Nothing like seeing a big laker for the first time in person Several years ago my wife and i moved from Florida to Marquette Michigan. i grew up in michigan and was familiar with the boats having seen them many times on the Detroit river, Port Huron, and Mackinaw Island. and of course, the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald. when we were getting ready to move, i was telling her stories about michigan and the Fitz eventually came up. she listined to the song, and thought i was interesting. while driving across the UP there were billboards advertising the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, with a painting of the Fitz in the storm. "WHAT IS THE BIG DEAL ABOUT THAT DAMN BOAT? IT SANK!" she exclaimed. she just didnt get it. one day we were tooling around Marquette and the James Oberstar was in dock, picking up a load. "Is THAT a laker?" she exclaimed. "Oh Yeah! pull over!" i yelled. we stood there looking at her, and i explained how that was almost exactly what the Fitz looked like. i said imagine that boat in a storm of 30 ft waves, and then it suddenly plunging nose first 500 feet to the bottom and breaking in two in just a matter of seconds, and no one could even call for help suddenly her face changed, as if for a moment she grasped the concept of the incredible power of the water and what it did. "I understand now" she said quietly. the following month we were in Manitowoc WI and visited the little great lakes museum there. they had a small accurate model of the Fitz wreck. she looked at it for a few moments, and almost to herself said "they never had a chance". we were in Duluth the following month enjoying ourselves watching some of the boats come in and out. to our amazement the Anderson came into port. we stood right there by the bridge. "Wasnt that the boat that was with the Fitzgerald when she sank?" she asked. "yes it was, very good!" Suddenly she blew the Master salute. "What was THAT?" she said. in a calm voice i said that was the Anderson saluting and honoring the Edmund Fitzgerald. she does that every time she arrives in Duluth. then it all hit her at once - seeing that huge historic ship, the lines from the song (all that remains are the faces and the names, the church bell chimed til it rang 29 times), just the whole gravity of what happened...... she began to cry. then she saw a crew member on the spar deck waving to our small crowd. she started clapping wildly overhead and waved back. "KEEP SAILING YOU BIG BEAUTIFUL GIRL!" she shouted
Doug, I read your comment three times because of the way you wrote and the interest level I have and I know other as well. I actually pinned this comment to the very top of the comment section for this video. I hope numerous others get the pleasure to read this wonderful comment, my goodness, it’s unbelievably awesome. Did you see this video? A lot of people are talking about it right now. I want to see what you think about. th-cam.com/video/QIyZIf7DWlI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=3mHRfuHhUh-b3iBK
@trainman5371 this ship absolutely is. Hey, I have a special video for you. There’s a few trains in this one. And it’s on a ship. Let me know what you think. th-cam.com/video/mvaC5q6cDNg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UNboZI-SYbaABICM
Thank you for your story Doug. It is really touching. I have never been to America besides a holiday stay for 8 days in New York City in ‘15 on our way to England. I’m South Australian, btw. I love your lake ships and have watched a few of them in awe and absolute fascination! If I lived where Mike does I would get down there too. Thank you very much for letting us see these beauties.
You know she's also the ship that came about in a killing storm to help look for survivors of the "Edmond Fitzgerald" at great personal peril after she went down because Conditions were so bad that the Coast Guard couldn't mount a recovery mission? God bless the Arthur Anderson!
I remember WELL how Bernie Cooper took the Anderson back out in the storm searching for survivors when the Fitz went down. Nothing but utmost respect for Bernie, crew and all the families of the crew of the Fitz . God Bless and Thanks
@@vibewithmike Thanks, Pal. Just got through reading the article and have watched about all the things covering the going down of the Fitz and the interview with Bernie himself. Still stands the hair up on the back of my neck to even think about it and the studio recording that Mr. Lightfoot did about it with the steel guitar tears me up every time I listen to it. Lots of loss compassing it all and him. Thanks and God Bless!
Vince, thanks a lot friend! I hope you come back to my channel and watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️
Nice video of the Arthur M Anderson 👍. You just can't ever forget about the Fitzgerald every time this ship is shown. They sailed together on that fateful night. R.I.P.
Lester, thank you so much my friend for watching the video and for this comment! I hope you come back for another ship video soon. Have a wonderful Friday night.⛴️
While visiting Duluth a few years ago , having had lunch at Grandma’s in Canal Park, I and my family walked down near the lift bridge and were surprised to see the AMA pushing through the shipping canal. It was an eerie feeling for me knowing that she was one of the last ships to be in contact with the Edmund Fitzgerald on the fateful night. The AMA is a beautiful laker. Long may she sail
Thanks so much for taking time out of your day to watch the video and leave a comment. Take a look at this link. This is my favorite ship video of the past season. There was tons of sea smoke on Lake Superior. It was unbelievably cold too! th-cam.com/video/mKzamgCa6zw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=b9s-KKJx4XzauwOV
I grew up in Detroit and would drive my bicycle to the river to watch the ships. There were more boats on the riverback then. I loved the Cleveland Cliff ships. Even as a adult i would come and watch during my lunch break.
J S, love this story man! I hope you subscribe and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️
Scrapping the ship will never happen. There would be a line of people standing around this vessel. She still is chugging along and doing a good job. She will be departing Duluth tonight around 8 PM. I will be going live when she does as long as she doesn’t go too late.
Love seeing these majestic Lakers! I live in Sa Francisco, CA and my husband worked loading and unloading "Salties" at the port of Richmond, CA love your videos, thank you
Afternoon Mike. She IS a beauty. One of my favorites. Thanks for the video and letting us watch the turn. Another thing I love to see. Catch you in the next one.
