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Discover Duluth-Superior Harbor: Past, Present and Future
Park Ranger and Historian Scott Bjorklund and Jayson Hron, Director of Communication and Marketing for Duluth-Superior Harbor joined us for an exploration of the history and development of the Great Lakes’ busiest harbor. Jayson will also share plans for the future of this vital port.
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Meet the Captain of the Gott: Master of the Great Lakes’ Most Powerful Ship
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.2 месяца назад
Timothy Alfson, captain of the Edwin H. Gott, joined us to share stories from his career on the Great Lakes. He will also talk about what it is like to be responsible for the ship and crew, while living and working aboard one of the largest vessels on the Great Lakes.
Soo Locks Top 10: Cargo Ships in 2023
Просмотров 3,6 тыс.3 месяца назад
The 2023 season was another busy one for crews at the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. After running all the numbers and counting every lockage we compiled a list of the top ten cargo ships that made the most trips through the locks last year.
Merchant Mariners: What does it take to make it?
Просмотров 2673 месяца назад
Ron Wilson, talent acquisition specialist for Interlake Steamship Company joined us in the Virtual Visitor Center for a conversation about his experiences as a merchant mariner. He shared the inside scoop on how to get hired, and what to expect as a merchant mariner on the Great Lakes.
Soo Locks Last Ship 2023-2024 season
Просмотров 98 тыс.4 месяца назад
The Philip R. Clarke was the last ship through the Soo Locks for the 2023-2024 navigation season. This video shows the ship's transit through the Soo Locks (turn sound on for ice breaking and salute).
Guardians of the Rock: A Journey Through Split Rock Lighthouse’s History and Present
Просмотров 1734 месяца назад
Hayes Scriven, Site Manager of Split Rock Lighthouse discusses the history of the iconic and remote Lake Superior Light Station. He also illuminates several direct connections from Keepers of the past and the modern day at this National Historic Landmark.
World War Two Hits the Twin Ports: Merchant Mariners Protect the Nation
Просмотров 2255 месяцев назад
Historian Scott Bjorklund, a park ranger at the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center, joined us in the Virtual Visitor Center to discuss Duluth-Superior Harbor shipbuilding and the critical role the Mesabi Iron Range played in arming the allies during World War Two.
Sabin Lock Gate Drop
Просмотров 8776 месяцев назад
This video shows the upstream end Sabin Lock miter gates being cut and dropped into the lock in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. These gates were dropped instead of being lifted due to the deteriorating condition of the wooden gates. The Sabin Lock opened in 1919, making it over 100 years old.
New Lock at the Soo Construction Sequencing video
Просмотров 8 тыс.6 месяцев назад
This New Lock at the Soo Conceptual Construction Sequence Video shows the steps needed to complete the New Lock. Actual sequence of construction may vary.
The Edmund Fitzgerald Investigations
Просмотров 16 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Shipwreck Historian Ric Mixter is one of the few people who has visited the Edmund Fitzgerald's wreck site in person. He joined us in the Virtual Visitor Center to share more than 20 years of research into the career and tragic loss of this ship. Ric will shares first hand accounts of Capt. McSorely's reputation as a "heavy weather sailor" and examines investigations into the Fitzgerald's loss.
New Lock at the Soo: Highlights of a Busy Year
Просмотров 3 тыс.7 месяцев назад
2023 has been an incredibly productive year of for the New Lock at the Soo. Project Manager, Mollie Mahoney, joined us in the Virtual Visitor Center with a presentation about the ongoing construction. Mollie highlights the progress made so far and work planned for next year and beyond.
Ladies in Waiting: Long-Term Layups on the Great Lakes
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.Год назад
Some of the Great Lakes' most beautiful and historic vessels have been in long term lay-up in ports across the region. Park Ranger Kaylee shares the backstories of many of these vessels and discusses what the future may hold in store for them.
Soo Locks 2023 Navigation Season Opening
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.Год назад
Live stream of the 2023 Soo Locks navigation season opening and first ship, Edwin H. Gott.
Semper Paratus; Always Ready! The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Spar
Просмотров 354Год назад
Ensign Joshua Williams, a deck watch officer, joined us in the Virtual Visitor Center to share some of the vessel's rich history and discuss its new mission on the Great Lakes. We had some technical difficulties which editing has mostly straightened out, but you may notice a few jumps and the random appearance of a cute cat photo.
Made in America: A Conversation with Mark Barker, President of Interlake Maritime Services
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.Год назад
Mark W. Barker, president of Interlake Maritime Services joins Chief Park Ranger Michelle Briggs for a wide ranging conversation on the history and future of the fleet, the company's recent acquisitions and of course the newest ship on the Great Lakes. He then stuck around to answer audience questions.
Great Lakes Icebreakers: Keeping Boats and the Economy Moving
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Great Lakes Icebreakers: Keeping Boats and the Economy Moving
The Ins and Outs of Ballast Water
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The Ins and Outs of Ballast Water
November Gales: Deadly Storms from 1905-1975
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November Gales: Deadly Storms from 1905-1975
Operations of the St. Marys Falls Canal (Vintage)
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Operations of the St. Marys Falls Canal (Vintage)
History of the Soo Locks (Vintage Version)
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History of the Soo Locks (Vintage Version)
New Lock at the Soo: Key to the Great Lakes
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New Lock at the Soo: Key to the Great Lakes
Value and History of the Soo Locks
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Value and History of the Soo Locks
Heavy Traffic at the Soo Locks
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Heavy Traffic at the Soo Locks
Take a ride on the Paul R. Tregurtha
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Take a ride on the Paul R. Tregurtha
The Vintage Lock Model
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The Vintage Lock Model
How do they load the ships?
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How do they load the ships?
How do the locks work?
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How do the locks work?
On the Level: Episode 7
Просмотров 9132 года назад
On the Level: Episode 7
A Boat by Any Other Name: Vessel Namesakes
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A Boat by Any Other Name: Vessel Namesakes
Winter at the Soo Locks: There is No Down Time
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 года назад
Winter at the Soo Locks: There is No Down Time

