Boat Friends! It’s our friend Dave from American Steamship Company! Dave, thanks for taking time out of your day to watch this video and to say hello to all of us Boat Friends! You have a very professional Captain on Integrity! 👍⛴️
Hi David. Great to see you check-in. The ASC partnership with Vibe with Mike is wonderful. I'm so looking forward to learning more about your company. Mike will do a great job helping bring out the interesting people and stories which make ASC the leader in transporting bulk products throughtout the Great Lakes region. Again, nice to hear from you David. Hope you stop back often.
I've sailed in thick fog where I couldn't see much beyond my own ship, but having your own bow sticking out 250 feet beyond visible range is something else. That must be like sticking your nose into a portal to another dimension. You could be steering into sea monsters for all you know. Well, I suppose it'd only be lake monsters, that's probably an acceptable risk.
@robertbalazslorincz8218 can you imagine going out in these conditions with no electronics to navigate? That must’ve been some scary stuff back in the day on Lake superior. Did you see this video about the ship that’s been on the news? th-cam.com/video/hGlUk_bds60/w-d-xo.htmlsi=y8GGMpphIsExV_Ux
@Sausketo I read many stories that and the early 1900s ships would smash right into the shore and they thought they were in the middle of the lake many times with fog like this
I really like the word that you used. Mysterious. That’s a great fit for the video because even though this vessel is so huge it was creeping through the fog
Wow.... that is unbelievably foggy!!! Got to love the American Integrity name on that beautiful ship! Watching that bridge go up and down never gets old. You can barely see the Tug Missouri sitting there in the fog. Fantastic shot of the American Integrity slowly appearing out of that fog Mike! Gorgeous American Steamship Company ship David & Kevin!!! Nice Captains Salute. Safe journey to the Captain & Crew of the American Integrity has she disappears into the fog. ⚓🚢⚓
Ken, could you believe that? When I always stand there by the south pier I show you Lake superior and I panned over and you couldn’t see anything besides a gray curtain. It was unbelievable that dense fog. And that captain really stepped up to the plate and showed how much of a professional he is. I was telling people I couldn’t even ride a bike in that fog would be so difficult. And look what the captain did with 1000 feet of vessel.👍⛴️
Marc! Oh my goodness thank you so much for the donation. Thank you so much for supporting this channel. I really appreciate it. We are going to have a wonderful weekend and I promise a few lives through the weekend. Get ready to kick back and relax, my friend. Again, all the best to you and your family. Thank you so much.👍⛴️🙏
@@vibewithmike Yes this is a great video, building suspense and keeping things interesting with trivia. And then the crescendo. I had no idea these were THAT big.
@joeysplats3209 these ships a re true beats! It’s amazing they can float. I hope you subscribe (it’s free) and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️
Amazing! I grew up in Minnesota, and most of my wife's family live up in Duluth and Superior. I'm also a 23-year veteran of the U.S. Navy and Air Force. I've been to sea many times, and it's always amazing how they can navigate in the fog. I was also a radar engineer for Lockheed Martin, so I understand all the technical reasons they can do it, but it's still so neat to watch and experience both from shore and aboard the ships! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for your service! It means a lot to me and many others. It’s people like you that served our country that allows me to make videos like this, and others to do what they want too. Thank you!🙏🇺🇸 I hope you subscribe and come back.
Becky, I hope you are enjoying your Friday. It was very remarkable to watch this thousand foot ship literally appear out of nowhere only hundreds of feet away. It’s amazing that these captains can navigate these ships and such conditions. They are true professionals. Thanks again for your wonderful comment and being part of this channel my friend! And thank you for being a channel member
@MattH-wg7ou these ships are absolute beasts. They are so large. I believe they are using AIS and radar that they have on the vessel. I would be nervous.
Fog and ships go together, and it goes together even better if you have a camera. This was so fun to record this 1000 foot vessel in the fog. Thank you for taking time out of your Friday Troy.
Hello to Mike and all Boat Friends. That was beautiful. Foggy weather does add a touch of atmosphere to the production. Something mesmerizing about a footer gliding out of the fog and out to Superior. Very enjoyable piece.
What an awesome and positive comment. I really appreciate you. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate reading this on Sunday brother. All the best to you and yours. Take a look at this video and posted. I think you’ll like it. th-cam.com/video/t62MGbAFlD8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=GILL_Q5l16d4NtR4
That’s awesome!!! My dad used to work for the railroad in VA. When I was a kid, he would take us with him every now and again when he had to run up on his days off. We would go to their coal pier and watch the massive ships come in and load up. It was even more awesome because it was literally right beside the naval base and the naval shipyard so we got to see the huge military ships too. It’s one of my most favorite childhood memories. Thank you for sharing and reminding me of it! ❤
Angela, I have a ton of respect for your father working on the railroad. It’s hard work. Really good people come from that profession. I don’t need to meet him to know he’s a good guy. I really appreciate you taking time to watch the video. I hope you subscribe and come back my friend.
Saw your post on ship/ Duluth,MN. Come on up to Michigan in the Summer. WE take for granted sights of these ships. The large ones are almost as big as aircraft carrriers..1k ft long, over 100 wide. In Michigan you can see these ships up close in several places. Come on up enjoy our beaches, ships ,light houses( more than any other state) & pretty scenery!!
I worked for the maritime when I was fresh out of school. We were agents for a port in NJ. We had weekly run ships and many others. I had great relationships with all the Government agencies that were involved in clearing them upon arrival. People have no idea the amount of preparation and intelligence and work it takes to bring one to port. It's truly something amazing to watch. I enjoyed it immensely.
I really appreciate you taking time to write this comment. Giving us a peak behind the scenes to understand the industry. Thank you so much. Such a well written comment. I hope you subscribe and come back. You are exactly the type of person that we want as a Boat friend. Take a look at this wild situation with this big ship. th-cam.com/video/F1-WkSXr6p8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=v5WrYZJ90kmtpkrN
Wow! I agree- that is really foggy, creating potentially dangerous conditions! Thanks for posting. It’s kinda eerie… wishing ships and sailors safe travel and safe harbor!🙏❤️
In a way you are right, it is kind of eerie almost like a Halloween type of movie but the star of this movie doesn’t wear a mask, it’s 1000 foot vessel! 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
WOW!!!😮 I’m absolutely awestruck! I live in (very) Northern Virginia and don’t know much about the Grest Lakes. This just blew me away! Idk why it popped up in my feed but man I’m glad, that was very awesome to see. The fog added a spooky vibe and the size…..OMGOSH!! Would LOVE to see something like this in person, I love foggy weather, it’s so mysterious. Thank you so much for sharing this.
My friend in Virginia! I am so glad that you found this channel and this video. It really thrills me, isn’t it interesting how we can find new things on TH-cam? I’ve been in that situation so many times. Again, thank you so much for checking out the video. We have people from around the world that are part of this channel, we are all called the boat friends. We are just regular people that have interest in talking with nice people from the world about ships and other things. It’s just a chill laidback channel. Zero drama. I hope you subscribe (it’s free) and come back to channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️
Saw your comment about 1000 foot boats at Duluth. Come on up to Michigan. Freighters( foreign, 10000 footers & regular carriers ) can be seen all over the state. Come up & enjoy our beaches, light houses( more than any other state), pretty scenery & boats!! There are tons of videos on UT about my state of Michigan, so, get acquainted!!!
