

I'm sure as Keewatin past she would of sighed at the sad sight she past

@ceejay960 Жыл бұрын

Passed by this beautiful ship many times over the years when its home was in Saugatuck Michigan. Toured it once when I was a kid too. It was always cool to look at.

@NigelHay Жыл бұрын

When it leaves Hamilton for Kingston, depending when it is, i may go to Kingston for it's arrival

@chrisjeffries2322 Жыл бұрын

Greetings from Huntington Beach California. Thank you for sharing the old girl's move with all of us.

@NigelHay Жыл бұрын

Hello California, glad you enjoyed the footage

@cathyhutchinson2246 Жыл бұрын

The old news reel affect is cool.

@NigelHay Жыл бұрын

I'm glad I added it, gave a nice perspective of the B&W Era.

@ericpeysar2593 2 ай бұрын

Such a wonderful memory. I used to live across the bay from the Keewatin in Hoggs Bay. My youngest daughter would check her out every day with the binoculars. She thought the Keewatin felt lonely so a couple times that winter we had diner (out in the freezing cold dark) alongside the boat at a lonely picnic table. Its one of the happiest memories i had that year. Thank you for jogging that memory with your video. It made a dad and his daughter feel very warm and nostalgic tonight!! This summer we plan on driving the 4 hours from Midland to Kingston just to visit that lovely old boat.

@NigelHay 2 ай бұрын

Hi Eric, it was great to read this memory of yours. I think it did the same for many people. I've enjoyed reading the responses to this video.

@lukehorning3404 Жыл бұрын

That’s amazing

@mikevickers1391 Жыл бұрын

The SS Earnslaw which operates a passenger service on the lake in Queenstown, New Zealand, was built in Scotland and launched in the same year as the Titanic.

@sherrygray8261 Жыл бұрын

Toured her when she was on display in Port McNicoll, she is stunning inside, beautiful woodwork. Well worth visiting her.❤

@starhawkins5142 Жыл бұрын

Clicked for the content, subscribed for the goose sounds. Great content! 😀

@NigelHay Жыл бұрын

Lol, brilliant. Thanks, honk honk

@astrodiver1 Жыл бұрын

First time here. Excellent video!

@NigelHay Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching

@peterjones8324 Жыл бұрын

If the walls could talk in her. WOW!

@gordingram4375 Жыл бұрын

My dad served on her during the war years and he always pronounced it "key-wat-in".

@NigelHay Жыл бұрын

I will stick to that pronunciation from now on

@trainknut Жыл бұрын

I know she wasn't under steam, or any kind of power, but imagine being one of the people on board during this journey. Once in a lifetime experience to be on a ship this old while she's moving.

@NigelHay Жыл бұрын

that was why i wanted to get out on the Lake and see it arrive, it looked more like she was sailing than being pulled.

@mellissadalby1402 Жыл бұрын

What a great old boat!

@FrankIsAlwaysRight Жыл бұрын

Older than the titanic and in far better shape…

@Roccohasbraindamage123 Жыл бұрын

You did a great job filming this giant steamship and telling us all about it!

@briansmyth905 Жыл бұрын

Another good one Nigel!

@NigelHay Жыл бұрын

Thank you as always

@roberthepburn-gr4fq Жыл бұрын

My grandma Hepburn lived in port colborne

@mikedrown2721 Жыл бұрын

The Lusitania and Mauritania were completed in 1907 also

@NigelHay Жыл бұрын

Thanks for those names, I'll now go and Google them.

@jamesmoore6146 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time post. I have been on the Kee many times when she was here in Michigan.

@NigelHay Жыл бұрын

Look forward to going on board one day

@divyajnana Жыл бұрын

fun video, thank you!

@stevewright8835 Жыл бұрын

I used to love seeing it when it was moored in Saugatuck Michigan thanks for sharing this video.

@brentdykgraaf184 Жыл бұрын

Thank you soo much for posting this. As a resident of West Michigan I know her well from when R.J.Peterson owned her. Toured her 8 times in Saugatuck and once in Port McNichol. First time I saw her was 1974 riding with my dad in his Peterbilt. I asked dad how they got a ship in a pond( Kalamazoo lake).

@NigelHay Жыл бұрын

thanks, I am happy to read so many people enjoyed this video. Originally it was a sea doo adventure video that turned into a trip back in time

@francisdorrell5443 Жыл бұрын

Superb photography - well done!

