Who remembers when the Buffalo River near the Lackawanna end sections fenced off with skull and crossbones signs. Sections of the Blackrock Canal were considered flammable. Things sure have changed for the better. I still would not eat the fish there but water is so much cleaner.
Nice video. Well done. For years we had a sailboat docked right across from the General Mills. Cheerios and Lucky Charms. When a ship was in it made it a bit tighter to get in and out of the dock. Another interesting route you might try is under the Peace Bridge (on the canal). We did it with out Melonseed sailing skiff last year.
Thanks for the video Nigel. I've been following the Manitoulin daily. This is one of the hardest working ships on the Great Lakes. Captain TJ has taken her to the following ports in the last 3 weeks. I call that mighty busy! Meldrum Bay Muskegon Calcite Sault St. Marie Duluth Two Harbors Thunder Bay Buffalo Sandusky Port Inland Spragge
I look forward to catching up with it again before the season ends, maybe in colder conditions, or even better, follow the ship into Buffalo and film the maneuvering
Next time you catch us in Buffalo send me a message if I am not otherwise engaged I’ll come say hi! Also be careful getting that close to the ships side and wires. Wires can move at any time for any reason, I had one break a couple days ago under half winch tension. You should never for any reason go under a mooring wire. Also worth note, we do not secure the anchors while in port in case our lines break. During my time on the Cuyahoga I’ve had an anchor drop out while unloading a few times. Vibrations from the unloading gear loosened the break and away it went. I haven’t had that on the Manitoulin but I wouldn’t recommend floating under one anyway. I have seen lots of things fall over the side in my time mostly by accident any of which would cause a bad day. That opening toward the rear is a ballast outflow, that can also start up at anytime without warning. If you want to see how it looks getting into the dock there is a time lapse on my channel. The Great Republic is on the bottom that’s why it’s off so far. It’s not deep enough to get all the way up to the dock. Great video! See you on the next one.
Nice note Captain. You pointed out several examples of how shipping can be very dangerous. I'm sure you would agree in that your job first and foremost is one of safety. And your words of caution are right up that priority. No one wants to see any accidents....especially one/s that can be prevented. Great advice.
Hello Captain. I just had to re check the video, at the stern I guess for a short period of time I was close, duly noted. The next time i am available when you come into Buffalo I would love to film the vessel leaving, running a timelapse off the back of the seadoo. I have subscribed to your channel too. and for sure i will get in contact with you prior. Look forward to the next time.
Hello Capt.! That offload spot on those elevators looks pretty tight indeed, lining up the conveyor looks like it took some pretty skilled hands, impressive! Stay safe out there, greetings from St Catharines. Nige..great channel, YT suggested and I subbed right away lol..off to binge now.
It's the stern I was a Coast Guard men. I sailed the Great lakes on Katmai Bay, Neah Bay and The Mackinaw. Bow, Stern, Port, Starboard, Deck, Bulkhead, Overhead.
Interesting video! 👍. I noticed in the Manitoulin it had the mast on top of the pilot house folded down, I assume for clearance for the bridges they had to go under.
After watching lots of UK narrowboat videos, I can assure you those terms are even used on those little canals. Seen both ships many times while walking along the Welland Canal. Jeeez I must be getting old--I remember the Manitoulin when she was mostly still grey lol. Gotta say, she has a lot of teeth in her smile now 😉 (and I also saw a face on the Great Republic too, so thanks for that). Great footage as usual! How did you get the drone down? Water landing? Reeeally precise Skidoo landing...?
It is indeed the stern. “Lakers” or “Lakeboats” are always called “boats” instead of “ships.” When a “Salty” comes into the lakes from the Saint Lawrence Seaway it of course is called a “ship.” Except for that difference, normal nautical terminology prevails. Great video - thank you.
When I was growing in Buffalo the River was so polluted you won't dare journey up it. You couldn't smoke a cigarette near it in fear of setting it on fire! Looks like it got cleaned up a bit!
Reminds me of the Manchester Ship Canal in UK. in the 70's early 80s it was vile then many years of cleaning it have made it a very nice place to visit
It sure has. It's by no means perfect but, it's clean enough and safe enough to kayak and canoe in without worry at all. At 53, I fish in it finally out of a canoe and it's a very relaxing good time. They are still working on it and it's getting better and better each year.
