⚓️Danger! Single Horn Blast at Small Boat! Ship John G. Munson departs Duluth, MN 

James, that’s absolutely amazing! I’ll think about your grandfather next time I see this vessel. What an unbelievable connection to have. It means something much more significant when you see her go by. Your grandfather was a hard worker and his colleagues did a great job, take a look at that ship still sailing strong!👍👋⛴️ I’m pinning this to the top of the comment section because it’s such a great comment and connection to this vessel!

@@vibewithmike Thank you very much, Mike, that means very much to me. My grandpa and I were very close, he taught me a lot about the boats, and it's a passion I carry to this very day. His finest moment in time, though, besides riveting on dozens of Lakers, was the fact that he drove rivets on every one of the 28 submarines built in Manitowoc during WW 2. He retired just as the keel of the ADAM E. CORNELIUS (2) was being laid. Reason? She was to be welded together, not riveted!

See, it’s hard working men like your grandfather that built this country. Tons of respect for that man from me, and I know other Boat Friends that are reading your comment as well.

James’s grandfather was lucky to be of retirement age when they quit using rivets.

James, I know someone who has an Adam Cornelius life ring.

This means a lot to me and it’s actually a huge part of this channel. When I started doing these videos I wanted to make sure there was never any controversial content and it had everything to do with building a community of friends and basing that off of our love for the ships. I promise I will always provide fun and new things to watch with the ships, but I’ll always keep it Positive so we can get away from whatever during that video. And hopefully, it makes a person feel better after.

Dan, this ship is a poster version of an old school laker. History in motion brother!👍⛴️👋

Todd! Bro, I know you would have been pumped up with me watching how that went down in the canal.

I’m a huge fan of the color scheme too. All ships with this look I really love!⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍

I hope the smoke clears soon! It was crazy to hear the warning horn during this recording. It’s a great looking ship. Happy Friday night!

Chuck, it makes me happy knowing you like this video!

Art, to John G is one of my favorite ships for sure. It just has such a great classic look.

Thank you Mary! The smoke is a lot less today in the sky.

The Munson’s salute is so awesome

The sound was super loud Susan!

Bob, I do remember your comment! It makes me happy to see that you are back. I hope we get to chat more often. I try my best to set the stage like a live news reporter. That’s the format I’m going after. Whatever I’m seeing and thinking, I’m relaying. I’m glad you enjoyed. I hope everything is great in the United Kingdom right now.🇬🇧⛴️👍👋

My ears were really warn down after all the horns from the ship and bridge! It was fun though. Happy Friday friend!⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍👍👋👋👋👋

I like the way sometimes the bridge horn tries to copy the ship.

@evecalvert1350 There have been a few questions about the boat and bridge signal horns when the boats are entering and leaving the Port of Duluth. In most cases, once radio communication with the bridge has been established, use of the boat and bridge sound signals are not necessary and operation of the sound signals is left up to the captains. Often, boats will not use the loud horns after dark as a courtesy to city residents. So, most often when you hear the customary whistle/horn-blowing sequence of "long-short-short" it is a friendly salute to the Port of Duluth from the ship captain and is responded to by the lift bridge operator with the same sequence. The Master Salute is an upgraded more formal whistle/horn salute. That is “long-long-long-short-short.” While the famous sound may be a courtesy, it has long been part of the nautical tradition of this great inland sea port.

I think the bridge horn is a train horn that's what it sounds like.

@aces4715 you are very right, the bridge has multiple train horns on it when it makes that noise

If I could’ve gave that captain a high five, I surely would have!

Hey Art!!!!!! I know it has been extremely hot in Texas. I hope you are finding a way to stay cool. Goodness, I wish I could give you some of my winter right now! Those Lakers have such a wonderful horn. Powerful. I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the video. I really appreciate your comment and friendship.👍👋⛴️

Candace, thank you so much. What a wonderful comment. You are awesome.

The caption wasn’t hold him back with the horn in the canal! I might get too pumped up with those horns! I’m OK with that though!😂😂😂😂😂👋👍⛴️

Geoffrey! I wish I could see this every day man. It was really exciting.

Thanks for the info! After doing more research it appears a longer single horn blast means “Entering or exiting a blind turn.” www.boaterexam.com/navigationrules/sounding-off/ That’s what was happening in this video. Thanks for the info! I have not seen you in awhile. I look forward to the next time. I hope you and your family are doing well. 👋👍 Anyone seeing this comment please subscribe to 1 Long 2 Short! He’s my favorite RU-vidr and a really nice guy too!

