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Title: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Nathan|C on July 04, 2009, 23:40:24
Just thought it would be interesting to see what the largest ship each of us have seen/travelled on is. (If you have pics you can post them too)  ;D

For me, either the Berge Stahl or the Shinoyo Splendor tanker.

(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/7699/bergestahl9.jpg) (http://img10.imageshack.us/i/bergestahl9.jpg/)

(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/3347/dsc04032m.jpg) (http://img10.imageshack.us/i/dsc04032m.jpg/)

Of course, when I see QM2 in Rotterdam on the 22nd, that will be my new largest ship  ;D

Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Minime on July 05, 2009, 00:30:30
I think this is the biggest ship I've seen and stayed on http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z97/tankers1_album/47a20e00.jpg?t=1246750204
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Kapn Jonah on July 05, 2009, 00:51:55
Seen: MV Atlantic Vision

Been on: MV Joseph and Clara Smallwood
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: matt5674 on July 05, 2009, 01:36:30
The only ship I ever see is the SS Belle of Louisville, which I seen from the Kennedy Bridge(I-65), going or coming from my cousins.
(http://i44.tinypic.com/c7p6d.jpg)
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Post by: firestar12 on July 05, 2009, 01:59:50
The largest for me...either the Ticonderoga, or the Spirit of Ethan Allen 3.
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: RMSGreatBritain on July 05, 2009, 07:39:29
with me you could argeu 2 cases: the largest ship in terms of length that ive ever seen is the rms queen mary 2, but the largest gross tonnage ship that ive seen is Independence of the seas.


both of them were in southampton (i went for a 5 day holiday there back in May-i probably didnt mention it before)

ill try and find some pics later.
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Quaysider on July 05, 2009, 09:06:25
Obviously dry cargo wise I've seen the "Berge Stahl", larger still was the "Burmah Endeavour" when she was laid up in Southampton (at the time the 8th largest vessel in the world). Largest I've been on board was the "Doceriver" at just under 80,000grt (invited on board by the sparks who I met taking photos at Immingham). Largest sailed on is POR/POH.
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Kenter-Colja on July 05, 2009, 10:34:32
Ebba Maersk, the sistership of Emma Maersk. 8)

http://www.vesseltracker.com/de/Ships/Ebba-Maersk-9321524.html

Seen in Bremerhaven 1 1/2 years ago.  :thumbs:
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: v.h94 on July 05, 2009, 12:17:01
I think the bigest ship i have seen is Oasis of the seas 8) and i have seen her sister to but she is verry smal at the moment  :lol:
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: dudwasup on July 05, 2009, 17:23:09
the bigest ship i  ever saw was the carnival elation it was very big our ship was a holland america and was prety small
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: llamalord on July 05, 2009, 17:43:42
For Me Either a tanker very similar to this one going down the Cape Cod Canal

(http://img1.photographersdirect.com/img/15363/wm/pd2219933.jpg)

Or this Mega Yacht outside Newport CT.

(http://yachts.monacoeye.com/files/pj123_muse.jpg)

Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: RMS Canada on July 05, 2009, 20:37:17
The biggest ship I've ever seen is the Queen Mary 2 while I was on my New York City trip.  It's also the first time I've seen an ocean liner for real.
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on July 06, 2009, 07:42:19
Largest ship I've ever seen would have to be the Norwegian Jade. I saw her docked in Dublin just as we drove off at around 5 O'clock in the morning :lol:

(http://i44.tinypic.com/294rpjb.jpg)

Jack.

Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Jammy on July 06, 2009, 15:36:55
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/7/70/Cruise_%2837%29.JPG/800px-Cruise_%2837%29.JPG)