Комментарии

  •  5 дней назад

    Is the full dataset available to the public?

  • @jeremycox571
    @jeremycox571 5 дней назад

    Think the James R Barker and the Arthur M Anderson has the best salutes ( my opinion) , How many times did the Anderson go thru the locks ?

  • @davidmellick1947
    @davidmellick1947 13 дней назад

    I have a feeling some of the welds holding the. Keel in repair didn't make it

  • @ronnielane6903
    @ronnielane6903 27 дней назад

    Great video! These locks helped shape the history of Michigan.

  • @jimcurtis569
    @jimcurtis569 28 дней назад

    Who is your intended audience? If its the general public, you probably lost a lot of people when you started using so many 50 cent words (Academese). Your vocab is most suited for mid level college students and above.

  • @henrytupper6959
    @henrytupper6959 Месяц назад

    Wow, three years and no comments ! I have questions. Did you become qualified on steam and diesel at the same time ? Does the Lea still use the same Bunker c ? I worked in engine rooms on the Cdn. side in the 60 s. It was all steam experience. I varied from hand firing coal, to oiler, to fourth engineer. Oldest ship was built in 1906 and newest was built in the 60 s. Vast differences but as you know principle is the same. The old manual jobs are good teachers because you are aware of everything that is happening. So I worked with triple expansion, skinner unaflow and turbine. Enjoyed your conversation. Henry

  • @robertpfuhl2679
    @robertpfuhl2679 2 месяца назад

    Anybody that says they know what happened is a LIAR! THE ONLY SOULS THAT KNOW WHAT HAPPENED SAIL THE FITZGERALD FOR ETERNITY1 No one else was there and there weren’t any survivors!