I like recording all of these ships. I think you have a really cool TH-cam profile picture. It looks cool. Thanks for taking time to watch the ship. All the best to you. I hope you subscribe and come back.
Thank you so much for this video. I used to live in Duluth many years ago, and used to watch the boats come in and out while i worked. Waiting for the ship to go through to get across the bridge was so frustrating back then, now great memories.
You miss living in Duluth? I hope you subscribe (it’s free) and come back to channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️
How truly amazing to see this huge ship emerge from the fog- and then disappear back into it a brief while later! I’ve always enjoyed fog, but this was a new experience. I just wish that I had seen it live, as you did! Thanks for sharing this.
Janet, can you imagine steering a vessel that large in the fog? It was hard to even walk around. I’m really glad that you were able to watch this video. Take a look at the person that’s at 4:18 in the boat that could’ve been very dangerous.
@@vibewithmike No, I cannot imagine piloting something that large through such thick fog; kudos to that captain! Yes, it was indeed risky for that person to take a small boat out in this, and to pass a freighter. No visibility to speak of, and I would imagine that the wake of a vessel of this size is significant. If an accident would have happened, who would have seen it and been able to assist? Best to stay on land in this- plus, how does a small boat’s driver expect to maneuver on the lake in fog? I know little about boats, but don’t think that your average small boat is equipped with any kind of refined navigational technology that enables the driver to pilot in poor visibility, as freighters would have. Hopefully no harm came to those people.
@@vibewithmike I hope so, too. Boating is fun, but it should be approached with wisdom, and with an eye always on weather conditions- same as driving a car. My dad was in London, England, during WWII and spoke of the “pea soup” (thick) fog that he saw over there. I was reminded of that when I saw this video.
Hi Mike and boat friends When the ship " appeared and blew the horn Reminded me of the Polar Express "ALL ABOARD !" then disappeared into Oblivion ! Watched the D day specials yesterday That tug looked like a war ship sitting in the fog ! Have a great day !
I really appreciate you saying these positive things. I’m really happy that you’re enjoying the video. And yes, I do like riding in the sand. That’s kind of fun and it gives a little bit of a change up.
It’s always a pleasure having you watch the videos and drop a comment! I hope your Friday is going great. It was so wonderful. Recording this ship in the fog, 1000 footer.
Mike, this was a very enjoyable video to watch. I find unusual weather situations quite interesting. In fog, vessels are required to sound their horn in short bursts every 2 minutes. And for folks who might not know, the St. Clair destination is located along the St Clair River south of Port Huron, Michigan. They are delivering low sulfur coal to the Detroit Edison power plant.
Hi Chuck thanks for the up date ! what is on the ship and where it is going ! In the big ship world Fog is just another day at the office ! They have all the latest electronics gear and they know what they are doing ! It is amazing how electronics have evolved over the years Back in 1964 we had Loran A Accurate to 5 miles When we were 500 miles at sea a position within 5 miles was pretty good Then it went to Loran C Which was Accurate between 2 miles or 16 feet depending on your location and how the receiver was tuned Then GPS came along if you were stationary it showed your position moving around in a circle One time we were at a gas well buoy off long point a known fixed position and the Loran and GPS were 2 miles apart ! Then electronic charts came along and if you were moving you were just ahead of your position on the screen the boat would move ahead 50 feet Then the boat on the electronic chart would catch up Now with the new broad band radars they can see seagulls flying and electronic charts are so accurate they can see the boat rolling at the dock The guy in the small boat was hugging the wall It probably was a "MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE" for him He might have been tracking the ship movement on his phone ? Or going out to the tug ? There is a saying only a Fool will set out ! ( boy that was dumb !) Only a Seaman will Return ! Hard to say what the condition s were further out on the lake ? I had my boat out on lake Erie Sunday same conditions rain fog visibility 2 telephone poles (I got radar) half a mile from shore it cleared up sun shining beautiful day ! Have a great day !
My goodness, what a compliment. Thank you so much for watching the video. I can always count on you to watch these videos, and to be part of what we do here in this channel ⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍
Great Video Mike I Enjoyed It That American Integrity Has A Great Superstructure There Is One Scene In Your Video Down At Gate That Massive Stern And The Back Of The Superstructure And The Fog Brought Back Memories Of The Cape Cod Canal Have A Great Friday Night😊
I thought it was pretty incredible where I normally show you lake superior, Anthony, I looked over and she normally would show that lake, and it was like a gray curtain in front of us
What a ‘mysterious’ departure of the American Integrity! The appearance out of the fog of the bow as the Pilothouse is shrouded and unseen, then as the bow disappears the Superstructure is seen in all its glory, to again be lost to our sight. The American Steamship Line, led by Kevin & Doug, has able Captains on their roster. I pray for calm seas & following winds for the Crew. Another grand video, Mike. I’m glad you were safe on the South Pier & not in the boat. Fog is rough.
There’s no way I would’ve ever went out on my boat in those conditions. It was very scary. I can’t imagine being on the water in that situation. ASC has some extremely knowledgeable and professional captains. All my respect. Thank you so much for your wonderful, today, friend.
I love Duluth, and Canal Park….been there numerous times. And yes, the fog can be really thick at times. I love to hear the fog horns when they sound. As a kid, we lived in Lakeside, and could hear the foghorns up in the neighborhoods. Fond memories.
I love hearing these type of stories. A lot of people ask me questions regarding how far you can hear those ships. I have heard a ship horn up on the hill as well. Some of those horns can really carry.
At 4:18 in the video, you'll witness a potentially dangerous situation. A very small fishing boat is hugging the north pier canal wall as it heads in from Lake Superior, just as the massive ship is halfway through the canal. The dense fog created zero visibility for both the ship's captain and the fishing boat's driver, turning this into a potentially catastrophic scenario. This tense moment highlights the unpredictability and risks of navigating in such severe weather conditions.
Don't know what the heck the skipper of that small fishing boat was thinking about. That's not exactly a wise move on a clear day, let alone a day as foggy as that!
@KenHartman152 that’s a very dangerous situation and especially with all that propwash behind 1000 footer could’ve tipped that vessel and no one would’ve even seen it because of the fog
Thank you very much for taking time to watch this ship. I really hope that you will check out this awesome video with planes and a ship. th-cam.com/video/a1XVKPBfV_s/w-d-xo.htmlsi=PYHjR4isKJLxV_GO
I still can’t believe that 1000 foot vessel can appear out of nowhere and then disappear that fast. Don’t miss that small boat at 4:10 in the video. Look at it closely. That could’ve really been dangerous.
@@vibewithmike As someone that has sailed on the open ocean when I saw that boat you mentioned I thought I hope you idiots go home and hug your love ones because you almost didn't get to see them again! That was beyond foolish!
The amount of fog is incredible during this video. It was amazing watching a 1000 foot ship come through the fog and you could barely see it until I got very very close.
