We used to climb them all the time back in the 80's/early 90's. We referred to it as 'trestling'. It's like a whole different world in there. One of the most spectacular views, was from the top of the light towers, mounted on top of the trestle. Someone should buy them and turn it in to a historical museum. Superior could use the tourism dollars and preserve some of it's wonderful history.
Thanks for posting this! The only ore docks I've ever been to are the two in Marquette. It's nice to see some of the others. Pocket docks date back to when they shipped hematite, which can't be handled on a conveyor belt. It handled well in these docks. In the 50s they swiched to taconite pellets. That led to the modern conveyor belt docks, which handle the taconite very well. You still have to appreciate the simplicity of these docks. They're iconic to these lake Superior towns.
Great footage. A minor detail - the longest and second-longest ore docks in the world are just across the harbor in west Duluth, MN. DMIR / CN #6 is the longest, #5 is the second-longest. Two of the three docks you were on hold the honor of being the third and fourth longest such structures on the planet. The differences in length between all of them are pretty minor, within just a hundred feet or so. They're all massive, awesome, historic structures. Thanks for posting.
I heard recently that the government actually doesn't want to tear down the old ore docks like these and the one in Ashland, because they're the only places we can dock a nuclear submarine on Lake Superior.
Excellent job. They're like the bones of an industrial dinosaur, their glory days long behind them. Thank you for documenting them, you never know when they might decide to take them down.
That will be a sad day indeed.
I salute you Max Action & the Action Squad, it's good to see updates again.
We used to climb them all the time back in the 80's/early 90's. We referred to it as 'trestling'. It's like a whole different world in there. One of the most spectacular views, was from the top of the light towers, mounted on top of the trestle. Someone should buy them and turn it in to a historical museum. Superior could use the tourism dollars and preserve some of it's wonderful history.
morganrum1 1 month ago
Really awesome bit of urban exploration. thanks a lot! you can count me as a subscriber.
ess1898 2 years ago
I have old videos when these were running back then.. Interesting to see the ore docks still up..
JDeereGP 2 years ago
would love to see those videos, or include links to them from my website!
MaxActionSquad 2 years ago
Thanks for posting this! The only ore docks I've ever been to are the two in Marquette. It's nice to see some of the others. Pocket docks date back to when they shipped hematite, which can't be handled on a conveyor belt. It handled well in these docks. In the 50s they swiched to taconite pellets. That led to the modern conveyor belt docks, which handle the taconite very well. You still have to appreciate the simplicity of these docks. They're iconic to these lake Superior towns.
clockbuilderhg 2 years ago
0:46 is beautiful
MaxInterjects 2 years ago
Allouez ore docks are in Superior, Wisconsin. I think that only 1 or 2 of the original 4(?) are still standing...
JohnBoyDeere 2 years ago
what city was this taken in?
cheyennepride4life 2 years ago
id love to see your near capture you guys are awesome.
1496389 2 years ago
Great footage. A minor detail - the longest and second-longest ore docks in the world are just across the harbor in west Duluth, MN. DMIR / CN #6 is the longest, #5 is the second-longest. Two of the three docks you were on hold the honor of being the third and fourth longest such structures on the planet. The differences in length between all of them are pretty minor, within just a hundred feet or so. They're all massive, awesome, historic structures. Thanks for posting.
danneskjol 2 years ago
Glad it and the NP dock till remain. I know some of the NP dock got taken down to cut off access to the top but I believe the dock itself will remain
MaxInterjects 3 years ago
I heard recently that the government actually doesn't want to tear down the old ore docks like these and the one in Ashland, because they're the only places we can dock a nuclear submarine on Lake Superior.
gimvaainl 3 years ago
Nice job with the video. Its cool to see that your still exploring. Thanks for the updates on your website. You rock, Max.
camaromullet 3 years ago
Excellent job. They're like the bones of an industrial dinosaur, their glory days long behind them. Thank you for documenting them, you never know when they might decide to take them down.
That will be a sad day indeed.
I salute you Max Action & the Action Squad, it's good to see updates again.
MonsterManZERO 3 years ago
Great job.
Allouez 3 years ago
Truly megalithic. Thanks for posting this!
RugMeister 3 years ago
Nice.
Bigbri80 3 years ago
Long live the Action Squad ..thanks MAX!
1977do 3 years ago
Please be careful.
remoteUHF 3 years ago 2
Really that cannot be stressed enough. The floors are really weak and rotten.
WATCH YOUR STEP!
MaxInterjects 3 years ago