A ship is a ship is a ship whether ocean or laker. The nautical terms would still apply. The difference between the ocean and the Great Lakes is that there are No International Salvage Rights on the Great Lakes. Because the lakes are shared between Canada and the USA, no area is open like that of an ocean. So when you come across a treasure find, the find MUST be reported to the Coast Guard on either side you're on. The courts will decide the fate of the treasure, as to whether it goes to the company it was found or not.
Better check your editing. The second half of the video has long blank spaces and video of you running up and down the Niagara River. A ship is a ship whether on salt water or fresh. The back end is the STERN.
Done, I had originally started the video as a seadoo adventure, then i deleted all the footage from the start up until i was by the entrance to Buffalo, then it looks like while editing I had moved some files to the end, thankfully they were not part of the video (ship wise). thanks for letting me know, It took me 4 evenings this week after finishing work to edit this one. Sometimes you over think an edit and have to walk away. cheers
Who remembers when the Buffalo River near the Lackawanna end sections fenced off with skull and crossbones signs. Sections of the Blackrock Canal were considered flammable. Things sure have changed for the better. I still would not eat the fish there but water is so much cleaner.
Nice video. Well done. For years we had a sailboat docked right across from the General Mills. Cheerios and Lucky Charms. When a ship was in it made it a bit tighter to get in and out of the dock. Another interesting route you might try is under the Peace Bridge (on the canal). We did it with out Melonseed sailing skiff last year.
I did the Canal the other summer and went through the lock, which was Free!!!!
Thanks for the video Nigel. I've been following the Manitoulin daily. This is one of the hardest working ships on the Great Lakes. Captain TJ has taken her to the following ports in the last 3 weeks. I call that mighty busy!
Meldrum Bay
Muskegon
Calcite
Sault St. Marie
Duluth
Two Harbors
Thunder Bay
Buffalo
Sandusky
Port Inland
Spragge
I look forward to catching up with it again before the season ends, maybe in colder conditions, or even better, follow the ship into Buffalo and film the maneuvering
Thks Nigel that was a great video. It was so interesting seeing them offload.
Very welcome. Glad you enjoyed it
Next time you catch us in Buffalo send me a message if I am not otherwise engaged I’ll come say hi! Also be careful getting that close to the ships side and wires. Wires can move at any time for any reason, I had one break a couple days ago under half winch tension. You should never for any reason go under a mooring wire. Also worth note, we do not secure the anchors while in port in case our lines break. During my time on the Cuyahoga I’ve had an anchor drop out while unloading a few times. Vibrations from the unloading gear loosened the break and away it went. I haven’t had that on the Manitoulin but I wouldn’t recommend floating under one anyway. I have seen lots of things fall over the side in my time mostly by accident any of which would cause a bad day. That opening toward the rear is a ballast outflow, that can also start up at anytime without warning.
If you want to see how it looks getting into the dock there is a time lapse on my channel.
The Great Republic is on the bottom that’s why it’s off so far. It’s not deep enough to get all the way up to the dock.
Great video! See you on the next one.
Nice note Captain. You pointed out several examples of how shipping can be very dangerous. I'm sure you would agree in that your job first and foremost is one of safety. And your words of caution are right up that priority. No one wants to see any accidents....especially one/s that can be prevented. Great advice.
@@chuckg6039 I’ve been seen many accidents that could have avoided. Just trying to spread the knowledge.
Hello Captain. I just had to re check the video, at the stern I guess for a short period of time I was close, duly noted.
The next time i am available when you come into Buffalo I would love to film the vessel leaving, running a timelapse off the back of the seadoo. I have subscribed to your channel too. and for sure i will get in contact with you prior. Look forward to the next time.
Hello Capt.! That offload spot on those elevators looks pretty tight indeed, lining up the conveyor looks like it took some pretty skilled hands, impressive! Stay safe out there, greetings from St Catharines. Nige..great channel, YT suggested and I subbed right away lol..off to binge now.
That Edward Cotter is lovely !!!
Lovely video
I left Buffalo in 1975. Great to hear it's natural beauty back!
I thank you for what you do. I would love to go on this type adventures. I can't get enough
Happy you enjoy watching it though
Great video. I love the closeups of the ships nd your explanation of what they are doing. See you next time.
