MY FIRST SHIP | WORKING ON A CABLE SHIP | PHASE 2 | SIU UNLICENSED APPRENTICE PROGRAM
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In 2016 after completing phase 1 of the Unlicensed Apprentice Program Ben, Jeff, Sam and myself got dropped off in Baltimore MD. We were joining a cable laying ship. Signed on for 90 days, spending 30 days in each department of the union. This was our first ship and it turned out to be a voyage of a life time.
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I start my class in 11 days with the UA program I’ve been a lil stuck in life I just turned 23 couple weeks ago and been watching your videos for like a year and man thank you so much for this wealth of information and honestly gets me excited seeing how much you enjoyed yourself !!!
Best of luck!
Joe, thanks so much for these videos. As a young man I was on the verge of signing up with Texaco on the training programme they had at the time. Merchant seafaring was part of our family history and I desperately wanted to carry it on. I always felt my heart and soul belonged out there and even to this day I'll take any opportunity to be on a ship. Sadly, with life being as unpredictable as it is, it didn't happen. I feel like I'm living the life I always wanted to live through your videos, so once again thank you.
Know the feeling,
Right on man. Wealth is in the experiences that you compile over a lifetime.
Twenty years retired Chief Petty Officer. I was fortunate to have served most of my sea time from 1977 to 1993 and loved everywhere we went (except the gulf, hated the gulf). I have been to places, seen and done things many of my friends will only dream about. Fair winds and following seas.
Lol you have very inexperienced friends
Aliens?
I had a SMCS. Did one shore tour in his career. He hated shore duty. Never again he said, plus he hated his wife. Lol. Senior Shaw was tough, but fair. When you worked, you worked hard but he would have your back in the goat locker and at Capts mast.
From CPO to a non - rated seaman, how did you deal with that? STSCS(SS) 23 years USN
Did a nine month deployment to gulf during covid and I can say with absolute certainty that it is the worst shithole known to man
I worked on that ship back in 2016. Bosun lee and thor are good people. Man your youtube channel is awesome, keep it up.
Yeah, I know those 2. good guys. Glad you're enjoying the content
US Navy 22 years.. retired now going on 17 years.. still miss being underway and hitting all the great ports including all you experienced on this video. Great job!
Damn son, prob got kids on every continent.
I was in the Marines 75-81 & did 2 Med floats.Our job on ship was to stay out of the Navy's way so they could do their job.The liberty ports all looked the same after a while.I went thru lots of shoes walking around Barcelona & Naples!
My Grandfather's Uncle was a Mariner (Band instrumentalist and composer) who unfortunately passed-away while in Gibralter. That was in the last part of the 19th Century. I am so fascinated by your video series. My father was the first one not to be a mariner in 5 generations.
Dear Joe, you have a unique way of describing your experiences and your mood with a few calm words and short video sequences. I found your channel here by chance and your contributions are unique. Please keep it up for a long time, it's one of the best things to watch here on YT. Some scenes and emotions remind me of the time 45 years ago when I did my military service as a rookie in the German Navy.
I’ve been watching these vids over and over haha
I’m starting the process to get into the program, this has helped a lot! I’m very excited! I turn 30 next May, so i figured why not enter a new chapter in my life
As a former Sentinel / Mariner Bosun/AB, from 35 years ago, it’s both horrifying and amusing to see the SIU still clears the Hall onto those old tubs, and that she is still basically exactly the same as she was 35 years ago…
You’re now part of a long legacy of SIU sailors who have gotten dumped onto a cable boat because they need 45 unlicensed crew.
What an incredible adventure and your memory is so good after so many years! Thank you so much for sharing these amazing parts of your life.