Being tha I’m half Irish, I’m delighted to receive a comment from you my friend. Thank you for watching the video. I hope you can catch me for upcoming ship videos the spring and summer. All the best to you! 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you, beautiful footage from the opposite pier we normally do not get to see. Noted AMA, old school design, forward pilot house, deck close to the water, and not a mammoth 1,000ft. Also noted how quickly the weather/lake conditions change. Smooth sailing from storms a couple days ago.
You know Mike...you might have to deal with cold, ice and snow, and that can be tough. But your reward is a day like this. Getting to watch first hand a ship as remarkable as the Anderson. And so many other awesome ships and tugs. You are very lucky. And what's neat is you are taking full advantage of your opportunity. As far as the Spring 1975 ship lengthening, I've always wondered whether that really helped the Anderson deal with that massive storm later in the year that sank the Fitz. The added length and associated extra weight must have made a difference. Possibly kept them afloat. Nice video Mike. Really, really nice.
That is an excellent observation regarding the structural integrity that might have been increased due to the lengthening process. I don’t know if we will ever know. However, the captain of the Anderson said that rogue wave hit them and I’m assuming that’s what took down the Fitz? It’s hard not to think about the Fitz when we see the Anderson.⛴️
When Bernie Cooper watched the Fitz pass him earlier in that fateful day he had no idea that before he slept again his courage would be tested to the limit & he would pass the test with flying colors, elevating him into a Great Lakes legend, along with his boat.
Just reading your comment gives me goose bumps. Here’s the actual radio transmission between the captain and the Coast Guard that night. It’s unbelievable. www.michiganradio.org/arts-culture/2015-11-10/listen-to-radio-transmission-on-the-night-of-the-edmund-fitzgeralds-sinking
That song is amazing, you have to see this one. A little bit of a tense situation until everything worked itself out. You will also see 5 million lights in the distance. th-cam.com/video/7NzQ5ER9rjg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=t1wZLLRzzCeWVueV
All respect to the AMA! I was fortunate to see the AMA pass the James R. Barker in Wyandotte last Saturday. What an amazing sighting it was! You are doing a great job Mike. Thank you!
Kurtis, happy Tuesday friend. I hope you come with me on some of these ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️
Steve, I’m glad that you enjoyed the video. Yes, I move around a lot and get different angles of these ships and the area so it gives you a good feel for what’s going on. Thanks so much for the comment. I hope you come back for future ships. Have a spectacular Friday night!👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️
I watched this for the first time today, I love the enthusiasm you bring to these videos. This ship is famous for being on hand to rescue survivors from the Edmund Fritzgerald., tho sadly there were none. I live very close to where the Keweenaw canal enters Lake Superior. I see some of the ships at a distance as they make their way around the point. For now, watching your videos gives me such a sense of pride in our great country. Thank you, Mike! I am still planning a trip that way soon. Keep you videos coming. Love the history you inject; yours are one of the few videos I DON'T fast forward, lol.🙂
I applaud you for braving that cold for such an awesome video, this is truly loved.; Top 5? For me #1. I own a 1971 Chevelle and as I research some parts for their numbers and such I also look to see when and where they were made. I just can't help but wonder to further extents where the metal came from, which ore carried carried across the lakes. Perhaps, just perhaps some was carried by the Fitz.
This was a good video. Absolutely. My favorite cars are the 70s Chevelle’s and Nova’s! That must be such a blast to drive a nice days. How cool is that. I want you to check this video out, this right here was one of the coolest conditions I’ve ever experienced recording ships. Wait till you see the lake and the sky. th-cam.com/video/mKzamgCa6zw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=w1lXZBS9agGZbWTc
I love the Anderson. It always makes me think of the Fitzgerald. I’m glad you found the channel friend, welcome! ABC News did a great story about this TH-cam channel and the Boat Friends community that’s part of it, showing just how much fun we have exploring and talking about ships. I hope you subscribe (zero cost) and come back to have some fun with these ships. ABC News story: th-cam.com/video/X1fWdiuszqE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=w0Rwsr9UuHfy2RqC
The AA is a maritime legend! Still going strong. You can still see she looks good from her refit back a few years ago. I just finished Ric Mixter's book 'Tattletale Sounds: The Edmund Fitzgerald Investigations.' Great companion book for the study of one of the most famous tragedies in American history. Thanks for the video!
@Vibe with Mike ⚓️ Yes! I've tried to access as much material on the 'Fitzgerald' tragedy as I can. Since I was young, I've always been fascinated with aviation disasters, shipwrecks, high-altitude mountaineering accidents, and amazing individual stories of adversity and tragedy. I will ask; I just finished reading 'Run The Storm' by Michelsen-Foy on the El Farro disaster- are there any other interesting books on ancient or contemporary maritime disasters or wrecks that you might turn me onto- other that the Titanic or Andrea Gail? I'm always open to new inquires. Also, any YT channels you hold in high regard? Something like 'Brick Immortar' channel! He puts together some excellent documentaries! Thanks for the reply Mike!
I’m in the same boat, I research a lot of the same topics you mentioned. I’m very intrigued by what could’ve prevented, how these things happened, etc. Ed, I like your style man!⛴️⛴️
In reviewing some vids, cant believe I missed this one. When it comes to the Anderson, her history speaks volumes and any comments I can make are redundant and just seeing her each time takes my breath away. I do so love the icons of laker history, the design the magnifivenc
Just murdered the spelling and somehow printed without finishing. Anyway, Mike, this is a memorable video done in your undeniable professional and natural style and a very nice tribute to this regal lady. So glad I came upon this video!
