As someone who has cats I know exactly what happened to the crew… the cats definitely nudged them all over the side for no apparent reason.

The story of SS Baychimo is so captivating. Incredible what a legacy a man-made hunk of steel can leave behind for us to wonder about. Thank you for the video.

I think of the Baychimo as a kind ship, that just wanted to live it's own life. So when she spotted her opportunity she acted more hurt than she was and after the men left her, she was finally free. She sailed wherever and whenever she wanted and found that the nomadic life suited her quite well. Then one day she felt a storm coming on and saw some Inuit people nearby, knowing that the storm was quite a fierce one she beckoned them to come on board. And just in the nick of time they boarded her and even though there was no heat she could provide shelter from the wind and snow. After the storm she bade them farewell and set off again. Over the years she found that she had become too famous and was seen less and less as she avoided the spotlight. Finally one day after many years Baychimo felt the old familiar storm approaching and the sea said it was her time. After all these years the Baychimo reflected on her life and adventures and made peace with the fact that it was her time and slipped peacefully beneath the waves.

The BAYCHIMO story: the most eerie, truly 'ghostly', tangible mirage. Incredible.

Whoaa.. the first one.. if only the three cats could talk..

I strongly believe the captain was harmed and his cabin ransacked for valuables. The crew's missing personal effects indicate a voluntary abandonment of the ship. That steamship that hid its name sounds suspicious.

The poor captain and the engineer.

I do not at all mind hearing these stories over. Your storytelling is always factual and unfantastical, respectful of those lost and those left behind, and presented in one of the most pleasant, listenable voices among all the YT channels I watch. You are a pleasure and a treasure.

The Carrol E. Deering was such a lovely ship.

Christopher Columbus.....


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What I take away from the Baychimo story is...

... that that was a damn well-built ship.

I love logging in to find Big Old Boats. Thank you.

This channel was such a perfect recommendation from the algorithm! I have never cared about boats at all, but these stories are so well presented that I'm totally invested. Great stuff!

That’s gotta fucking suck, getting caught in a hurricane and making it away to a new ship just for it to disappear

great editing and excellent use of the old footage, you really bring these stories to life. thank you.

There's something strangely evocative about the name 'Bannockburn' and I can't for the life of me think what it is, but I love it.

Baychimo is my absolute favorite ghost ship.
It had so many confirmed sightings after abandonment.  Innuit even sheltered in it years later when they came upon it.
It's INSANE how it survived so long unmanned in one of the most treacherous seas on Earth. 30 years.

The Carol E Deering does seem to have been purposely abandoned as both lifeboats were missing. And it would seem that unfortunately no one survived in those lifeboats.
Or they died on the Hewitt.

A whole hour? Oh how you spoil us c:

Yo this guy is too humble! Big Old Boats has a whole in-depth and fantastically researched video on the SS Marquette & Bessemer No. 2 mentioned during the beginning of the SS Bannockburn chapter, please go check it out it's an amazing production!

The SS Baychimo.The winds and weather is floating her along. cant come onboard. Thats what romantic and not cursed ever❤

You nailed the name of her,  Ångermanälven! Well done,  bravo!
Most excellent video, phenomenal work and story telling! 👍🏻👌🏼👏🏻