Really enjoyed your video. As a youngster I spent a few months in 1973 working on the PM Laker “Harry Colby” built in 1927 and still coal fired at that time. Things changed slowly on the lakes and there were still turn of the century built ships working into the 70’s.
All of these videos are really fascinating. I am very intrigued by the Lakeboats of the Great Lakes. I think that the History and the Design of the Lake Freighters are really fantastic. The image at 6:43 just emphasizes the Coolness of the Lakeboats. As I don't live in the Great Lakes Region (I am actually from one of the Pacific Coast States), I have never personally seen the Lake Freighters in person, but All I have to say is I just find them very interesting and cool. Anyways, Great Video, and nice history.
What a wonderful story, told by a superb researcher and narrator! I particularly liked the close up of the vessel with half of her complement of Crew visible. My favorite Crewman is also the Cook, peering out from the hull doorway at the ice which had held and tormented them for so long. This channel is an absolute joy, subscribed.
Once again you had me spell-bound. Amazing photo details coupled with your deep research. Now I need to go back and find the other video you mentioned describing this type of vessel.
Love your videos wes and maybe in November you should do a series on the Issac m Scott and Charles s price plus the argus and hydrus since they were sister ships that incredible went down in the 1913 storm in Lake Huron and I am the 200th like seems like sister ships have issues on the lakes
Quite interesting. If the crew had any romance in them, they were thinking about how beautiful the ice is from that vantage point. If not, they were thinking, "The boss can make any decision he wants, as long as I'm not bound to pay for it." Waiting in the ice at the beginning of the season is the same as any day, being paid all the way.
have you ever checked out the wreck of the runnels near grandmeris mi my grandpa was among the fishermen that rescued them after the coastguard were played out his name was James McDonald, his boat the Eddie s capsized trying to enter safe harbor in grandmeris there ended him and his partners life
I need to know how to acquire an ocean or Great Lake freight ship. Really, no joke If anyone has a plan , details of how to get a freight ship , such as a Northwestern Freight Ship Please call or contact Thanks
Thank you as always Wes! No one presents stories with so much research and enthusiasm as yourself!! Keep them coming!!
Thanks! Will do!
I love listening to your stories, please don't stop.
Very interesting content.
Thanks,
J.F.🇨🇦
More to come!
Really enjoyed your video. As a youngster I spent a few months in 1973 working on the PM Laker “Harry Colby” built in 1927 and still coal fired at that time. Things changed slowly on the lakes and there were still turn of the century built ships working into the 70’s.
Thank you cap.! Great to hear from you.
Port Colborne and the tv show SEAWAY .
All of these videos are really fascinating. I am very intrigued by the Lakeboats of the Great Lakes. I think that the History and the Design of the Lake Freighters are really fantastic. The image at 6:43 just emphasizes the Coolness of the Lakeboats.
As I don't live in the Great Lakes Region (I am actually from one of the Pacific Coast States), I have never personally seen the Lake Freighters in person, but All I have to say is I just find them very interesting and cool. Anyways, Great Video, and nice history.
Thanks!
These stories would never come to us without your work.
I am po'ed when each one comes to its end.
(That cook is cool!) All the best Wes.
Glad you like them! Thanks!!
What a wonderful story, told by a superb researcher and narrator!
I particularly liked the close up of the vessel with half of her complement of Crew visible.
My favorite Crewman is also the Cook, peering out from the hull doorway at the ice which had held and tormented them for so long.
This channel is an absolute joy, subscribed.
Thank you very much!
Once again you had me spell-bound. Amazing photo details coupled with your deep research. Now I need to go back and find the other video you mentioned describing this type of vessel.
Please do!
I’d love to know more about the anchors uses and designs. Thanks for the awesome vids and dedication?
Will do
Love your videos, I have come to the conclusion that I would not want to be a crewman on a RR ferry.
They seem to have been a dangerous ride.
I have to do some ferry vids
Love your videos wes and maybe in November you should do a series on the Issac m Scott and Charles s price plus the argus and hydrus since they were sister ships that incredible went down in the 1913 storm in Lake Huron and I am the 200th like seems like sister ships have issues on the lakes
Read my book... "The Witch of November" www.authorwes.com They're in there.
Thanks for the content
Super!
Is that a twelfth crew member visible in the center window of the pilot house?
Nope- I blew up real far and it's just internal clutter
Great video! Watch was serious business back then. I'm guessing rule 15 got broke more than we're able to find out.
You and me both!
Quite interesting. If the crew had any romance in them, they were thinking about how beautiful the ice is from that vantage point. If not, they were thinking, "The boss can make any decision he wants, as long as I'm not bound to pay for it." Waiting in the ice at the beginning of the season is the same as any day, being paid all the way.
Yep.
have you ever checked out the wreck of the runnels near grandmeris mi my grandpa was among the fishermen that rescued them after the coastguard were played out his name was James McDonald, his boat the Eddie s capsized trying to enter safe harbor in grandmeris there ended him and his partners life
Holy cow! That is significant!
Wish I could hear the triple chime whistle.
Me too.
All because of the ice...
Yep
yay Im the 100th like :)
YEA!!!!!
I need to know how to acquire an ocean or Great Lake freight ship.
Really, no joke
If anyone has a plan , details of how to get a freight ship , such as a Northwestern Freight Ship
Please call or contact
Thanks