You put a ton of work and thought into each of your videos with your editing and everything. It doesn't go unnoticed great work and thanks for bringing us along
Yes, great editing and voice overs
Hey Joe, you just popped up in my recommendations and really enjoying your videos. I can relate to the lifestyle having spent many years as a flight attendant with the UK's national airline. This was a few years ago, when our longest trips were 21 days and we were away at least 180 days a year. But fantastic memories travelling the world. You come across really well and I enjoy your low key sense of humour, after all that's what keeps people coming back. The cable laying trip was brilliant because we get to see not just the ship but the destinations and your ship mates. Exciting to watch and I wish I was there to buy you a beer. Really looking forward to next time. It would be interesting to see your take on the difficulties of being away from home and maintaining relationships. Best wishes from Oxford UK.
So wonderful to see someone pursuing a passion like this,and being so excited by the experience. No doubt there must have been some tough times,but nice to know some people still enjoy crucial jobs like these!
USN Retired, I love these videos! Reminds me of my time at sea, sometimes I miss it and would like to go out for a week or so lol. Great narration. Wishing you fair winds and following seas. 🙂
My father commanded an ammunition ship in WW2. Leyte Gulf in Oct 1944 D-Day of the Pacific. Sailed the brand new ship amid a huge flotilla thru one of the largest and destructive typhoons in history. As the Liberty ship filled with thousands of tons of munitions drove thru the massive waves, becoming submerged at times, he joked they should put in for submariner's pay. While he had command of the ship, and was responsible for it's defense with a 5 inch gun and anti-aircraft and it's eventual delivery of vital war material, it was the Merchant Marines operating amid all the perials of Kamakazi attacks and 48 days of combat..that made the voyage successful and possible.
Thomas what a great story! Thanks for sharing, freaking crazy man
Enjoyed every minute of this one. Can't wait for more!
30 minutes ago I was recommended your channel. It was a lucky find, it’s very interesting, not hyper and you have an easy to listen to voice! I subscribed, 30 minutes ago I didn’t know I wanted to know anything about cable laying ships, or ships carrying my nemesis…wheat, evil stuff, a love hate thing, I love it, my body hates it
Congratulations. I sailed as a Qmed 1 and 3rd eng. Also did the AT&T cable ship out of Bmore. I do miss it sometimes have fun enjoy it. Siu took me around the world 🌍 7 times. Now I travel the country as a truck driver
Great storytelling, Joe! Totally enjoyed this one.
These are beautifully done in a lot ways , look forward to the next one
Glad to find this channel! Well done!
This is absolute quality. Thanks for sharing.
Joe, some how YT throw your feed at me, spent 7 hours last night watching. I blame you for the spilled coffee this morning.
Keep them coming, this old Marine really enjoys them
Menace OH no sorry about the coffee loo, glad you're enjoying the content! don't be a stranger
Well done! You will never regret a life filled with adventure. Kudos to you for figuring it out.
Inspirational my friend. You're inspiring my son to follow in your footsteps. This is the way. You're doing good work. Keep it up.
Hi Joe, great work producing these videos. Like many seafaring runs through both sides of my family but never did get away myself, drawn to the sea and can watch ships go by for hours (drives my wife crazy), do get on a few ships each year as part of my job and always love going up a gangway. Again great work, love seeing the different ships you've worked on and the ports you have visited around the world, now my favourite youtube channel.
Joe, it is very cool that you like your work. Good to hear.
I could get lost in these beautifull videos, what an amazing job, thanks for taking us along for the ride, totally loving it.👍👍
Yo Joe! I've lost count of how many times I've watched these very well done piney point videos now, as I've been waiting about a whole year for documents to come in the mail etc, to go to phase one this summer! I'm excited for my adventure to begin.
That brought back some old memories. Did a year tour on a cable layer, those who know, the 21 quad was a real b1tch. Retired now, sailed as Boatswain, but found ship's Carpenter was good fit for me. Here is some advice, go back to school and get your mate's license. Good luck, great career.
My friend and I met a Sharif in Tangiers as well. He was very helpful and did take us to a rug place or two. We went out for a drink at a local hangout with him. He drank wine with lemon. After a few drinks he disclosed he gets 2% of any thing he gets us to buy. Quite a civilized procedure.
Dude thank you for posting these. Super helpful and I’m stoked for the next one
Thank you for watching ! lol
Np thanks for watching!
