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Topic: Maxim Gorkiy

buddhaJoe
First Class Passenger
Member # 4356

posted 05-11-2007 09:38 AM

this morning i went to IJmuiden to see the Maxim Gorkiy

you can see my pics at:
http://good-times.webshots.com/album/559003978EivWnR

best regards
b. Joe

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 05-11-2007 10:11 AM

Thanks for taking the pictures. Nice weather

- I hope you did not get wet.

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PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 05-11-2007 10:12 AM

Gorgeous, thanks for those. She looks lovely. She was at Cowes this week but the weather was appalling; not seen any photos of her there yet, though some are in the pipeline.

Pam

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joe at travelpage
Administrator
Member # 622

posted 05-11-2007 11:35 AM

Although I have seen it a thousand times, every time I do I can't help but thinking "that is one funky funnel".

Joe at TravelPage.com

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Cunard Fan
First Class Passenger
Member # 7530

posted 05-11-2007 02:06 PM

quote:
Originally posted by joe at travelpage:
Although I have seen it a thousand times, every time I do I can't help but thinking "that is one funky funnel".
Joe at TravelPage.com

Diddo!! I like it though.

Her name is weird to me.

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Linerrich
First Class Passenger
Member # 4864

posted 05-11-2007 02:26 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Cunard Fan:
Diddo!! I like it though.
Her name is weird to me.

"Ditto." Her name is not made up; Maxim Gorky was a famous Russian author and political activist.

Rich

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Cunard Fan
First Class Passenger
Member # 7530

posted 05-11-2007 02:31 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Linerrich:
"Ditto." Her name is not made up; Maxim Gorky was a famous Russian author and political activist.
Rich

Oops! I meant ditto.

I didn't think that it was made up, I just meant it seems like a weird name for a ship. I don't dislike it for her though.

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TampaMike
First Class Passenger
Member # 4445

posted 05-11-2007 05:26 PM

quote:
Originally posted by joe at travelpage:
Although I have seen it a thousand times, every time I do I can't help but thinking "that is one funky funnel".
Joe at TravelPage.com

It always reminded me of a waiter's uplifted hand with a serving tray balanced upon his fingertips. What can I say? Cruises and food....

When I 1st watched 'Juggernaut' I assumed it was a dummy funnel made for the film. I kept waiting for WHEN it was going to be blown up!

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 05-11-2007 05:34 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Cunard Fan:
Her name is weird to me.

You think that is weird? Aurthor, Mr. Maxim Gorkiy's real name was actually Aleksei Maksimovich Peshkov.

See Here

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 05-11-2007 06:53 PM

I always like this ship and have a dramatic photo of her (as Hamburg) passing a sailboat closely at high speed as my computer wallpaper. The lovely image was taken from the sailboat and passengers are lining the rails of both vessels.

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Linerrich
First Class Passenger
Member # 4864

posted 05-11-2007 07:23 PM

quote:
Originally posted by TampaMike:

It always reminded me of a waiter's uplifted hand with a serving tray balanced upon his fingertips.

You mean like this?......

This was from the Inaugural brochure of TS HAMBURG in 1969, when she was known as German Atlantic Line's "Space Ship."

Rich

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Cunard Fan
First Class Passenger
Member # 7530

posted 05-11-2007 07:48 PM

Are there any pictures from on top of her funnel?. It looks like you can go up there.

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TampaMike
First Class Passenger
Member # 4445

posted 05-11-2007 09:30 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Linerrich:
You mean like this?......
This was from the Inaugural brochure of TS HAMBURG in 1969, when she was known as German Atlantic Line's "Space Ship."
Rich

Too funny! They should have had the waiter pose with the tray held above his head. Life imitating art imitating life..

So Rich, does the Red jacket still fit after all these years?

[ 05-11-2007: Message edited by: TampaMike ]

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Linerrich
First Class Passenger
Member # 4864

posted 05-12-2007 07:06 AM

quote:
Originally posted by TampaMike:
So Rich, does the Red jacket still fit after all these years?

