14 days at SEA working on a TUGBOAT! {Vlog style}
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- čas přidán 9. 01. 2024
- In this video I bring you along at work. 14 days working and living on an ocean going tugboat. We make a trip 1800 nautical miles round trip from Jacksonville, FL to Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba.
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I have always wanted a tour of a tugboat since i was a kid.I am 93 year old now and it excited me like a little boy.Thank you very much.
Man that’s pretty cool. Thank you
Me too, but I'm only 79 years old. A real adventure.
I'm a kid to those two. I'm only 67. I'ma quick learner so when can I come along? 😊
Very very cool...1 of my favorite comments
That's awesome right there. You sound like you had a good life and its still going strong. It's amazing to me that you are still going strong. You obviously have a secret to getting to where you are now.
I spent my late teens and early 20’s on a Naval Ship, this brought back some great memories. I swear I could smell that engine room! The bridge or wheel house as you called it was great, what a view. And last but not least the mess decks or galley, that is the heart of any ship, any sailor will tell you that.
Cool!
I spent 1963-67 on fleet tug ATF 101 USS Cocopa in the navy, fleet tug 205 ft. Ocean going tug . Best time was west pac cruses, the P I was the best.
This is what youtube was intended for! Excellent work
Nothing better than being out in the big blue.
“A rough day at sea is still better than any day in the office.”
True
Thanks for the trip to Gitmo, my first time on a tug (LOL) I'm 76 years old and very blessed with good health. My name is Dale and I guess why this was interesting interesting for me , is that my namesake , my uncle Dale was a captain of a tug on the Ohio river pushing barges. He lived most of his life on the boat and died on the boat . RIP uncle Dale.
OMG... A Tugboat video!!! In my 50's now, but I've always wondered about working/living on a tugboat. There's something about tugboats, I've loved them since I was a kid & always wanted to have one of my own! (Who wants a new bicycle when you can have a tugboat, right?)
Love the video, thank you so much for posting!
All the best from Down Under! 🇦🇺
You didn't choose the tug life. The tug life chose you !
Cool channel. Thanks for posting.
Once you’re in you can’t get out! 💪🏽😆
As a British guy that works in tech, this was absolutely fascinating - thanks for showing us your journey, subbed!
Thanks for the sub!
I thought the exact same, average 9-5 software job. No idea how they get such a cool job but I love it.
Funny. Every time I see a team of guys running one of these tug boats, it looks like an entire NFL defensive front line decided to become a tug boat crew, lol. Great video my friend. 👍🏻😎👍🏻
😆 thanks man
Love how tugboats are like a tardis. So much bigger on the inside than they appear on the outside.
My dad tugboated the Gulf for 35 years. This brings back memories. 👍🏻
An enjoyable trip, from a retired marine engineer in New Zealand. Thanks for dragging us along.
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks
Dragging
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@@TugTrashOutdoors
Just curious about a few things
What’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen floating in the ocean?
Have you seen whales?
Biggest fish you’ve caught?
Biggest ocean bird you’ve seen?
Furthest south you’ve been? (Equator?)
*** I really enjoy/appreciate your video acumen. Wide bright focused shots of the ocean. Tight editing. You have a great eye. Love the content. I take great pleasure in my work breaks watching you & your crew. The ocean is so intriguing to me. Thanks again.
I just discovered your channel and am delighted at this video. I love ships, boats, tugboats, diesel engines (especially EMD 567,645 and 710s - I worked for the railroad in the 1960s.), oceans, rivers and great galley grub! I'm just 82 years old and still dream of the life on a tugboat (although physically I probably never would have been suitable for the work). I want you to know how much I appreciate your formidable efforts to share your days work with us.
Thank you very much! I love comments like these
same here brother, i love EMD engines! 645 16 cyl and the 710 turbo charged 20 cyls. if you pay attention to your gauges, exhaust temps, and to me personally, the vacuum manometers, these Engines will tell you when something is wrong and about to go south when you know what to watch for. great comments from you, have a great day!
@@jamesnunya1370 Thanks! Hope you are well!
Thank you so much for sharing this with the world. I'm a retired navy veteran and seeing gitmo was pretty cool. The last time I was there was in 1993 onboard the USS CONOLLY (DD 979). We were going thru refresher training at the time. You did a great job of portraying life at sea. If you aren't doing a bunch training, you're pretty much standing watch or painting/preserving the boat. Keep up the great work!!!