@stevevassallo4323 Жыл бұрын

Love your enthusiasm mate.

@xjeepmanx Жыл бұрын

Beautiful perspective...I seen it at the bottom.of lock one last night....great job👍👍

@NigelHay Жыл бұрын

Glad you got to see it too

@danihay13 Жыл бұрын

My favourite video yet :)

@shotbychristo Жыл бұрын

Great video. 👍

@henrychubbs2823 2 ай бұрын

Well done. You gave respect to the ship and the people who wanted to video her. Liked the vintage effect.

@jimkoval4725 3 ай бұрын

I grew up in Port Colborne during the 1960's. Your video show quite a lot has changed around town since I was last there about 10 years back. Thanks for posting this.

@NigelHay 2 ай бұрын

The new Condo by the water is now complete. A slowly changing landscape

@phillipstafford2410 Жыл бұрын

This is going to amazing to have in Kingston, and hopefully we can give it the care it needs to last another hundred years

@marcusaetius9309 Жыл бұрын

Indeed and for once the city is using our taxes on something of value.

@wintersbattleofbands1144 Жыл бұрын

This was really cool. I was aboard when she was in Saugatuck in the '90s. Nice to see she's been so well cared for in the ensuing years and off to a new home where she'll be appreciated. I spoke to someone aboard back then about the machinery and was told it was in good condition and could probably be put back into service. That would be something to see.

@danreynolds7051 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous video Nigel. My best buddies father worked as a waiter in the Keewatin to put himself through law school. Became a superior court judge. One of the smartest down to earth men I have ever met. Just spent my Sea Doo savings on a pontoon boat. Have to keep my 1999 GTX RFI alive for a couple more years. Love your videos.

@NigelHay Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan, the SeaDoo switch didn't appeal? Enjoy your Pontoon boat this summer

@mattbonacci4950 Жыл бұрын

You are such a liar and a story teller !!!! Lol

@NigelHay Жыл бұрын

A big thank you to everyone that watched and liked this video. It really did beat my expectations when i posted it. Thank you for your support. I think i need to go and look for some more rate ships out on the Lake.

@wizardmix Жыл бұрын

If you "Titanic" they will come.

@infinite3135 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video. subscribed. I am grateful that there is someone passionate about this subject, and able to show us the ships themselves, and give the proper sense of history.

@theresa4554 Жыл бұрын

Very nice! Excellent choice of music too! I live less than half a mile from Lake Erie and I very much appreciate your perspective, thank you.

@shaynewheeler9249 Жыл бұрын

Titanic Radioactive ☣️☢️☣️☣️☢️☣️☣️

@NigelHay Жыл бұрын

@@infinite3135 I plan on riding out to see the Keewatin early July, hopefully i can get an update on her refurb

@glider65 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent video ! thanks

@NigelHay Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@brianchiasson2465 Жыл бұрын

I just wish all the news sites would stop referring to it as the last Edwardian-era steamship as if SS Nomadic doesn’t exist.

@terryanderson8354 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous footage; with such a slender beam, I wonder if she was a roller??

@KurtClark Жыл бұрын

She's beautiful!!

@Viking88Power Жыл бұрын

Awsome

@stephenwinter8892 Жыл бұрын

The welland canal is closed from Oct 31 to the beginning of April it's off season for Shipping

@johnprentice2394 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing an amazing video.

@gryffen9608 Жыл бұрын

She's a lovely old lady. I'm glad there are enough people with enough heart to make sure she sees many more days, and many more people will wander her decks, even if for a while. I can understand why they'll never put her out on the waters again, even if for a short while, but it's no disgrace to a tangible memorial to everyone. A fictitious ship engineer said it well, "Every lady has her charm. You just have to look." (Capt. Montgomery Scott, Star Trek: The Next Generation. Episode, "Relics.")

@NigelHay Жыл бұрын

I hope many people get the chance to tour her in Kingston, Ontario when she gets there

@SamhainBe Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful ship...

@pattyh3543 Жыл бұрын

That was amazing

@NigelHay Жыл бұрын

I'm glad I got up ar 5.30

@toddw.turner5953 Жыл бұрын

awesome ship !

@davehollingsworth3007 Ай бұрын

Thanks for taking us along on your video of the ship! A very nice video!

@NigelHay Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@MiaCollinsNeighborhood Жыл бұрын

Monkey sea, monkey doo! You really know how to “doo” good videos!