  • @HoshizakiYoshimasa
    @HoshizakiYoshimasa 2 месяца назад

    Thing that gives me pause on the Shoaling theory is Canadas coast guard dove the popular spot Fitzgerald supposedly hit not long after sinking and found no red paint skid markets or broken rocks indicating a collision. (Of course they could have just missed something, or even could be lying) The rocks west of Michipicoten island around Chummy bank north of Caribou Island should been dove too but weren't. Also the testimony from former Fitzgerald crewmen Richard Orgel and Red Bergner about the unusual flexing of the Fitzgerald during bad weather, McSorely himself supposedly calling it the "Wiggling thing". And the fact the keel was worked hard, McSorely never anchored in bad weather, and Fitzgerald was occasionally taking loads in the 70s that were more than what was intended in the design

  • @HoshizakiYoshimasa
    @HoshizakiYoshimasa 2 месяца назад

    I like that Ric ruffles people's feathers. Seems they tend to be the casuals and people who mostly know Fitzgerald from the song. While shipwreck enthusiasts and researchers in general arent as ruffled by him.

  • @sarcasmunlimited1570
    @sarcasmunlimited1570 2 месяца назад

    He should just park that thing right there, so he can be the first one out when the locks open again.

  • @checkout100
    @checkout100 2 месяца назад

    In 2016 my girlfriend was lucky enough to win round trip tickets on the Great Lakes Fleet. We went from Two Harbors and Gary. First choice was the Roger Blough, unfortunately that was the year she ran aground, So the second choice was the Gott, once again bad luck struck, Gott was repainting the guest quarters and they were unavailable, so Edgar Speer was our trip. It was a cool trip, I really enjoyed it. At the time I was near retirement for the Canadian National Railroad and shipping was something I already enjoyed. I had bought tickets for several years before this happened. I give those guys credit for that work. Very nice video, enjoyed it.

  • @alunfidler
    @alunfidler 2 месяца назад

    Brilliant viewing 💯👍

  • @Becsmom0501
    @Becsmom0501 2 месяца назад

    Wow thank you so much for sharing this. It is nice to put a face with the ship and hear about his journey. Very informative. Thank you Captain Alfson for taking time out to talk to us. Can't wait for the new season to start.

  • @chuckg6039
    @chuckg6039 2 месяца назад

    This is by far and away one of the most comprehensive presentations about large lakers you'll find on the internet. Great job Captain Tim!

  • @genny2287
    @genny2287 2 месяца назад

    Excellent presentation; both Captain’s style and information presented! Thank you so much!

  • @wyldkat603
    @wyldkat603 3 месяца назад

    would be nice to hear whats going on. Difficult to read whats going on and then watch it at the same time.

  • @elmehdiboumlic6565
    @elmehdiboumlic6565 3 месяца назад

    👍👍👍👍

  • @KWellmanOH
    @KWellmanOH 3 месяца назад

    awesome video!! thank you for sharing!!

  • @linayer
    @linayer 3 месяца назад

    I can not find his new book to buy not even on Amazon...anyone knows where to buy it in England??

  • @linayer
    @linayer 3 месяца назад

    FANTASTIC loved the video warm regards from england....ps/ how can I get your book in the uk please

  • @brianlewis727
    @brianlewis727 3 месяца назад

    Captain Scott Hein is an absolute beast with his Philip R. Clarke. He is a great ambassador for Great Lakes shipping. He never hesitates to let off a salute and play to the crowd in Duluth or at the Soo. His wife, Mary, is another awesome human being. I hope Philip R. Clarke is having a good offseason and the engineers at the Locks are keeping warm. Essayons!

  • @JCT442
    @JCT442 3 месяца назад

    The US Navy constructed two warship classes by modular design in the '70 & '80s. Both classes were plagued with cracking of superstructures, hull plates & fuel tanks throughout their careers. The Fitz had her max load increased three times. She carried very heavy loads and her hull did a lot of flexing throughout her career, by loading & offloading and of course the wave action (30 foot waves on her last trip & 26,000 tons of load). She lasted only 16 years. No one should discount the stresses on that hull which very plausibly caused her loss.

