James R Barker arrived in Duluth this evening with a master salute to stun the large crowd of spectators on a warm summer evening. The Barker will load iron ore pellets.
Brings back memories of the time i spent working in Port Colborne in 1957 in more peaceful times seeing the great lake ships. Spent 9 months there now at 90 years old back home in Scotland
May the Almighty God shower his blessings immensely on you to remain in this world more happily for years and year. I do not know you or your name and have not at all seen you so far. But I liked your write up or comment very much. So I also drop a few lines. I am from southern most part of India. 🙏🏼🌺
I wish to compliment on your ability to recall the events at this age. Sir I have a question. Do you have any idea as what could be the weight of this ship when empty?
I love watching these large ships move. When I was much younger, my family used to spend the summers at Sodus Point NY which, at the time, was the place where coal from Pennsylvania via rail was transferred to coal ships that took it over to Canada. We used to love watching the ships come and go, and listen (and sometimes watch) the loading process.
Always love to see that harbor. I lived there as a child. I remember my dad taking me down there when the St Lawrence Seaway opened in 1959. I was nine years old.
I'm always surprised by the number of people that are around to watch these beautiful boats transit the Duluth Lift Bridge and Canal. And Thank You James R Barker for the MASTER SALUTE!!!
It was nice to hear the other vessels give thier intent and the second vessel outbound said he would hang back and let the barker enter and not get in his way
HELLO !!! with this awesome Barker's view as usual on her musical horn here I am ! so would you excuse my long absence... not really far from your lovely videos I watch as often as possible but busy with many other works ... I hope all is going well for you and Duluth not too hits by the world chaotic events... I stay sincerely yours from Paris country (better than downtown !) 🏡💕🚢🌊
The difference in handling when I went from my 18' to my new 37' was interesting. Took a bit to get it figured out. The captains of those beasts to me are beyond smart. That isn't just a job, it's an art and they are the Picaso's.
Indeed captains of ships are amazing, dealing with forces of elements for safety of cargo and lives of crew, dealing with docking/undocking maneuvers involving physics inbuilt with his ship's structure versus momentum, draft and pier features!!!
that is a sight to see, i live a couple miles from the cape fear river, last year i watched the Hyundai Hope come in fully loaded at 1200 ft long, its something to realize how massive these ships are once you see one. up close, the pilot boats looked like toys.
On the Great Lakes At 1013.5 feet, Interlake's flagship M/V Paul R. Tregurtha is the longest ship on the Great Lakes. She can carry up to 68,000 gross tons of taconite pellets or 71,000 net tons of coal.
Good looking ship. I Loved going to Duluth by ship. Purchased my girlfriend(now my wife) a stereo for Christmas at a local store there back in the 70's while we were unloading salt.
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LOVE LOVE LOVE the Barker bark!!! Thank you Captain for a great show!
Always brings a smile to my face when I hear her salute..
Thanks for sharing.
Thank You Captain Newland and crew. Great Master Salute.
Brings back memories of the time i spent working in Port Colborne in 1957 in more peaceful times seeing the great lake ships. Spent 9 months there now at 90 years old back home in Scotland
Wishing you many more years
Respect mister!! God bless you!
Wish you many many more years full of happiness and health
May the Almighty God shower his blessings immensely on you to remain in this world more happily for years and year. I do not know you or your name and have not at all seen you so far. But I liked your write up or comment very much. So I also drop a few lines. I am from southern most part of India. 🙏🏼🌺
I wish to compliment on your ability to recall the events at this age. Sir I have a question. Do you have any idea as what could be the weight of this ship when empty?
I have said it before, but love that y’all include the radio chatter on the arrival and departure videos that are uploaded.
I find it fascinating to listen to. 100% agree with you.
I grew up in Detroit and lived there from 1956 until 1984. We all loved watching the iron ore ships running up and down the Detroit River.
Thr Master at the master salute. The Barker bark is a beautiful thing
I’m always impressed with the way the captain can maneuver her ⬅️➡️↘️↙️⬆️⬇️↪️↩️🔄. Amazing to watch. Very talented and skilled. Beautifully done ❤️
It’s not reverse
Reverse??
Always a Fantastic salute from the James R. Barker⚓⚓
Hello James R. Barker & her Crew!! Good day to you 🌤🍀
Awesome 👍😎
I need a horn system like the Barker has for my motorcycle!
What a beautiful machine and very fine seamanship 👍🇺🇸.
I love watching these large ships move. When I was much younger, my family used to spend the summers at Sodus Point NY which, at the time, was the place where coal from Pennsylvania via rail was transferred to coal ships that took it over to Canada. We used to love watching the ships come and go, and listen (and sometimes watch) the loading process.
Welcome Barker and crew
CHEERS from Colorado
Always love to see that harbor. I lived there as a child. I remember my dad taking me down there when the St Lawrence Seaway opened in 1959. I was nine years old.
What a beautiful evening. . . Makes me miss my days of racing sailboats on Lake Michigan. Getting old can suck at times. . .
Interesting to hear the calls to the bridge from the sailboats! 😃
Thank you Captain, for giving the people what they want!! 🚢
I'm always surprised by the number of people that are around to watch these beautiful boats transit the Duluth Lift Bridge and Canal.
And Thank You James R Barker for the MASTER SALUTE!!!
I will be there for a few days in August and I can't wait to see one of those ships come
Best sounding boat in the fleet!
