What year did they start going mainstream with self unloaders. I grew up right on the St Lawrence in the 60s near Ogdensburg and saw one of those only a few times . When the Roy Jodery went down near Morristown I was in college and remember seeing the pictures of it at the time 1975 and remember noting how odd that huge boom was so I’m sure there hadn’t been many around my section of the river ever or I’d have seen them constantly.
@curbstomp3126
11 күн бұрын
Lets hope she returns to the lake.
@richardscathouse
13 күн бұрын
Spoilers: we didn't win WW2 😢
@colonelklink8175
4 сағат бұрын
Thank you for informing us of that Trump University graduate.
@larryhealey6827
16 күн бұрын
I saw it in Sarnia on the St Clair river in 1975. Northbound. June or July.
@darthdevious
26 күн бұрын
Fun fact about the Ryerson, well, her namesake to be exact. Edward L. Ryerson was the younger brother of Arthur L. Ryerson, one of Titanic's first class passengers, who was sadly lost in the sinking. The famous picture of a young boy, Douglas Spedden, playing with his top on the deck of the Titanic, also has Arthur Ryerson in the picture, as he was one of the men watching the lad. In the film Titanic (1997), it was Arthur's coat that Jack Dawson "borrows".
@LongShipsChannel
26 күн бұрын
Wow! I did not know that. Thanks for sharing.
@Jeff-sl8xz
Ай бұрын
The Arthur m Anderson is still hauling the last ship that had radio and visual contact with the Edmund Fitzgerald the night she sank.
@davidlouiso9650
Ай бұрын
The Ryerson is most beautiful of all the Great Lake freighters. I hope someone does as they have with the Valley Camp in the Soo and make him into a museum somewhere.
@terryhawkins5585
Ай бұрын
I REALLY LIKE THESE OLD SHIPS
@terryhawkins5585
Ай бұрын
ITS REALLY SAD 😔 ABOUT THOES SHIPS TOO BAD THEY CAN'T BE STILL WORKING ❤❤
@janetcarbone4213
Ай бұрын
Interesting. Well presented and Sad
@jamesdoan3586
Ай бұрын
Where's Part 2?
@LongShipsChannel
Ай бұрын
Finishing it up!
@NPC-Gamer
Ай бұрын
8:43 is the John G. Munson, still going strong today. Great work on the video !
@LongShipsChannel
Ай бұрын
With a fresh paint job!
@zooba1974
Ай бұрын
Very nicely done!!! Can't wait for part 2!
@LongShipsChannel
Ай бұрын
Thank you! Lots of good stuff to come!
@paulhootisn848
Ай бұрын
We see it all time. Needs to be a museum ship.
@johnrebel9539
Ай бұрын
The fly bridge & accommodation block would be of interest to people,but maintenance on the rest of the hulk would be extremely high.
@tsfullerton
Ай бұрын
The Ryerson crew always happily returned our waves when she came in to unload.
@rcstl8815
Ай бұрын
No pictures of the Edmund Fitzgerald looking up at the fish?
@sailawaybob
Ай бұрын
Ive seen them pass thru the Soo Locks all these ships are amazing at what they do. As for the ships mothballed seems like they could maybe add self loaders ??? Seems like a lot of $$$$$ sitting there.
@LongShipsChannel
Ай бұрын
I agree! The price of steel flucates if they scrapped it. I’ve read that the Ryerson is in pretty good condition still but adding self unloading equipment would be expensive, less cargo space and very difficult the way the stern was built
@Skidderoperator
Ай бұрын
Instant bridge dolphins
@Klappadler7844
Ай бұрын
This reminds me of one of those old documentary's like the "Long Ships Passing"
@austinshackles549
Ай бұрын
I'm surprised you don't mention the loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald. OK it's pretty well known but it's kinda part of the story, I feel.
@LongShipsChannel
Ай бұрын
Lots more stuff to come! The fitz will have to be several parts….
@ramshackleshack751
Ай бұрын
Pronounced Hew-let. Awesome machines. Like a giant dinosaur 😊
@justinolsen9284
Ай бұрын
Just a slight correction, the Sherwin was put into lay up in 1981
@chooch9816
Ай бұрын
What an enjoyable watch. Looking forward to Part 2 and other productions to come.
