Might just be the paint scheme of the Great Lakes Fleet, but the Anderson, and the Sykes are, in my opinion, the best looking classic freighters on the lakes today. Something about the red, with the gray, white, and black stripes on the bow. Add to that, that it seems like the Great Lakes Fleet takes the best care of their vessels. At least the paint is in good shape. Canada Steamship Lines vessels are most comparable to the older cars still on the roads today. Rust. Seriously Snow Mexico (Canada) Take better care of your boats.
@@Spike-sk7ql Lower Lakes Towing is even worse and same with Algoma. From what i've seen Central Marine Logistics and Great lakes Fleet take great care of their ships but most of the Candian companies don't for some reason.
Great video, Connor. I saw her launched in 1960, being 7 years old at the time. My grandfather was a riveter at Manitowoc Ship building from 1915-1959, and he told me the RYERSON, although a beautiful vessel, was obsolete before she was even launched, being a straight decker. MSB had lots of experience building self unloaders, the MUNSON, JOHN J. BOLAND (3) and DETROIT EDISON, plus earlier builds, the JOHN A. KILNG and CHARLES C. WEST. Also conversions to self unloaders on the J.L. REISS, PETER REISS and SYLVANIA, all of which my grandfather worked on. The reason why the RYERSON was not built as a self unloader is exactly as you put it in your video. Inland steel and the Ryerson family wanted a beautiful vessel, a straight decker, not one with a self unloading boom, A-frame and conveyor system on her deck. Had she been built that way, she would still be sailing.
As an engineer for a certain company on the lakes. The company is looking into purchasing the vessel and re-powering the Ryerson and making her a self unloader.
Thank you! You bet! I value actually using my God given talents intsead of relying on an emotionless computer to do it for me. AI scares me to the core.
I’m doing engine overhauls this winter, Burns Harbor right now in Sturgeon Bay, doing a couple more in Duluth/Superior in a couple weeks. Hope to see the Ryerson while I’m up there. Then back down to Sturgeon Bay for the Stewart J Cort
This was most interesting; thank you. I’ve looked at the Ryerson from the Blatnik Bridge for years and thought she was a beauty. This fall we drove out on Connors Point and I was able to get some close-up photos of her. It was sad to see her in rough shape.
If I'm not mistaking the Rryerson is docked or drydocked in Duluth, MN. along with the Michipicoten in Superior, WI. Saw both of them over the Christmas holiday. Both of them are in need of dire repair.
Back in the Day, I was on vacation in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan. I went to the Soo Locks, and I seen the Edward L.Ryerson Sailing ⛵️ Upbound towards the MacArthur Lock. I,took 4,Pictures of the Edward L.Ryerson, when she was in Inland Steel Company Colors.I, remember her Fleetmates, the Joseph L.Block and the Wilfred Sykes. It, would be Nice to see 👀 the Edward L.Ryerson, Joseph L.Block ,and the Wilfred Sykes Sailing ⛵️ Together on the Great Lakes. I,took the Pictures 📸 📷 in the Middle 1990's and I still have those Pictures 📸 📷 to this Very Day. 6:56
@@DavidSquires-iy4uv Inland also had the L.E. BLOCK, PHILIP D. BLOCK, and the CLARENCE B. RANDALL. Inland always kept their boats in tip top shape, nicely painted and well maintained. Their fleet was just as good if not better than Cleveland Cliffs in the 1960's.
I worked as a day engineer in her in the 80s Had like a 3/8 stainless steel stack. I've climed up inside the after spar that was a blast. When I worked in the passengers quarters I had to put on new coveralls and take my boots off. We had a 55-gallon drum full of golf balls so the passengers could drive golf balls off the deck Once helped a passenger assemble a kite and fly it off the deck
Excellent video, Connor! I like your discussion of the thought processes that went behind the design of the Ryerson. She is really a beautiful eye catcher. I like sailing vessels. I learned to sail as a young lad. There's nothing like being at the helm of a sailboat as she glides through the wtaer with noting but the sounds of the wind in her sails and the water lapping at her hull. I used to have an 18x24 in. picture of a 3 masted schooner under full sail. Behind her was a lighthouse off her port quarter by about a mile or so. The picture was breathtaking. I used to imagine being at the wheel of that ship and how exhilerating it would have been. I don't remember the name of the ship or where that pic went. I wish I still had it. The link below is for a video I thought you might be interested inl. The content creator posted it not long after you posted this video. His name is Ethan. He's a mechanical engineer with a keen interest in weather. He is a storm chaser with a lot of vieos on historic tornadoes. In this video, he talks about the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald. th-cam.com/video/QQO5-TSKEdA/w-d-xo.html
@ConnorTenold It's a lot of fun and can be challenging being at the whim of the wind. That is, of course, if you don't use the boat's engine. Most saiboats have some sort of engine to make docking easier and to get out of trouble if the wind is absolutely still. I always thought that using the enginewas kind of cheating and I didn't like to even if I had to. As a student of history, I would try to imagine the past when wind driven vessels were the only way to get around on the water. I think you'd like it. There is a certain freedom from fuel prices, too.