Thank Mike! It’s been a while since I’ve been in Duluth, but I hope to return again soon. You’re right about the meaning of one prolonged blast. Listening carefully to that horn blast again, I actually suspect it was a one long, two short captain’s salute… but the echo kind of blended blasts together at your vantage point. Perhaps she was meeting the Vista Star in the harbor. It’s hard to be certain, as her horn has a fluctuating tone to it. Regardless, the Munson was definitely generous with her horn on this visit.

I hope to see you soon! Thanks for the comment. You made my day! Thanks for everything you do with the ship videos. I watch every video you put out. Your work is incredible, especially how your transition the views during the video. You’re the best out there man.

@@vibewithmikeThanks for the kind words, Mike! You’ve really turned your channel into a big hit. You’re certainly beating the rest of us when it comes to views! 🙂

Robert! Thanks for the wonderful comment. I try not to talk too much but I can get carried away sometimes. 😂😂👋👋⛴️👍

The JGM is pure class from a vessel standpoint

There’s a good chance that smaller boat didn’t know the big ship was coming. However, when the bridge is all the way up the rule of thumb is that the big ship is coming.

Johnny, 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

Thanks C T!!!!!!

Same here! I was not expecting that many horns!📣📣📣📣📣📣👋👍

I have to get to Sault Ste. Marie someday Edward!

Sharon! Awesome! 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

David, hey bud! Yes, we sure did. I’m a big fan of all that horn action! 📣📣📣📣📣📣📣⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️

Billy, thank you brother, have a wonderful Friday night

Randy, I’m glad that you enjoyed the video. Have a wonderful Friday night brother.

Yep! Also, big boat always first!⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍👍

Mary, thank you so much for the nice words 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

Even the Seagulls we’re looking at each other there were so many horns!

You have a great weekend too man! Smoke is a little better today. ⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍

Greg, I can’t tell you how pumped up I was to hear those horns man! Well, now that I think about, I guess you could hear how pumped up I got in the video. 😂😂😂😂👍⛴️

I’m really hoping winter isn’t bad. The weather has been crazy all over the country. Happy Saturday my friend. All the best to you.👋👍⛴️

I would love to be onboard this ship!⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️

You got it Rob! The captain was awesome!📣📣📣📣📣👋👋

I have never been in the maritime industry, and frankly had nobody to even talk to about ships until I started doing videos. I grew up in Minneapolis. Zero ship experience. Just fell in love with ships as a young boy. It’s still hard for me to believe that a record ships on RU-vid!⛴️⛴️👍👍👍👍

Corey, when I heard the first long horn blast before I saw the ship, I knew something was off. I looked over and saw that small boat. Then I realized it was a warning/danger horn blast alerting the small boat. I really enjoy this video. I’ll remember for a long time.

Absolutely, much respect for all of the captains and their crews! They have a tough job, and I know we all respect them! They bring us great joy

Thank you mike !!!🚢

You got it Rod!⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍👍

Frank, the ship is such a powerful horn. I love it.

Thanks Kelly! 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

Absolutely, that huge ship has the right away. However, I don’t think that small boat new? Then again, when the bridges all the way up, you should know. I’m glad everybody is safe.⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

@@vibewithmike You are probably right but I would give way either way! 😅

I need to get you on one of these ships from South Africa to Duluth!

@@vibewithmike That would be cool but I imagine it would both take a long time and cost a small fortune! I googled it for fun haha TIME AT SEA: DISTANCE:10832 nm SPEED:10 knots DAYS AT SEA: 45.1 That is one hell of a journey! Its 20060.864 in kilometers.

Whoa!!!! I’ll have the espresso ready for you when you arrive!😂😂😂😂😂😂⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍

It definitely was smoke. You can actually smell it too! I was down in the Twin Cities this week and I didn’t notice it too much. How was it down there today? It’s going to be very hot all week in here in Minnesota. I hope you got your air conditioning going Karen! Happy Friday night in St. Paul!👋👋👋👋👋⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍👍

@@vibewithmike I could tell that there was a little bit. Yeah, I am not ready for 98 or even 100. I heard that we could get that hot towards the middle of next week. That is here in St Paul. I hope the ac can take it.

I saw report that I could get close to 100 degrees in the Twin Cities next week. It’s not as hot as Peter.

@@vibewithmike No that's true, but I think they are more used to it than we are.

The ship is so legit!

No tours, just having fun with the camera on my boat. There’s are tours of the harbor right here. www.vistafleet.com/

See, you have to deal with the heat right now in Texas, and also the smoke? That’s a double whammy. I’m really really hoping things cool down for you. I really do. All the best brother.