Yep! "If you have time to lean, you have time to clean"
Loved the video, especially the pay phone. I am just a country boy from Belleview, Fl. We went to my girlfriends, now my wife, grad night in 1988 to Disney in Orlando. I smoke and couldn’t take any tobacco. Got to Disney and they had an “electronic “ cigarette machine. It was about midnight and guests were leaving. The machine would not take my money and a guest walked by and said all I had to do was show my drivers license , Disney was “advanced” back then. I pulled out my license and showed it to the fancy machine. I stood there for a few minutes like an idiot until another guest cam by and said it was turned off. He shook his head and gave me a pack of cigarettes. My wife still reminds me of that moment.
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People might not realize how awkward it can be filming on ship but you did a great job. You got a sub from me . Fair winds
No most don’t appreciate it. Thanks!
What were you tugging if I may kindly ask,do you deliver goods to gitmo? enjoying your video from Nairobi Kenya.
@@anthonykenneth.1780 Looks like it was for the military base so he's probably not at liberty to say.
This is one of your best videos. I would love to learn more about and see more of Guantanamo. That's someplace I won't get a chance to go to so anything you can show would be great. I loved the McDonalds it is so 90's. I love the tug videos and I hope you keep putting them in the lineup every now and then.
Thanks man!
theres one neat trick you can pull to get to see Guantanamo up close and personal, i just dont recommend it
Definitely like to see more tug videos
Cool video 😊
You can actually go to Cuba now without using the trick!!! Educational Visa is easy to get for up to a month
I appreciate what you guys do , you are keeping the world supplied with whatever we need while we sleep at home comfortable in our beds , Thanks !
Our pleasure!
@@TugTrashOutdoors What was on the barge that you brought to Cuba?
Loved the video. Really enjoyed seeing you guys side of the rope. Im a 21 year retired Navy Chief miss being out to sea more than you would think. It get under your skin. Been to GITMO more times than i can count. Used to have BBQs at that park you were at. Anyway loved it and look forward to the next underway trip you guys make. Fair Wind and Following Seas
Thank you!
I’m very impressed with the organization and cleanliness of the whole boat. Everything in its place.
We do our best!
@@TugTrashOutdoors I get it
For as small as tug looks from a outside view, they have quite a bit of room inside. I was surprised how much fuel they hold
Nothing nicer than a drum full of new wire/cable eh. After 4 years in the Canuckian Navy I spent pretty much all my sea duties of a Marine Engineer on the North Atlantic. I am pretty sure you have been there to appreciate that northern witch sucking a fellas soul out of him. Days and weeks of a non caring 50 foot rolling waves with 10 feet of chop on them. I never had the pleasure to visit those southern climes. No McDonalds in Iceland that I know of, LOL. I never saw the southern cross to get my earring in my L ear either.
I am long ago retired from the salt. Down to just one leg (L) from a highway accident so I am always traveling by recliner now. You sure brought back a bunch of great memories for me. Thanks a bunch my friend. I will get you subbed up. Stop by if you like hand poured silver. I have a good time with it and try to keep things family orientated but sometimes, , , , an oops may happen, LOL.
Yes sir love a new wire! It’s that 10’ chop that gets ya. Thanks for the sub
I'm retired and also disabled now, so 'adventures' such as this are the closest I will ever get to experiencing something like this!
THANIK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
Your welcome
The tug videos are always a cool change of pace. Sure, the fishing and hunting videos are the main course for you and for us, but it’s cool to see some of your day to day life stuff every once in a while. It also allows a more “personal/family” type of connection with your audience, which is always a bonus.
Thank you!
As someone who use to build Tugboats, mad respects to being able to live 14 days on them. The space is tight, and with the crew you have to be able to laugh it. I know you guys get to see good sights.
100%
I live in Sebastian and I've seen Tugs many times off the inlet heading North or South! Several years ago someone had a Barge get loose and come extremely close to beaching about a mile South of Sebastian Inlet. Was cool watching the Tug hauling ass in to capture barge. Close call!
Ballsy bunch of guys. Especially the captain. A whole lot of wear and tear going on with that tug. Just ballsy guys.
