the flying dutchman of the great lakes
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- The ghost ship Bannockburn, the Flying Dutchman of the Great Lakes. What is the REAL story? Well... here it is. Those of you who are Myth Busters will probably want to see this video. Sometimes facts are as interesting as fables. For parents- TH-cam forces me to list this as "Not for kids" just so I can allow comments. Watch the video- you'll see there is NOTHING in it that will be hurtful to kids. This is all true history.
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Growing up on the shores of Lake Michigan I heard tales about another ghost ship.
The Rouse Simmons,also known as the Chridtmas tree ship.
She foundered in the north part of the lake.
Great stories. Your channel reminds me of the naval history TH-cam channel, Drachinifel. Wish you success on TH-cam, we need civilian naval history like yours on here. Best of luck.
Wow, thank you!
Yeah Drac is one of my fav channels and i def see the resemblance they both do great research and present it in a clear precise way
Yes, Drac is wonderful. A font of knowledge. But Wes is a better story teller in my opinion. Both of their research is meticulous.
Just stumbled onto your channel (subscribed) and realized I have a number of your books. Also a former airline pilot and nautical nut now exploring the Great Lakes by boat and drinking in as much Great Lakes history as I can find. Thanks for the good reads and creating your videos!
Love the old pictures, a quick map or two would be helpful to those of us who are a bit unfamiliar with the geography. Great channel though
Great idea. I'm very new at this- and ever tip like that helps. heck, I just spent half the day redoing my thumb nails... because they're important... I had no idea.
One just surfaced again. They say it was superior mirage.
Another great story Wes. Authors, can do whatever they please. And remember the Battle of Bannockburn. My Sottish heritage will not let me forget. Robert the Bruce.
Love your stories I found that one kinda disappointing. Lol hoping for a creepy sighting or two ghostly sailors and such. 😊
I have one of those in the works... but I'm waiting for some custom artwork of the actual ghost. Artists don't work on a production schedule... even when you're payin' them.
Great stories! I just found your channel and I'll be back to watch more.
Great story !! I love the history of the great lakes.
Great videos love great lakes maritime history you let me learn more about maritime history keep up the great work 👍 I passed by a freighter called the American valor every day I went to work
I'm from Toledo Ohio a big port for freighters
Love Great Lakes lore and history, thank you for telling this story.
Thanks Wes , Love to hear your stories!
Glad you like them!
What was the purpose of employing 'ship reporters' I wonder
They were used to allow managers, customers, families, other vessel men and anyone else with maritime concerns to keep track of vessel traffic and locations. Many newspapers ran a "passages" column until the late 1990s. The only time that these were interrupted was during the two world wars. Now it can all be done by way of the Internet.
My father had all of those books.
Seeing the titles was like going home.
Thanks.
Good to hear that.
I would love to know how you build those models in the background. I think it would make a great video. Keep up the great work 😉
Thanks for the idea!
I have never this story before but I can see how two identical ships can be confused with each other. We use to Coho fish on lake Michigan and once I got to see an ore freighter with a large crane on the main deck and it was amazing how big the ship wass. Thanks for sharing this as it reminds me of those great times as a kid. We also watched the B&O car ferries coming out of Ludington.
Glad you liked the video. Happy to send you back to your childhood.
Great video man! Really enjoy all the work you do! You should make a video covering the old cement ships. J.A.W. Iglehart, Alpena ect.
Thanks for the idea!
@@authorwes thank you for seeing my comment
I like your picture in the beginning of you videos. very classic !
I'm glad you like it
Excellent history!
Great content I'm new to the channel. Thank you. From Bakersfield California USA.
Thanks for watching!
Looking for some of your books at Christmas ! Thanks ! Jerry Uhte
I love the song by Lee Murdock it’s really good song
All things being equal, the simplest solution is usually the best, but you have to admit that ghost stories are a lot more fun than mistaken identity!
Nice video.
Love the log fenders
Me too
twin brothers I know are often reported where they are not. These men enjoy playing it up on occasion. How long did the Rosemont continue to ply the lakes after her sister ship was lost? Kinda makes the explanation easier. Thanks for the interesting yarn , Wes.
She was on the lakes until 1916 when she went to salt water due to WWI, she came back to the lakes in 1922 and then left again in 1930.
Was the Rosement still on the lakes after the Bannockburn sank? I checked the Greenwood Namesakes series for 1900 on and don't find her listed.
Yes. She sailed the lakes until 1916.
Thanks again for the content
Thanks for watching!!
So what actually happened to the ship.
No one knows, in fact her wreck is yet to be found.
@@authorwes wow.
So that's the explanation; simple honest mistakes compounded by writers seeking a good tale. I've seen this happen several times on 'psychic research' or 'true haunting' websites - where a fictional story, in say an enthusiasts magazine, gets into the public domain, grows to be accepted as fact and, once started, will run for ever. Human nature - but as someone else said, we all love a good yarn. (Never let the truth get in trhe way of a good storye - Lucius Beebe)
You got that right
Ratigan edition shown was the Fitzgerald edition - not the 1960’s edition.
I always use the first edition listed- I'm well aware of his later editions- in fact the one pictured is the 76 edition.
W. Wes Oleszewski Enjoyed. I have read the 76 edition. Readable. A little disappointed the wreck hasn’t been found.
Really? You mean it's not a ghost? Wow.
what color was the hull of this ship?
No exact record for that exists.