@Slonge92 Жыл бұрын

Great shots from the drone. And thanks for being out there on a jet ski. You got me interested, now I have to do some research and learn more than its name. Thanks so much.

@annemadison7258 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video.

@Commander-McBragg Жыл бұрын

Glad I found you. Spectacular drone footage and a passion for ships gets my attention.

@NigelHay Жыл бұрын

I've always had an for Aeroplanes and Ships, especially cargo vessel's and old ships like this one

@johnsoper5675 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video. Glad that Lake Erie was calm for the shoot.

@buck9739 Жыл бұрын

Just awesome great job

@kellyjones2779 Жыл бұрын

Nice Work 🎉

@olddisneylandtickets Жыл бұрын

Awesome how you blended in the Black & White mix. What a beautiful ship. I kept hearing the Titanic sound track (Leaving Port) in my head...

@NigelHay Жыл бұрын

I did too (music) but due to oopyright, I couldn't use it

@janicesullivan8942 Жыл бұрын

I remember seeing her when she didn’t look so good, glad to see she’s back.

@klsc8510 11 ай бұрын

Me and my GF toured the ship when she was in Douglas, MI. We did the long tour. We adventured from bow to stern and keel to wheel house. We both greatly enjoyed the tour.

@NigelHay 11 ай бұрын

I am really hoping to go up to Kingston and see her arrive. Next year, i'll go on a tour of the ship

@klsc8510 11 ай бұрын

What ever the cost, take the longest tour offered. There is so much to be seen. And plenty of batteries for your camera!

@cadengreco Жыл бұрын

I took many tours of this vessel growing up spending summers in Saugatuck!

@NigelHay Жыл бұрын

I look forward to seeing the interior once it gets to it's next home, the Museum.

@rachelcody3355 Жыл бұрын

I live near lake ontario. I never even heard of the ship. thank you for posting. awesome job!

@NigelHay Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, thank you Rachel

@jdmxxx38 Жыл бұрын

A charming and pleasant video. Thank you for your effort. Most entertaining

@NigelHay Жыл бұрын

I just watched it again myself and it's definitely my favorite edited video that I've done.

@kenhouse9240 2 ай бұрын

First time with your channel. I think I have found some good entertainment. I lived many years near Port Burwell.

@NigelHay 2 ай бұрын

Happy you found it. The majority of my videos are lake related.

@debbiejarus1723 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video!!

@cathyhutchinson2246 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful shots with the drone! Thanks! My son worked on this ship years ago when he worked for Heddle Marine.

@NigelHay Жыл бұрын

The interior looks amazing from what I've seen. Those working on it did well as a collective to keep this ship preserved

@cathyhutchinson2246 Жыл бұрын

@@NigelHay that's great to hear!

@h1ll13illy2 Жыл бұрын

i really wish they would keep these old machines alive and moving under their own power. such cool history

@jnolette1030 Жыл бұрын

There are two people alive that were born in 1907.

@billarthur2301 Ай бұрын

My father and my uncles sailed on the “Kee” in the early 1950’s out of Port McNicholl, and when she was being restored, my uncle was part of the group involved. I can remember the Kee and the Asinaboia coming into the slip in Port McNicholl and blowing their horns when I was a young lad.

@allenwayne2033 Жыл бұрын

Toured the Kee numerous times with different people while she was moored in Douglas/Saugatuck MI. Beautiful! So glad she is getting a new home at a museum! I've been keeping tabs on her since she moved to Port McNicoll and could tell she wasn't prospering there. Nice vid, I'll have to check out more of your vids,

@timbarlow3292 Жыл бұрын

Wow. Nice. Thanks for video.

@MaryLynnMetras Жыл бұрын

Awesome video Love the history you provided Thank you

@jasonpowell9022 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful ship. Great footage by the way.

@NigelHay Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason

@bigbuckeye76 Жыл бұрын

Great video…..she reminds me of the Eastland

@rob1978 Жыл бұрын

I remember when the Keewatin arrived in Saugatuck, Michigan in the summer of 1967. It was an impressive sight moored temporarily in the relatively narrow channel.

@fredeb67 Жыл бұрын

56 years ago.

@rob1978 Жыл бұрын

@@fredeb67 Yes, and I’m ready for the scrap yard and the Keewatin will live on😀

@fredeb67 Жыл бұрын

@@rob1978 I was born in 67 and I hope that you have many more years to come.

@pennyanman Жыл бұрын

Saw her frequently at Saugatuck, MI. Lived near by in West Michigan...