  • @David-cy7qv
    @David-cy7qv 3 месяца назад

    I've always been fascinated by this story and the history of the great lakes. I tend to lean towards the idea that the EF did a nose dive and one thing that comes to mind is the condition of the 2 lifeboats. I can only see one reason why the steel on those lifeboats being ripped apart like that is due to them being drawn towards and making contact with the propeller

  • @madjack7979
    @madjack7979 3 месяца назад

    Very cool data thank you for sharing.

  • @richardhill2260
    @richardhill2260 3 месяца назад

    Great. Video

  • @timfronimos459
    @timfronimos459 3 месяца назад

    Can Coast Auxillary serve w active duty and teservist on cutters?

  • @carllafrance5510
    @carllafrance5510 3 месяца назад

    Awsome video @

  • @genny2287
    @genny2287 3 месяца назад

    Great presentation!! Thank you!

  • @chuckg6039
    @chuckg6039 3 месяца назад

    Hey....the Purvis is not a cargo ship. She is a stand alone tug and not paired with a barge.

    • @usacedetroit975
      @usacedetroit975 3 месяца назад

      True - but it does haul cargo. Our criteria was vessels that move cargo, and ships seemed to work better as a title than vessels. : )

    • @chuckg6039
      @chuckg6039 3 месяца назад

      Kind of a stretch, but I'll go with it. What about the lock tour vessel? She hauls cargo in the form of people. No doubt had the greatest number of passages. ​@@usacedetroit975

  • @michaelchamberlain4618
    @michaelchamberlain4618 3 месяца назад

    May God bless all those in the soon working on the locks. I've been through the Soo locks many times on the Katmai bay.

  • @jeffpotipco736
    @jeffpotipco736 3 месяца назад

    Down bound

  • @J.P.W.
    @J.P.W. 3 месяца назад

    Excellent video. Thanks for producing and posting this for us!

  • @zxczxc334
    @zxczxc334 3 месяца назад

    Where this vessel go someone answer plss for my reviewer only thankz

    • @sarcasmunlimited1570
      @sarcasmunlimited1570 2 месяца назад

      Probably the Caribbean, where they don't have snow.

    • @user-wi5mw8ct4b
      @user-wi5mw8ct4b 2 месяца назад

      It's either going up the St. Mary's River toward Lake Superior or down toward Lake Huron.

  • @danieljohnson3003
    @danieljohnson3003 3 месяца назад

    I’ve never seen someone swing off a moving ship before. Amazing. Locks were great too. Thank You

  • @MikeHunt-fo3ow
    @MikeHunt-fo3ow 3 месяца назад

    i was on a pier way out during the white hurricane storm and i got hit by giant waves for hours but i licked a pole so i didnt get washed off cause my tongue was stuck......i dont mind cold water cause i have an uncle thats a leopard seal so im immune

  • @ronaldmorrison6013
    @ronaldmorrison6013 3 месяца назад

    Social media is filled with ridiculous content. Thank you for this.

  • @user-ib9dq7jd5e
    @user-ib9dq7jd5e 3 месяца назад

    We watch Soo Locks Today every day and are very interested in the progress of the construction for the new lock. What we are seeing is into stage 3, making the coffer dams but also seeing great heights and lengths of steel scaffolding. How is this going to be used. Your video and commentary is excellent and very informative.

  • @flyship
    @flyship 3 месяца назад

    Great Videos

  • @vladislavkozodoev4245
    @vladislavkozodoev4245 3 месяца назад

    Сколько вижу это судно а не понимаю для чего оно предназначено

    • @LokiOdinson-fz8ps
      @LokiOdinson-fz8ps 3 месяца назад

      Iron ore hauling. With the rare possibility of a load of coal or limestone.

    • @vladislavkozodoev4245
      @vladislavkozodoev4245 3 месяца назад

      ​@@LokiOdinson-fz8ps Интересно а в России такие появляются суда

  • @songtrush2711
    @songtrush2711 3 месяца назад

    So interesting. Always watched the webcam. Now to be nearer to the real action is amazing. Thank you for sharing.