I saw Great Republic go by the house. Usually they go to Port Colborne/Welland Canal.
It's the stern I was a Coast Guard men. I sailed the Great lakes on Katmai Bay, Neah Bay and The Mackinaw. Bow, Stern, Port, Starboard, Deck, Bulkhead, Overhead.
I need to find that reply that stated that I didn't need to use those terms. I thought it was odd
Do you know why Buffalo declined as a great lakes shipping destination?
One big reason! The completion of the St Lawrence Seaway in the 50's.
Interesting video! 👍. I noticed in the Manitoulin it had the mast on top of the pilot house folded down, I assume for clearance for the bridges they had to go under.
@@teaeff8898 correct! If we don’t lower it, we will strike the bridge.
Nice tour.
Thanks.
Awesome video!
After watching lots of UK narrowboat videos, I can assure you those terms are even used on those little canals.
Seen both ships many times while walking along the Welland Canal. Jeeez I must be getting old--I remember the Manitoulin when she was mostly still grey lol. Gotta say, she has a lot of teeth in her smile now 😉 (and I also saw a face on the Great Republic too, so thanks for that).
Great footage as usual! How did you get the drone down? Water landing? Reeeally precise Skidoo landing...?
I have to grab the drone. It's usually easy to do, saying that I lost one in the St Clair River last summer
I think it's still the stern .Ship may have backed into the slip .I might be wrong . Always enjoy your videos .
I appreciate that, thank you
It is indeed the stern. “Lakers” or “Lakeboats” are always called “boats” instead of “ships.” When a “Salty” comes into the lakes from the Saint Lawrence Seaway it of course is called a “ship.” Except for that difference, normal nautical terminology prevails. Great video - thank you.
FYI--WWII heavy cruisers were named after large US cities. Not sure about light cruisers.
I didn't know that, thanks for the info
Very interesting , i subscribed to your channel ! I will check out your other videos in the future .
Thanks very much.
I'm heading up towards Kimgston in 2 weeks, so I hope to make a couple of videos out there
The American Mariner comes in frequently to offload at the General Mills plant.
Seen her there a few times last summer. I think I have it on one of my seadoo videos from last summer
I believe theres a PT Boat being restored in tbe park musem too?
When I was growing in Buffalo the River was so polluted you won't dare journey up it. You couldn't smoke a cigarette near it in fear of setting it on fire!
Looks like it got cleaned up a bit!
Reminds me of the Manchester Ship Canal in UK.
in the 70's early 80s it was vile then many years of cleaning it have made it a very nice place to visit
The Army Corps of Engineers dredged it and it's a great recreational waterway now
It sure has. It's by no means perfect but, it's clean enough and safe enough to kayak and canoe in without worry at all. At 53, I fish in it finally out of a canoe and it's a very relaxing good time. They are still working on it and it's getting better and better each year.
Great video of the American side. Off topic did you get any footage of the Barker coming in to the canal for the first time ?
Yes, the video is posted. It's the one before this video.
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Are they less stable and manuverable whe the draft is that shallow.
Rib show do the ice they have to go through.
A ship is a ship is a ship whether ocean or laker. The nautical terms would still apply. The difference between the ocean and the Great Lakes is that there are No International Salvage Rights on the Great Lakes. Because the lakes are shared between Canada and the USA, no area is open like that of an ocean.
So when you come across a treasure find, the find MUST be reported to the Coast Guard on either side you're on. The courts will decide the fate of the treasure, as to whether it goes to the company it was found or not.
You can count her ribs. Not a very good indication, much drag while sailing.
Better check your editing. The second half of the video has long blank spaces and video of you running up and down the Niagara River.
A ship is a ship whether on salt water or fresh. The back end is the STERN.
On it right now. Thanks for that
Done, I had originally started the video as a seadoo adventure, then i deleted all the footage from the start up until i was by the entrance to Buffalo, then it looks like while editing I had moved some files to the end, thankfully they were not part of the video (ship wise). thanks for letting me know, It took me 4 evenings this week after finishing work to edit this one. Sometimes you over think an edit and have to walk away. cheers
Typical Lower Lakes vessel. Needs maintenance, paint and probably some TLC.