Hey, thank you very much! I think it’s really cool that you took time to actually leave a comment saying this. Most people just move on to the next video. I want to genuinely tell you thank you! All the best to your friend
Beverly makes me happy hearing you say this. I hope you subscribe and come back my friend. Take a look at this video from another day. th-cam.com/video/DS44B3Ououc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=kq_LaVmWuZaX9-mN
It’s amazing what the captains can do in the fog. I can’t wait for the video that I’m posting tomorrow, and I’m hoping you will be able to watch it too. I finally was able to go onboarda 1000-foot ship and give a tour for everybody. You will not want to miss this action. Please click the upcoming video link below, then click “Notify me” and TH-cam will let you know when the video premiers live! See you soon! th-cam.com/video/f4fZFdiTHW4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=D0YgnwtWetSrHGod
I noticed that on the playback. At the time that I said it, I guess I didn’t notice it. It was so cool to see the merge from that fog. Almost like it came from behind a gray curtain. Eric, thanks for taking time to check out the video. I see that you’re a Raiders fan. in my opinion, there will never be a better backfield than Marcus Allen and Bo Jackson.
Kelly, I’m in the Twin Cities right now. I know that the temperature is fantastic for you as well. Thanks again for watching another vessel video. You really are a great supporter and friend to this channel.
@vibewithmike Hope you're having a great time here. Today has been gorgeous. I enjoyed a nice outdoor lunch with my family. I wish you safe travels when you head back up.
They definitely are interesting and especially in this type of weather. The fog really makes them stand out, especially when they come out of nowhere and then creep right back into the fog as they go by. I hope your Saturday is off to a great start. Thanks for taking time to watch the video and even more time to drop a comment. All the best brother.
Sandy, thank you so much for taking time out of your evening to write this comment. Thank you. Your dad is one of the people that contributed to the shipping industry. That’s very cool. I hope you subscribe and come back. If there’s one video that I want you to watch, it’s this one right here. You might have to put your stocking cap and jacket on before you hit play. th-cam.com/video/mKzamgCa6zw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=IqSeeiqBfkgCue8x
I often drive past these beautiful behemoths with my boat on the St Clair and Detroit Rivers. At the St Clair 'cutoff' there is a remote beach accessible only by boat. As these ships pass through the channel the water goes out from the beach and then returns flooding the beach due the immense water displacement.
Locals and people from everywhere love these. Take a look at this one with the snow and it’s 1000 foot ship. th-cam.com/video/kDrz3D0TqbM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=-3qKpRMBr2UpwawX
Don’t miss that small boat at 4:10 Making Its Way along the bow in the middle of the canal and all of that fog. They could’ve been a very dangerous situation.
You made a great video here. I enjoyed your narrative about what is going on. You have a great voice for being a narrator also. Thank you I enjoyed your video .
What a wonderful comment. I can see your musician. Nothing like some relaxing and fun music. Lucky for you, you know how to play! Thank you for taking time out of your day. I hope you check out this video. I posted this two days ago. This is the ship that was on the news.🎶🎵⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍 th-cam.com/video/hGlUk_bds60/w-d-xo.htmlsi=1m7VS7bSeHDdUq5D
The captain needs a high five for being able to navigate this huge vessel in this thick fog. It’s remarkable and super impressive. Thanks for taking time to watch the vessel video, my friend.👍⛴️
I definitely know that you and my other friends in the UK know something about fog! It definitely creeps up in the harbor here in Duluth once in a while.⛴️👍🇬🇧
Duane, did you see that small at 4:10 in the video. Could you imagine how scary that would have been? That takes a lot of guts coming through the canal with 1000 footer. I’m wondering why that little boat was even on the lake in the first place with all of that fog.
@@vibewithmike Your 4:10 must differ from mine, or something. I saw NO small boat. But since it was NOT zero visibility, perchance he kept his escape route in mind, just like a motorcycle must. I'm just passing through, making trouble. LOL. I watched via the preview most of it then came here in order to watch the advertisements in full. That's the most I was willing to do to help the channel, which is something, and ditto for typing a comment. Greetings from PA. Good video. :) Was it cheaper to film in B&W? LOL
@cliffontheroad it’s a couple seconds later at 4:18. I talk about it and you can actually see the small boat going right by the bow and the opposite direction on the other side.
It’s one of the most beautiful lakes in the world when it’s calm, but, brother that quote is no joke. The waves can get out of control. Many times I’m standing on shore. I’m freaked out how those waves are. Think of being out there in a ship. I hope you subscribe (it’s free) and come back to channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️
Happy Tuesday, my friend, thank you for the positive and friendly comment. I hope you subscribe (it’s free) and come back to channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️
I really appreciate you taking time out of your day in Australia to watch this video here in Duluth, Minnesota. Serious, I really do! A lot of the Boat friends that are in Australia that follow this channel are great people. I even had some videos that I played from the Sydney, Harbor from one of our Boat friends. I want you to check this out. It was a very cold day and wait until you see the water and sky. It was like a movie set. th-cam.com/video/mKzamgCa6zw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=a-lD98BZ0OxNIvjc
I hope you subscribe (it’s free) and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️
That is so nice of you to say that! I’m definitely an amateur photographer but it’s really cool that you think I did a good job with some of the shots. I really appreciate you taking time to leave a positive message. I know you are a good person and I don’t even have to know you know. You took extra time to do this. Thanks again. I hope you subscribe and come back.
It’s hard to believe that huge steel ship can float but it does! I hope you subscribe (it’s free) and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️
The beautiful country of Scotland! Now that is a place I want to visit after watching so many TH-cam videos and meeting so many cool Scottish people over the years. This was definitely an interesting video to record because of the fog. I thank you for taking time out of your weekend to watch the video, then taking even more time to write a comment and to even subscribe. I truly thank you. And I definitely know we will have some fun with these ship videos moving forward. All the best to you and yours. 🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴👍👍👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️
I live 3 hours NW of Duluth, years ago my sister and her family came up from Oklahoma to visit. We went to Duluth and I was so excited for them to see Lake Superior ……nothing but thick fog ! But I’ve seen it’s glory many times !!! Thanks for the great video !!!
Darn! Did it ever clear up for them? I hope they were able to see something. It can be really interesting with all the fog and then a clear day the next day. Always something with the weather here. Did you see this video with some wild waves? th-cam.com/video/NZHnJtsf8Mk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=31LfFKC-6S8WQpNi
Thank you for watching my friend. I hope your weekend is great. Did you see this fog video with a ship today? th-cam.com/video/_tnIezrKvRI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=4SkwUX-WkZvUzjoL
Hey Mike, and ALL OF THE GLOBAL BOAT FRIEND NATION, from an 80 degree with not much wind in Bismarck. What a crazy day in Dtown with the thick fog you could cut with a knife. This my favorite of the ASC line, and truely is a majestic vessel….. She kind of pops out of the fog like some sort of magic act, and that fishing boat must have soiled his shorts when all of a sudden there was a K footer coming right at him with no place to go…. That is one for the books that is for sure. Thank God no one was hurt is all I can say, and I will wager the fishing boat captain gets a phone call from the harbor Master asking why he did not have his radio on at the very least. Again a 5x5 recording comes in crystal clear, really shows the fog and how the ship fades in and then out leaving …. Outstanding video really shows a different side of the Big Lake. Thank you kind sir! And keep BRINGING THE THUNDER!