I think the largest I've seen is the Costa Victoria. Although that will change in a few years...  ;)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Capt. Matt on July 06, 2009, 19:00:31
Hmmm Im not sure the length or all of these but being in NY Harbor I see many vessels,
Maresk Sealand Is huge
Evergreen-I think the name of the vessel is Ever Racer not sure
or QM2 ive seen her many times
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: LukeL on July 07, 2009, 01:17:34
both on the Great Lakes

largest (length) Paul R Tregurtha 1013.5 feet


largest (capacity) Burns Harbor 78,000 tons

Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Capt. Matt on July 07, 2009, 01:20:52
Cool great lakes freighters...what lake was that?
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: matt5674 on July 07, 2009, 02:11:22
I saw episode 2 of the show The Othersiders where it is said the Queen Mary is haunted, so I got a new big ship:
(http://www.simplonpc.co.uk/2Cunard-Vintage/QueenMary01.jpg)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Capt. Matt on July 07, 2009, 02:18:01
 :doh: Cheater, must be outside not in apic or on a TV screen :doh: Nice Try though :thumbs: ::)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Kapn Jonah on July 07, 2009, 02:58:21
Lol yeah  Lil' Matt none of that :P
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: llamalord on July 07, 2009, 13:43:35
Ohh.

I forgot, I have not only seen this ship but I have also been on it when it visited Boston.

USS J. F. Kennedy

(http://aminhapaixao.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/uss-jfk.jpg)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Capt. Matt on July 07, 2009, 14:44:03
Ohh that reminds me  :doh: I see the USS Intrepid almost everyday  :thumbs: After all it is in New York Harbor ;)
(http://i25.tinypic.com/a0cg9k.jpg)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: llamalord on July 07, 2009, 15:11:10
And a random British Aerospace Concord. ;D
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Capt. Matt on July 07, 2009, 15:15:15
and a Nuclear Sub (in front of the concord)  ;D
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: llamalord on July 07, 2009, 15:41:16
And Twelve New York Yellow Cabs ::) :lol:
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: RMS Canada on July 07, 2009, 18:37:00
Quote from: Capt. Matt on July 07, 2009, 14:44:03
Ohh that reminds me  :doh: I see the USS Intrepid almost everyday  :thumbs: After all it is in New York Harbor ;)
(http://i25.tinypic.com/a0cg9k.jpg)

I was on that, Capt. Matt. during my NYC trip.
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: saltydog on July 07, 2009, 19:16:23
Hats off to the pilot that landed that Concorde.. ;D
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Capt. Matt on July 07, 2009, 19:23:21
 :lol: it was snoopy ;D
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on July 07, 2009, 20:11:41
Quote from: saltydog on July 07, 2009, 19:16:23
Hats off to the pilot that landed that Concorde.. ;D

Say...What's that doing there? I thought they are all situated at a Museum somwhere? (America had some, and so did England, If I remember right (But I may be wrong).

Jack.
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: llamalord on July 07, 2009, 21:14:32
I believe that only 16 were manufactured and then 2 met their end leaving 14,  I know that I have personally seen Three on the east coast and one in the mid-west.  I know of one other in the US that leaves the two in Russia, and Finally that leaves only seven I don't know about that must be in the UK.

my2222thpost :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: jazzy01 on July 08, 2009, 14:23:20
I know of one here in the uk and there is also one at the boeing airfeild in seattle (can be seen in googlestreet).

As for the ships living in southampton I see many large liners (oriana,aurora) the biggest I have been on was the QE2 back in the 90s whilst it was docked for a refurb.
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Nathan|C on July 08, 2009, 17:22:55
One is in Southern Germany, at the side of the motorway:

http://www.flightglobal.com/airspace/photos/victor/images/26811/concorde-and-concordski.jpg
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: llamalord on July 08, 2009, 17:49:32
The one in back not the one in front...
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: jazzy01 on July 08, 2009, 18:49:52
I beleive the one infront is a rusky built tupelov.
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: saltydog on July 08, 2009, 21:35:28
The Concorde is part of an exhibit at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York.. :)   link  (http://images.google.nl/imgres?imgurl=http://assets.nydailynews.com/img/2008/10/21/alg_concord.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2008/10/20/2008-10-20_concorde_lands_at_intrepid_sea_air__spac-2.html&usg=__SD8LXW5lJsnK2grTaAnmlSibPIs=&h=244&w=450&sz=59&hl=en&start=5&tbnid=aFiNtVbOBd-3_M:&tbnh=69&tbnw=127&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dconcorde,%2Bintrepid,%2Bnew%2Byork%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:nl:official%26sa%3DG)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: llamalord on July 08, 2009, 22:39:28
Sorry the off topic will stop right after this,

I have touched three of these SR-71 Black Birds around the US, not many of those around either.