  • @longhanwang
    @longhanwang 3 месяца назад

    wow

  • @Budni_Rechnika
    @Budni_Rechnika 3 месяца назад

    С ума сойти,кораблю 72 года!В это же время режут на гвозди 10-20 летние суда..Выглядит огромным,228/21Спасибо за видео!

    • @deezelfairy
      @deezelfairy 3 месяца назад

      I'd guess sailing in fresh water, not salt water is why the great lake freighters have lived so long.

  • @Budni_Rechnika
    @Budni_Rechnika 3 месяца назад

    Что происходило,замена ворот?А у нас на такие мероприятия приходит плавкран г/п 350 тн.и просто меняет створки,затворы.

  • @ronandmarianbassett8650
    @ronandmarianbassett8650 3 месяца назад

    Is this ship heading up stream? Where will it dock for the rest of the winter?

    • @robertloney393
      @robertloney393 3 месяца назад

      It must be heading downstream b/c it was lowered in the lock, not raised.

    • @jeffpotipco736
      @jeffpotipco736 3 месяца назад

      Downbound. I used to live right there.

  • @epistte
    @epistte 3 месяца назад

    Will the new locks be wider or longer than the existing locks?

    • @princessofthecape2078
      @princessofthecape2078 3 месяца назад

      Since they seem disinclined to answer, the new lock is apparently identical to the largest of the old locks (the one that doesn't get touched in this video). The two locks being replaced weren't used much because they were too small for newer lakers. While this is upping capacity, I agree with you: they should have gone bigger. My guess is that they figure that infrastructure limitations on the rest of the Great Lakes will prevent the ships themselves from ever getting much larger, so there's no need to future-proof.

    • @LokiOdinson-fz8ps
      @LokiOdinson-fz8ps Месяц назад

      @@princessofthecape2078 check your attitude at the door princess. There is no reason to build bigger than the Poe. No ships will ever be built larger for the shallow harbors on the lakes.

    • @LokiOdinson-fz8ps
      @LokiOdinson-fz8ps Месяц назад

      no reason to build anything larger than the Poe. The 1000ft boats are as big as the existing harbors can handle.

    • @princessofthecape2078
      @princessofthecape2078 Месяц назад

      @@LokiOdinson-fz8ps 'Check your attitude at the door'...? That's not attitude, this is: go take a short walk onto a busy highway.

  • @randygravel2057
    @randygravel2057 3 месяца назад

    How long do the locks stay closed?

    • @epistte
      @epistte 3 месяца назад

      25th of March 2024. According to the USACE

  • @normsweet1710
    @normsweet1710 4 месяца назад

    I’ve been watching Ships go thru the Soo Locks for 63 years (all summer time & fall). First time to see one in freezing weather. I wish my Dad was here to see this 😃. He’s the reason I love “up North Mi “. We come from Lenawee Co down State . Thank You for posting ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @erbewayne6868
    @erbewayne6868 4 месяца назад

    Mot much ice.

    • @usacedetroit975
      @usacedetroit975 3 месяца назад

      It's been pretty warm this winter season so far.

  • @dadsongs
    @dadsongs 4 месяца назад

    Wait a minute. Is that a boson's chair? Do people freaking do that every day? That blows my mind! 👍🏻

    • @erbewayne6868
      @erbewayne6868 4 месяца назад

      Got to secure the lines.

    • @usacedetroit975
      @usacedetroit975 3 месяца назад

      Every ship that comes through uses a similar if not same method.

    • @Plastpackad
      @Plastpackad 3 месяца назад

      Does he go back on ship the same way?

    • @Plastpackad
      @Plastpackad 3 месяца назад

      No safety harness with carabiner?

    • @deezelfairy
      @deezelfairy 3 месяца назад

      I'm amazed that's allowed in this day and age.

  • @gingerbread6614
    @gingerbread6614 4 месяца назад

    Great shots . Best one we have seen. And the horn. Thank you so much.