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Very nicely done lecture I have to finish it later which I will but great job Jordan I’ll text you my critique lol!

Outstanding presentation

This is not really worthy of a recorded lecture considering all the rich historiography of the Lakes

So cool thanks so much

In answer to Brian's question, I'm Brian and I am a descendent with both Mary and Dan being by great, great, great grandparents. I also have massive hands.

Best rig I ever used in my Navy diving career.

Awesome, they make good expedition vehicles.

Thank you so much for sharing this online!

I live on one of those

This man is a legend. I wish I could have grown up with him

Dove this rig for three years as a water survival instructor at Pensacola Naval Training Center's Helicopter fuselage emergency egress pool. Loved this rig - no comms. :)

Awesome video! I also would like an opinion on the Ryerson’s fate…. And the question about seeing ships go to scrap was great to hear. As a Navy sailor, I know some of us still connect with certain vessels, either because we served on them or were connected to a significant event surrounding them. In a way, they are are fellow veterans that you hope will find other work, enjoy retirement or die with dignity. For me, seeing an old ship sunk in the name of creating a home for sea life or with the goal of testing hull designs to save the lives of sailors is dying with dignity. Maybe it’s a strange mixed emotion, but deep down a small part of me rejoices when I read of an old laker being towed off to a foreign land to be scrapped, instead breaking free and choosing to join her kindred in the deep waters of the Atlantic. We always mourn the loss of our fellow ships and sailors, but at least for our ships perhaps there is a fate worse than being lost at sea.

what is your opinion on the fate of the ryerson

So much more detail needed.

They look a little different nowadays, that is Ground Zero for modern lifeboat vessels. There are a new one available and there are drop records on CZcams for up to 65 meters. Used lifeboat conversions often get sneered at by yacht owners but I think they are really smart!

"This vessel is life saving equipment." Was. It was.

Great job thank you Captain jerry Steuernagel

Thanks Rhys, Great video

If only Noah knew about these

Explore??? Sorry but, I would hardly call that exploring, three fix camera angles two of which were outside and virtually no information. A little more work and the video could have been much better.

Fibre glass is well known for being fire proof.

Very cool! Enjoyed your expedition. I watched the recorded version. Hope I can see you out on the waters of DC. And thanks to DC Maritime Museum for putting on the speaker series.

Water, Fire, and Hurricane Proof Lifeboat? My insurance company - "Sorry we couldn't insure something like that"

Wonderful preservation of a Historic Vessel, that served the US so very well for many years of the Tug's lifetime. The Purves Family originates from England in 1066 when William The Conqueror invaded southern England. 700 years later sections of the Family settled in Coldingham and Eye Mouth districts of Scotland. Well done to you all with this marvelous work you have preserved for future generations. Alexander John Purves, of Johannesburg, South Africa. 🇿🇦

Killing it, Rhys!!! You seem like you're really in your element :) <3 You are freaking nailing it.

Looks really safe and secure. Um why did they get rid of it?🤔

Fun look into one of these!

Rhys, are there any pix of the controls/gauge(s) above the wheel? Neat demo--thanks!

Very nice thank you. I have one also and love it.

Didn't hear you mention the non-return valve-VERY important! Trained on these in the US Navy and used them for several years in commercial work until I got my first KMB and then Superlite.

A great idea.