Signed me up for 80° every single day. I knew that you would enjoy this ship video. I can’t wait to show you one of these thousand foot vessels. I’m going to be going on one next week and I’ll get you some good video.
Mike, now that is what I call BRINGING THE THUNDER LIKE NO OTHER!!! Those ASC Boys have got the goods, so that will be something to see! I wonder how good the food is, maybe pick up some Pizza Rolls and Onion Rings?? I will wager the chow is first rate on those boats, just like the whole organization!! You really are full of surprises for sure!! ChuckG , yup 80 degrees, with no wind for Gods sakes!! Wind has been blowing 25 mph all week, with gusts to 40.
Hey boat friends! David here from ASC! Amazing video of the American Integrity, huh? We’re #ProudtobeASC
Boat Friends! It’s our friend Dave from American Steamship Company! Dave, thanks for taking time out of your day to watch this video and to say hello to all of us Boat Friends! You have a very professional Captain on Integrity! 👍⛴️
Hi David. Great to see you check-in. The ASC partnership with Vibe with Mike is wonderful. I'm so looking forward to learning more about your company. Mike will do a great job helping bring out the interesting people and stories which make ASC the leader in transporting bulk products throughtout the Great Lakes region.
Again, nice to hear from you David. Hope you stop back often.
Hi David. Sick video. Eh. Waves.
Is that an open-topped lifeboat? If so, that's a bit concerning. . .
@vibewithmike reminds me of Charleston, watching the ships going back and forth, wondering where they came from or heading to
It looks lika a Ghost Ship as it disappears in to the fog...awesome! Thank you!
It definitely did look like a go ship as fast as we saw it. It disappeared.
I've sailed in thick fog where I couldn't see much beyond my own ship, but having your own bow sticking out 250 feet beyond visible range is something else. That must be like sticking your nose into a portal to another dimension. You could be steering into sea monsters for all you know. Well, I suppose it'd only be lake monsters, that's probably an acceptable risk.
Steer into lake monsters, a rock, the Edmund Fitzgerald... yeah, I have my doubts I would comfortably go out in this mess.
@robertbalazslorincz8218 can you imagine going out in these conditions with no electronics to navigate? That must’ve been some scary stuff back in the day on Lake superior. Did you see this video about the ship that’s been on the news? th-cam.com/video/hGlUk_bds60/w-d-xo.htmlsi=y8GGMpphIsExV_Ux
@@vibewithmikeim no sailor, but if i was captain i would set ancor during visability like this (in the old days before gps navigation)
@Sausketo I read many stories that and the early 1900s ships would smash right into the shore and they thought they were in the middle of the lake many times with fog like this
@@vibewithmike sounds about right, thats exactly why i wouldnt, at least if you set anchor you only have to worry about another ship hitting you
The ships are just so so so majestic!!! Love it. Makes me want to take a vacation to Duluth just to watch the ships.
I agree with your friend. I hope you don’t miss this one. th-cam.com/video/QihEpEsWUcM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=PO3dNM1wt9Hx-1kY
There is something mysterious and beautiful about the ship as it comes out of the fog and quietly passes back into the fog.
I really like the word that you used. Mysterious. That’s a great fit for the video because even though this vessel is so huge it was creeping through the fog
Wow.... that is unbelievably foggy!!! Got to love the American Integrity name on that beautiful ship! Watching that bridge go up and down never gets old. You can barely see the Tug Missouri sitting there in the fog. Fantastic shot of the American Integrity slowly appearing out of that fog Mike! Gorgeous American Steamship Company ship David & Kevin!!! Nice Captains Salute. Safe journey to the Captain & Crew of the American Integrity has she disappears into the fog. ⚓🚢⚓
Ken, could you believe that? When I always stand there by the south pier I show you Lake superior and I panned over and you couldn’t see anything besides a gray curtain. It was unbelievable that dense fog. And that captain really stepped up to the plate and showed how much of a professional he is. I was telling people I couldn’t even ride a bike in that fog would be so difficult. And look what the captain did with 1000 feet of vessel.👍⛴️
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Marc! Oh my goodness thank you so much for the donation. Thank you so much for supporting this channel. I really appreciate it. We are going to have a wonderful weekend and I promise a few lives through the weekend. Get ready to kick back and relax, my friend. Again, all the best to you and your family. Thank you so much.👍⛴️🙏
You outdid yourself on this one, Mike!! Awesome!
Bev! Can you believe how awesome that captain is! Bev, it would be hard to ride a bike in that fog let alone driving a 1000 foot vessel
@@vibewithmike Yes this is a great video, building suspense and keeping things interesting with trivia. And then the crescendo. I had no idea these were THAT big.
@joeysplats3209 these ships a re true beats! It’s amazing they can float. I hope you subscribe (it’s free) and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️
Amazing! I grew up in Minnesota, and most of my wife's family live up in Duluth and Superior. I'm also a 23-year veteran of the U.S. Navy and Air Force. I've been to sea many times, and it's always amazing how they can navigate in the fog. I was also a radar engineer for Lockheed Martin, so I understand all the technical reasons they can do it, but it's still so neat to watch and experience both from shore and aboard the ships! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for your service! It means a lot to me and many others. It’s people like you that served our country that allows me to make videos like this, and others to do what they want too. Thank you!🙏🇺🇸 I hope you subscribe and come back.
Wow that's really thick fog. Less than 1,000 feet visability. Looks like you can't see the bow when looking from the stern. Great video, thanks Mike!
Becky, I hope you are enjoying your Friday. It was very remarkable to watch this thousand foot ship literally appear out of nowhere only hundreds of feet away. It’s amazing that these captains can navigate these ships and such conditions. They are true professionals. Thanks again for your wonderful comment and being part of this channel my friend! And thank you for being a channel member
Are they just doing pure radar nav at that point or what? Or I guess GPS aided by radar for obstacle avoidance?
And WOW that thing is ENORMOUS!
@MattH-wg7ou these ships are absolute beasts. They are so large. I believe they are using AIS and radar that they have on the vessel. I would be nervous.
The fog makes this a super cool video, thanks mike.
Fog and ships go together, and it goes together even better if you have a camera. This was so fun to record this 1000 foot vessel in the fog. Thank you for taking time out of your Friday Troy.
Thanks Mike!
That was some sweet fog action!
That fog was so thick! Even skateboarding through the fog would’ve been hard to do. This captain is a true pro.👍⛴️
Love the ships in the fog. Thanks Mike
That ship horn could have a person jumping out of their socks. It’s so loud. You definitely know the ship is there in the fog.
Mike, your videos never cease to amaze me. You do a great job documenting these ships.
Thanks, you’ll have to check it out th-cam.com/users/liveTSlJ46lgyDE?si=axIRbRG8knWPa-kk
Hello to Mike and all Boat Friends. That was beautiful. Foggy weather does add a touch of atmosphere to the production. Something mesmerizing about a footer gliding out of the fog and out to Superior. Very enjoyable piece.