@carolewoolley7017 this is such a old video and I was so glad you found it. The big channel announcement is coming tomorrow tomorrow afternoon. I can’t wait for you to see it.
Rob, I noticed you commented on a few of my videos. Thank you so much! It’s nice to have friends that enjoy talking about these vessels. I hope you keep coming back. Every time I see the Anderson I think about the Fitz too. I want you to listen to this when you have time. This is the actual Coast Guard audio from the night the Fitz sank. You’ll hear the captain of the Anderson talking live about it. th-cam.com/video/C0Nk7Ou6YUg/w-d-xo.html
For non-boaters, there is a system of sounds, shapes and flags to send messages. There are differences between inland and international. Most recreational boaters do not have a clue. Pick up a $10 copy of the rules of the road. Start studying and take the test 6 months later.
Mike, this was a great video of such a beautiful ship. Also thanks for sharing the link , I just listened to the interview and it was really intense, it must of been heartbreaking that no one survived 😢
Mike you're just pushing it with the phone now 😂. A great demonstration of designed right, built right, maintained right, Incredible to be still earning her keep all these years on. And as someone most definitely not off the Great Lakes, I still know the AMA, because she is the vessel she is.
I thought about you with that phone on the ledge. I’m not kidding about this. I think I really am going to have something connected to that phone case. I like having it on the ledge next to the canal because it allows me to quickly raise the camera up and show the water versus using the ledge on the other side, where I’d have to turn around again. I’m going to find something to connect to it.
@@vibewithmike I have a wire lanyard I put on my phone case (it's an armoured case that I bolt my phone into) , I bought it on Amazon and it came with all the crimps so I could lock it on. I then have carabinas to clip it on and off - admittedly it's overkill for most situations, but I've saved my phone a couple of times with it. That said, your obviously more careful than I am, I'd have put money on it that if it was me it'd have gone over the wall on the first occasion. I'm staggered at how much ice is still piled up on the lake ward side of the pier, great reminder as to how much ice forms.
Hey, I’m glad that you found this video my friend! I really appreciate you taking extra time to leave a comment. Take a look at this cruise ship. I recorded the other day. If you enjoy, it would be wonderful if you subscribe and come back to have some more fun with these ships. th-cam.com/video/BG72SlO7Z4E/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Wcis3FwFMYHEBJF1
Thanks for watching friend. Yeah, I’ve heard many captains refer to it as one of these three. Pilothouse, wheelhouse and bridge. I guess pilothouse is my preference because it sounds cool.👍⛴️
Almost became a lake sailor after high schòol. An uncle was a Merchant Navy sailor in the convoys, so I decided to join the Navy instead. Your videos give me a tinge of homesickness.
Wizard, much appreciated my friend. I’m just a guy out here having fun with the camera. It means a lot to me that you would stop for a moment to leave a comment like this. Thank you friend. Happy Easter!👍⛴️
Those are some awesome memories 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 one that went looking for survivors of the Fitzgerald in the storm that still hasn't been surpassed. The captain at the time Bernie Cooper it's still a hero beyond words for turning around in that mess of a storm.
RedKat!!!!! How’s it going man!!!!! You’ve been with me from when I started on TH-cam doing drive videos, it’s so awesome to hear from you. Thanks for the support my friend!👍
I couldn’t figure out why the name of the ship sounded so familiar because I don’t know that much about these ships. I read a few comments and figured it out. What a beautiful ship.
I can remember going into Sandusky a few times with winds grom the northeast. Its a curvy channel and a wgile ride! I yad to be he at the top of my game to steer the channel. I know that canal passage in Duluth. Whoosh with a stern wind!!!!
It sounds like that Arthur M Anderson has a tradition of coming into Duluth harbour ever since the night that Anderson lost sight of Fitz & then going out into that wicked teeth of that storm to look for its friend's 29 crew.....Anderson may have the "we're back alive & well" mentality. Such a lovely remembrance the Anderson has for Fitz. I was 5 yrs old at the time when Fitz sank.
Ann, thanks for the comment. You know, whenever I see the Anderson, I see the Fitz. How can’t a person not think of that terrible night for the Fitz? It’s history floating by every time we see this beautiful vessel! I hope you come with me on some of these ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️
Always brings back memories of being stranded for 3 days in northeast nebraska in early November thanks to the same storm that sank the Fitzgerald.😢 RCH
A legendary ship, Involved with another legendary ship if you know you know Edit: She doesn't look too bad for being seventy years old though you can tell her age by the marks on her Hull.
TruNub! Thank you for the comment friend. You’re 100%. The story is etched in my mind anytime I see the Anderson. It such a treat to see the Anderson sail by. I hope you join me with the next ship video. All the best!👍👍⛴️⛴️
It's amazing how these people built these huge ships to sell across the ocean and through bad storms, wonderful video Mike and today is birthday too. 🥳⛴⛴
Being lengthened to 887 ft makes it the same exact length as the Titanic but a bit more seaworthy. And also, operated by one of the most elite crews on the laked.
Scott, yes, they will open those gates very soon. After the ice melts I’m assuming. But they do close them periodically when there are storms brewing. Here’s why they were installed. th-cam.com/video/4ge4nR7MwPE/w-d-xo.html
@@vibewithmike Thanks for the story on that. I haven't been a member of your channel but for about five months or so. I didn't recall ever seeing them open to the public. I would love to visit your area someday and spend a few days to a week there. I love being around the water and watching ships. I go to Erie when I can but rarely catch ships coming in and out of port.