@LongShipsChannel
Ай бұрын
Thank you! Lots of good stuff to come!
@localcrew
Ай бұрын
I like chainsaws. But I also like Great Lakes Freighters! Just subscribed!
@roscoefoofoo
Ай бұрын
The narrator's vocal frrrrrryyyy...y tells me "Bye-bye."
@LongShipsChannel
Ай бұрын
Hope you’re having a great day too!
@user-ow6cy5bt6y
Ай бұрын
I was born & raised in Minnesota, town called International Falls. And I remember the Edmund Fitzgerald incident very well. Even been to Duluth more than once. But there's nothing beautiful about the Great Lakes ships and freighters in my opinion. Was just another job and way to keep the bills paid to them people. Damn sure wasn't pretty
@christopherelrod8788
Ай бұрын
I always thought they ran until they sunk😂. It's not an easy life for em and the all eventually break or get unlucky with a bad storm and a malfunction
@harrycarter1722
Ай бұрын
You. Read 1 book. On your life.
@LongShipsChannel
Ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment, Harry! Actually I’ve read several books. Also, gathering information from historical societies, lectures and university papers. Sorry to disappoint you 🥰
@harrycarter1722
Ай бұрын
@@LongShipsChannel Hey LongShips. My apologies. This was supposed to be a text to someone. Not sure how it ended up in comments on your feed. I enjoyed and appreciated your article.
@LongShipsChannel
Ай бұрын
@@harrycarter1722 thank you!
@josemedeiros007
Ай бұрын
Interesting video, don't they salvage the steel from old ships, or is it to expensive and not cost effective?
@LongShipsChannel
Ай бұрын
It depends! They can sell the ship to a salvage yard depending on the price of steel. I don’t know why they haven’t sold the Ryerson or Sherwin.
@Skidderoperator
Ай бұрын
Use them for bridge dolphins.
@mlw2613
Ай бұрын
The Edmund Fitsgerald Crew MICHAEL ARMAGOST FREDERICK BEETCHER THOMAS BENTSEN EDWARD BINDON THOMAS BORGESON OLIVER CHAMPEAU NOLAN CHURCH RANSOM CUNDY THOMAS EDWARDS RUSSELL HASKELL GEORGE HOLL BRUCE HUDSON ALLEN KALMON GORDON MACLELLAN JOSEPH MAZES JOHN MCCARTHY ERNEST MCSORLEY EUGENE O'BRIEN KARL PECKOL JOHN POVIACH JAMES PRATT ROBERT RAFFERTY PAUL RIIPPA JOHN SIMMONS WILLIAM SPENGLER MARK THOMAS RALPH WALTON DAVID WEISS BLAINE WILHELM Rest in peace boys
@user-qu9ev6pv8e
Ай бұрын
Well Duh Sherlock!
@CycolacFan
Ай бұрын
The Edmund Fitzgerald had a gross tonnage of 13,632lb ?? About seven tonnes? The same weight you could get into a large van? 😂
@ShawnC.W-King
Ай бұрын
Average, doesn't mean that was it... She did that one run that was more than double that in one run.😊
@CycolacFan
Ай бұрын
@@ShawnC.W-King that was when the crew carried it in suitcases…
@donkeyboy585
Ай бұрын
“They went back and forth setting records for the biggest loads carried” Translation they were constantly overloaded.
@gregobern6084
Ай бұрын
If i had a ship it would be named after former La Pointe village resident ,Frank Belanger
@gregobern6084
Ай бұрын
Almost hangs up when launched ,Fitz will be fine
@joeanderson9852
Ай бұрын
👍
@michaeldethrow3873
Ай бұрын
Quite the professional documentary. Looking forward to Part 2.
@LongShipsChannel
Ай бұрын
Thank you! Lots of good stuff to come!
@jefffrayer8238
Ай бұрын
I agree, lots of great footage and info about the ships, history and the future. Excellent work, Subscribed.
@LongShipsChannel
Ай бұрын
@@jefffrayer8238 thank you! Lots of good stuff to come!
@homeaccount1524
Ай бұрын
John Sherwin was laid up in Nov 1981 and moved in 2006 for a self unloader conversion and new engine, but those plans were put on hold due to the economy. Looks like both hulls are in good shape after all these years.
