This amazes me every time I watch it. Not only was the maneuver very difficult, but the courage to even attempt it in this very litigious atmosphere was equally commendable. I worked a couple years on shift boats in St Louis harbor and I can tell you that the river current is ferocious even in low water; high water, however, is deadly. It is not forgiving to the inexperienced. This situation could have ended very badly for the Francis and its crew. Bravo to this wheelman for accepting the risk and having the skill to pull it off👏👏👏
What a great job by the Captain on the rescue boat . He knows how to work with the river current . Not to many on the river now days that can do work like that . Thumbs up to you Captain.
Been there and done this MANY TIMES!!!! Down streaming…..VERY DANGEROUS! That’s why everybody has to be up and awake when they do the mover! So many people do not understand and don’t appreciate how fast and how strong water can travel and move!!
I would love to see an edited version to include a voice-over narrative of the setup & conditions that led to this situation, what the maneuvers were, if pumps were employed, who was 'evacuated' and when.
Freakin AWESOME!!!! Big big big ups to the Helen Merrill and crew for that amazing rescue...I was on the Tripper just below the fleet and I JUST KNEW she was a goner!!! Amazing job
I have been on a boat sinking like that and it was a very eary feeling to watch this video. Great job on saving it, You put your self at risk and I can tell by the grunts that you was squeezing your spincter shut. You still kept your cool and did a great job Capt.
Great Job Capt. you sure kept your cool working in that swift water on that downstream landing. Do believe the owners of the Francis should treat the crew of the Helen Merrill to a fine dinner and a few cool ones!!
This was a move handled by a very confident and skilled wheelman. I will elaborate on my thoughts when I get off watch tomorrow afternoon. It's past my bedtime. I'm the trip pilot that filmed this. Glad it sparked such interest.
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This amazes me every time I watch it. Not only was the maneuver very difficult, but the courage to even attempt it in this very litigious atmosphere was equally commendable. I worked a couple years on shift boats in St Louis harbor and I can tell you that the river current is ferocious even in low water; high water, however, is deadly. It is not forgiving to the inexperienced. This situation could have ended very badly for the Francis and its crew. Bravo to this wheelman for accepting the risk and having the skill to pull it off👏👏👏
It really sounds like this guy is filming with one hand.............
I’ve been working on the river for over 30 years, I’ve been a Capt over 20 years. This maneuver took big balls.
Sounded like he was trying to squeeze out a toilet brownie, I'm just sayin...
Always keep the waterjight doors battoned down. thats what saved her.
The boat owner of the boat that you saved should be cutting you $100,000 check with a smile on his face
What a great job by the Captain on the rescue boat . He knows how to work with the river current . Not to many on the river now days that can do work like that . Thumbs up to you Captain.
Been there and done this MANY TIMES!!!! Down streaming…..VERY DANGEROUS! That’s why everybody has to be up and awake when they do the mover! So many people do not understand and don’t appreciate how fast and how strong water can travel and move!!
Where the hell is the pumps ??
They should rename that boat to the M/V Scared Straight
Amazing skills. There aren't many people who could have done that. Bravo, Captain.
I would love to see an edited version to include a voice-over narrative of the setup & conditions that led to this situation, what the maneuvers were, if pumps were employed, who was 'evacuated' and when.
It may be 10 years later but just as impressive now as then. Amazing work gentleman.
Freakin AWESOME!!!! Big big big ups to the Helen Merrill and crew for that amazing rescue...I was on the Tripper just below the fleet and I JUST KNEW she was a goner!!! Amazing job
That is one of the most amazing I've ever seen, serious boat skills.
Well done, Captain!
That took balls!
Greetings from a german captain!
Absolutely brilliant commentary!
I have been on a boat sinking like that and it was a very eary feeling to watch this video. Great job on saving it, You put your self at risk and I can tell by the grunts that you was squeezing your spincter shut. You still kept your cool and did a great job Capt.
Great Job Capt. you sure kept your cool working in that swift water on that downstream landing. Do believe the owners of the Francis should treat the crew of the Helen Merrill to a fine dinner and a few cool ones!!
This was a move handled by a very confident and skilled wheelman. I will elaborate on my thoughts when I get off watch tomorrow afternoon. It's past my bedtime.
I'm the trip pilot that filmed this. Glad it sparked such interest.