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I didn't realise the Suez Canal was so narrow or is it that Evergreen is just mahussive? Is this the largest vessel or are their larger ones?
I didn't realise the Suez Canal was so narrow or is it that Evergreen is just mahussive? Is this the largest vessel or are their larger ones?
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Army days we sailed in these liners thru Suez & females were not allowed upon deck coz arabs exposed themselves - but we peeped thru portholes ;)
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It's the same on all these slab-sided vessels. Even the Dover car-ferries can lose control in strong winds. I was once on a DFDS ferry that lost its no-claims bonus by smashing into a pier when trying to berth at Dover. It was being pushed by the Harbour Board tug at the time. The combined power of the tug plus the ferry's thrusters could do nothing against the wind and the momentum. That was awesome to watch but was approximately one-tenth the scale of the Ever wotsit.
The Canal authorities may have to institute crosswind regulations, similar to those for aircraft, when E- W gusts exceed a certain figure.
It's the same on all these slab-sided vessels. Even the Dover car-ferries can lose control in strong winds. I was once on a DFDS ferry that lost its no-claims bonus by smashing into a pier when trying to berth at Dover. It was being pushed by the Harbour Board tug at the time. The combined power of the tug plus the ferry's thrusters could do nothing against the wind and the momentum. That was awesome to watch but was approximately one-tenth the scale of the Ever wotsit.
The Canal authorities may have to institute crosswind regulations, similar to those for aircraft, when E- W gusts exceed a certain figure.
A few years ago on holiday in Malta we stayed opposite the Freeport terminal and spent hours just watching the ships dock and unload. It was fascinating stuff, watching the harbour pilots going out to bring them in and turn them so they could dock safely. While we were there they had the biggest one they'd ever had arrive. We sat up most of the night watching it!
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