@@vibewithmike No, we are not dealing with the smoke now, but we have in years past. I know how hazy and nasty it can be with what you all are going through. Hopefully, you’ll get some relief from it soon. Take care, Mike!

It’s better today. Less smoke is a good thing here! Happy Saturday.

Talk about beautiful, take a look at the tractor in your picture! Is that a pull event?

@@vibewithmike yeah that was from years ago in Ellsworth WI. I need to change my pic

No, leave that! That’s awesome. If you change your photo, then I’m going to use your current tractor photo! 😂😂😂 Check this baby out in Denmark! Talk about power, I’ve watched this video a few times in the past. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cqYvDQttcvo.html

I believe you were right. I definitely would not want to get in the way of a big ship. 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

Thanks Missy! I appreciate you taking time on a Thursday to watch a ship video friend!

Oh my goodness Wendy. I would love to go on one of those boat trips.

I just found this out recently. Kind of cool looking.

The Munson for sure in my top three ships!⛴️👍

I thought about doing this. You are right. That would be legit.

@@vibewithmike In my younger days, in order to pass my truck driver training, I had to parallel park a tractor with a 50' trailer into a parking spot in only one continuous move. All 5 curbside tires had to be inside of 12" of the curb; touching the curb with any of the tires was a failure. When I watch these massive ships with their massive tonnage moving at a continuous controlled speed, I truly appreciate the precision required to not over or understeer. These guys are SO good!

Jerry, I respect anybody that has anything to do with long-haul driving. That’s a tough job. You really got to be on top of your game on the road. Much respect to your brother. I have problems backing up my SUV.😂😂😂😂👋👍

@@vibewithmike People do like their stuff! It takes incredible feats of precision to get it to them.

I agree

The horn on the ship is incredibly cool. I wish I could have that on my phone for a ring!

​@@vibewithmike😂😂 I'd advise you get thicker windows in your place then..👍

😂😂😂😂

That horn was crazy loud. 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

Whoa!!!!!!! Good eye!!!! I see that! Red lights flashing. It’s either the vessel got pulled over or some type of feedback from the lights along the pier down there? Excellent observation. Absolutely excellent.

You’re right! Powerful intimidating horn. I was setting up the app and then the single warning horn blast happened! You can tell I had to quickly lift the camera up.

Norman, first of all happy Friday brother! I get down to the pier is a good amount without even recording. There have been times that I watch the ships go by without recording because I want to have fun. Thanks for watching man.

Someday I want you to leave Germany and come and check out these ships with me man!

Yes, the freebored sometimes looks pretty low

The reason that the lake ships look lower is their molded depth is shorter (deck to keel) than the ocean ships. So when they are allowed to load to full mid summer draft there is usually only 10-15 feet of free board. Also the ports on the lakes are generally shallower than the ocean ports and are ultimately constricted by the depth at the locks, Sault and Welland Canal. Most of the ocean going ships are partially loaded.

Sandy! Thanks for the great information friend!

You are welcome. As far as the crew size I can only imagine how small they have gotten since I got out of the game. The USCG says, 3 first class pilots, 3 licensed engineers (one must have a chief's ticket) 3 ABS (able bodied seamen) then probably three, deckhands / conveyormen although one may be required to have a QMED ticket (qualified member of Engineering Department) No stewards, no porters, no wheelsmen,. no oilers, no wipers. Sure cuts down on the size f the life boats and grocery bill, and everybody gets their own room. Heat and serve meals, no thanks. All this to compete with the tug-barge lash ups.

Anthony, thanks for putting us on to the story. Boat friends, here’s what Anthony is talking about right here with the Badger. www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/badger-suspends-operations-through-july-27/69-ebb8f34d-cedb-4fdb-9389-de6e7efcdc0d

Good to know!👍👍👍👍👍👍

That initial loud single horn is the warning/danger signal you heard. I figured out what was going on when I saw the small boat coming through the canal. That’s the first time I’ve seen that. Lots of excitement, but I didn’t know what was going to happen either. The same goes for the big ship’s captain. Those big ships need to have that entire canal.

Good questions. I believe around 15 is the average crew? Wherever the captain steers a ship is the side where the quarters are located. This ship would have quarters on the bow side. 👋⛴️👍

@@vibewithmike Thanks Mike, you always clear up my questions ... appreciate it.

Hey, I still have a ton to learn, it’s fun to learn together. It makes it fun. I’m no expert. I’m just having fun friend! Awesome Friday night to you!