@propman3523 Жыл бұрын

Very good work!

@NigelHay Жыл бұрын

Very proud of this edit for sure

@LADHP Жыл бұрын

You did such a great honor showcasing this ship. I have to say: Well done! This was one of those videos that make you fall in love with the subject! Excellent job! 💕 And it was great to meet you yesterday! My son wants to be a KZfaqr one day and you should have seen his face when I told him you are!

@NigelHay Жыл бұрын

That made me smile, nice to meet you too. Maybe next time I bump into you your son might be with you

@FriendsofKeewatin Жыл бұрын

Yes, the only other time KEEWATIN was in the canal she was in two pieces. Although those in the know use the term "cut" to describe the separation, the rest of us would say "separated". Ships destined for the upper great lakes... including KEEWATIN and her twin ASSINIBOIA... were built to be separated... the two sections were riveted together, separated in Levis and re-riveted in Buffalo.

@rudijoris9555 Жыл бұрын

What a video!!! I thoroughly enjoyed it! Thanks the hard work you put into it. It's my first time on your channel and definitely won't be the last.

@NigelHay Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that, Ships, Weather and Sea Doo adventures mainly

@rossreed9974 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to show this grand lady, hope that she greets many young sailors to be and inspires them, as this did me.

@stevefraser5587 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Should would be something to see the old girl under her own power.

@scottberry5266 Жыл бұрын

Went on a field trip in fifth grade on this boat. 40 years later we used to stop at the red dock bar right next to it and party about every Sunday. Shame it’s back in Canada again.

@umarq131 Жыл бұрын

Nice 👍

@N.i.l Жыл бұрын

So nice, thank you so much! I have been to the Weland canal so I have so much good memories back there.

@mikmik9034 Жыл бұрын

What happened to the other nine lifeboats? No specifications? LOA, Beam, engines? Crew compliment? Passenger capacity? Cargo?

@santafewarbonnetproductions Жыл бұрын

5:16 i can't even start to imagine how it would look to see a large freighter like the Edmond Fitzgerald like that up close

@Tpex_Bomber Жыл бұрын

i live in kingston so this will be cool to see!!

@NigelHay Жыл бұрын

I will venture up there when she heads that way

@jmeyer3rn Жыл бұрын

Fascinating. Just bumped into this video, liked and subbed. I've been to all but 2 of the Great Lakes. May have to start following this ship and make a pilgrimage specifically see the Kewattin. Tyvm. Nice video and drone work!!!

@NigelHay Жыл бұрын

It will be in Hamilton for a few months having a refurb. You can just about make out where it is when you drive over the Burlington Skyway

@AG12990 Жыл бұрын

Stunning shots.

@JasonFlattTiller16401 Жыл бұрын

Great video, you got some really nice shots of the vessel! Another steamship from the Edwardian / Titanic era, is the SS Nomadic which was one of the tender ships that ferried passengers to the Titanic, in Cherbourg, France. She was built to the same specifications that the Titanic and her sister ships were.

@NigelHay Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@JasonFlattTiller16401 Жыл бұрын

@@NigelHay You're welcome!

@desubtilizer Жыл бұрын

But then again freshwater ships tend to last longer than saltwater ships. I remember seeing and later boarding the MV Doulos which was built in 1913 from the outside it was a ship straight out of a history book. Other ships of the great lakes that still exist are SS Meteor the last remaining Whaleback cargo ship launched in 1896 and the SS Arthur M Anderson the sister ship of the late SS Edmund Fitzgerald launched in 1952

@Falconwing_01 Жыл бұрын

I remember boarding her back in 1980 when she was a museum in Douglas MI. She still looks great.

@Leon-zi2pi Жыл бұрын

Well done on capturing its latest journey, Lets hope it remains for the future. Edit: Well done to the maintainers.

@mattkaustickomments Жыл бұрын

Beautiful footage. Well done!

@dacksonflux Жыл бұрын

I really hope that whoever owns her takes really good care of her.

@jeremywentworth1833 2 ай бұрын

The old girl been the only 1 left deserves a good lay up & never to be scrapped, fine British Engineering !!

@nx9100 Жыл бұрын

We used to visit the ship when she was in Michigan, back in the 90's, when staying at my uncle's summer home. Was always a fun experience to tour such and old ship, last of the Edwardian era. Amazing to see her back out in open water! Great shots from your drone. You should offer to share your footage of her arrival with the museum. I'm sure they'd love it!