(http://www.aviationexplorer.com/Commercial_Airliners-Military_Aircraft_Pictures/SR-71A_In_Museum.jpg)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: beechjetkid17 on July 08, 2009, 22:56:23
Also remember that there is a concorde at the Boeing Field museum in seattle.
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: TerryRussell on July 08, 2009, 23:13:45
My Dad was Senior Electrical Foreman at BAC when Concords were being built and would have been responsible for all of the electrics in all of the Concords.

His brother (my uncle) was senior hydraulics engineer and was responsible for overseeing all of the hydraulics in all of the Concords.

When I was a kid, my Dad took me to his office one day, and we went up on a test flight in Concord. It was fantastic. In those days, they could fly supersonic over land. And they did!
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: dudwasup on July 09, 2009, 00:10:33
well ill be the one to say it were all geting off topic :doh: ;D
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Capt. Matt on July 09, 2009, 00:38:08
Quote from: TerryRussell on July 08, 2009, 23:13:45
My Dad was Senior Electrical Foreman at BAC when Concords were being built and would have been responsible for all of the electrics in all of the Concords.

His brother (my uncle) was senior hydraulics engineer and was responsible for overseeing all of the hydraulics in all of the Concords.

When I was a kid, my Dad took me to his office one day, and we went up on a test flight in Concord. It was fantastic. In those days, they could fly supersonic over land. And they did!

So He's the one to blame for the accidents :doh: Im kidding of course very cool planes I heard that they stretch 6 inches when they get into the atmosphere, interesting little tidbit change this topic to What unique planes have you seen ::)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on July 09, 2009, 07:51:20
Quote from: TerryRussell on July 08, 2009, 23:13:45
My Dad was Senior Electrical Foreman at BAC when Concords were being built and would have been responsible for all of the electrics in all of the Concords.

His brother (my uncle) was senior hydraulics engineer and was responsible for overseeing all of the hydraulics in all of the Concords.

When I was a kid, my Dad took me to his office one day, and we went up on a test flight in Concord. It was fantastic. In those days, they could fly supersonic over land. And they did!

That's amazing Terry. Concorde certainly is a feat of pure engineering. If Corcorde were released tomorrow, I'd still blow all the other planes out of the water with it's speed and capability.

Jack.
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: jazzy01 on July 09, 2009, 09:01:53
Quote from: Capt. Matt on July 09, 2009, 00:38:08
I heard that they stretch 6 inches when they get into the atmosphere,

At its cruising altitude of around 50k feet traveling at mach 2 the surface of the aircraft would reach 100c+ which would cause it to expand.
Also the cheif test pilot once barrel rolled the concorde just to prove how stable and agile it was.
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: beechjetkid17 on July 09, 2009, 09:18:57
Quote from: IRI5HJ4CK on July 09, 2009, 07:51:20
That's amazing Terry. Concorde certainly is a feat of pure engineering. If Corcorde were released tomorrow, I'd still blow all the other planes out of the water with it's speed and capability.

Jack.

You'd also probably be a better pilot than most airline pilots ;)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: matt5674 on July 11, 2009, 05:07:27
I just forgot. :doh: I just remembered seeing the Carnival Legend when I was in Florida a few years ago. I don't got a picture of her but I remember her after I got to Miami (where the Carnival Legend was). I even saw her depart from Florida. I still can't believe I forgot about my vacation to Miami and saw the beautiful ship. I didn't make this up, I did see her.
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Capt. Matt on July 11, 2009, 10:20:39
Hmmm I honestely dont know the biggest ship ive seen since I dont know the literall length, but I have seen many Norweigan Cruiselines ships, Carnivals, and Royal Carrabean, actually I dont know how large freedom of the seas is compared to other ships around here but I think that one is among the biggest :thumbs:
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: matt5674 on July 11, 2009, 16:21:54
Quote from: Capt. Matt on July 11, 2009, 10:20:39
Hmmm I honestely dont know the biggest ship ive seen since I dont know the literall length, but I have seen many Norweigan Cruiselines ships, Carnivals, and Royal Carrabean, actually I dont know how large freedom of the seas is compared to other ships around here but I think that one is among the biggest :thumbs:
Use the Wikipedia yo find the ships' lengths
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Capt. Matt on July 11, 2009, 16:25:31
:P You do know that wikipedia is not a legit source ::) And I dont know half of the ships names :P
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: matt5674 on July 11, 2009, 16:37:39
Here is the Carnival Cruise Lines info with the fleet:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnival_Cruiselines
Click on the name of a Carnival ship to see what it looks like and see the length
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: LukeL on July 11, 2009, 18:17:58
Quote from: Capt. Matt on July 07, 2009, 01:20:52
Cool great lakes freighters...what lake was that?