Absolutely, check this out. I wish I was here to see it. I was not. bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/uss-minneapolis-st-paul-officially-launched-in-duluth-ceremony

@@vibewithmike I keep forgetting that the Great Lakes has access to the Pacific/Atlantic. Do y ou know how many days/wks from the Mouth of the Lakes from the Atlantic? Pacific?

13? I’m might be off though.

Yes, the horns on the bridge and the ship are different. 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!👍👍👍⛴️⛴️⛴️

Found you by accident and do throughly enjoy your channel

Awesome! Looking forward to chatting with you again!👋👍⛴️

I believe it was ore? Let me verify.

I'm not sure but was the white thing a crane or something 🤔...

Yes, the the self unloading boom.

Hi Stephanie. It had left loaded with iron ore bound for Gary, Indiana. That will make the steel mill very happy.

Ross! Heck yeah man! Double high five for the captain, plus he had to keep his eye on the small boat in the canal too!⛴️⛴️⛴️⛴️👍👍👍👍

@@vibewithmike I got to thinking about it after watching and I'd bet the Captain picked up that small boat on radar and, knowing the 'rules' about the raised bridge signaling a LARGE vessel is outbound, decided to sound that long horn blast. I call people operating boats like that small cruiser 'jackaloons' because they act like...jackaloons🤣🤣😂😂

It can be really scary for a captain of a big ship, preparing for that turn under the Lift Bridge. That’s not easy to do. Heck, I’m in a pontoon and it’s not always easy. I have a lot of respect for the captains on those big ships.

@@vibewithmike Well...that's a blind turn coming out of port with lots of visual interferences. Even having bridge/helm station forward doesn't make the Captain's job any easier leaving that port exit. I'd love to take one trip under the bridge and through the channel in a 1000 footer with the bridge/helm station on the stern just to watch how the Captain executes that turn! Cheers...

You and I both, a trip on 1000 foot ship would be a dream come true!

I’ll bet the small boat captain understands now what that bridge all the way up means!

That’s right

There have been a few questions about the boat and bridge signal horns when the boats are entering and leaving the Port of Duluth. In most cases, once radio communication with the bridge has been established, use of the boat and bridge sound signals are not necessary and operation of the sound signals is left up to the captains. Often, boats will not use the loud horns after dark as a courtesy to city residents. So, most often when you hear the customary whistle/horn-blowing sequence of "long-short-short" it is a friendly salute to the Port of Duluth from the ship captain and is responded to by the lift bridge operator with the same sequence. The Master Salute is an upgraded more formal whistle/horn salute. That is “long-long-long-short-short.” While the famous sound may be a courtesy, it has long been part of the nautical tradition of this great inland sea port.

You are right. Something I learned about after. Thanks for pointing it out. Take a look at this video that I was able to capture a while back. Take a look at the sky in the conditions on the lake. It was crazy. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mKzamgCa6zw.htmlsi=BBc9Ad5U5kdLOmlt

I’m guessing that small boat didn’t know the big ship was coming through? However, when that bridge is all the way up, it’s clear there’s a big ship coming. I don’t blame the captain for the warning horn. Have a wonderful Friday night brother!

It was fun to see what happened, glad all was good

I’m going to mention you on my next video. I think about you a lot with the heat. Stay cool brother.

Looking forward to it we will be watching from the boat nicknamed asleep at the wheel

The video where I’m going to mention you will probably be published sometime this coming week. I want people to realize how hot it is down there in Texas and we all have a friend down there, you!

@@vibewithmike I tell everybody that we should travel up there and get out of the heat

Hey there Peter! 👋 If it is any consolation, we are going to have temps next week in the upper 90's very close to 100 here in the Twin Cities. That's what I heard last night. Hope you guys are doing your best to stay cool. 🥶🥶

A flying bridge, also known as "monkey island", is an open area on top of a surface ship that provides unobstructed views of the fore, aft, and the sides of a vessel. It serves as an operating station for the ship's officers, such as the captain or officer of the watch.

nope@@vibewithmike

@clementgoetke2385 I’m not an expert at all. However, I do know where the ship is controlled is called the bridge. The roof above that is called the flying bridge. Is that incorrect? There are numerous sources saying this.

I’m sure the captain on the small boat got pretty nervous when he saw the big ship coming!

@vibewithmike I would be scared too seeing it coming towards me. I would push the throttle forward faster than normal

Me too!

@@vibewithmike I have watched a video of you being on your pontoon boat while you were videotaping a ship going by you. Then you followed it into the harbor. That was a cool shooting from the boat. Have a great evening

Bob, I will do more of those videos where I follow a ship. It’s just a different perspective for us to check out. I have fun doing it, that’s for sure.