Great video. I visited Duluth several years ago and was enamored with the bridge and ships going by. (I was a Surface Warfare Officer in the Navy.) Question: Do the ships bring a harbor pilot on board to assist with navigating into the harbor?
Nothing like seeing a big laker for the first time in person
Several years ago my wife and i moved from Florida to Marquette Michigan. i grew up in michigan and was familiar with the boats having seen them many times on the Detroit river, Port Huron, and Mackinaw Island. and of course, the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald. when we were getting ready to move, i was telling her stories about michigan and the Fitz eventually came up. she listined to the song, and thought i was interesting. while driving across the UP there were billboards advertising the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, with a painting of the Fitz in the storm. "WHAT IS THE BIG DEAL ABOUT THAT DAMN BOAT? IT SANK!" she exclaimed. she just didnt get it.
one day we were tooling around Marquette and the James Oberstar was in dock, picking up a load. "Is THAT a laker?" she exclaimed. "Oh Yeah! pull over!" i yelled.
we stood there looking at her, and i explained how that was almost exactly what the Fitz looked like. i said imagine that boat in a storm of 30 ft waves, and then it suddenly plunging nose first 500 feet to the bottom and breaking in two in just a matter of seconds, and no one could even call for help
suddenly her face changed, as if for a moment she grasped the concept of the incredible power of the water and what it did. "I understand now" she said quietly.
the following month we were in Manitowoc WI and visited the little great lakes museum there. they had a small accurate model of the Fitz wreck. she looked at it for a few moments, and almost to herself said "they never had a chance". we were in Duluth the following month enjoying ourselves watching some of the boats come in and out. to our amazement the Anderson came into port. we stood right there by the bridge.
"Wasnt that the boat that was with the Fitzgerald when she sank?" she asked. "yes it was, very good!" Suddenly she blew the Master salute. "What was THAT?" she said. in a calm voice i said that was the Anderson saluting and honoring the Edmund Fitzgerald. she does that every time she arrives in Duluth.
then it all hit her at once - seeing that huge historic ship, the lines from the song (all that remains are the faces and the names, the church bell chimed til it rang 29 times), just the whole gravity of what happened...... she began to cry. then she saw a crew member on the spar deck waving to our small crowd. she started clapping wildly overhead and waved back. "KEEP SAILING YOU BIG BEAUTIFUL GIRL!" she shouted
Doug, I read your comment three times because of the way you wrote and the interest level I have and I know other as well. I actually pinned this comment to the very top of the comment section for this video. I hope numerous others get the pleasure to read this wonderful comment, my goodness, it’s unbelievably awesome. Did you see this video? A lot of people are talking about it right now. I want to see what you think about. th-cam.com/video/QIyZIf7DWlI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=3mHRfuHhUh-b3iBK
Ancient rust buckets are falling apart
she's a keeper
@trainman5371 this ship absolutely is. Hey, I have a special video for you. There’s a few trains in this one. And it’s on a ship. Let me know what you think. th-cam.com/video/mvaC5q6cDNg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UNboZI-SYbaABICM
Thank you for your story Doug. It is really touching. I have never been to America besides a holiday stay for 8 days in New York City in ‘15 on our way to England. I’m South Australian, btw. I love your lake ships and have watched a few of them in awe and absolute fascination! If I lived where Mike does I would get down there too. Thank you very much for letting us see these beauties.
You know she's also the ship that came about in a killing storm to help look for survivors of the "Edmond Fitzgerald" at great personal peril after she went down because Conditions were so bad that the Coast Guard couldn't mount a recovery mission? God bless the Arthur Anderson!
Anthony, Captain Cooper on the Anderson turned around in that same terrible storm to look for the Fitz! What a remarkable Captain and ship!⛴️👍
The Anderson had crossed lake Superior WITH the Fitzgerald before it went back to look for the lost ship
Joe! Thank you so much for the update friend!
@@vibewithmike Mike you're as big a ship nut as me. If not bigger.
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Hey, if ships makes us nuts, then they might as well start chasing us with the nets!😂😂😂😂
The Legend. She should not be scrapped
I agree
The Arthur M. Anderson is probably the second most famous of the great lakes steamers behind the Edmund Fitzgerald.
I agree! 100% I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend Eric!
Yes, she went thru that storm that took the fritz down .
I remember WELL how Bernie Cooper took the Anderson back out in the storm searching for survivors when the Fitz went down. Nothing but utmost respect for Bernie, crew and all the families of the crew of the Fitz
. God Bless and Thanks
Bernie is a straight up legend!!!!!
@@vibewithmike He OUGHT to be!
Boat Friends, Lewie is so right about Bernie. Check out this article. www.mininggazette.com/news/local-news/2016/11/remembering-the-edmund-fitzgerald/
@@vibewithmike Thanks, Pal. Just got through reading the article and have watched about all the things covering the going down of the Fitz and the interview with Bernie himself. Still stands the hair up on the back of my neck to even think about it and the studio recording that Mr. Lightfoot did about it with the steel guitar tears me up every time I listen to it. Lots of loss compassing it all and him. Thanks and God Bless!
Every time I see a laker on the lake I think of the Fitz
I enjoyed your video.
Vince, thanks a lot friend! I hope you come back to my channel and watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️
That's it dudezilla!!! I am deeming you the OBI WON of Great Lake ships!!!!!
Nice video of the Arthur M Anderson 👍. You just can't ever forget about the Fitzgerald every time this ship is shown. They sailed together on that fateful night. R.I.P.
