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As told on this link it was about 1. of August 2008 she ran into a storm near New Zealand, and about 40 passengers was hurt.
Best regardsRené.
Pam
quote:Originally posted by PamM:The MAIB report is here. That fork lift truck rolling around was bad you can see the water there on the floor which came through the shell doors.Pam
Wow! Interesting but scary video. I have to admit the music is precious.
I thought that liquid might have been fuel from that fork lift. Glad to hear its just sea water.
Did you see that lone piece of black luggage? It sure took a beating. Maybe if it survived it could be used in a Samsonite commercial!
Ernie
quote:Originally posted by eroller:[...] Glad to hear its just sea water.[...]
I guess one can hardly have a more optimistic attitude giving that this clip finally show a leaking ship in a storm.
quote:Originally posted by Ernst:I guess one can hardly have a more optimistic attitude giving that this clip finally show a leaking ship in a storm.
I would rather be taking on a small amount of water than be faced with a fire in a large open space at sea.
quote:Originally posted by eroller:I would rather be taking on a small amount of water than be faced with a fire in a large open space at sea.Ernie
You should not take everything too seriously (see smileys above and maybe read again too).
A fire is of course not good but thinking about possible scenarios: Who says that there isn't suddenly more water rushing in (if e.g. the door that was leaking suddenly opens) and on the other hand why should the fuel ignite? Fortunately none of these scenarios (fire, serious leak) happened.
P.S.: I guess that fork lift is not even running on gasoline.
[ 09-07-2010: Message edited by: Ernst ]
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