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This series explores some of the most fascinating and hard-core boat journeys on the planet. We undertake epic journeys by boats in some of the toughest environments on earth. During our journeys we look at how the technology of boat travel has been adapted to survive, trade with and connect isolated communities.
In this episode, Globe Trekker adventurer Holly Morris explores the waters that shaped America – the Great Lakes. Covering 94,000 square miles, the Great Lakes are the largest reservoir of fresh water on the planet and one of the world’s busiest waterways. For centuries these waters have been a critical trade artery, determining the history and economy of North America and the world.
Our episode starts in Detroit, where we learn about the river’s role during prohibition in the rum-running trade. We then head up the stunning coast of Lake Huron, exploring some of Michigan’s 3200 miles of lakeshore. In Oscoda we learn about the very first shipping industry – lumber, the history Michigan’s green gold and how boats were used to build America. On the way to the Northern Peninsular Holly gets a head for heights and climbs 550ft up Mackinac Bridge. The views are stunning across the Mackinac straits and the glassy surface of Lakes Michigan and Huron.
It’s not always plain sailing though and on the rugged shoreline of the Shipwreck Coast, Holly joins a team of Marine archaeologists in their search for sunken treasure. Scanning the murky depths of Lake Superior we discover a watery graveyard and the skeletons of unlucky ships, swallowed by the waves.
For the final part of our journey we board the toughest boat of them all, a 1014ft giant on her way to pick up 70,000 tonnes of Montana coal. Spending three days on board, Holly meets the crew of modern day mariners and finds out what life is like living on the lakes. We pass through the treacherous St Mary’s river, navigating and the Soo Locks, the busiest canal system in the world. After 3 days and 2 nights on board, powering across the largest lake in the world, we arrive in our final destination, the twin ports of Duluth and Superior. Its an epic adventure and a story of big industry, modern history and real lives.
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In this episode, Globe Trekker adventurer Holly Morris explores the waters that shaped America – the Great Lakes. Covering 94,000 square miles, the Great Lakes are the largest reservoir of fresh water on the planet and one of the world's busiest waterways. For centuries these waters have been a critical trade artery, determining the history and economy of North America and the world.
awkward elevator part🤣🤣🤣 nevermind it's just a shirts bumbing each other
This is a cake job where do I sign up ?
I truly enjoyed the arrangement and story telling in this one. I learned a lot. Thank you ❤
Nice documentary 👍. But I seem to enjoy documentary from the African continent ❤
Please visit Lake Volta, located in the South-Eastern part of Ghana. It is the largest man-made lake in the world ❤
Prohibition, women being fun as always 😂🤣🤣😂😂🤣
I love these world's toughest boat trips. Please post more.
Very well done, more please!
Great outdoors adventure both on the lake and high above in the cables – I got dizzy watching on my screen
Got a little hot in that elevator!
What is this southern and northern peninsula stuff? It's Upper and Lower. Geesh!
I get vertigo on the bridge
Awesome show and I like the way Holly is doing it. She asks the right questions and she is nice to look at as well 🙂
An absolute top class bit of journalism and story telling
Baikal is the largest fresh water reservoir
Way to not even mention lake Ontario or label it on the map in the beginning of the episode…
The elevator scene made me laugh XD but loved the documentary. It's such a beautiful region
“ we sometimes forget Canada is a separate country.” Really?
I was so glad to find this! I've been a big fan of Globe Trekker/ Lonely Planet for many years. Thought I had seen them all. Not only did I find another but the subject is something that I'm quite interested in. I wasn't disappointed and really enjoyed this. Bring more!
You can find more episodes here on Youtube or you can stream from some PBS channels. Every episode is top notch.
My dad was a 2nd Cook/Baker for American President Lines (APL), on the water 8 months of the year traveling throughout Asia. That's about all I know about him. Had we gotten to know each other, and the job he did, I would have has a different path in life.🤔
Fantastic video
Elevator ride to cloud 9 sure was awkward. I wonder if they descended together 😅😄
On her way to the Upper Peninsula she says crossing the bridge is said to be intimidating and she's gonna meet someone for some pointers. She then meets the guy in the Upper Peninsula, she already crossed lol
Nothing is worse than the Annapolis Bay Bridge
I live near the Great lakes! Beautiful and impressive, demanding respect of lakes.
Usually videos or pictures don't do a justice, but the view from the height of one of those bridge towers looks exhilarating!! The Mackinac bridge actually crosses over an entire Great Lake – Lake Michigan-Huron, even though they're considered as two separate ones. There's a deep trench between the two suspension towers that equalize the levels of both lakes so essentially they're two parts of the same lake.
The discovery of deep water recovery boats and maybe the odd aircraft(French riveria) changes the place and state of mind. Yes, who knows that?
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hahaha….. homeboy was blushing in that little bridge elevator
The elevator scene is the best. I never expected to lough so hard on a boat documentary.
Todd was on his Mack daddy mode 😂😂😂😂
I never missed any of your updates and enjoyed your channel..
Why are vthey using HARD LEFT it should "HARD-a-PORT"
I used to work on the Beaver Island Ferry in the fall, and still sail northern Lake Michigan.
More dangerous than the oceans when she gets angry…
I worked at Ruge steal plant as security and part of the job was to secure that exact ship. This video doesn't give it's size justice when you stand next to it.
Lovely video! Why isn't Lake Erie explored? For those not familiar, labeling Lake Ontario would have been helpful.
I'd like to be in an elevator with her. Just being honest.
Thank you for your report.
Todd was definitely rizzing up Holly 😂
Holly is an amazing presenter and super brave especially getting up on that bridge. I had to laugh when the captain was manoeuvring the ship and holly was like, "this must be the hardest trickiest part of your job, let me ask you a bunch of questions whilst you're executing that!" lol
Wow, everything,,, love indiana Holly !
Great job showing this video
The Peninsulas are called the Upper and Lower Peninsula.
Sorry, but the world is only a little uver 6000 yrs old.
I would have made it the first time the elevator ever got stuck on my watch. 🤷🏼♂️
Shout out to Todd …… kept it together in the elevator
Cool host. Great video
Incredible adventure!
Pv tool. We call them can't hook. Great storytelling