Lester, thank you so much my friend for watching the video and for this comment! I hope you come back for another ship video soon. Have a wonderful Friday night.⛴️
I grew up in Duluth born in 1951 saw the AMA many times beautiful!
She’s definitely #1 in my book and always will be ❤❤❤❤❤
This is the favorite of so many
I love the old Lakers, what a ship, beautiful, and the history that goes with her
The Lakers have such an old school and cool look. Just a look alone tells you there’s a lot of miles logged and cargo hauled!⛴️
Thank you so much for this Sir! I thoroughly enjoyed watching and you inspired me to read up on some very interesting history! Awesome! ❤
I hope you subscribe and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️
I will do that! Thanks!
While visiting Duluth a few years ago , having had lunch at Grandma’s in Canal Park, I and my family walked down near the lift bridge and were surprised to see the AMA pushing through the shipping canal. It was an eerie feeling for me knowing that she was one of the last ships to be in contact with the Edmund Fitzgerald on the fateful night. The AMA is a beautiful laker. Long may she sail
Every time that ship goes by, I think about the Fitzgerald
Awesome ship
Thanks so much for taking time out of your day to watch the video and leave a comment. Take a look at this link. This is my favorite ship video of the past season. There was tons of sea smoke on Lake Superior. It was unbelievably cold too! th-cam.com/video/mKzamgCa6zw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=b9s-KKJx4XzauwOV
Thanks for this video! We've been to Duluth many times but have never been able to catch the Anderson.
I hope you subscribe and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️
This ship gets me emotional every time. It has quite a spirit!
This is such an iconic and amazing ship! The Anderson carries a bit of the Fitz with her..
You have definitely hit the ground running in this new shipping season, Mike. Kudos to you.
Many more to go. The Anderson is scheduled to depart tonight at 8:00pm. I’ll be out there live if it’s not too late.
Respect for that ship
Yes she definitely needs to be in the discussion of historically significant ships.
Absolutely, great ship
I grew up in Detroit and would drive my bicycle to the river to watch the ships. There were more boats on the riverback then. I loved the Cleveland Cliff ships. Even as a adult i would come and watch during my lunch break.
J S, love this story man! I hope you subscribe and come back to my channel to watch more ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️
Wish I were down there to watch these beauties coming in. Glad you are sharing your videos and info.
Glad you like them! All the best!!!!
It’s great to see a ship with a heroic history. Still get a little choked up about the Fitz.
It’s a most historic ship sailing on the Great Lakes for sure right now
Beautiful video of the Lady of the lakes Mike.. Long may she sail until retirement into preservation which is a must!
Scrapping the ship will never happen. There would be a line of people standing around this vessel. She still is chugging along and doing a good job. She will be departing Duluth tonight around 8 PM. I will be going live when she does as long as she doesn’t go too late.
Someone else called her “Master of the Lakes”. I like it.
I’m down with that name too!
The question that will be asked after she is retired is where she will be placed.
100%
Not a chance she will be scrapped. People would protest. I’m hoping Duluth as a floating museum!
What an incredibly beautiful ship
It’s one of the most beautiful ships out there
Majestic, classic Laker! My favorite!
I feel the same way. I hope you join me for many more ships coming this season. Thanks for the comment friend!
Wow longtime working this ship..71 years young❤
Love seeing these majestic Lakers! I live in Sa Francisco, CA and my husband worked loading and unloading "Salties" at the port of Richmond, CA love your videos, thank you
June, they have such a great look to them. Beautiful piece of steel!
Afternoon Mike. She IS a beauty. One of my favorites. Thanks for the video and letting us watch the turn. Another thing I love to see. Catch you in the next one.
Sounds good! I’ll see you soon. The Anderson will be leaving around 8:00pm tonight. I will go live.
I’ve seen the Anderson before it became a self unloaded. Been on it one time for a short time. The ore docks at USSteel loved it when it came in.
Bruce!!!!! That must’ve been so cool being on that vessel! I see your logo says U.S. Army. Thank you for your service brother.🇺🇸
Most Enjoyable. Many thanks & Greetings from Ireland
Being tha I’m half Irish, I’m delighted to receive a comment from you my friend. Thank you for watching the video. I hope you can catch me for upcoming ship videos the spring and summer. All the best to you! 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you, beautiful footage from the opposite pier we normally do not get to see. Noted AMA, old school design, forward pilot house, deck close to the water, and not a mammoth 1,000ft. Also noted how quickly the weather/lake conditions change. Smooth sailing from storms a couple days ago.
Thanks my friend. The AMA is one special ship. A real legend!⛴️
You know Mike...you might have to deal with cold, ice and snow, and that can be tough. But your reward is a day like this. Getting to watch first hand a ship as remarkable as the Anderson. And so many other awesome ships and tugs. You are very lucky. And what's neat is you are taking full advantage of your opportunity. As far as the Spring 1975 ship lengthening, I've always wondered whether that really helped the Anderson deal with that massive storm later in the year that sank the Fitz. The added length and associated extra weight must have made a difference. Possibly kept them afloat.
Nice video Mike. Really, really nice.
That is an excellent observation regarding the structural integrity that might have been increased due to the lengthening process. I don’t know if we will ever know. However, the captain of the Anderson said that rogue wave hit them and I’m assuming that’s what took down the Fitz? It’s hard not to think about the Fitz when we see the Anderson.⛴️
When Bernie Cooper watched the Fitz pass him earlier in that fateful day he had no idea that before he slept again his courage would be tested to the limit & he would pass the test with flying colors, elevating him into a Great Lakes legend, along with his boat.