[ 05-11-2007: Message edited by: TampaMike ]

Too funny! Actually I would never fit into my officers' jackets or formal dress jacket any more from my days as Chief Purser!

Rich

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Patrick
First Class Passenger
Member # 364

posted 05-12-2007 08:45 AM

Hi,

there are pictures taken from the top of her funnel. You can climb up to the platform. First you climb inside to the middle section, where the tubes start to be and then you can climb outside. The front tube has stairs.
But I do not recommend this when the ship is sailing... You'd be black afterwards...

Here's a picture:

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Cunard Fan
First Class Passenger
Member # 7530

posted 05-12-2007 11:04 AM

I assume you have to be a creww member to go up there though, right?

Thanks for the picture!

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 05-12-2007 01:57 PM

Passengers are not normally allowed on the Bridge, in the engine room or engine control room these days, unless you are important, know people in high places or are staying in the 'owners suite'. Even then it's not a right.

Up a funnel is a definate 'dream on' whoever you may be or know.

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TampaMike
First Class Passenger
Member # 4445

posted 05-12-2007 02:36 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Malcolm @ cruisepage:
Passengers are not normally allowed on the Bridge, in the engine room or engine control room these days, unless you are important, know people in high places or are staying in the 'owners suite'. Even then it's not a right.
Up a funnel is a definate 'dream on' whoever you may be or know.

Back in my s/s NORWAY days, we had singer Anne Murray aboard to film a Christmas Televison program (early 80s). The opening of the program what a shot of her standing on one of NORWAY's funnel 'wings' (filmed from a helicopter).

It was a slightly breezy day , and she was petrified. If anyone could dig up this film, you can see her plastered smile covering her trembling face.

I would think if anyone were to rescue those funnels, you likely would still see her claw marks through decades of paint.

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 05-12-2007 03:21 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Malcolm @ cruisepage:
Passengers are not normally allowed on the Bridge, in the engine room or engine control room these days, unless you are important, know people in high places or are staying in the 'owners suite'. Even then it's not a right.
Up a funnel is a definate 'dream on' whoever you may be or know.

On some ships it is indeed difficult - but on some it is not. There ARE quite some ships where passengers have access to the bridge and even the engine room (usually with minor restrictions) - so if this is important one just has to choose the right ship. This is one of the myths that should be eliminated amongst ship enthusiasts.
Nevertheless, the funnel is usually off limits. (nice picture - thanks)

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 05-12-2007 03:38 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Ernst:
This is one of the myths that should be eliminated amongst ship enthusiasts.

I was generalising!

I once wrote to the Master while on board a mega-ship asking for a Bridge visit. He replied by letter saying "..it was not allowed by maritime law, but he could fit me in tomorrow". Go figure!

[ 05-13-2007: Message edited by: Malcolm @ cruisepage ]

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Bart
First Class Passenger
Member # 1683

posted 05-13-2007 04:23 AM

Good morning all!

Just wanted to let you know I have just posted a few interior pics of Maxim Gorkiy on www.ShipParade.com under 'Photo of the Week'. More will follow in the not too distant future.

Bart

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Ernst
First Class Passenger
Member # 5369

posted 05-13-2007 04:31 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Bart:
Good morning all!
Just wanted to let you know I have just posted a few interior pics of Maxim Gorkiy on www.ShipParade.com under 'Photo of the Week'. More will follow in the not too distant future.
Bart

Thanks a lot - over the years she is realy becoming a classic as time. Looking forward to see more. (I might have some video clips on her too somewhen)

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PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 05-13-2007 07:04 AM

Nice photos Bart. I like the memorabilia cabinet with the mini Hamburg funnel; it looks a bit out of proportion or is it just the glass doing that?

Pam

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 05-13-2007 09:04 AM

I wonder if the Theatre is a differnt room to the show lounge or are they one of the same?

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