Hey Joe, you’re a great narrator and this series is fantastic for anyone wanting to do the SIU program. I could see you making a full on documentary.
thank you so much. Think Netflix would buy it? lol
Joe, great work! Really enjoy your relaxed storytelling style and your obvious passion for life at sea. TH-cam led me to your channel yesterday and it was an instant sub. Can't wait to see your ongoing adventures!
Thank for you so much for the kind words Dave, glad you're enjoying the content
Did most of my sea time on offshore racing and deliveries nut im currently traing and working on getting my license to get back to sea in shipping
These videos really do inspire me to get to sea again. I dont think i could ever loose the love for open ocean
Been a CM and Captain in cable ships, alongside the GS a couple of times for transfers. Retired three years ago I had a good time with your video and your POV of that life. Have a good one at sea, it was good for me
Thank you for your Narrative on a CABLE Laying Ship. The life of a Sailor. Glad you talked about the handbook training/ Test you have to do.
Thanks for the great videos, I spent twenty-five years working at different Marina Terminals in New Orleans, La., I went on many container ships tied up to the docks but I never sailed. Finally a few years ago I got to sailed on a Carnival Cruise out of NOLA to Jamaica, Grand Camden, & Cozumel & then in June of 2023 we are going on a Alaskan Cruise, my wife & I can hardly wait, while I know it’s not adventures like your tours, I still finally got to see the sea even if was in the lap of luxuries, lol. Thanks again, stay safe, GOD BLESS!!!
Joe, another great video. No yelling or attitude. Just telling us about the job.
I work on an ambulance. Probably like sailing, it's always the same, but it's never the same.
Be safe out there Joe.
As an old foot soldier, i always wondered what it would be like to be a sailor. Now I'm living vicariously through your Vids, THANKS BROTHER!
That was a great video. It kind of reminded me of ‘Six Months at Sea in the Merchant Marine’. The cable laying ship wasn’t a whole lot different than working on research ships. Now I’m retired after 1000’s of days at sea on all kinds of ships. Your video did remind me of some of the great days I had and put a smile on my face.
Seems like there is always something to be maintained on a ship. Pretty great videos Joe.
Great Video Joe, thanks for sharing!
You are such a good story teller. Really enjoying your vids. The editing and music are absolutely point. Keep 'em coming!
Thanks so much!
Awesome, thanks for sharing! Really looking forward to the next video!
I’m really enjoying your explanations of the ships, the jobs, and the training required.
Good, Im glad you're enjoying the content. thanks for watching mike
Good stuff, thanks for the education. I've always been interested in the Merchant Marine, learning a lot from your channel.
Glad to help
Joe..your videos are some of the most amazing I have seen on TH-cam. I have seen places I will never be able to see on the other side of this beautiful Earth. When I want to see other places, I come to your videos. Not to mention living the life of a seaman thru your eyes. Thanks for sharing your life with us..
Thank you for the kind words! Glad you're enjoying the videos, its my pleasure
Was looking forward to this for a loooing time
What a great program to acquire a valuable and ancient craft. Appreciate you sharing it.
Hell yea ancient craft lol thanks for watching
This is wonderful: a perfect use of TH-cam. I'll never work on a ship like this, but I love to learn about it. Thank you for sharing
Nice job Joe, makes me see what I missed out when I was younger.
The extent of my experiences with sea life are twice-yearly cruises on Regent Seven Seas. So, nothing like yours. That said, your videos are compelling, insightful, entertaining. It seems to me these jobs provide two things: an immediacy. With each task you gain an immediate sense of gratification for a job well done. This is rare. As someone who spent thirty years in academic medicine, often I never knew if my efforts were meaningful or utterly futile. Secondly, these jobs require a person to be at peace in relative solitude. This is rare. Surrounded by thousands of miles of ocean, that palpable sense of isolation can be exhilarating or terrifying. I state the obvious. I enjoy a glimpse into your life. I am grateful for the opportunity you give us all. 👍
Wow, another fantastic video! I was on the cable ship CS Long Lines way back in the '70's.