It’s really interesting seeing ships and any weather outside of a sunny day.
This is so cool it could give you chills. These videos never get old. Nice Job, Mike. I'm definitely vibing with this channel!
What an awesome and positive comment. I really appreciate you. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate reading this on Sunday brother. All the best to you and yours. Take a look at this video and posted. I think you’ll like it. th-cam.com/video/t62MGbAFlD8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=GILL_Q5l16d4NtR4
Always good to see you Mike.
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Likewise is my friend! I can always count on you watching the videos and being part of this channel. I really appreciate you.👍⛴️
That’s awesome!!! My dad used to work for the railroad in VA. When I was a kid, he would take us with him every now and again when he had to run up on his days off. We would go to their coal pier and watch the massive ships come in and load up. It was even more awesome because it was literally right beside the naval base and the naval shipyard so we got to see the huge military ships too. It’s one of my most favorite childhood memories. Thank you for sharing and reminding me of it! ❤
Angela, I have a ton of respect for your father working on the railroad. It’s hard work. Really good people come from that profession. I don’t need to meet him to know he’s a good guy. I really appreciate you taking time to watch the video. I hope you subscribe and come back my friend.
Saw your post on ship/ Duluth,MN. Come on up to Michigan in the Summer. WE take for granted sights of these ships. The large ones are almost as big as aircraft carrriers..1k ft long, over 100 wide. In Michigan you can see these ships up close in several places. Come on up enjoy our beaches, ships ,light houses( more than any other state) & pretty scenery!!
@shirleybalinski4535 I hope you’re doing great Shirley
THANK YOU FOR THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE BECAUSE I NEVER KNEW THAT THE BRIDGE RAISED UP LIKE THAT
I’m really happy you enjoyed this video. It really is fun documenting that bridge every time it works. It really is an engineering marvel.
I worked for the maritime when I was fresh out of school. We were agents for a port in NJ. We had weekly run ships and many others. I had great relationships with all the Government agencies that were involved in clearing them upon arrival. People have no idea the amount of preparation and intelligence and work it takes to bring one to port. It's truly something amazing to watch. I enjoyed it immensely.
I really appreciate you taking time to write this comment. Giving us a peak behind the scenes to understand the industry. Thank you so much. Such a well written comment. I hope you subscribe and come back. You are exactly the type of person that we want as a Boat friend. Take a look at this wild situation with this big ship. th-cam.com/video/F1-WkSXr6p8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=v5WrYZJ90kmtpkrN
So cool to see Intergrity emerge from the fog. Great view!
There’s nothing like an awesome thousand foot vessel coming through the fog. I think fog videos are my favorite⛴️👍
Wow! I agree- that is really foggy, creating potentially dangerous conditions! Thanks for posting. It’s kinda eerie… wishing ships and sailors safe travel and safe harbor!🙏❤️
In a way you are right, it is kind of eerie almost like a Halloween type of movie but the star of this movie doesn’t wear a mask, it’s 1000 foot vessel! 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃
Respect to Captain and crew. Can't help but remember the Edmond Fitzgerald. RIP to all who lost their lives. ♥️
WOW!!!😮 I’m absolutely awestruck! I live in (very) Northern Virginia and don’t know much about the Grest Lakes. This just blew me away! Idk why it popped up in my feed but man I’m glad, that was very awesome to see. The fog added a spooky vibe and the size…..OMGOSH!! Would LOVE to see something like this in person, I love foggy weather, it’s so mysterious. Thank you so much for sharing this.
My friend in Virginia! I am so glad that you found this channel and this video. It really thrills me, isn’t it interesting how we can find new things on TH-cam? I’ve been in that situation so many times. Again, thank you so much for checking out the video. We have people from around the world that are part of this channel, we are all called the boat friends. We are just regular people that have interest in talking with nice people from the world about ships and other things. It’s just a chill laidback channel. Zero drama. I hope you subscribe (it’s free) and come back to channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️
@@vibewithmike than you very much!!
👋🙏 Have a great night. 80 degrees here in Duluth today.
Saw your comment about 1000 foot boats at Duluth. Come on up to Michigan. Freighters( foreign, 10000 footers & regular carriers ) can be seen all over the state. Come up & enjoy our beaches, light houses( more than any other state), pretty scenery & boats!! There are tons of videos on UT about my state of Michigan, so, get acquainted!!!
@shirleybalinski4535 Michigan is one of the best places to go to see ships
I love to see these old ships in use. Great footage!
I like recording all of these ships. I think you have a really cool TH-cam profile picture. It looks cool. Thanks for taking time to watch the ship. All the best to you. I hope you subscribe and come back.
Very cool show. Thanks Mike from New York
The captain really put on a show by guiding this huge vessel through the fog. 1000 feet and the captain made it look easy. Unbelievable.👍⛴️
Thank you so much for this video. I used to live in Duluth many years ago, and used to watch the boats come in and out while i worked. Waiting for the ship to go through to get across the bridge was so frustrating back then, now great memories.
You miss living in Duluth? I hope you subscribe (it’s free) and come back to channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️
Duluth City, Harbor, and lake belong in a Top notch Movie. !!
How truly amazing to see this huge ship emerge from the fog- and then disappear back into it a brief while later! I’ve always enjoyed fog, but this was a new experience. I just wish that I had seen it live, as you did! Thanks for sharing this.
Janet, can you imagine steering a vessel that large in the fog? It was hard to even walk around. I’m really glad that you were able to watch this video. Take a look at the person that’s at 4:18 in the boat that could’ve been very dangerous.
@@vibewithmike
No, I cannot imagine piloting something that large through such thick fog; kudos to that captain! Yes, it was indeed risky for that person to take a small boat out in this, and to pass a freighter. No visibility to speak of, and I would imagine that the wake of a vessel of this size is significant. If an accident would have happened, who would have seen it and been able to assist? Best to stay on land in this- plus, how does a small boat’s driver expect to maneuver on the lake in fog?
I know little about boats, but don’t think that your average small boat is equipped with any kind of refined navigational technology that enables the driver to pilot in poor visibility, as freighters would have. Hopefully no harm came to those people.
The more I think about it, we could have witnessed a bad accident. However, I hope this is a lesson learned for the small boat driver. ⛴️👍
@@vibewithmike
I hope so, too. Boating is fun, but it should be approached with wisdom, and with an eye always on weather conditions- same as driving a car.
My dad was in London, England, during WWII and spoke of the “pea soup” (thick) fog that he saw over there. I was reminded of that when I saw this video.
@janetryan9779 ⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍👍👍
Hi Mike and boat friends
When the ship " appeared and blew the horn
Reminded me of the
Polar Express
"ALL ABOARD !"
then disappeared into
Oblivion !
Watched the D day specials yesterday
That tug looked like a war ship sitting in the fog !
Have a great day !
Carl, the horn from the vessel near me, blew me out of my socks. It was so much power as that ship came through the fog.
I like the way you make your videos interesting with little side stuff - like the sand writing. Love the fog. I listen for the salutes. Love it.
I really appreciate you saying these positive things. I’m really happy that you’re enjoying the video. And yes, I do like riding in the sand. That’s kind of fun and it gives a little bit of a change up.