I watched the Barker come in early AM one New Years and the horn honestly blew my mind. I don’t know why I love these ships so much but I do😊
Guess that's what makes it so magical :) I sure agree.
Excellent capture and thanks for sharing this
This is my favorite video and makes me so badly want to move back to Minnesota!
Always had a soft spot for Duluth, especially this time of year.
I enjoy the chatter as well. I look forward to the horns tooting, that’s wonderful. Thank you for this upload. Well done.
What a beautiful evening arrival! I love the contrast of the Barker and the much smaller boat transiting behind her.
It was nice to hear the other vessels give thier intent and the second vessel outbound said he would hang back and let the barker enter and not get in his way
That is so cool ... made my day!
I never get tired of the Barker bark.
HELLO !!!
with this awesome Barker's view as usual on her musical horn here I am ! so would you excuse my long absence... not really far from your lovely videos I watch as often as possible but busy with many other works ... I hope all is going well for you and Duluth not too hits by the world chaotic events... I stay sincerely yours from Paris country (better than downtown !)
🏡💕🚢🌊
amazed at how calm the lake is
Wow..... just WOW!!!!!!!
Love this monster marine stuff!! Thanks!!
What an amazing horn!
Love to see the J.R. Barker. When I was younger. I remember her being built in the Lorain Ship Yard.
Thanks
That's some really beautiful footage .
Nice shot of the Barker passing the Speer
Wow , that is a beast of a Great Lakes ship!
Love the musical horn salute! Those long lakers look like they’d be hard to navigate, but they go exactly where the captain wants them. Thanks!
thanks for radio communication
100% agree with Gary Wilkins, I LOVE the Barker bark. There is no other like it.
Ohhh my very favorite ship and ahhhh that master salute is the best ever!!
Crazy cool ....i just love these lakers !!!!! Love em ❤️
Love it!
Love u too ❤❤❤
Damn that ship is big. Always love to hear them horns.
my sister’s on this one!!
Its like the openings to starwars movies just on the a different plane,awesome
Beautiful Capturing of Mass 💪💪 entry of This big Vessel🏯 👌👌👍
Fabulous fabulous.
😕❤️ Ah man, I wish I was there. What a wonderful experience for the people to see such a long beautiful ship like that.
😊👍
Love that two tone horn!
Quite the crowd on hand!
You really have to respect overall weight and displacement of water... TRULY amazing 😳👍👌
What a beautiful sound he makes
*she
That thing actually is over 1000 feet long. No trick photo effects. Huge.
Sheriff Brody " Now THAT'S a bigger boat!!!! " Gotta love a skyscraper sailing by vertically.
Those people on the mic sound happy like they have the best job in the world. nothing wrong with that.
My gawd such a gigantic machine. I cannot imagine working that in a harbour. Wow!
Creatividad humana gracias a Dios
The difference in handling when I went from my 18' to my new 37' was interesting. Took a bit to get it figured out. The captains of those beasts to me are beyond smart. That isn't just a job, it's an art and they are the Picaso's.
Indeed captains of ships are amazing, dealing with forces of elements for safety of cargo and lives of crew, dealing with docking/undocking maneuvers involving physics inbuilt with his ship's structure versus momentum, draft and pier features!!!
One hell of a horn!
AWSOME
Ladies and Gentlemen,,,,,, big Jim has arrived!!
Fantástico 😃 😄 😁
Love that horn.
ella es hermosa 💜
All I can say is WOW! That's a HUGE SHIP 🙂
Is this a famous ship.comments seem to say she is much loved.here in northern Ireland we love our ships also.
Cooooooool.............. beautiful.
Amazing Ship
So Cool
I miss duluth!
Was waiting for the Barker's Captain to play the tones from Close Encounters.
that is a sight to see, i live a couple miles from the cape fear river, last year i watched the Hyundai Hope come in fully loaded at 1200 ft long, its something to realize how massive these ships are once you see one. up close, the pilot boats looked like toys.
On the Great Lakes At 1013.5 feet, Interlake's flagship M/V Paul R. Tregurtha is the longest ship on the Great Lakes. She can carry up to 68,000 gross tons of taconite pellets or 71,000 net tons of coal.
Great horn section
Along side Capt 👍👍👍
Keep safety
Cute arrival salute..
Impressive ship !
Man, the size of that ship. Amazing. So, supply chain disruption is corrected with one load…
amazing ship
Very nice wow big ship👍
That’s impressive
🎶Low bridge, everybody Down. Low bridge and we’re going to Town✊🏼✊🏼🎵
It's like a small country approaching
Hear that two tone horn. I want one for my car. To ward off idiots!! Great video. That ship should be called wall of steel!
THAT is a huge friggin' boat!!!!!
Good looking ship. I Loved going to Duluth by ship. Purchased my girlfriend(now my wife) a stereo for Christmas at a local store there back in the 70's while we were unloading salt.
Это монстр! Дух захватывает!
🤩🤩
Ayyy the Barker repping good ole Delaware!
And that's why that's my ringtone.
He is a big boy!
That salute says Get a load of me!
Gigantesco
PARABÉNS tmj
😁que barcao imenso é esse, aposto que ele não consegue virar na primeira curva😃
Ohh man! What an entry and the captain knows about it. When they retire that ship I would like to buy those horns and mount them on my car.
What a monster! 🛳🚢⚓
That’s a big boat.