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quote:Originally posted by lasuvidaboy:[...] Hopefully her blunt bow was not damaged when the waves hit.
Why should that be the case? Were there any reports on extremely extraordinary circumstances that would lead to such a damage?
Pam
I do not see why one should be concerned about damage to the hull - both are having a rough ride - but that's about it. (not that this isn't something) There is actually a picture where QE2 is smashing into a wave like QV - I don't understand why one should assume based on these pictures that QV might be damaged or that QE2 is doing better than QV. (or the other way around) rolleyes:
[ 01-08-2008: Message edited by: Ernst ]
Now if only QM2 was there with them...sigh
Perhaps some of the best pictures of cruise ships I've ever seen. Incredible...
[ 01-08-2008: Message edited by: Waynaro ]
One can not tell a lot from these pictures - but as a rule of thumb one can say that older ships roll (and also pitch) trough larger angles than modern ships - they might do that more gently though - which on the other hand can actually be more sickening than the higher accerlations typical for some modern ships.
There will be more pix tomorrow.
As for the QV,she seems to more fully bury her bowinto the wave,so I agree with Ernst,should there beany hull damage?,the way she 'hunkers down' intothe wave might suggest not.
And boy!,I'd love to be onboard either ship duringsuch a crossing!..the fear,the exhiliration,power theanticipation and unpredictability would have myheart in my throat,scared stiff,but feeling more alivethan any previous experience (sex included ).
Teva
quote:Originally posted by sread: [...]She's going flat out at 19kts, we could go that fast BACKWARDS! [...]
But hardly in that weather.
Seems as if you have a nice trip - I am looking forward to see your pictures. Greetings to all CT members aboard.
quote:Originally posted by Teva:Most impressive photos Thad!,as Waynaro said,QE2does almost appear to be bouncing over the wavesTeva
That is why I entitled it 'bouncing across the Atlantic'
Must be a heavy storm, but otherwise, you don't see whithe waveheads, and the day looks glorious, with sunshine, and no rain or clouds.
As someone said, QE2 is as a model in a tub....and for those in the forward areas of QV, lots of water to be seen. I wonder how all that grillework on top of QV will stand this.
J
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