Just reading your comment gives me goose bumps. Here’s the actual radio transmission between the captain and the Coast Guard that night. It’s unbelievable. www.michiganradio.org/arts-culture/2015-11-10/listen-to-radio-transmission-on-the-night-of-the-edmund-fitzgeralds-sinking
@@vibewithmike Bernie's one on one video interview from his retirement home in Florida was excellent too.
These videos I watch a few times a year. They’re historic, captivating and an example of a true hero in action.
Listening to Gordon Lightfoot and the rain hitting my windows while watching this on a stormy day. Very nice!!
That song is amazing, you have to see this one. A little bit of a tense situation until everything worked itself out. You will also see 5 million lights in the distance. th-cam.com/video/7NzQ5ER9rjg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=t1wZLLRzzCeWVueV
All respect to the AMA! I was fortunate to see the AMA pass the James R. Barker in Wyandotte last Saturday. What an amazing sighting it was! You are doing a great job Mike. Thank you!
It’s such a beautiful ship!
Wow! Very cool!!!!
Kurtis, happy Tuesday friend. I hope you come with me on some of these ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️
@@vibewithmike Just subscribed! Thanks!
Thanks brother!
'A tall ship and a star to steer her by".................................Thanks!
Another great video 👌
This is one of the older videos. It’s cool looking back at some of the older stuff.
Great video, nice to see the view from the other side!
Steve, I’m glad that you enjoyed the video. Yes, I move around a lot and get different angles of these ships and the area so it gives you a good feel for what’s going on. Thanks so much for the comment. I hope you come back for future ships. Have a spectacular Friday night!👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️
I watched this for the first time today, I love the enthusiasm you bring to these videos. This ship is famous for being on hand to rescue survivors from the Edmund Fritzgerald., tho sadly there were none. I live very close to where the Keweenaw canal enters Lake Superior. I see some of the ships at a distance as they make their way around the point. For now, watching your videos gives me such a sense of pride in our great country. Thank you, Mike! I am still planning a trip that way soon. Keep you videos coming. Love the history you inject; yours are one of the few videos I DON'T fast forward, lol.🙂
What a wonderful comment. It really put a smile on my face. Please let me know when you make it to Duluth. We will watch a ship together.
She’s a classic. Amazing how the ice comes and goes from day to day. Thanks
William, this vessel never gets old. It never well. Plumb awesome!
Great entry! 🚢 nice to see! Great video all around 👍🏼🚢
Thank you so much Barb!👍⛴️
Nothing better then watching the AMA in Duluth with a few flurries. Majestic!
AMA is a straight legend John. It’s so cool to see her! ⛴️
I applaud you for braving that cold for such an awesome video, this is truly loved.; Top 5? For me #1. I own a 1971 Chevelle and as I research some parts for their numbers and such I also look to see when and where they were made. I just can't help but wonder to further extents where the metal came from, which ore carried carried across the lakes. Perhaps, just perhaps some was carried by the Fitz.
This was a good video. Absolutely. My favorite cars are the 70s Chevelle’s and Nova’s! That must be such a blast to drive a nice days. How cool is that. I want you to check this video out, this right here was one of the coolest conditions I’ve ever experienced recording ships. Wait till you see the lake and the sky. th-cam.com/video/mKzamgCa6zw/w-d-xo.htmlsi=w1lXZBS9agGZbWTc
Wow! Beautiful 😍
This is such a classic ship Ellan!⛴️⛴️
Love the pInt scheme of the Great Lakes Fleet ships. And the Anderson is probably the most famous ship still sailing.
I love the Anderson. It always makes me think of the Fitzgerald. I’m glad you found the channel friend, welcome! ABC News did a great story about this TH-cam channel and the Boat Friends community that’s part of it, showing just how much fun we have exploring and talking about ships. I hope you subscribe (zero cost) and come back to have some fun with these ships. ABC News story: th-cam.com/video/X1fWdiuszqE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=w0Rwsr9UuHfy2RqC
Love that porch swing on the pilot house!!
You have to see this one friend th-cam.com/video/7NzQ5ER9rjg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=zP6Cm5bEOnUDSIKI
The AA is a maritime legend! Still going strong. You can still see she looks good from her refit back a few years ago. I just finished Ric Mixter's book 'Tattletale Sounds: The Edmund Fitzgerald Investigations.' Great companion book for the study of one of the most famous tragedies in American history. Thanks for the video!
Ed, have you listened to the Coast Guard audio from that sad night with the Fitz. The one where Captain Bernie is speaking with a Coast Guard.
@Vibe with Mike ⚓️ Yes! I've tried to access as much material on the 'Fitzgerald' tragedy as I can. Since I was young, I've always been fascinated with aviation disasters, shipwrecks, high-altitude mountaineering accidents, and amazing individual stories of adversity and tragedy.
I will ask; I just finished reading 'Run The Storm' by Michelsen-Foy on the El Farro disaster- are there any other interesting books on ancient or contemporary maritime disasters or wrecks that you might turn me onto- other that the Titanic or Andrea Gail? I'm always open to new inquires. Also, any YT channels you hold in high regard? Something like 'Brick Immortar' channel! He puts together some excellent documentaries! Thanks for the reply Mike!