Already hit notify and like. All I have to do now is watch the show.
It’s always a pleasure having you watch the videos and drop a comment! I hope your Friday is going great. It was so wonderful. Recording this ship in the fog, 1000 footer.
My gosh, looking at that monster ship gave me " the shivers" Thanks Mike! New fan from NC. Blackbeards cove.
Great video, Mike. Thank you
Hey, I appreciate you saying that. And I really appreciate you being part of this channel and watching these ship videos, my friend.
Great show Mike! Fog adds suspense! Thanks
It’s unbelievable that 1000 foot vessel could be hidden in that fog for that long. It appeared when it was a few hundred feet from us. Unbelievable.
Mike, this was a very enjoyable video to watch. I find unusual weather situations quite interesting.
In fog, vessels are required to sound their horn in short bursts every 2 minutes.
And for folks who might not know, the St. Clair destination is located along the St Clair River south of Port Huron, Michigan. They are delivering low sulfur coal to the Detroit Edison power plant.
I was wondering about that Chuck. So it is every two minutes for the foghorn.
@@vibewithmike Yeap, required every 2 minutes.
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Hi Chuck thanks for the up date !
what is on the ship and where it is going !
In the big ship world
Fog is just another day at the office !
They have all the latest electronics gear and they know what they are doing !
It is amazing how electronics have evolved over the years
Back in 1964 we had Loran A
Accurate to 5 miles
When we were 500 miles at sea
a position within 5 miles was pretty good
Then it went to Loran C
Which was Accurate between 2 miles or 16 feet depending on your location and how the receiver was tuned
Then GPS came along if you were stationary it showed your position moving around in a circle
One time we were at a gas well buoy off long point a known fixed position and the Loran and GPS were 2 miles apart !
Then electronic charts came along and if you were moving you were just ahead of your position on the screen
the boat would move ahead 50 feet Then the boat on the electronic chart would catch up
Now with the new broad band radars they can see seagulls flying and electronic charts are so accurate they can see the boat rolling at the dock
The guy in the small boat was hugging the wall
It probably was a
"MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE"
for him
He might have been tracking the ship movement on his phone ?
Or going out to the tug ?
There is a saying only a Fool will set out !
( boy that was dumb !)
Only a Seaman will Return !
Hard to say what the condition s were further out on the lake ?
I had my boat out on lake Erie Sunday same conditions rain fog visibility 2 telephone poles
(I got radar) half a mile from shore it cleared up sun shining beautiful day !
Have a great day !
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Mike, you've done it again with the National Geographic level photography. I love this video!!
My goodness, what a compliment. Thank you so much for watching the video. I can always count on you to watch these videos, and to be part of what we do here in this channel ⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍
Great Video Mike I Enjoyed It That American Integrity Has A Great Superstructure There Is One Scene In Your Video Down At Gate That Massive Stern And The Back Of The Superstructure And The Fog Brought Back Memories Of The Cape Cod Canal Have A Great Friday Night😊
I thought it was pretty incredible where I normally show you lake superior, Anthony, I looked over and she normally would show that lake, and it was like a gray curtain in front of us
What a ‘mysterious’ departure of the American Integrity! The appearance out of the fog of the bow as the Pilothouse is shrouded and unseen, then as the bow disappears the Superstructure is seen in all its glory, to again be lost to our sight. The American Steamship Line, led by Kevin & Doug, has able Captains on their roster. I pray for calm seas & following winds for the Crew.
Another grand video, Mike. I’m glad you were safe on the South Pier & not in the boat. Fog is rough.
There’s no way I would’ve ever went out on my boat in those conditions. It was very scary. I can’t imagine being on the water in that situation. ASC has some extremely knowledgeable and professional captains. All my respect. Thank you so much for your wonderful, today, friend.
I love Duluth, and Canal Park….been there numerous times. And yes, the fog can be really thick at times. I love to hear the fog horns when they sound. As a kid, we lived in Lakeside, and could hear the foghorns up in the neighborhoods. Fond memories.
I love hearing these type of stories. A lot of people ask me questions regarding how far you can hear those ships. I have heard a ship horn up on the hill as well. Some of those horns can really carry.
Smooth... Wow! So Amazing to watch and fun! Thanks! 🙏🏻♥️
That fog was really wild! It’s really fun to recorded a vessel in that
At 4:18 in the video, you'll witness a potentially dangerous situation. A very small fishing boat is hugging the north pier canal wall as it heads in from Lake Superior, just as the massive ship is halfway through the canal. The dense fog created zero visibility for both the ship's captain and the fishing boat's driver, turning this into a potentially catastrophic scenario. This tense moment highlights the unpredictability and risks of navigating in such severe weather conditions.
Don't know what the heck the skipper of that small fishing boat was thinking about. That's not exactly a wise move on a clear day, let alone a day as foggy as that!
@KenHartman152 that’s a very dangerous situation and especially with all that propwash behind 1000 footer could’ve tipped that vessel and no one would’ve even seen it because of the fog
@@vibewithmike u making any of the early ships tomorrow
@eliaslundtheboatnerd probably not, I’ll get the Duluth around noon tomorrow or so
@georgejones25270 I’m in the Twin Cities right now. I’ll be in Duluth tomorrow around noon.
Totally sweet Mike! Thank you.
I really enjoyed this video. However, it was really fun doing this one today. Did you see it? th-cam.com/users/liveWbehPxCUeBI?si=1St0vW-Z9StinUmW
That was so cool. Brave crew to go out in lake Superior in fog even with radar and everything else.
It would be scary being up there in the pilot house or bridge steering a big ship going out onto the lake!⛴️👍
This is my favorite video so far. Shroud of fog really gives it an eerie setting. Just a massive beast. And I love the bridge horn. 😊
Congrats on your channel partnership with ASC!
We are going to have so much fun. This coming week I’m going to be on 1000 footer doing a video for you.
Beautiful sight, thank you Mike.
Thank you very much for taking time to watch this ship. I really hope that you will check out this awesome video with planes and a ship. th-cam.com/video/a1XVKPBfV_s/w-d-xo.htmlsi=PYHjR4isKJLxV_GO
wow that was epic Mike. Especially when it came out of the fog and then disappeared back into it!
I still can’t believe that 1000 foot vessel can appear out of nowhere and then disappear that fast. Don’t miss that small boat at 4:10 in the video. Look at it closely. That could’ve really been dangerous.
@@vibewithmike As someone that has sailed on the open ocean when I saw that boat you mentioned I thought I hope you idiots go home and hug your love ones because you almost didn't get to see them again! That was beyond foolish!
@67wildwolf the real question why would they be out in that fog anyway?
@@vibewithmike That was why I said beyond foolish! 1000 foot ship vs little tiny boat would be road kill if it was a highway collision
@67wildwolf ⛴️⛴️👍👍👍
Looking Forward to the video Mike.
The amount of fog is incredible during this video. It was amazing watching a 1000 foot ship come through the fog and you could barely see it until I got very very close.
Very nice video.
