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The Look of Terror
November 16th 2007 01:25
I've been white water kayaking, and I had a few looks of horror on my face from time to time, but I'm pretty sure it wasn't as bad as below!
Anyone who's been down white water can probably sympathise with these guys!
*This image used with permission from Damn Funny Pictures.
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Posted By: Ian - Category: Boat & Ship
The Black Pearl
June 22nd 2007 14:54
The Black Pearl, originally HEIC Wicked Wench, is a ship in the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy. The Black Pearl is easily recognised by her distinctive black hull and sails. This turns out to be an advantage in more than one way. Not only do the black sails act as a sort of intimidation tactic, but the Pearl's crew can put out the deck lamps for added stealth at night. The ship was originally named Wicked Wench before she was ordered burned and sunk by Lord Beckett. It was later raised from the sea floor by Davy Jones after making a pact with Jack Sparrow who rechristened her The Black Pearl. She is said to be, "nigh uncatchable". Indeed, in the three films she either overtakes or flees all other ships, including the Interceptor (regarded as the fastest ship in the Caribbean) and the Flying Dutchman (which is actually faster against the wind). Her speed is derived from the large amount of sails she carries. She is quoted in At World's End as being The only ship as wot (which) can outrun the Flying Dutchman.
The Black Pearl was captained by Jack Sparrow for two years. The crew was heading to the mysterious Isla de Muerta where the legendary Chest of Cortes was hidden. Captain and crew agreed to equal shares of the treasure, but First Mate Hector Barbossa persuaded Jack that equal shares included knowing the treasure's location. Jack complied, and soon after Barbossa led a mutiny and marooned Jack on an island. I'm sure you know the rest of the story.
In the first movie, the Black Pearl was a steel barge with wooden structures built on top to resemble a real ship. In addition, a soundstage set was used to achieve better control over fog machines. For the second and third movies, a floating sailing ship was actually built in the shipyards at Bayou La Batre in Alabama on the hull of ship Sunset to serve as the set, though it is not an authentic tall ship.
Pictures of the Black Pearl as built for the movies are below. You can see more photos here.
*These pictures used with permission from Damn Funny Pictures.
**This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation Licence. It uses material from the Wikipedia article Black Pearl.
The Black Pearl was captained by Jack Sparrow for two years. The crew was heading to the mysterious Isla de Muerta where the legendary Chest of Cortes was hidden. Captain and crew agreed to equal shares of the treasure, but First Mate Hector Barbossa persuaded Jack that equal shares included knowing the treasure's location. Jack complied, and soon after Barbossa led a mutiny and marooned Jack on an island. I'm sure you know the rest of the story.
In the first movie, the Black Pearl was a steel barge with wooden structures built on top to resemble a real ship. In addition, a soundstage set was used to achieve better control over fog machines. For the second and third movies, a floating sailing ship was actually built in the shipyards at Bayou La Batre in Alabama on the hull of ship Sunset to serve as the set, though it is not an authentic tall ship.
Pictures of the Black Pearl as built for the movies are below. You can see more photos here.
*These pictures used with permission from Damn Funny Pictures.
**This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation Licence. It uses material from the Wikipedia article Black Pearl.
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Posted By: Ian - Category: Boat & Ship
MSC Napoli Beached at Lyme Bay
January 28th 2007 08:43
MSC Napoli is a United Kingdom-flagged container ship and the first Post-Panamax container vessel. The ship was built in 1991 and has a capacity of 4,419 TEU or 62,000 tons.
While en route to Portugal, on Thursday January 18, 2007, during European windstorm "Kyrill", severe gale force winds and huge waves caused serious damage to her hull, with a crack in one side as well as a flooded engine room. The ship was then 50 miles (80 km) off the coast of The Lizard, Cornwall. On 19 January she was deliberately beached at Branscombe around 1 mile off of the Devon coast, near the coastal town of Sidmouth.
Some 103 containers have fallen into the sea. After containers from the wreck began washing up at Branscombe, around two hundred people ventured onto the beach to scavenge the flotsam, despite warnings from the police that those failing to notify the Receiver of Wreck of goods salvaged risked fines. Scavenged goods include several BMW R1200RT motorcycles, empty wine casks, nappies, perfume, and car parts.
Below are pictures of the wreck and scavenge operation. See some more photos here.
*These pictures used with permission from Damn Funny Pictures.
**This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation Licence. It uses material from the Wikipedia article MSC Napoli.
While en route to Portugal, on Thursday January 18, 2007, during European windstorm "Kyrill", severe gale force winds and huge waves caused serious damage to her hull, with a crack in one side as well as a flooded engine room. The ship was then 50 miles (80 km) off the coast of The Lizard, Cornwall. On 19 January she was deliberately beached at Branscombe around 1 mile off of the Devon coast, near the coastal town of Sidmouth.
Some 103 containers have fallen into the sea. After containers from the wreck began washing up at Branscombe, around two hundred people ventured onto the beach to scavenge the flotsam, despite warnings from the police that those failing to notify the Receiver of Wreck of goods salvaged risked fines. Scavenged goods include several BMW R1200RT motorcycles, empty wine casks, nappies, perfume, and car parts.
Below are pictures of the wreck and scavenge operation. See some more photos here.
*These pictures used with permission from Damn Funny Pictures.
**This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation Licence. It uses material from the Wikipedia article MSC Napoli.
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Posted By: Ian - Category: Boat & Ship
Ship Caught in Storm
July 19th 2006 04:41
I imagine being caught in a massive storm at sea would be a terrifying experience, even if you were in a large Tanker. The pictures below give you an idea of what it may be like. More pictures here.
* The above images used with permission from damnfunnypictures.com
It's OK, it survived!
* The above images used with permission from damnfunnypictures.com
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Unclassified Delays on your Delivery
May 18th 2006 03:00
Have you ever wondered the real reason why a delivery was late? Hopefully the photos below will shed some light on the matter.
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