Abandoned Radar Base in Trinidad and Tobago 1960s

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  • An abandoned radar dish (BMEWS) in Trinidad and Tobago, built in 1958 by the USA to provide surveillance and tracking of ballistic missiles
    The world's first intercontinental voice message by satellite, which originated from the Trinidad, West Indies, terminal and was received on 12 August 1960 at Floyd, New York, where a state historical marker now marks the site
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  • @kwantao69
    @kwantao69 Год назад +5

    Nicely done, I remember touring that facility, we called it "The Site.", when I was a Boy Scout there on "The Base" in the late 50's. The main antenna/dish was enormous. I remember that it was pointed towards "The States" and covered a 3% sector of the sky. The Site was manned by the Air Force personal on the Base. I still remember both of the officers very well. The boss, Maj. Mathies retired as a General, obviously many years later. My 3 years in Trinidad left just a huge imprint on my life. What a great place to grow up as a teenager. Thank you Husiff, my name is Drew.

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  11 месяцев назад

      Hey goodnight Mr. Drew, thanks for stopping by and sharing a bit of your history, it is truly appreciated, you speck of a time before me and the little incite is interesting, it is amazing to know that you were actually there in person in a time before me and you could tell a little about it.

  • @Yayon
    @Yayon Год назад +7

    Bro you good, am not taking the chance to climb that, not even one floor. So am glad you did because I wanted to know what it looked like.

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Год назад +1

      Lol, lard, it really isn't safe, but i saw a video where some people went all the way up, but I couldn't do it, rain was falling and it was making it look more dramatic.

  • @alcampbell
    @alcampbell Год назад +2

    Hi there, This is al in the States. Just found your channel. I was born in Trinidad and left after high many years ago. I went to Tranquillity high school. I still have to go through the channel, but I`m excited to hear all these Trinidad stories I have missed for over 40 years. Keep up the good work. Your efforts are appreciated. I know, I know. We should appreciate with money. LOL.

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Год назад +2

      lol, you made me laugh with the last part of your statement, lol
      Money is not everything, your simple words go a very long way, trust me, sometimes a simple thing as thank you or even a smile goes a long way, don't worry its ok.
      its nice to have you on the channel Mr Campbell, welcome.
      waw 40 years is so long to be away. we are still here, you must visit sometime.

  • @jbycherry
    @jbycherry Год назад +8

    Very well done. The history of the location was quite informative. Great job 👍🏽

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Год назад +1

      Thanks a lot.😁

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Год назад +2

      Happy new year

  • @Sqwikzz6310
    @Sqwikzz6310 Год назад +6

    Love this one husiff every video is better and better💯💯💯🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Год назад +2

      Lol, for real, challenge your self, happy new year brother, blessings to Cumaca

    • @Sqwikzz6310
      @Sqwikzz6310 Год назад +1

      @@Husiff yh bro same to you😌

  • @627hazel
    @627hazel 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for this very informative video. This is lost history that should have been archived by the government as a part of our history. Those reels, and photographs are lost history sadly.😢

  • @kreativeforce532
    @kreativeforce532 2 месяца назад +1

    Great footage brother!

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Месяц назад

      thanks bro

  • @enuad1986
    @enuad1986 Год назад +3

    I’ll consider this a new years gift form you Mr Husiff,🙂 appreciate the effort as usual.👍

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Год назад +1

      Hey Duane, thanks a lot, happy new year, love love love, blessings

  • @TheKeithvidz
    @TheKeithvidz Год назад +1

    Yes seen online and cool you posted this. The US had intense military interest here. Building roads etc.

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Год назад

      i actually never knew the US played so many major roles in this country, i am learning now.

    • @DinoCommando123
      @DinoCommando123 Год назад

      ​@@Husiff in WW1 and two Trinidad and Tobago was involved because of the location.

  • @NatalieCWilliams
    @NatalieCWilliams Год назад +3

    I NEVER knew this existed right here in Trinidad 🙀 Thank you for this video 👍🏼👏🏼

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Год назад

      You are so welcome!

    • @kathleenknox3407
      @kathleenknox3407 3 месяца назад

      68 yrs I am and don't know this existed here

  • @SuperPhilomath
    @SuperPhilomath Год назад +2

    I enjoyed your presentation...

  • @daranmohammed3688
    @daranmohammed3688 8 месяцев назад +2

    Tk u so much 4 this lovely history I enjoyed every moment

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  8 месяцев назад +1

      you are welcome, thanks for the feed back, it is appreciated

  • @jamieramgoolam03
    @jamieramgoolam03 Год назад +1

    I am so grateful for this history lesson thank you so much 😊

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Год назад

      You are welecome

  • @clintquintal5885
    @clintquintal5885 9 месяцев назад +1

    miss your videos. hope all is well.