@LongShipsChannel
Ай бұрын
For sitting out in the elements I’ve read the vessels are still in relatively good condition. Specifically, the Ryerson.
@homeaccount1524
Ай бұрын
@@LongShipsChannelThat is true. I have driven by the Ryerson in recent years and she looks in better shape than half of the ships that come into Duluth.
@pauldietz1325
Ай бұрын
Steel production is down in the US from its peak, and 70% of it is from recycled scrap. There's much less demand for iron ore.
@LongShipsChannel
Ай бұрын
Although the demand for steel is down. Great Lakes shipping remains the most efficient, sustainable and economic way to ship iron ore!
@jt7250
Ай бұрын
The high quality iron ore in Minnesota is pretty much gone, and they are mining the lower quality iron ore, called Taconite now, which in the mining heyday was considered waste product. There is still plenty of this lower quality ore (supposedly 100 years worth). Beyond that they say there are deposits of a different type of iron deposits that would require a different type of processing.
@johnrebel9539
Ай бұрын
Scrap metal is alot safer industry then mining
@jamesnelson6980
Ай бұрын
Outstanding! 2 vessels built by Manitowoc Shipbuilding...RYERSON and MUNSON.
@LongShipsChannel
Ай бұрын
I LOVE THE MUNSON! Her salute and she recently got a fresh paint job!
@jamesnelson6980
Ай бұрын
@@LongShipsChannel Yep! She looks brand new. My grandfather was a riveter at Manitowoc Shipbuilding for 44 years, and drove a lot of rivets on the MUNSON during her building in 1952-52. He would be proud to know she's still sailing! Correction ..1951-52!
@donwood2522
Ай бұрын
Wanted t o see where ships go to die ????
@rverro8478
13 күн бұрын
Alang, India
@davidteague3849
Ай бұрын
Nice voice fry
@_SurferGeek_
Ай бұрын
It's so common nowadays... even making its way into main stream media and radio.
@turboturtle9083
Ай бұрын
That's the sound your voice makes when you don't clear your throat and baby batter dries on your vocal chords.
@royalslackest
Ай бұрын
Beautiful!
@jimhall1095
Ай бұрын
Thank you for this! Looking forward to more, subscribed :)
@LongShipsChannel
Ай бұрын
Thank you! More great stuff to come!
@jimhall1095
Ай бұрын
@@LongShipsChannel Nice voice too :) I always stop and see the Edward Ryerson when I can.
@jazzridez
Ай бұрын
That obnoxious sound in the background drove me off your channel. Never to return. What is the matter with you people?
@LongShipsChannel
Ай бұрын
Hey I hope you’re having a great day too!
@georgeyaniga7848
Ай бұрын
Outstanding. Given the abundance of hyperbole and cultish boatnerdism available, you have skilfully captured the nuances of our business with just enough nostalgia.
@LongShipsChannel
Ай бұрын
Thank you! I’ve really put time in my research!
@0rien_
Ай бұрын
this is by far one of the best short documentaries on the great lakes i have ever watched
@LongShipsChannel
Ай бұрын
Thank you! I’ve spent a really time time researching different areas of Great Lakes shipping. More great stuff to come!
@kruggerjrthe2nd235
Ай бұрын
It sucks to think that if the fitz survived this wouldve been her fate since she also didnt have any unloading gear. Safe to say she might have been damned from the start😢
@survivingworldsteam
Ай бұрын
I am afraid they are getting Fast Eddie ready for a trip to the breakers. Not trying to start a rumor or anything, but that is its most likely fate.
@LongShipsChannel
Ай бұрын
😞
@sneezabonk
Ай бұрын
They are keeping it for scrap price. (Once the value for Scrap goes up the ship will go).
@user-fv5ms4sz8e
Ай бұрын
These ships would be great additions to maritime schools, Coast Guard and navy training, as museum pieces, like the SS Col. James M Schoonmaker, as target practice , as artificial reefs, refitted to be self unloading, or scrapped. There is no reason why these ships remain in lay-up. I love this woman's voice who is narrating this documentary. She sounds exactly like the person who narrated my book trailer.
@LongShipsChannel
Ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@Comm0ut
Ай бұрын
Museum ships suck resources from every other museum ship because there are very few DONORS. People wanting to save everything forget this. Except for volunteers and donors they want someone else to spend the money and immense labor.
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