Thanks for taking the time to create it. 👍🇺🇸
Hey, thank you very much! I think it’s really cool that you took time to actually leave a comment saying this. Most people just move on to the next video. I want to genuinely tell you thank you! All the best to your friend
Coolest thing I’ve seen in a while
Beverly makes me happy hearing you say this. I hope you subscribe and come back my friend. Take a look at this video from another day. th-cam.com/video/DS44B3Ououc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=kq_LaVmWuZaX9-mN
very cool perspective ! Thanks for sharing
You definitely have to check this one out from today th-cam.com/video/wMEheEMBvLY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=I9XkrmhRZ1Vpt8vp
Kudos to the captin of the American Integrity. Navigating through that fog must be nerve wracking!
It’s amazing what the captains can do in the fog. I can’t wait for the video that I’m posting tomorrow, and I’m hoping you will be able to watch it too. I finally was able to go onboarda 1000-foot ship and give a tour for everybody. You will not want to miss this action. Please click the upcoming video link below, then click “Notify me” and TH-cam will let you know when the video premiers live! See you soon!
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Thanks for sharing Mike much appreciated 🇬🇧👍👍
Happy Saturday, Paul, I plan on doing a live stream this weekend for sure
@@vibewithmike brilliant thanks for the head's up cheers ☕☕
@paultraynorbsc627 👍⛴️
Right when you said "when it gets closer"... you could just start to see it emerge through the fog.
I noticed that on the playback. At the time that I said it, I guess I didn’t notice it. It was so cool to see the merge from that fog. Almost like it came from behind a gray curtain. Eric, thanks for taking time to check out the video. I see that you’re a Raiders fan. in my opinion, there will never be a better backfield than Marcus Allen and Bo Jackson.
Super cool video! Thanks Mike!
Kelly, I’m in the Twin Cities right now. I know that the temperature is fantastic for you as well. Thanks again for watching another vessel video. You really are a great supporter and friend to this channel.
@vibewithmike Hope you're having a great time here. Today has been gorgeous. I enjoyed a nice outdoor lunch with my family. I wish you safe travels when you head back up.
@KellyfromTC outdoor lunch with the family, it gets no better
Thanks Mike 😊 gots get up to your neighborhood and be there live with you lot of fun my Friend 👍🤗🤺🙉☦️
Absolutely my friend, you have to get to Duluth to watch the vessels. Let me know if you make it up.👍⛴️
Thanks Mike, love the big boats!
They definitely are interesting and especially in this type of weather. The fog really makes them stand out, especially when they come out of nowhere and then creep right back into the fog as they go by. I hope your Saturday is off to a great start. Thanks for taking time to watch the video and even more time to drop a comment. All the best brother.
That was a very cool perspective under the bridge.
There was a lot of fog with this 1000 foot vessel
My dad was a ship builder. He would really have enjoyed that! Thank you!!!
Sandy, thank you so much for taking time out of your evening to write this comment. Thank you. Your dad is one of the people that contributed to the shipping industry. That’s very cool. I hope you subscribe and come back. If there’s one video that I want you to watch, it’s this one right here. You might have to put your stocking cap and jacket on before you hit play. th-cam.com/video/mKzamgCa6zw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=IqSeeiqBfkgCue8x
I often drive past these beautiful behemoths with my boat on the St Clair and Detroit Rivers. At the St Clair 'cutoff' there is a remote beach accessible only by boat. As these ships pass through the channel the water goes out from the beach and then returns flooding the beach due the immense water displacement.
The Detroit river is so awesome to watch ships you get to see Canada and the US side plus the huge general motors headquarters right there there
That’s a fun one Mike, thanks! Loved it ⚓️⚓️
Hey! I love your TH-cam profile logo! Very cool. I love old English. Thanks for taking time out of your Friday to watch this ship video my friend.
I’m all about Detroit and our beautiful Michigan! 💙
Waiting eagerly ❤🎉
This was really fun to record a huge vessel like this in the fog
It’s like a giant ghostship coming trough the fog! I love this! It’s amazing! Thank’s for this Mike😃👍
Can you imagine how a giant ship like this can disappear into the fog? It’s unbelievable.⛴️👍
@@vibewithmike totaly agree! It’s like magic….
@ostbagar3 🪄🪄🪄🪄🪄🪄🪄🧙🧙🧙
@@vibewithmike 😃👍
@ostbagar3 fog fog, and more fog
Present sir!
Thanks for taking time out of your Friday to watch this vessel, my friend
Fantastic ship. The locals must love watching them come and go.
Locals and people from everywhere love these. Take a look at this one with the snow and it’s 1000 foot ship. th-cam.com/video/kDrz3D0TqbM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=-3qKpRMBr2UpwawX
Fantastic thanks
Don’t miss that small boat at 4:10 Making Its Way along the bow in the middle of the canal and all of that fog. They could’ve been a very dangerous situation.
You made a great video here. I enjoyed your narrative about what is going on. You have a great voice for being a narrator also. Thank you I enjoyed your video .
What a wonderful comment. I can see your musician. Nothing like some relaxing and fun music. Lucky for you, you know how to play! Thank you for taking time out of your day. I hope you check out this video. I posted this two days ago. This is the ship that was on the news.🎶🎵⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍 th-cam.com/video/hGlUk_bds60/w-d-xo.htmlsi=1m7VS7bSeHDdUq5D
Hi Mike it was nice to meet you memorial day weekend
It was my pleasure meeting you, Dave! I hope you are doing great. Thank you for taking time on a Friday to watch a video brother.
Missed you live again. Baby coming early so i was out rounding up supplies we thought we had 3 more weeks to gather. Thanks for braving the fog.
Don’t worry, I’ll do plenty of lives this weekend
Wow it gets so foggy in Duluth!
Thanks for watching the video friend!
Really cool video of the foggy day and that huge ship going through the channel. Thanks
I always find it interesting watching ships with the fog. It definitely looked like London fog out there.
wow,luv it.
The captain needs a high five for being able to navigate this huge vessel in this thick fog. It’s remarkable and super impressive. Thanks for taking time to watch the vessel video, my friend.👍⛴️
Fantastic video Mike. Terrific ship and the fog really made it. Well done. 🙋♂️👏👏🇬🇧
I definitely know that you and my other friends in the UK know something about fog! It definitely creeps up in the harbor here in Duluth once in a while.⛴️👍🇬🇧
The fog adds such an erie element, ill bet the captain can't even see the bow 1000ft out there.
Duane, did you see that small at 4:10 in the video. Could you imagine how scary that would have been? That takes a lot of guts coming through the canal with 1000 footer. I’m wondering why that little boat was even on the lake in the first place with all of that fog.
@@vibewithmike Your 4:10 must differ from mine, or something. I saw NO small boat. But since it was NOT zero visibility, perchance he kept his escape route in mind, just like a motorcycle must. I'm just passing through, making trouble. LOL. I watched via the preview most of it then came here in order to watch the advertisements in full. That's the most I was willing to do to help the channel, which is something, and ditto for typing a comment. Greetings from PA. Good video. :) Was it cheaper to film in B&W? LOL
@cliffontheroad it’s a couple seconds later at 4:18. I talk about it and you can actually see the small boat going right by the bow and the opposite direction on the other side.
"American Integrity" 😄 that was a good one!