@ConnorTenold I think it's safer than skydiving and probably even safer than driving a car on an urban freeway. I expect that you will be back at school soon if, you already haven't started again from the holidays. I wish you well and all the best as you get back at it. From what I remember, the time from January to our early June graduation flew by. Make sure you slow down and create some great memories. PS I will be taking a couple of classes ath the university. We'll see how it goes.
The crew accommodations on the Ryerson look incredible from the photos. If the ship doesn't go back into use it'd be a shame to not preserve the interior amenities somehow. I know it is at a huge disadvantage by not being a self unloader. I'm sure the Debut of the Mark W. Barker didn't help the Ryerson going back into service.
The best looking ship in my opinion is the superlative CGT NORMANDIE. I have a mug with the Ryersons sister on it, the Sykes. I had no idea it was about Deco which could explain why I fancy her so much. Great channel I love your content and how you end your videos, goodbye. 👍
I have a therory on why Ryerson was moved out of fraser and into the slip. I think they are trying to fix the Michpcotin before they continue to work on the Ryerson. Just a theory.
I worked on the E.M Ford at Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin when they replaced the whole bottom of it after it sank during a storm in the harbor at Milwaukee Wisconsin.That thing was a beast. The engine had 18’ open push rods and the crew quarters were right above the engine room. I can’t imagine how those guys were able to get any sleep when they were under way
What do you guys think the best looking ship ever built is?
The Yorktown class aircraft carrier
On the Great Lakes? No question it's Fast Eddie... also the best sounding horn.
The old Clipper ships.
Might just be the paint scheme of the Great Lakes Fleet, but the Anderson, and the Sykes are, in my opinion, the best looking classic freighters on the lakes today. Something about the red, with the gray, white, and black stripes on the bow. Add to that, that it seems like the Great Lakes Fleet takes the best care of their vessels. At least the paint is in good shape. Canada Steamship Lines vessels are most comparable to the older cars still on the roads today. Rust. Seriously Snow Mexico (Canada) Take better care of your boats.
@@Spike-sk7ql Lower Lakes Towing is even worse and same with Algoma. From what i've seen Central Marine Logistics and Great lakes Fleet take great care of their ships but most of the Candian companies don't for some reason.
Great video, Connor. I saw her launched in 1960, being 7 years old at the time. My grandfather was a riveter at Manitowoc Ship building from 1915-1959, and he told me the RYERSON, although a beautiful vessel, was obsolete before she was even launched, being a straight decker. MSB had lots of experience building self unloaders, the MUNSON, JOHN J. BOLAND (3) and DETROIT EDISON, plus earlier builds, the JOHN A. KILNG and CHARLES C. WEST. Also conversions to self unloaders on the J.L. REISS, PETER REISS and SYLVANIA, all of which my grandfather worked on. The reason why the RYERSON was not built as a self unloader is exactly as you put it in your video. Inland steel and the Ryerson family wanted a beautiful vessel, a straight decker, not one with a self unloading boom, A-frame and conveyor system on her deck. Had she been built that way, she would still be sailing.
Thank you! That's very true. I think it's really cool that your Grandpa worked as a riveter! I'd love to hear some of the stories he would have.
As an engineer for a certain company on the lakes. The company is looking into purchasing the vessel and re-powering the Ryerson and making her a self unloader.
This would be amazing to see come to fruition!! Any idea on a time frame the purchase might occur
Nice job, Connor! I love the information you've provided regarding esthetics for the design of the ship and its historical background!