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  7 месяцев назад

      I'm well, I'm here

  • @SuperPhilomath
    @SuperPhilomath Год назад +1

    I visited the Bamboo Cathedral and the abandoned satellite dish for the first time last year.

  • @husanna6735
    @husanna6735 Год назад +1

    Waw!! This video feelings like a real movie... Please does some movie short clips

  • @kreativeforce532
    @kreativeforce532 2 месяца назад +1

    The dish should be upgraded for modern use today. Perhaps it could be used to provide WiFi for the whole island, or used for national defense.

  • @clintquintal5885
    @clintquintal5885 Год назад +2

    Fantastic as usual. The history here is quite incredible. I have been saying for years that because of the history of tracking station , it could be an international tourist attraction. One of my favourite spots. Great job with everything as usual. BUT yuh forget me with Brasso Seco eh?? LOL

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Год назад

      Lol you played on my mind over and over, while doing this video, i end up moving to the west to work for a year, and you know the traffic is bad, so after work i killed time doing this project for the traffic to lighten up, then head up Arima. But as i get the time I would do it, i would try my best to make it the next video.

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Год назад

      The history is really unique.

    • @clintquintal5885
      @clintquintal5885 Год назад

      @@Husiff you did a fantastic job covering it brother!!

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Год назад

      @@clintquintal5885 i am still trying to make the time to reach Barso seco, really busy, work got me lock, i would get an open window soon

  • @dimchocobunny5175
    @dimchocobunny5175 Год назад +2

    Thank you for the history lesson. I go up there a couple times last year and I've always beem curious what's in there

  • @ttbirds1082
    @ttbirds1082 Год назад +2

    Very interesting. I always avoided entering the buildings for safety reasons. May be worth a careful look.

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Год назад

      Hay happy new year, yeah it looks like an interesting area for real.

  • @vashtiyuille2794
    @vashtiyuille2794 Год назад +1

    Well done. Impressive work here.

  • @clairephipps1689
    @clairephipps1689 Год назад +1

    Excellent, unique. Informative history lesson.

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Год назад

      😄😊 happy new year Claire, thanks a lot

  • @VLSTormsTracker83
    @VLSTormsTracker83 Год назад +1

    Awesome video bro keep up the good work. 🎉🎉

  • @vishanmaharaj8762
    @vishanmaharaj8762 Год назад +1

    Nice video, reminds me of those exploring abandoned military bases

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Год назад

      It is actually something like that, just tried putting a lil something together. Thanks a lot bro

  • @NekoNekoNee123
    @NekoNekoNee123 Год назад +2

    Perfect place to film a trini horror film, very informative video.

  • @eyindethomas
    @eyindethomas Год назад +1

    As always b lovely video missing them dow commentary 💯

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Год назад

      Thanks a lot, and you missing the commentary lol, good one.

  • @danroydsbarbadostravelvlog3057
    @danroydsbarbadostravelvlog3057 Год назад +1

    Thanks for sharing

  • @DinoCommando123
    @DinoCommando123 Год назад +1

    My grandfather help build the air base in wallerfield back in the days now the base is abandon now with grass growing all over it.

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Год назад +1

      hey Desford, he must have some good stories about that., interesting

    • @DinoCommando123
      @DinoCommando123 Год назад

      @@Husiff yes but he died in 2009 at the age of 92.

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  4 месяца назад

      @@DinoCommando123 oh that's sad RIP Sir, that's some lost history there.

    • @DinoCommando123
      @DinoCommando123 4 месяца назад

      @Husiff it's me Desford

  • @andreselijahlezama
    @andreselijahlezama Год назад +2

    Awesome video bro, would have been exceptional in 1440p 60fps

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Год назад +1

      Interesting frame rate

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Год назад

      I would look into it, see what's the results

  • @estherrajballi247
    @estherrajballi247 Год назад +1

    I appreciate the video always want to know what inside even outside.

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Год назад

      hey you are welcome, thanks for the feedback.

  • @dariondalrymple6338
    @dariondalrymple6338 Год назад +1

    Once again. A great video.

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Год назад

      Blessings man, happy new year. Thanks a lot

  • @vernagonzales2545
    @vernagonzales2545 Год назад +1

    Very good, Would like to visit here some day

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Год назад

      Thanks a lot.

  • @knaguar
    @knaguar Год назад +1

    Was informed that the large concrete slab that fell outside the antenna was a result of the large earthquake in August 2018. I was scheduled to do a photoshoot around that time however given that recent fall and significant safety risk, the folks at CDA advised against. Still weary to walk in/around to this day. Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable trip when they do.