It was fun to watch the big ship come through the fog
@@vibewithmike Oh yeah, that's exactly what I meant by that 😜
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Great perspective with the fog. It creates a world all its own. Another impressive video Mike 🚢👍
I just happen to be on a really cool movie set that had the largest fog machine in the world. How did it look? Did it look like I was in Duluth?👍⛴️🤣🪄
I will be there I watched her come in on the Duluth canal cam
Looking forward to seeing you, my friend! Plan on possibly a few live streams this weekend as well. Thank you for always being part of the channel.👍⛴️
When I was young, my dad would take all of us to watch thr Orince of Fundy, and the tugs and ships in Portland Bay. I still love watching the ships.
I really love how these ships can bring back memories of our family. That’s so cool. I love hearing that story.
This was the reason why radar was invented
There’s another perfect example th-cam.com/video/_tnIezrKvRI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=4g5vvYkeypoeIE1b
Awesome! Wow! Blown away from the sight! Wish I was there.
“Superior it is said never gives up her dead...”
It’s one of the most beautiful lakes in the world when it’s calm, but, brother that quote is no joke. The waves can get out of control. Many times I’m standing on shore. I’m freaked out how those waves are. Think of being out there in a ship. I hope you subscribe (it’s free) and come back to channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️
Beautiful footage , thank you . I enjoyed the new information as well
Happy Tuesday, my friend, thank you for the positive and friendly comment. I hope you subscribe (it’s free) and come back to channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️
Hi Mike
Jerry, I hope all is well brother! There’s nothing like seeing your TH-cam profile photo with that huge buck with those horns👍⛴️
Fantastic video, many thanks from Tasmania, Australia !
I really appreciate you taking time out of your day in Australia to watch this video here in Duluth, Minnesota. Serious, I really do! A lot of the Boat friends that are in Australia that follow this channel are great people. I even had some videos that I played from the Sydney, Harbor from one of our Boat friends. I want you to check this out. It was a very cold day and wait until you see the water and sky. It was like a movie set. th-cam.com/video/mKzamgCa6zw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=a-lD98BZ0OxNIvjc
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Thanks Friend! For me, it is so awsome being able to record ships in thick fog like this!
👋 Hello Mike and boat friends ! Such an awesome foggy effect , cool video ! Thanks !
It was almost like a Steven Spielberg movie all of that fog
Ship is longer than the render distance
I hope you subscribe (it’s free) and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️
Lovely ambient shots!
That is so nice of you to say that! I’m definitely an amateur photographer but it’s really cool that you think I did a good job with some of the shots. I really appreciate you taking time to leave a positive message. I know you are a good person and I don’t even have to know you know. You took extra time to do this. Thanks again. I hope you subscribe and come back.
Wouldn't it have been cooler if this ship had been missing for over a decade?
Even better, what if there was a pirate standing on the bow?
Nicely filmed & narrated Sir. Yes, that was awesome !
Thank you very much for the kind words on a Sunday. I hope you and yours are doing well.
@@vibewithmike 👍
ship name is an example of an oxymoron
There’s a lot of wild ship names out there for sure
Boaty McBoatface is one of them.
Envit, that’s a solid name
@@vibewithmike Solid AND guaranteed to put a smile in anyone's face. :)
If I had a 1000-footer that would be the name!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️👋👋👋
Wow, that's magnificent! It's really awe-inspiring seeing a massive machine that humans have made like this.
It’s hard to believe that huge steel ship can float but it does! I hope you subscribe (it’s free) and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️
What an amazing testament to human nautical engineering. What a privilege to see. Respect from Scotland. A deserved subscription.
The beautiful country of Scotland! Now that is a place I want to visit after watching so many TH-cam videos and meeting so many cool Scottish people over the years. This was definitely an interesting video to record because of the fog. I thank you for taking time out of your weekend to watch the video, then taking even more time to write a comment and to even subscribe. I truly thank you. And I definitely know we will have some fun with these ship videos moving forward. All the best to you and yours. 🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴👍👍👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️
I live 3 hours NW of Duluth, years ago my sister and her family came up from Oklahoma to visit. We went to Duluth and I was so excited for them to see Lake Superior ……nothing but thick fog ! But I’ve seen it’s glory many times !!!
Thanks for the great video !!!
Darn! Did it ever clear up for them? I hope they were able to see something. It can be really interesting with all the fog and then a clear day the next day. Always something with the weather here. Did you see this video with some wild waves? th-cam.com/video/NZHnJtsf8Mk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=31LfFKC-6S8WQpNi
Beautiful Ship!!! Excellente Captain for taking the Ship out in this weather!!! Thanks Mike!!!! 🤗❤️👍🙋🏻♀️
That’s awesome. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for watching my friend. I hope your weekend is great. Did you see this fog video with a ship today? th-cam.com/video/_tnIezrKvRI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=4SkwUX-WkZvUzjoL
AWESOME video!! Thanks😁🙌🙌👍🏻👍🏻
I’m really happy that you found the channel! I hope you’re having a wonderful Saturday so far. Keep coming back my friend.
I love the boats in the fog. Always cool to watch.
The sunny days are awesome, but you are right, watching them in the fog is the best. Big vessels and fog go together, peanut butter and jelly?
Ships in the fog are my favorites. Thanks. 108F and getting warmer. Hell has to be cooler.
Oh my goodness, 108°! You could fry an egg on concrete! That is unbelievable. I hope you have some ice and a drink for sure.
Exceptional coverage! 💕💓💞💖‼️‼️‼️
Thank you so so much. Did you see this big moon video? th-cam.com/video/v1btbLnPIBw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=-D6Fuk7dIWq-4sdG are
Hey Mike, and ALL OF THE GLOBAL BOAT FRIEND NATION, from an 80 degree with not much wind in Bismarck. What a crazy day in Dtown with the thick fog you could cut with a knife. This my favorite of the ASC line, and truely is a majestic vessel….. She kind of pops out of the fog like some sort of magic act, and that fishing boat must have soiled his shorts when all of a sudden there was a K footer coming right at him with no place to go…. That is one for the books that is for sure. Thank God no one was hurt is all I can say, and I will wager the fishing boat captain gets a phone call from the harbor Master asking why he did not have his radio on at the very least. Again a 5x5 recording comes in crystal clear, really shows the fog and how the ship fades in and then out leaving …. Outstanding video really shows a different side of the Big Lake. Thank you kind sir! And keep BRINGING THE THUNDER!
Hi there. You had a typo. 80 degrees. Not possible. Ha ha. Like you, I love those 1000 foot ASC ships!
Signed me up for 80° every single day. I knew that you would enjoy this ship video. I can’t wait to show you one of these thousand foot vessels. I’m going to be going on one next week and I’ll get you some good video.
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Mike, now that is what I call BRINGING THE THUNDER LIKE NO OTHER!!! Those ASC Boys have got the goods, so that will be something to see! I wonder how good the food is, maybe pick up some Pizza Rolls and Onion Rings?? I will wager the chow is first rate on those boats, just like the whole organization!! You really are full of surprises for sure!! ChuckG , yup 80 degrees, with no wind for Gods sakes!! Wind has been blowing 25 mph all week, with gusts to 40.