I’m in the same boat, I research a lot of the same topics you mentioned. I’m very intrigued by what could’ve prevented, how these things happened, etc. Ed, I like your style man!⛴️⛴️
Great video Mike appreciate the enthusiastic ship fanning. Love the AMA. I call her purple haze after dark, purple lights on the exhaust plume. 😎
That’s a legit nickname! She’s a straight up classic! Still pushing through the water after all of these years. Man, what a sight to see!⛴️
In reviewing some vids, cant believe I missed this one. When it comes to the Anderson, her history speaks volumes and any comments I can make are redundant and just seeing her each time takes my breath away. I do so love the icons of laker history, the design the magnifivenc
Just murdered the spelling and somehow printed without finishing. Anyway, Mike, this is a memorable video done in your undeniable professional and natural style and a very nice tribute to this regal lady. So glad I came upon this video!
@carolewoolley7017 this is such a old video and I was so glad you found it. The big channel announcement is coming tomorrow tomorrow afternoon. I can’t wait for you to see it.
What a beautiful legendary ship!
Send Anderson come in never gets old! Straight up history.
Talk about coming in when you least expect it. Nice catch on a cold Duluth day!
Yeah, she got orders to divert to Duluth! I’m glad she did too! Awesome ship. Thanks Kristoffer!👍⛴️
What an absolute legend of a ship. God bless the Arthur M
The legend of all legends sailing on the lakes Chris
Awesome video...thank you sir!!
Hey, thank you for watching. Come along with me on some other shipping adventures. Thank you for your comment. Have a wonderful Saturday friend!⛴️
I can't help but to think about the mighty Edmund Fitzgerald and the Arthur M Anderson as one (sisters) in terms of story and legend just amazing
Rob, I noticed you commented on a few of my videos. Thank you so much! It’s nice to have friends that enjoy talking about these vessels. I hope you keep coming back. Every time I see the Anderson I think about the Fitz too. I want you to listen to this when you have time. This is the actual Coast Guard audio from the night the Fitz sank. You’ll hear the captain of the Anderson talking live about it. th-cam.com/video/C0Nk7Ou6YUg/w-d-xo.html
Her history is amazing. ❤️
For non-boaters, there is a system of sounds, shapes and flags to send messages. There are differences between inland and international.
Most recreational boaters do not have a clue. Pick up a $10 copy of the rules of the road. Start studying and take the test 6 months later.
Thank you for all videos you do for all us Boat / Ship friends Darcey
Let me thank YOU for having the same interest as me. It’s wonderful having people like you coming along with me watching these ships.⛴️
Mike, this was a great video of such a beautiful ship. Also thanks for sharing the link , I just listened to the interview and it was really intense, it must of been heartbreaking that no one survived 😢
Yes, it’s a heartbreaking story but it’s one that needs to be told. ⛴️
I still feel the Spirit of Cooper on her!!
100%!!!!!!!!!!!!
Absolutely a beautiful site!❤
Thanks Nana! Duluth is a great place. Thanks for watching my friend.
Great video 👍
Thanks Mike, you’re watching some of these videos where I was still trying to figure it out
Mike you're just pushing it with the phone now 😂. A great demonstration of designed right, built right, maintained right, Incredible to be still earning her keep all these years on. And as someone most definitely not off the Great Lakes, I still know the AMA, because she is the vessel she is.
I thought about you with that phone on the ledge. I’m not kidding about this. I think I really am going to have something connected to that phone case. I like having it on the ledge next to the canal because it allows me to quickly raise the camera up and show the water versus using the ledge on the other side, where I’d have to turn around again. I’m going to find something to connect to it.
@@vibewithmike I have a wire lanyard I put on my phone case (it's an armoured case that I bolt my phone into) , I bought it on Amazon and it came with all the crimps so I could lock it on. I then have carabinas to clip it on and off - admittedly it's overkill for most situations, but I've saved my phone a couple of times with it.
That said, your obviously more careful than I am, I'd have put money on it that if it was me it'd have gone over the wall on the first occasion.
I'm staggered at how much ice is still piled up on the lake ward side of the pier, great reminder as to how much ice forms.
I have an idea that I’m going to implement tonight!
Wowwwww what a beautiful ship nice video ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Nice. Shots of superstructure and aft equipment appreciated. Also the old style stern. That ship appears to have been well maintained from 1952 on!
Hey, I’m glad that you found this video my friend! I really appreciate you taking extra time to leave a comment. Take a look at this cruise ship. I recorded the other day. If you enjoy, it would be wonderful if you subscribe and come back to have some more fun with these ships. th-cam.com/video/BG72SlO7Z4E/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Wcis3FwFMYHEBJF1
Lovely to see this ship. What a great video and great commentary. "Pilot House"? Do you mean "The Bridge"? Thank you.
Thanks for watching friend. Yeah, I’ve heard many captains refer to it as one of these three. Pilothouse, wheelhouse and bridge. I guess pilothouse is my preference because it sounds cool.👍⛴️
Almost became a lake sailor after high schòol. An uncle was a Merchant Navy sailor in the convoys, so I decided to join the Navy instead.
Your videos give me a tinge of homesickness.
I’m glad you joined the Navy! Big respect to you for putting on that uniform, my friend
Nice job Mike great video
Hey, thanks friend. I really appreciate you watching. Many more ships coming soon.⛴️
Great Catch!!🚢
Thanks Chuck! Take care friend!⛴️
Great Vid Bud !
Hey, I really appreciate you watching! These ships are fun for me to cover!⛴️
Looks very cold Mike but I really enjoy watching the great ships going through and ice floating on the water thanks
Barbara, the ice is getting old now for me. Winter never ends. Guess what, 65° forecasted next week in Duluth!👍
Dude, that is epic. What a catch.
Wizard, much appreciated my friend. I’m just a guy out here having fun with the camera. It means a lot to me that you would stop for a moment to leave a comment like this. Thank you friend. Happy Easter!👍⛴️
😃 Fantastic!
