Breaking the Ice | Coast Guard Icebreaker

Experience the raw power of winter on the Great Lakes as the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Biscayne Bay carves a path through solid ice while passing close aboard the Calumet during an escort operation. No music. No narration. Just steel meeting ice.
This ASMR video captures the natural sounds of ice cracking, groaning, and shattering, mixed with the steady howl of winter wind across the deck. Every crunch and fracture tells the story of keeping vital waterways open during the harshest months of the year. Filmed up close, you’ll feel the weight and momentum of the cutter as it forces its way forward—an unfiltered look at real-world icebreaking in action.
All audio and footage were captured on my ‪@GoPro‬ Hero 12, preserving the authentic soundscape of the operation exactly as it happened. Whether you’re here to relax, focus, sleep, or simply appreciate the power of maritime operations, this is pure, unedited icebreaking ASMR.
Fun fact:
Great Lakes icebreakers don’t just clear paths for ships—they help prevent flooding by breaking up ice jams that can form near harbors and river mouths.
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