I was born on November 10, 1975, a day of sorrow. My grandfather was a sailor, even on the Fitzgerald for a few years. I grew up on the Straits of Mackinac so i have seen the Arthur M pass by countless times. Knowing the story of that fateful day, I have always had a special fondness for the Anderson. Every time i see her i have to picture what it must have been like to have waves up near the lifeboats that night. I am glad that she is still sailing the lakes. I hope when her time comes to retire, that she will become a museum ship, not a legacy gone to the scrappers torch!!
We had the opportunity to see the AMA here in Cleveland last summer up close (On the water from our 26' Fishing Boat) And you really get a different perspective seeing just how large she real is. And how much cargo she can off load in a mins time. Id love to take even a short trip on her as a "Bucket List" item some day. Just to say I did it.
The Anderson's horn is a good one, but there was a tug barge not long ago that had a very low, near land based light house fog horn tone that my ears heard as the best ever.
@@PaulScinocca I think it was. I went to look now that you mention the name and your older video "If only all tug barges had this horn" about 3 years ago, sort of show cases the horn. Even camera mics have a hard time with it.😁
They load up with drinking water while loading and unloading. There are rubbish , wastewater and drinking water points at several places on the Upper Thames UK so pleasure craft can top up. Also a lot of fuel stations have water points.
@@PaulScinocca What do you mean "NOW" tradition? Did the horns used to mean "up please" and "OK" or something like that? And if so, how long ago was that? Also, I know the ships do use their "whistles" (horns) for other purposes (safety, etc.), but does the bridge horn have an actual purpose beyond tradition? In what real circumstance might the bridge NEED a horn?
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It's all in a day's work, I'm sure, but it's still compassionate and wonderful to see. Good job, fellows.
You're right!
Great teamwork by the bridge and the Arthur M Anderson. Awesome master salute as well...⚓📣👍
Such a beautiful ship. My favorite.
Beautiful day for a grand old ship! Thanks for sharing.❤
I love watching them when they’re doing their little spin. 😊
Speeded-up little spin.
I think that's happened 3 times so far this year.
I was born on November 10, 1975, a day of sorrow. My grandfather was a sailor, even on the Fitzgerald for a few years. I grew up on the Straits of Mackinac so i have seen the Arthur M pass by countless times. Knowing the story of that fateful day, I have always had a special fondness for the Anderson. Every time i see her i have to picture what it must have been like to have waves up near the lifeboats that night. I am glad that she is still sailing the lakes. I hope when her time comes to retire, that she will become a museum ship, not a legacy gone to the scrappers torch!!
She will be a tough one to let go of for sure. On another note...the big 5-0 coming up for you! I hope it's a great day for you.
Really like the AMA esp her bow with that paint job, looks so sleek gliding in.
It is a nice looking ship, great paint scheme!
That's our Anderson 😊😊😊
indeed it is!
I love the sound of hatch clamps on the morning.
They are a part of the whole ship arrival experience!
We had the opportunity to see the AMA here in Cleveland last summer up close (On the water from our 26' Fishing Boat) And you really get a different perspective seeing just how large she real is. And how much cargo she can off load in a mins time. Id love to take even a short trip on her as a "Bucket List" item some day. Just to say I did it.
It is amazing being up close to these ships for sure!
I always wondered what would happen if there was something going on on the point.
Now we know!
What a fantastic ship on a fantastic route! 😂
Always fun and worth it to catch the Anderson!
Omg!! I never imagined a ship being that huge! Holy crap! Im in awe right now!
Beautiful sky
Beautiful early fall morning 🌄
Indeed!
Ya you just can’t turn that big ship on a dime😊😎
Indeed you cannot!
I never would have thought that the Andersons turn radius was a mile and a half tho
Good one Paul, as always, thanks. say hi to Jane for me!
I'll do that!
I was distracted by the boat doing donuts on the lake.
I'm glad you're back to being distracted ☆ been a while.
@PaulScinocca sorry, I got distracted from being distracted.
@alaricdogface ahhhh, plausible deniability
@PaulScinocca that's the American way!
@@alaricdogface 🤣 indeed it is!
here we go loop dee loop
LOL!
Fantastic.
Thanks!
So how big of a loop would it be for one of these lengthy ships?
I put the AIS map of the turn around right in the beginning of the video. my estimate is it took them a 3/4 mile round trip.
@PaulScinocca 😲 ... feelin' Lilliputian here! 😄
Imagine if this were a 3mile long train & town it was going thru "asked" it to "stop",for same reason(emergency vehicle)?
Good thing no trains to Park Point! My guess is the emergency would have to wait.
The Anderson's horn is a good one, but there was a tug barge not long ago that had a very low, near land based light house fog horn tone that my ears heard as the best ever.
I wonder if that was the Dirk S VanEnkevort? they have a good horn.
@@PaulScinocca I think it was. I went to look now that you mention the name and your older video "If only all tug barges had this horn" about 3 years ago, sort of show cases the horn. Even camera mics have a hard time with it.😁
Well whatever happened, those guys certainly have an airtight alibi
LOL! I actually think the emergency got called off, never saw any emergency vehicles cross the bridge.
Where does the potable water come from on these ships?
They are sailing on freshwater lakes.
They load up with drinking water while loading and unloading. There are rubbish , wastewater and drinking water points at several places on the Upper Thames UK so pleasure craft can top up. Also a lot of fuel stations have water points.
Question, why did they have to change radio channels?
16 is the hailing channel, once they get "answered" they talk on 10. 16 is only used for hailing.
NSA "had their ears on"!
The last lake freighter to have contact with the Edmond Fitzgerald
Just curious as to why the ship and bridge, honk at each other. Is it traditional or, safety related?
Great question! It is now tradition, all the required communications are done via radio.
@@PaulScinocca What do you mean "NOW" tradition? Did the horns used to mean "up please" and "OK" or something like that? And if so, how long ago was that? Also, I know the ships do use their "whistles" (horns) for other purposes (safety, etc.), but does the bridge horn have an actual purpose beyond tradition? In what real circumstance might the bridge NEED a horn?
@radioboy75 before radios, salutes were how they communicated
3 long, 2 short. I’ll have to look that up.
Master Salute