⚓️Life Aboard a 1000-Foot Great Lakes Ship: 2024 Inside Look!

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  @chuckg6039 · 2 years ago (edited)

  First, I&apos;d like to send out a big thanks to the American Steamship Company (ASC) for inviting Vibe with Mike to visit the American Century. &nbsp;I know this fulfills a dream Mike never thought would be possible. &nbsp;This was all made possible by Kevin and David from ASC corporate in New York. &nbsp;Again, thanks so much fellows for helping spur this unique partnership. &nbsp;Together with Mike&apos;s channel, many many folks from all over the world will learn more about ASC and Great Lakes shipping. <br> <br>Mike from ASC did a fantastic job leading the tour of the American Century. &nbsp;He answered numerous questions and provided neat insights into the deck operations of this massive footer. &nbsp;It&apos;s obvious to me Mike enjoys his job and represents his company in a very professional manner. &nbsp;I really enjoyed learning from Mike and look forward to more of his tours in the future. <br> <br>And a big shout-out and thanks to chief steward Jennifer. &nbsp;I agree with Mike in that the galley looks so clean and organized. Geez....I&apos;m hungry right now just thinking about all those yummy dishes!! &nbsp;And much of it home-made. &nbsp;Thanks so much Jennifer for describing your important role on the American Century. &nbsp;Good food helps make for a happy crew. &nbsp; <br> <br>As one of Mike&apos;s Boat Friends, I can&apos;t wait to learn more and more from these types of onboard videos. &nbsp;There is no question they help personalize the Great Lakes shipping industry. &nbsp;Yes the ships are awesome, but without the ASC folks like Mike and Jennifer the ships wouldn&apos;t move....they wouldn&apos;t haul, and they wouldn&apos;t have a reason to salute with their horns. <br> <br>Safe travels to the Captain and crew of the American Century.

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  @vibewithmike · 2 years ago

  It’s a dream come true for all of us to go onboard this famous Great Lakes 1000-foot ship! An amazing crew and a wonderful tour. It was amazing! There’s much more to come too! The fun is just getting started for all of us.👍⛴️

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  @KenHartman152 · 2 years ago

  Thank You American Steamship Company &amp; Mike for a fantastic look at life aboard a 1000&apos; Great Lakes Freighter Ship!!! ⚓🚢⚓

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  @paulmore4118 · 2 years ago

  At the age of 86, I still recall my fondest memories of being on the lake freighter SS Huron. One of the 4 Wyandotte &nbsp;Chemicals ships. My father, Captain Clement F. Morreau asked me, as a teenager, if I would Ike to have a trip with him. It was the greatest thing I have ever enjoyed. The crew, the food, I covered every square inch of the ship, they taught me ow to steer the ship and I was able to steer from the Huron river it ship in lake Huron to he marker at Alpena Michigan and only varied 2 degrees form port to starboard. I even shoveled coal and many other adventures. I loved the bum boat in Toledo, the way the loaded the coal. The fresh air out in the lakes. I could go on and on. At one time or another my Dad was Captain of all four of their ships.

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  @bigmonmagoomba9634 · 2 years ago

  Thanks to you, Mike, and the American Steamship Company for this extremely enjoyable video. So very cool.

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  @thesidsss · 2 years ago

  Great tour ! Thanks from a food service guy for giving Jennifer a spot light in her spotless kitchen.

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  @terrsaelbon · 2 years ago

  Ship, crew, Lake Superior, boat friends boat, aerial lift bridge. All of the things!

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  @vibewithmike · 2 years ago (edited)

  Boat Friends, I saw firsthand how Mike B. and the other American Steamship Company employees interacted. It seriously was like a family reunion. Everybody truly cared about each other. I saw a lot of smiles! I’ve only been around a few companies in my lifetime that you could just feel that they care about each other like this. It was extremely impressive. I was blown away by the true camaraderie these employees had.

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  @marlonl30308 · 1 year ago

  You can tell the Chief Cook Jennifer is good at her job, and prepares the meals with love......

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  @pechblendae · 2 years ago (edited)

  Mike, your passion, dedication, attention to detail has brought people together and you worked hard and with consistency for our entertainment and seriously you affected us in a very unique and positive way with your enthusiasm. That wouldn’t have been a great community without a great captain, as you are. This experience is so much deserved and I wish you to have many more experiences like this one. Thanks to the ASC for letting you bring us on the American Century, a great ship indeed. As an alpine girl I can only dream about ships and your channel is a window to the world I like. Thank you, Mike. You’re such a cool guy! ⛴️🌊🗻🇺🇸🇮🇹

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  @chuckg6039 · 2 years ago

  Happy Friday to all the Boat Friends. &nbsp;This video wil open a new chapter in the Vibe with Mike channel. &nbsp;I for one just can&apos;t wait to watch it! &nbsp;And of course, interact with others in the Comment section.

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  @IamValentina66 · 2 years ago

  I would give anything to sail out of Duluth harbor. Standing on the bow with the whole lake before me. Epic.

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