Man what an adventure. Thanks for showing us.
Awesome video. Your production skills and narration are top notch!!!
Joe!!!
Thank you so much for posting all these videos!!!!
I sailed with SIU in the 1970’s.
I was mostly in the engine room.
You’re so right, deck is nicer, with a much better view!
The view in engine SUCKED!
I hated Piney Point at first, but I DEEPLY appreciate it now!
SIU gave me a FULL college scholarship!!! What a great union. I love them.
After engineering college, I got my USCG engineering license and I worked on nuclear submarines and even on the battleship USS Iowa.
I have seen some cool shit!
I just love ships, especially submarines! They are crazy complicated. As an engineer, I love complicated! haha!
There is a GREAT song about the SIU, I’ll try to find a link for you.
-Ash
Again, thank you for sharing your experiences. I watched phase 1 and 2. I enjoyed watching both videos. Greetings from Arizona.
Very cool. Never knew these ships existed. Very cool journey. Cheers from Sarnia Ontario Canada 🇨🇦. Thanks for the video.
Excellent video - thanks for sharing your experiences and places most of us will never get to see. New to your channel and looking forward to watching all your videos!
Awesome Joe,
As a fellow mariner with and Unlimited AB ticket most of my adult life. Now in retirement at 65.
I really enjoy your video's all of them.
Many of the very best times of my life were spent at sea, going places, seeing things and doing things most people will never have the good fortune of experiencing.
I wish you only the best as the years sail by, stay safe and stay close to God as you go, he will show you amazing things along the way. I would love to have videos of my trips to look back upon and pass on to others.
Awesome videos Joe. Keep them coming. Didn’t know much about ships until now. It’s interesting to see how you work and live on the ships months at a time. I’m a traveler myself and love to visit many countries. Shoutout from Washington, DC.
Glad you like them!
The choice in background music is awesome! Just goes along with the video so well.
This is so cool brother. Thanks for sharing this. Great experience.
Brilliant stuff mate,really enjoyed it👌
Ahoy Mate! Awesome videos. You have helped me to decide to stay with my present occupation, piloting new yacht deliveries on the Atlantic, Pacific, Caribbean Sea, and the Great Lakes. Much more fun and sometimes exciting, too. Cheers Bro!
good job. reminded me of my army days in Germany and exploring Europe.
I was stationed very close to Catania across the Strait of Messina at a USAF communication site (1980's). Been through Catania countless times and recognize several places in your video. Really enjoy your Vid's.
Love watching your adventures at sea.
Another awesome video! Thanks for sharing your adventures with the world! I have learned so much from these videos! Thanks for making them! Spence
Thanks for watching Spence
@@JoeFranta love your videos! I’ve been sharing them with all my family so they are understanding what my son is doing on ships! You have a natural gift at video communications! Excellent work!!
Remember these days and cherish them for when you're "older'". That's my advise. It is really something good to look back to, in the future....Like, "been there", "experienced that", and yes "got a t-shirt".....But honestly, in 30 years from now, you will cherish these moments.
Your videos are great. The voiceover and editing is top notch!
thanks Rich, glad you're enjoying the content
Hi Joe. I love your videos. I know they must be a lot of work, but please consider making some longer ones. And please consider leaving off the numbered days, because it obstructs my vision. I want to see everything you are doing. Thank you for posting.
Your video editing and narration skills are very good, the video product you produce is both captivating and enjoyable. Keep up the strong work, I hope your channel continues to grow.
thank you so much for the kind words! glad you;re enjoying the content
Just subscribed I've been binge watching all your videos keep up the great work 🇺🇲 👍
I finished with phase 1 and I'm leaving for a cable ship next week. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for sharing these Vids brings back many memories. I went to P.P in 69 and sailed SIU till 81 in deck dept as O.S/A.B always looking for adventure. Be yourself cause everyone else is already taken my mantra. Peace
Absolutely brilliant how that's all gone well for you.just randomly found your videos and it's good craic mate✌️🇬🇧🐜
I can't find a word to describe the kitchen incredible phenomenal that thing was incredible stainless steel every kind of oven you could possibly want
Just subbed your channel... I have allready watched all the videos.. well done Joe.. All the best.