both at Sault Ste. Marie

so technically they were in the St. Mary's River

but the Tregurtha was in Lake Superior, and the Burns Harbor was in Lake Huron
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Capt. Matt on July 11, 2009, 19:31:00
Cool Sault ste marie isnt that near where the fitz sank, I remember reading about it in a book about the fitz, and how do you pronounce Sault STE Maria? I bolded what I dont get :P
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: saltydog on July 12, 2009, 21:07:50
I think it means Sainte (pronounce Santa).., meaning Spambot saint.. :)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Capt. Matt on July 12, 2009, 21:16:33
Thanks thats been driving me nuts :P ;)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Ballast on July 23, 2009, 16:07:19
I saw the Eleonora Maersk last week in Dover strait, not sure if she's the biggest one i've seen but i guess so.

(http://i26.tinypic.com/2dkmsz6.jpg)

(http://i31.tinypic.com/t62pms.jpg)

Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on July 23, 2009, 16:15:46
Nice pics MJ!

Nice to see you again! ;D

Jack.
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Shipaddict on July 23, 2009, 16:16:10
Hey MJ! :)

Nice pic ;)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Ballast on July 23, 2009, 16:29:08
Thanks guys  ;D
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: The Ferry Man on July 23, 2009, 18:38:54
The largest Cruise Ship I have seen is the Queen Mary 2
The largest Ferry I have seen must be the Pride of Bilbao
The largest Cargo ship was the Evelyn Maersk on the horizon
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Wave Music on July 23, 2009, 18:47:36
Being very modest than all of you here, the biggest ship I've ever seen by own eyes was the Chainat Navee with the LOA of 157 meters in October of 2000. :P

http://www.shipspotting.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=149291
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Quaysider on July 23, 2009, 18:57:57
That's quite a substantial mast/crane on her!!
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Wave Music on July 24, 2009, 18:17:03
I remember in 1998 or 1999 I saw Kent Forest (now Redwood) in our port. Just checked - her LOA is 159.2 meters. Hence she's the biggest ship I've ever seen, not the Chainat Navee. Although I'm still very modest than you all here. :doh:

http://www.shipspotting.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=79860
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Alicatt on July 24, 2009, 18:43:36
Largest ship I've seen is the Maersk Seville, I know her Master and was invited on board when she visited Zeebrugge last year. My wife and I got to stay in the owners cabin and to watch lifeboat drills in the harbour the next day.
We are going for a look around his new vessel in Sept.  ;D
http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/Maersk-Seville-9299927.html (http://www.vesseltracker.com/en/Ships/Maersk-Seville-9299927.html)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: cptnchris on July 25, 2009, 18:44:52
for me it would be the uss alabama... we stopped by it on the way to florida...     website-- http://www.ussalabama.com/    picture--- http://jim-frizzell.com/ww2/01-15-01_uss_alabama.jpg
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Nathan|C on July 26, 2009, 13:12:39
Saw the QM2 on the 22nd July ;D It was massive!!

(http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/4880/1003974.jpg) (http://img32.imageshack.us/i/1003974.jpg/)

(http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/6369/1004095j.jpg) (http://img30.imageshack.us/i/1004095j.jpg/)

Watched her leave...

(http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/3631/1004120.jpg) (http://img30.imageshack.us/i/1004120.jpg/)

(http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/9175/1004112j.jpg) (http://img32.imageshack.us/i/1004112j.jpg/)

(http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/9775/1004129.jpg) (http://img132.imageshack.us/i/1004129.jpg/)(http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/1004129.jpg/1/w640.png) (http://g.imageshack.us/img132/1004129.jpg/1/)

Then went down the river, to Rozenburg, and watcher her pass..