Worked on Tugs 30+years now I'm laid up on the hill I miss it so much like watching your videos brings back
So many memories brother thanks 👍⚓
Glad you enjoyed it 🙌🏽
My brother-in-law worked on the tugs in Wellington, New Zealand and family was allowed every so often to come on for a haul out. Something I will remember forever. The harbour at midnight on a glass ocean under a full moon. Surprised me how big the ships were as they loomed over us! Always mad on the sea since I was a kid. Either on it, in it or under it!
It’s would be cool if we could bring family sometimes! Awesome memory! I understand about the sea
Great to see a tug at work again , I worked on a big tug taking old war ship from Plymouth up to Scotland UK . Thank you for the video.
Awesome!
Fabulous video. I just love tugboats and I learned a lot from you. I can't say enough about this so I will shut up. Thank you for doing this!!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
This was a great video. So cool to see what you do, and how yall do it. Make this a recurring thing from time to time, along with the outdoor stuff.
That's the plan!
@@TugTrashOutdoors Toss in a few kitchen tours with the trip and how to cook on the open ocean too,,, 👍👍
CZcams suggested I watch this and I was not disappointed. Very interesting and a great insight into life on a Tug boat. Cheers buddy and safe passage to you on the next one
Awesome, thank you!
What a true life adventure Captain !!! Wow man, you oughta be charging admission for those money shots. Man I could live on something like that. Thank you for the knowledge of how the world works in reality. Wow !!! So damn cool brother !!!
Again thank you !!!
Have a prosperous day !!! 🇺🇲🌞🇺🇲🌚🇺🇲
Thanks you!
I'm an old USN one hitch (1973-76) sailor who asked for a yard tug, fleet tug, and a destroyer, in that order, upon graduating from Navy HT 'A" Damage Control and Welding schools. I got my third choice, a tin can. Probably for the best, as my nickname quickly became "Bucket Bob." My off-and-on chronic sea sickness was bad enough on a tin can; a fleet tug similar to your tug would have probably killed me in moderate and heavy seas. Thanks for sharing, and I look forward to many more posts. Bravo Zulu on this video!
Thanks man
That was just great loved your tour of the boat. Was on a Destroyer myself 1954-1957.
Thank You Robert Yerkes Lakeland Fl
Very cool! Thanks for
I worked for Red Stack, towed Roll on Roll off barges between Jax and San Juan in 1973. Great to see vintage McDonalds. sure do miss the Ocean. Thanks and Merry Christmas!
I used to do that run
Roll on Roll off is that a lash barge?
Thanks for taking us all on your trip without getting seasick.Cheers from New zealand.
Glad you enjoyed it
I cant thank you enough! From a person that knows nothing about tugboats or boats for that matter, you made me feel part of the journey and welcomed. Your vibe was amazing. Blessings to you the crew and your family.
You're very welcome!
I sure know those waters. Many weeks patrolling the Straits of Florida, and the Windward Passage. Thanks for reviving those memories.
Any time!
I very much enjoyed your video especially your meals! I worked in the oil field all my working life, drilling rigs and pulling units and was happy to see the installation of the new tow line! Very nice video indeed! Thanks!!
That is awesome!
How can I find a company to train me and gain experience with them I want a new trade but no experience
Was in GITMO in 1960-61. Before McDonalds. Loved seeing Gitmo again. Lived in various Jax areas from Cecil Field to Mayport. Thank you for this trip. I had no idea when I happened on your channel that this video would be so meaningful.
Very cool! Glad I could bring back some memories
That is so cool. Ive never been on the ocean and seen it only once. It's nice to see this because it's like being there and experienceing it in real life. thanks for the video.
Glad you enjoyed it
Excellent depiction of life aboard, thank you.
Real value here in conveying to the general public, just what life is like for many Commercial Mariners. It's both rewarding and exceptionally difficult work, operating out of sight & mind.
Sailed on the 'Drew Foss', a sister to 'Simone' (launched as 'Leslie Foss'), circa 1981 - 83 running GoM to Central & South America. Great sea boats, a classic Foss inhouse design.
This is critical infrastructure involving people, and deserves better than 50+ year old tug boats. For the changes I've witnessed elsewhere in the maritime world, these crews certainly deserve better.