Hey, thank you my friend. Have a great evening!
Hi buddy, as always thumbs up. And as always cheers ; - )
Michael! All the best to you brother!⛴️
I remember seeing this boat in dry dock in Superior sometime in the late 50's early '60's.
Those are some awesome memories 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 one that went looking for survivors of the Fitzgerald in the storm that still hasn't been surpassed. The captain at the time Bernie Cooper it's still a hero beyond words for turning around in that mess of a storm.
Bernie is a hero for sure. Did you see this video yesterday? th-cam.com/video/cUyGq471FrA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=pKmg3gvwb4cvu4mL
❤ Lord Bless the crew and ship Arthur M. Anderson.
Susan, thank you so much for the wonderful comment. I really appreciate it. She is a marvelous ship.
Cool video mike!
RedKat!!!!! How’s it going man!!!!! You’ve been with me from when I started on TH-cam doing drive videos, it’s so awesome to hear from you. Thanks for the support my friend!👍
I couldn’t figure out why the name of the ship sounded so familiar because I don’t know that much about these ships. I read a few comments and figured it out.
What a beautiful ship.
It’s a very historic ship. Did you see this one from today? th-cam.com/video/OTCX9oCW2yU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=edGJwskRGutY1mtA
I can remember going into Sandusky a few times with winds grom the northeast. Its a curvy channel and a wgile ride! I yad to be he at the top of my game to steer the channel. I know that canal passage in Duluth. Whoosh with a stern wind!!!!
Did you see the live stream video today from the boat? Take a look th-cam.com/users/livephgAnWEyfZ0?si=xPpoA7hcbhu-kR5k
Awesome video
It sounds like that Arthur M Anderson has a tradition of coming into Duluth harbour ever since the night that Anderson lost sight of Fitz & then going out into that wicked teeth of that storm to look for its friend's 29 crew.....Anderson may have the "we're back alive & well" mentality.
Such a lovely remembrance the Anderson has for Fitz. I was 5 yrs old at the time when Fitz sank.
Ann, thanks for the comment. You know, whenever I see the Anderson, I see the Fitz. How can’t a person not think of that terrible night for the Fitz? It’s history floating by every time we see this beautiful vessel! I hope you come with me on some of these ship videos moving forward. It’s all about having fun. No agenda, just chilling out with the ships!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️
Thank you
Thank you for watching friend! ⛴️
WOW! A great salute!
Old school ship with an awesome salute. I was impressed too Ann!⛴️
I have a picture of A.M.A. from 1963 coming through Sault Ste. Marie
Ed, the AMA is so legit. Awesome looking too!
My girl. I still choke up thinking about her turning around in the face of a hurricane west wind and looking for the Fitzgerald.
Always brings back memories of being stranded for 3 days in northeast nebraska in early November thanks to the same storm that sank the Fitzgerald.😢 RCH
Take a look at the Sykes th-cam.com/video/Xj7TzTQ8ivU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=BNvFfhnIoYeO0pyG
I see it in Port Huron mi ever so often it’s cool to see
A legendary ship, Involved with another legendary ship if you know you know
Edit: She doesn't look too bad for being seventy years old though you can tell her age by the marks on her Hull.
TruNub! Thank you for the comment friend. You’re 100%. The story is etched in my mind anytime I see the Anderson. It such a treat to see the Anderson sail by. I hope you join me with the next ship video. All the best!👍👍⛴️⛴️
@Vibe with Mike ⚓️ Definitely earned a subscribe Look forward to Seeing more of your content
Thanks brother!!! Have a great week!
Thanks mike
You bet John!
Very nice
Master salute. 🎶🎵
🎉
That’s the icing on the cake. Master salute.
Nice one mate 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤
You have to check this out th-cam.com/video/7NzQ5ER9rjg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=-aCpHPhyf3gH-BWY
What a grand lady
It's amazing how these people built these huge ships to sell across the ocean and through bad storms, wonderful video Mike and today is birthday too. 🥳⛴⛴
Antwaun, these old ships are almost more dependable than new vessels. ⛴️
No
You too Joe!
Being lengthened to 887 ft makes it the same exact length as the Titanic but a bit more seaworthy. And also, operated by one of the most elite crews on the laked.
NICE VIDEO THANKS FOR NOT TALKING WHEN THEY WERE BLOWING THE HORNS
Shaun, anytime I hear the whistle exchange I shut my mouth. Always! 😂
Do they ever open up the green gates for the public to walk out to the light beacons on the piers?
Have a great day Mike,God Bless!!!😊
Scott, yes, they will open those gates very soon. After the ice melts I’m assuming. But they do close them periodically when there are storms brewing. Here’s why they were installed.
th-cam.com/video/4ge4nR7MwPE/w-d-xo.html
@@vibewithmike Thanks for the story on that. I haven't been a member of your channel but for about five months or so. I didn't recall ever seeing them open to the public. I would love to visit your area someday and spend a few days to a week there. I love being around the water and watching ships. I go to Erie when I can but rarely catch ships coming in and out of port.
Scott, when the open, I’ll be out there. I like walking down to get a good view of the ships.
Thank you Mike, I am aware of her history a bit.
It’s such a beautiful vessel Gail. Absolutely marvelous. It’s been sailing for so many years.⛴️
Great video. I visited Duluth several years ago and was enamored with the bridge and ships going by. (I was a Surface Warfare Officer in the Navy.)
Question: Do the ships bring a harbor pilot on board to assist with navigating into the harbor?