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Год назад

      Waw, that's what happened, i was really trying to make sense of it, thanks for sharing that info bro.
      By the way you always got to be careful if entering the buildings, it really isn't safe. great location to shoot, you could try a thing, just be safe, there are areas that isn't so bad.

  • @deronskelly4148
    @deronskelly4148 Год назад +1

    This guy really brave, but very nice video

  • @dwainegabriel1807
    @dwainegabriel1807 Год назад +1

    I always see that dish when traveling on the boat from Trinidad to Tobago and wonder what it looks like

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Год назад +1

      now you know, hey thanks for the feedback, its appreciated.

  • @DemarriorBeatz
    @DemarriorBeatz 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great video

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  11 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for stopping by.

    • @DemarriorBeatz
      @DemarriorBeatz 11 месяцев назад

      @@Husiff No problem, I was very happy to do that. By all means keep it up

  • @SYWMedia
    @SYWMedia Год назад +1

    Great job on the history lesson, great job on the production as well!
    If I may be so rude to ask you to change the thumbnail a little, I would ask you to include the words " All You Need To Know About" because you have done so much research and give such great info, its a shame this video does not have more views, and my only thought is, that so many others have just flown their drones around the site with little to no info already, unfortunately your video seems that way also....only until you click and give it a chance that is!

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Год назад

      Hey good morning Sean W, you made me smile with that bit of info you give me, it made sense, thanks a lot, good looking out, i would change it up.

    • @SYWMedia
      @SYWMedia Год назад +1

      @@Husiff RUclips is work, and my perspective on a topic may shed another angle that may help, I am just happy to try and help.
      It may or may not work, but its worth a try.

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Год назад

      now watching them, even the one i did today needs an up grad, by looking at other people own, my own looks a bit lazy lol. would try to up that department a bit lol. thanks

  • @stephanielopez6528
    @stephanielopez6528 Год назад +1

    Another hard one for me...bamboo Cathedral....but felt alive after I made it to the old satellite...

  • @terrysookhoo2528
    @terrysookhoo2528 Год назад +1

    Those tapes has plenty history in it

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Год назад

      it really could be

  • @RastaLivity4Life
    @RastaLivity4Life 9 месяцев назад +1

    I love your videos..where are you?

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  9 месяцев назад +1

      I would post something before the month ends, I am around, now trying to make some time.

  • @filmbyakiljoefield
    @filmbyakiljoefield Год назад +2

    Great video as always bro, you should use a gloves next time though lol, and this place looks excellent to shoot some sort of horror film, no set design needed!

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Год назад

      😁 for real it could be use for a movie, it is truly an interesting area, I got you on the gloves lol. Kool man

  • @dennisleslie8962
    @dennisleslie8962 7 месяцев назад +1

    By the way, it's SATellite, not STATellite.

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  7 месяцев назад

      kool thanks

  • @mani2761
    @mani2761 Месяц назад +1

    I cimbed all the way to the top

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Месяц назад

      not bad at all, if i had company maybe i would have gone all the way up, it seems interesting.

  • @Yayon
    @Yayon Год назад +1

    Bro, I hope am not being too forward but when you going on these run link meh nah, I would like to make a turn like this. You never know, it may be better to have some extra hands.

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Год назад

      but i telling you link me on one of your walks lol, whatsapp me, 4845471

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Год назад

      Heading braso seco, you could join

  • @PraveenSawh
    @PraveenSawh Год назад +1

    cool place

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Год назад

      Thanks brother

  • @ReapingWhatYouSow
    @ReapingWhatYouSow Год назад +1

    Nice video bro. Yuh good. Scrap iron men will watch this video with love in their eyes 😂

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Год назад +1

      Lol lol don't steal our history lol 🤣

  • @Sqwikzz6310
    @Sqwikzz6310 Год назад +2

    Which area is this in trinidad bro😎

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  Год назад +1

      Chaguaramas bro, west trini

    • @Sqwikzz6310
      @Sqwikzz6310 Год назад

      @@Husiff orr ight bro

  • @lincolndipnarinesingh3035
    @lincolndipnarinesingh3035 9 месяцев назад +1

    Young man why don't you put on a facemass, I am sure they got plenty of asbestos, be careful man, watching from Bellrose NY

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  9 месяцев назад

      good looking out

  • @Nicknine72
    @Nicknine72 7 месяцев назад +1

    Hope the scrap iron man doh pass an see this place 😂😂😂

    • @Husiff
      @Husiff  7 месяцев назад +1

      lol lol lol lol