Thank you Capt
I remember these days. I was a C/E on one in my younger days and thanks for your video. 😅
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice tidy tug...thanks for the tour
No problem 👍
I worked on the Thomas Herbert owned by SC Loveland Towing back in the late 80's till 93. We had the coal run from Norfolk to Searsport Maine. We never did Cuba but ran barges to Jamaica and Puerto Rico. It was a great life though not for the average married man. Love seeing another sea going tug.
Very cool!
@@TugTrashOutdoors The Thomas Herbert went down in 93 off the coast of Jersey. 5 souls lost,the survivors were the Captain and mate. Deep sea detectives did a show on it and it took me 17 years to find it but I got it. As far as I know I'm the only surviving crew member these days. Talked to the owner of SC Loveland a few years ago,Cappy,and not only did he remember me but asked me if I was ready to go back out. Lol,he was in his late eighties then,I hope he's still kickin. I told him thank you but no thanks. I do miss the calling of the sea though for sure. Most people don't get that.
@@CarolinaGuy wow man I’m sorry to hear that. What COULD happen is always in the back of our minds. Things can go bad real fast.
Just turned 78 yrs old. Used to sail as crew and capt on several yachts from 40 to 80' East coast to the islands. Thank you for great vids. You made my day.
That is awesome! Thanks for watching
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Very interesting trip you had....thanks for filming it for us!
More to come!
My Stepdad was a Captain for Foss Tugs. He would leave for two weeks every month. He mainly stayed around the Puget Sound area.
I know its a few months since this video but it just popped up. Thank you so much for taking us along for the trip. It was very interesting and informative. You have a great style of video making and editing sir, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Well done
Regards from South Africa
Thank you!!!!!!
My father in law worked on support vessels for the gas and oil rigs and also as a merchant seaman for over 50 years, so much respect for the men that keep the world moving.
Great video guys and the food looks great, well done chef, watching from the United Kingdom 👍🇬🇧🇺🇲
Very cool! Thanks
Hey love seeing mariners documenting there time at sea. Done two years now at sea on a fishing vessel, loving it.
Very cool!
@tugtrashoutdoors
Thank you for vlogging the trip. Its 880 miles one way the route that i used to take. I sailed Mate for 2 years for Transatlantic lines on Tug Spence back in 2012-14. Pretty gravy dedicated route. Assist tug on both ends. We had fun. The tug sank though.
Be careful in winter brother. It can get pretty rough in the stream with a North wind.
Oh yeah I know about the Spence
Are you still on that boat? Route?
What is the company name?
We used to eat at the mess hall, but I remember that McDonald's. They sell white rice😂
Enjoyable & thorough video. Thanks
Great video! Had an opportunity 20+ years ago to ride along on a tug boat to bring a paper boat into a pulp mill in Northern New Brunswick, Canada. Was a great experience!!
Very cool!
Killer video! Thx for takin us along
Thanks
Thank you. I am 76 and like tugs. Your video was excellent and took me to a happy place. All the bad news in the world being with you on your tug is much appreciated. God bless you and the crew. Bob Clearwater, FL.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Bob
GREAT video! What a blast! Thanks gentlmen!
Just enjoy the videos sooo much. Nice boat and even nicer group of guys. I love the food. Not easy living but very rewarding and in touch with the real world. Oceans one of my favorite places to be. Thanks
We agree! Thanks
I watch your videos pretty regular,, this was by far one of your best videos,, don't get me wrong,, I'm all out for fishing & hunting but to see you on another level was great to watch,, 👍👍
Thank you. I worked pretty hard on the edit to keep it engaging and not lose ya along the way to mundane stuff
Awesome video! Thanks for making it!
Our pleasure!
Nice job and thanks too. Very neat.
Thanks for watching!
Stay safe Ian! Great video, I too would love more too...Tug and land life!
Thanks! Will do!
Much respect, Ian. Workin' hard while workin', & pumping out great videos as well!!
Appreciate it!
As a kid I watched a TV show called Tug Boat Annie. Loved that show ! Thanks !
Cool!
Absolutely fascinating! Thank you so much for sharing!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Dude that was an amazing video! I love learning about stuff like that! Thank you so much! I was super excited to see you post another tug video! Happy holidays and happy new years to you your home family and tug family! Stay safe out on the water! ❤
Thank you so much!
That you Tug , for it reminds me of being on many Naval Vessels in the late 70's . For I love of seeing something through someone else's eyes as it always enlighten me, to the new things in life that I have not seen. For there was no Micky D;s in that part of the world when I was there. Love your vid so keep them coming. Old Master Gunnery SGT USMC.