On an FPSO in Equatorial Guinea right now watching this, 40 days in and hitting the wall, and this truly is helping me get through it. Thankyou brother
Hope you survived Africa, my normal max would be six weeks, after that I had no sense of humour= zombie mode, ticking the days off on the chuff-chart.
@@3niknicholson I survived thanks mate! Back in September for another six weeks, after Baku this week. Keeps me out of trouble ey
@@tommos16 How often are you at sea in a year span would you say?
@@motoXjake at actual sea this year was 22 weeks. On projects, which are sometimes in dry docks or along side quaysides or yards, probably 35/40 weeks combined a year
Hi Joe it was nice to see this channel Im probally gonna binge watch all you videos. I went to Piney Point in 1968 my 1st ship was 2/1/69 and my last one was in 1984 .by no fault of mine. If you ever get a chance to visit Algeciras again grab a taxi and tell him to take you to La Gruta..its a big disco out in the resort area
.nice place btw I was SIU also.
love the videos brother, please share your ship life! good job
Awesome channel. Thank you for your hard work putting these videos together. Not sure if its my computer but this is the only video in your 5 part series that I CANNOT open. The load icon just keeps going.
Cable ship looked like a good job. Besides the usual maintenance the job seems to be a fairly clean environment. Port of calls are a plus too.
Yea, cable ships are fun for all the ports
I graduated class 419 in Piney Pont. Retired with my 1st A/E license. I subscribed so I hope you ask the engineers for some engine room footage from time to time. I sailed on the C.S. Durable. We mostly stayed in port in Taiwan.
Congratulations!!
Hey brother you got me hooked on watching your expeditions. This is something I wanted to do before I got out of high school but my girlfriend at the time gave my so much bed time that I just said no way Jose, plus my grand mother was not doing well and I did not want to be away from home if she passed. I took my alternate route and became an airplane mechanic and have been at it since 1978. Not bad but maybe would have liked to be the other Joe lol. Take care brother and enjoy your voyages at sea and sea lol the world. Hope to see more of your stories and I actually like your narrations.
Joe, great piece. I was the Master on the Sentinel for 5 years, 22 with company, great ship great crew. Retired now but best of luck in your endeavors.
Good to see your post Mr.Dowd I recall you from the Long Lines in the '80's. Great crew, great ship back then.
@@arthurgraifer7279 just wanted to say hi, good to hear from some of the “old guys”
Hi, I just started to follow your channel recently and enjoy your videos! I am a bridge watch student and about to go to sea tomorrow for my 60 days on a bulk carrier. I am from Newfoundland, not sure if any of your time at sea has at you arrive here but I did see your video from over in Nova Scotia. Your videos have been very informative on what to expect working at sea, thanks and keep up the good work!
OMG Scenery. The blessed scenery!
Great video! I never knew what you guys went through at Piney Point and what great training you receive.
Thankyou very much for the movie. God bless...
Excellent. Just a great storyteller. Really good 👍.
Thank you so much
Great videos, Joe
Your channel is going to explode with subscribers, it has to because it is that great!
Thank you so much Mitchell for all the kind words.
@@JoeFranta You are very welcome, Joe! I have never been in the Merchant Marines, so I am living my life vicariously through you and your well documented videos and I am thanking you for this experience. No BS from from me, Joe
Super video, especially since I was stationed on Crete for 5 years while on AD in the USAF.
Party Central
Word out there 500 Scandinavian tourist each week in the Summer.
My dad worked on the CS LongLines and laid the first trans Atlantic fiber optic cable years ago. I sailed on offshore tugs.
Aw man, i've heard many stories about the Long Lines, Cable Ship Fam,
Excellent!
Great video!
👍👍👍👊😎