Thank you!
Great presentation, and THANK YOU for being a human narrator!
Thank you! You bet! I value actually using my God given talents intsead of relying on an emotionless computer to do it for me. AI scares me to the core.
Good man , Conner.
@ConnorTenoldI have heard speculation that she will return in 2025 but I’m not entirely sure yet
Doesn’t sound all that “natural” in narration. But I don’t know his voice. Very clear and interesting video, thanks.
Gorgeous ship, great lines. All those yrs and she never ended up on the bottom. Fun vid, thanx.
Really is! Your Welcome!
My grandfather worked as engineer on Great Lakes ore ships, and at the Manitowoc Co. for many more years. Great video!
Wow that’s cool! Thanks!
The best part of this video is that the video was filmed by the person and it is very clear what happened to the Edward L Ryerson
What a beautiful ship! Great video, Connor 👌
Really is a beauty! Thank you!
Wow this was interesting. GREAT job. More like this please. Thanks!
Thank you!
Fantastic Documentary buddy! Keep up the great work! 😊
Thanks!
I’m doing engine overhauls this winter, Burns Harbor right now in Sturgeon Bay, doing a couple more in Duluth/Superior in a couple weeks. Hope to see the Ryerson while I’m up there. Then back down to Sturgeon Bay for the Stewart J Cort
Just Been sold for scrap
Proof?@@bobbyrayofthefamilysmith24
@ fortunately thats only a rumor
Also the Wilfred Sykes just came in a day or two ago
This was most interesting; thank you. I’ve looked at the Ryerson from the Blatnik Bridge for years and thought she was a beauty. This fall we drove out on Connors Point and I was able to get some close-up photos of her. It was sad to see her in rough shape.
Your welcome!
Interesting. I grew up in Superior, Wisconsin and love watching the ships pass by.
Gorgeous inside and out! Thanks for the great video Connor!
Your welcome!!
The Ryerson was the true Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz of the Great Lakes and still is.
For sure
She is a beautiful ship. Launched six years to the day before I was born. I hope she is put back in service.
She is beautiful....I hope so too
If I'm not mistaking the Rryerson is docked or drydocked in Duluth, MN. along with the Michipicoten in Superior, WI. Saw both of them over the Christmas holiday. Both of them are in need of dire repair.
Yeah both just sitting there.
Edward (Ned) L. Rryerson was an insurance salesman in the movie Groundhog Day.😁
I caught that too, was wondering if there was any connection
Back in the Day, I was on vacation in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan. I went to the Soo Locks, and I seen the Edward L.Ryerson Sailing ⛵️ Upbound towards the MacArthur Lock. I,took 4,Pictures of the Edward L.Ryerson, when she was in Inland Steel Company Colors.I, remember her Fleetmates, the Joseph L.Block and the Wilfred Sykes. It, would be Nice to see 👀 the Edward L.Ryerson, Joseph L.Block ,and the Wilfred Sykes Sailing ⛵️ Together on the Great Lakes.
I,took the Pictures 📸 📷 in the Middle 1990's and I still have those Pictures 📸 📷 to this Very Day. 6:56
@@DavidSquires-iy4uv Inland also had the L.E. BLOCK, PHILIP D. BLOCK, and the CLARENCE B. RANDALL. Inland always kept their boats in tip top shape, nicely painted and well maintained. Their fleet was just as good if not better than Cleveland Cliffs in the 1960's.
Let's thank God this ship wasn't sunk by a rouge wave. Now we know rouge waves are far more common than otherwise thought.
I worked as a day engineer in her in the 80s
Had like a 3/8 stainless steel stack.
I've climed up inside the after spar that was a blast.
When I worked in the passengers quarters I had to put on new coveralls and take my boots off.
We had a 55-gallon drum full of golf balls so the passengers could drive golf balls off the deck
Once helped a passenger assemble a kite and fly it off the deck
S.S. United States...We were passengers back in '59 ... Beautiful vessel............
Im suprised the company thst owns her doesnt open her for tours while in layup, they did that before if i recall right?
