Great video. 1st Mate James Thompson was my great grandfather and the story passed down in the family are supported by this video. My father served in the Coast Guard in Traverse City and on one of the Ice Breakers on the great lakes and new about the sinking of the Clarion and ensured the kids knew the story. Thanks for pulling together this video.
Capt. Thomas Bell was my Great Grandfather. His daughter Helen was my paternal grandmother who had Capt. Bell’s only grandchild, my father. They moved from Ogdensburg to Texas in the 50’s where my brothers and I with our children and grandchildren live. We knew very little of the story since my grandmother wouldn’t talk about it too much. She did get his effects but got rid of them when she was younger. I think I speak for Capt. Bell and the family that we are grateful your great grandfather was able to keep the rest of the crew safe and were able to pass on what happened to my family. It’s so cool to see this video and learn more of the story.
Thank you from the descendants of Captain Bell for helping us learn more of the story since his only child that lived to get married ( my grandmother) took most this story with her to the grave.
late to the party, but, boy have i noted that you need more attention!!! i’m a maritime history fanatic, and you cover ships and tragedies that i’ve NEVER heard of in fantastic detail!! hugely underrated
Captain Anderson of the Hanna is the equivalent of Captain Rostron of the Carpathia. Well done video and well researched! I wonder what caused the fire on the Clarion.
Was there more than one S.S. Clarion on Lake Erie? I once read long ago that an S.S. Clarion sank in Lake Erie with new locomotives aboard. These would likely have been built at the Brooks Locomotive Works in Dunkirk, NY. The Brooks works opened in 1869. Does anyone know more? Good video, by the way.
In the end, Great Lake ships from the SS R. J. Hacket of 1869 all the way to the Algosoo of 1974 have Great Designs. The Pilot House Forward & Engine Cabins Aft arrangement is superior to the current common All Cabins Aft.
Thank you for the video! Never knew the Great Lakes were so dangerous.
Phly is, of course, a man of culture
Great video. 1st Mate James Thompson was my great grandfather and the story passed down in the family are supported by this video. My father served in the Coast Guard in Traverse City and on one of the Ice Breakers on the great lakes and new about the sinking of the Clarion and ensured the kids knew the story. Thanks for pulling together this video.
Capt. Thomas Bell was my Great Grandfather. His daughter Helen was my paternal grandmother who had Capt. Bell’s only grandchild, my father. They moved from Ogdensburg to Texas in the 50’s where my brothers and I with our children and grandchildren live.
We knew very little of the story since my grandmother wouldn’t talk about it too much. She did get his effects but got rid of them when she was younger. I think I speak for Capt. Bell and the family that we are grateful your great grandfather was able to keep the rest of the crew safe and were able to pass on what happened to my family.
It’s so cool to see this video and learn more of the story.
Great video as always!
Thank you from the descendants of Captain Bell for helping us learn more of the story since his only child that lived to get married ( my grandmother) took most this story with her to the grave.
late to the party, but, boy have i noted that you need more attention!!! i’m a maritime history fanatic, and you cover ships and tragedies that i’ve NEVER heard of in fantastic detail!! hugely underrated
Thanks again for the content, excellent
Thank you for posting again, absolutely love these
Exceptional! As always!
Captain Anderson of the Hanna is the equivalent of Captain Rostron of the Carpathia. Well done video and well researched! I wonder what caused the fire on the Clarion.
Thank you, Larry!
First Time I have seen this story since Cris Kohl's book about 20 years ago. Well done.
New subscriber here! Really love your videos. 🖤
I love this channel. ❤
Was there more than one S.S. Clarion on Lake Erie? I once read long ago that an S.S. Clarion sank in Lake Erie with new locomotives aboard. These would likely have been built at the Brooks Locomotive Works in Dunkirk, NY. The Brooks works opened in 1869. Does anyone know more? Good video, by the way.
In the end, Great Lake ships from the SS R. J. Hacket of 1869 all the way to the Algosoo of 1974 have Great Designs. The Pilot House Forward & Engine Cabins Aft arrangement is superior to the current common All Cabins Aft.
im ready for a new video
I guess it was a 'clarion call"..
lake erie looks wet
hmm...I'm gonna take a long walk, and think about that one!