Thank you buddy
Semper Fi, Top.
Many years ago when I was active duty USCG there was a husband and wife that operated a tug that took supplies to GTMO. I met them while have some libations at the Chiefs mess at GTMO. They were a fun couple. He was a retired Navy Chief. I miss my mid-patrol breaks at GTMO.
Very cool
I retired from arco oil a gas , I worked as pumper on a production rig in 70s , and 90s . This video reminds me of when it was too ruff ,or foggy to fly , and we had to take those long boat rides . A lot of people don't really know what 8 to 10 ft seas are really like,the highest we had was20 ft that was During a hurricane and we had 2 personal injured when the crane drive broke from wind gusts. Its hard to believe how something so beautiful can become so ugly, and scary. I don't envy you men ,its all routine and fun until it's not. . Good luck and I hope y'all always get back home to you family's safe and sound.
The ocean is like woman lol
Really enjoyed video brings back memories of my days towing in rough weather and yes the food was the most important part of the day
So true!
Great video! Enjoyed seeing the inside of the tug! Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it
Nice video my brother! I worked on tugs for about 3 years and loved it! You become family with the guys you work with. Did 14/7 but often that 7 days was shortened! I got injured pretty bad so ended up walking away from the position but miss all the work and the guys! Take care and be safe!
Hope you are all healed up now!
Many thanks for sharing your workweek on your tugboat. Appreciate the work you do and lucky for you that in the winter you're down there and not up here in the Northeast where the weather is just as rough, but that spray freezes into ice on your decks. Enjoy your work and stay safe.
Many thanks!
Thank you! I hope you had as much fun filming this as I did watching:) I love to see what goes into making a trip like you do, hard for a guy like me in the middle of the country understand what it takes to get the sea work done. I like vids like this just as much as the ccc!! Thank you again!!!
Thank you so much!!
Loved your video. First time I've seen you ; was watching it in the comfort of my bed in London uk no waves here! Keep up the good work.
Welcome aboard!
Thank You Captain. Very good video of the trip. Thank you for your service.
Our pleasure!
so cool, always wanted to see just what U have shown us !!!!!!!!
Love what you do for you and your family.
I appreciate that
Cool video. I have a question, why is the barge so far behind the tug?How do you keep an eye on it?
Wondering that too
So the reason is for the rough weather. The dip in the tow wire acts as a shock absorber.
@@TugTrashOutdoors thanks so now I know
Idk why the algorithm recommended me this vid, but it definitely cooked 10/10
Thank you !
Fascinating... the grub looks okay as well. Thanks!!!
Great video Ian, very informative, my only question is how did you get into that line of work? Thank you for answering!!
Good question! I’m going to do a complete video on it
@@TugTrashOutdoors I had a chance to be stationed at gitmo in 1975, but went to NAS Jacksonville, later to Okinawa. Always interested in Cuba tho.
Great video, thanks. It looks like that is as close as I will ever get to Cuba, unless things change.
@@raymonddesmond8869 Yep. Me too.
Your boat is better and safer then the cruise ship I have been on.❤😂.
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Interesting bro Thanks for taking Us along
Thanks for taking us along! Genuine dude doing his thing. Thanks bro!
Always! Thank you
Very cool. I enjoy watching the tugs work on the Arkansas river and use the locks
Hey bro, thanks for putting this out. Very interesting.
Such a wonderful video. Thank you for making this video. Please make more!!!!
Thank you! Will do!
Great video! Thanks for sharing!
Fantastic and fun video.
Great video! Thanks for taking the time to do it.
My pleasure!
Loved your video thank you for showing us around and taking us with 👍
Thanks for coming 🤙🏽
So very interesting. A whole different life. Thanks and be blessed
Same to you!
I have such huge regrets in my life for not having made this my life career! The ocean is my one true love and passion.❤ I love watching your videos
Love that!
Thank you for taking us along. I love to see how people make their living.
Your welcome!
Very interesting, and very well done also : bright colors, neat images, perfect sound, even when exposed to the wind or to the engine room roar… The daily routine is well documented, as are the essential equipments with a short explanation. Accommodation though is somewhat spartan, as many of the ships built in the 60s or 70s. I took great pleasure watching it here in Paris, France.
Thanks for sharing !