The last company did that because they were hoping to find a buyer
@jamesbraun9842 Wow I didn't realize that
Excellent video, Connor! I like your discussion of the thought processes that went behind the design of the Ryerson. She is really a beautiful eye catcher. I like sailing vessels. I learned to sail as a young lad. There's nothing like being at the helm of a sailboat as she glides through the wtaer with noting but the sounds of the wind in her sails and the water lapping at her hull. I used to have an 18x24 in. picture of a 3 masted schooner under full sail. Behind her was a lighthouse off her port quarter by about a mile or so. The picture was breathtaking. I used to imagine being at the wheel of that ship and how exhilerating it would have been. I don't remember the name of the ship or where that pic went. I wish I still had it.
The link below is for a video I thought you might be interested inl. The content creator posted it not long after you posted this video. His name is Ethan. He's a mechanical engineer with a keen interest in weather. He is a storm chaser with a lot of vieos on historic tornadoes. In this video, he talks about the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
th-cam.com/video/QQO5-TSKEdA/w-d-xo.html
Thank you!
I've been on a speed boat plenty of times but i've never been on a sailing vessel. I would love to experience it sometime.
@ConnorTenold It's a lot of fun and can be challenging being at the whim of the wind. That is, of course, if you don't use the boat's engine. Most saiboats have some sort of engine to make docking easier and to get out of trouble if the wind is absolutely still. I always thought that using the enginewas kind of cheating and I didn't like to even if I had to. As a student of history, I would try to imagine the past when wind driven vessels were the only way to get around on the water. I think you'd like it. There is a certain freedom from fuel prices, too.
@@HahnJames I'll have to try it sometime.
@ConnorTenold I think it's safer than skydiving and probably even safer than driving a car on an urban freeway. I expect that you will be back at school soon if, you already haven't started again from the holidays. I wish you well and all the best as you get back at it. From what I remember, the time from January to our early June graduation flew by. Make sure you slow down and create some great memories.
PS I will be taking a couple of classes ath the university. We'll see how it goes.
@@HahnJames Good luck!
The crew accommodations on the Ryerson look incredible from the photos. If the ship doesn't go back into use it'd be a shame to not preserve the interior amenities somehow. I know it is at a huge disadvantage by not being a self unloader. I'm sure the Debut of the Mark W. Barker didn't help the Ryerson going back into service.
Yeah. I would be shocked if she doesn't become a museum eventually.
I always loved the looks and color scheme of fast Eddie
Same
The best looking ship in my opinion is the superlative CGT NORMANDIE. I have a mug with the Ryersons sister on it, the Sykes. I had no idea it was about Deco which could explain why I fancy her so much. Great channel I love your content and how you end your videos, goodbye. 👍
Thank you!
the 2 most beautiful ships were ever sailed on the lakes were the ryerson and the fitzgerald
Yeah in 23 they fired her boilers and turbine too. Everything checked out and went smooth. I really hope to see her on the lakes again.
I have a therory on why Ryerson was moved out of fraser and into the slip. I think they are trying to fix the Michpcotin before they continue to work on the Ryerson. Just a theory.
That could be possible
She sits in Superior now….
Ss united states is my favorite ship. The Ryerson is a beautiful laker.
I don't know about "ever built" but she's certainly the prettiest laker
Only if there were multiple different vessels based of her design kind of like the aaa class
Very interesting - about a very elegant ship. Obviously the finest of the traditional steamers.
Shame it has not been allowed to continue its career.
Thanks! It is a shame.....
Not the best looking ship ever built by a long way BUT it's the best looking lake freighter for sure
the pilot house throws me off, i like more traditional pilot house
Best looking ship ? The E.M. Ford of course
I worked on the E.M Ford at Bay Shipbuilding in Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin when they replaced the whole bottom of it after it sank during a storm in the harbor at Milwaukee Wisconsin.That thing was a beast. The engine had 18’ open push rods and the crew quarters were right above the engine room. I can’t imagine how those guys were able to get any sleep when they were under way
@@mattharper588 They slept on the intake stroke. lol
@@atomicwedgie8176 lol
I would say the best looking ship in the world would be the ss America or the rms queen mary 1
JUST SAVE THE SHIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
no mate
guess you don't watch the superyacht channel much if this is your pinnacle of ship design.
ss united states is the best looking ship out there
"Miles Per Hour"? It's Knots, when talking about ships.
Connor needs to learn to pronounce iron. It’s not i-ron.
THE UNITED STATES
Eye-run orr? What’s that? 😂
What a crock of clickbait lies. Nothing unique here.