(http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/3567/1004143.jpg) (http://img32.imageshack.us/i/1004143.jpg/)

(http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/4579/1004147.jpg) (http://img132.imageshack.us/i/1004147.jpg/)

Look! You can see Ballast's ship here. the Dutch Faith! (which had a horn battle with the QM2  ;D)

(http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/8914/1004155.jpg) (http://img132.imageshack.us/i/1004155.jpg/)

And You can see a video I took of her departure here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhAvU7_XLTs
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Wave Music on July 26, 2009, 13:17:57
You forgot the shot of her stern damaged due to incedent with lines... ;D
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Nathan|C on July 26, 2009, 13:23:45
Woops  ;D

This is slightly off topic but since QM2 has been mentioned:

To those who don't know, she broke her bow moorings in Zeebrugge on the 21st July, the stern was pulled into the dock and result:

(http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/7231/1004087.jpg) (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/1004087.jpg/)

(http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/9241/1004085g.jpg) (http://img24.imageshack.us/i/1004085g.jpg/)

A shipyard came up in a little boat and repaired what they could, these pictures show the stern after they had finished working on it.
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Wave Music on July 26, 2009, 13:31:31
Quote from: Nathan|C on July 26, 2009, 13:23:45
A shipyard came up in a little boat and repaired what they could, these pictures show the stern after they had finished working on it.



For all marine cases...


(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/419rnQs20cL._SL500_AA280_.jpg)



Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: firestar12 on July 26, 2009, 15:08:33
Great pictures Nathan, yours seem to express her largeness more than any I have seen! Also, I think her stern is shaped weirdly with that shape change. Do you have any more, Nathan?
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Nathan|C on July 26, 2009, 15:43:39
I have loads more, probably over 200 of her taken last Wednesday. I'll open a new topic with some more, so you can see them without this topic being invaded  :P
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on July 26, 2009, 15:50:15
Nice photo's Nathan! Even though I've seen about half of them already ;D

Jack :lol:
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Minime on July 26, 2009, 16:03:00
Nice pictures Nathan, but that repair looks very unprofessional. Also wish they made a stern that would actually fit to that ship, it looks so ugly, sorry to qm2 lovers.
Once again nice pics nathan ;)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Wave Music on July 26, 2009, 16:07:40
Quote from: Minime on July 26, 2009, 16:03:00
Also wish they made a stern that would actually fit to that ship, it looks so ugly, sorry to qm2 lovers.

That's what I was saying some earlier:

Quote from: Wave Music on July 24, 2009, 00:30:37
It's quite understandable that the stern is square near the water surface like on many modern ships as it's specially shaped to place the azipods there. But it's funny to think how they anyway made it round like on QM. :doh:

It could be pure round only if there was the conventional propulsion, not the 4 azipods...  Or if only 1 azipod.
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on July 26, 2009, 16:12:41
Quote from: Minime on July 26, 2009, 16:03:00
Nice pictures Nathan, but that repair looks very unprofessional.

Maybe they didn't have enough time, QM2 is on a very busy schedule, I suppose they'll do a better job when they have a break in the trips.

Jack :)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Shipaddict on July 26, 2009, 16:23:14
It would cost a lot to dock her for a certain amount of time aswell and disrupt scheldules so they can just fix that :)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: cptnchris on July 26, 2009, 19:21:16
 :'( i wish i lived near a harbour.... i live in missouri where there's only table rock lake ( which we own marina's on) but still the biggest boat is a houseboat. and every time i go work out at the marina there's only stupid hillbillies that rent a boat and crash them... >:(
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: --tractorman-- on July 26, 2009, 20:55:59
Saw GRANDE ATLANTICO, sure is the largest ship i've seen!

(http://www.richard-photography.nl/files/Grande%20Atlantico@RWISSE.jpg)


(http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj22/tractorman2/DSC05037.jpg)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: cptnchris on July 27, 2009, 01:02:36
yup thats a big ship!
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: TJK on July 27, 2009, 01:49:34
Here are the biggest passangership i have ever seen and been onboard in it when they had a show tour around the norwegian coast
(http://i28.tinypic.com/2liafsh.jpg)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Ballast on July 27, 2009, 21:09:45
Quote from: Nathan|C on July 26, 2009, 13:12:39

Look! You can see Ballast's ship here. the Dutch Faith! (which had a horn battle with the QM2  ;D)

