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Patalavaca


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Giant Container Ships seen in Suffolk Waters
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Hi John, thanks for the comments but I still haven't understood how to post one picture per entry - I will have to try again!

The anchor hawse pipe, (which is the inclined pipe leading from a hawsehole to the side of the ship, containing the shank of the anchor when the anchor is raised) & the extension outboard- which you have noted- from the ship's side, is not new and is quite functional.

The flare of the bow above the water, and the proximity of the bulbous bow under the water, means that the anchor & chain may possibly foul the bulb when dopping the anchor, or indeed when riding at anchor.

It is simply a means to keep both away from the ship's side and avoid damage to the hull.

There have been many different design attempts over the years to do just that, depending on the hull/bulbous bow form and angles involved.

This is but one example.

As I recall, many of the Chinese Cosco ships had similar designs - such as http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=63478#"> HERE .

Regards, Rick



-- Edited by Patalavaca on Sunday 6th of November 2011 10:13:57 AM

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John Cooper


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It just shows how observant I have been over the years Rick, thanks for the heads up!

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Patalavaca


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hehe, but don't ask me one on aircraft though John....they all look the same to me .....disbelief  !!

and additionally, please hold all emails from today until the 15th December... will be closer to the equator till then.

Take care, 

Rick



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As close as you can get [touching distance] on the water to a giant container ship, the cranes you can see on the far right distance are where I normally take my photos from, this picture from a Pilot launch



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The maroon line is known as the Plimsoll Line or sometimes referred to as the Waterline in which a vessel must always have the water below this line when loaded

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterline

The main marks are explained on Wiki above, the crane arms showing with an over reach are ready for the next breed of 'Triple E Class' container vessels being built in Denmark for Maersk and will be on the high seas in two years will be able to carry 18000 boxes

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maersk_Triple_E_class



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