(http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/8914/1004155.jpg) (http://img132.imageshack.us/i/1004155.jpg/)

And You can see a video I took of her departure here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhAvU7_XLTs

Nice picture Nathan!  ;D

We - Dutch Spirit also had a rendez vouz with the Dutch Faith in Antwerp.
We also had a small horn blasting contest, but she couldnt beat us  :doh:

(http://i29.tinypic.com/24b1zir.jpg)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Draco2 on July 29, 2009, 14:41:52
Heh, well, the biggest ship I've seen is the Queen Elizabeth 2...I saw her while she was moored up in Southampton, on a trip to the Isle of Wight on which is co-incidentally the second largest vessel I've travelled on to date, the Red Eagle. However, the largest one I've actually stood on would happen to be the Pride of Dover ( http://www.poferries.com/tourist/content/images/image_750_505_sa_4669.jpg ) which I travelled on to Calais on a school trip to learn about the First World War. :)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: bbydino05 on July 29, 2009, 16:25:42
well because i dont have the picture of the biggest ship ive seen (darn virus) here is one from my fishing trip on june 16 2009
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Damien on August 15, 2009, 17:03:24
Quote from: Capt. Matt on July 11, 2009, 19:31:00
Cool Sault ste marie isnt that near where the fitz sank, I remember reading about it in a book about the fitz, and how do you pronounce Sault STE Maria? I bolded what I dont get :P

Us locals call it Sault "Saint" Marie.. Fitz sank off of Whitefish point along the south shore of Lake Superior..

Biggest ships I've seen were the Paul R Tregurtha, took a tour on the Indiana Harbor, and worked on the USS Independence and USS Kitty Hawk... Images to follow...

(http://www.boatnerd.com/pictures/fleet/thumb/Paul-R.-Tregurtha-enters-Du.jpg)

(http://www.boatnerd.com/pictures/special/coles/IndianaHarbor12-01.jpg)
Indiana Harbor

(http://www.all4jesus.name/images/USS_Independence_0132.jpg)
USS Independence

(http://www.nautilus.org/archives/library/security/foia/Japan/CV63jap.jpg)
USS Kitty Hawk (the script on the deck says "Hajimemashite Nippon", which literally means "Nice to meet you Japan". This was done when the ship was changing it's homeport from San Diego, California to Yokosuka, Japan. I was actually a part of the script as it was made with sailors in their dress whites.)

-Damien

Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Wave Music on August 15, 2009, 17:34:51
Quote from: Wave Music on July 23, 2009, 18:47:36
Being very modest than all of you here, the biggest ship I've ever seen by own eyes was the Chainat Navee with the LOA of 157 meters in October of 2000. :P

http://www.shipspotting.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=149291

Quote from: Wave Music on July 24, 2009, 18:17:03
I remember in 1998 or 1999 I saw Kent Forest (now Redwood) in our port. Just checked - her LOA is 159.2 meters. Hence she's the biggest ship I've ever seen, not the Chainat Navee. Although I'm still very modest than you all here. :doh:

http://www.shipspotting.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=79860

New correction - just remembered the largest ship I ever seen was the Russian fish factory/base ship Baltiyskaya Slava (b. in 1966)  in 1998 or 1999 with the LOA of  167.3 meters:

(http://media.shipspotting.com/uploads/thumbs/rw/61537_800/Ship+Photo+BALTIYSKAYA+SLAVA.jpg)

Broken up in Alang in 2001.


Some of her sisterships:

(http://korabli.qdg.ru/content/zver/14/mg6z3x4h5q.JPG)
(http://korabli.qdg.ru/content/zver/15/5g81j3dc6v.JPG)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Agent|Austin on August 15, 2009, 20:13:09
I have been on the

M/V Norwegian Star


I have seen multiple large cargo ships at the port of seattle.
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Season on August 15, 2009, 20:20:39
Like this, I guess...

(http://bouwlijst.web-log.nl/photos/uncategorized/vikingdiep.jpg)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: The Ferry Man on August 15, 2009, 20:27:37
Quote from: Season on August 15, 2009, 20:20:39
Like this, I guess...

(http://scheepvaartnieuws.punt.nl/upload/Vikingdiep2026-5-2007202.jpg)

I can't see anything...
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: llamalord on August 15, 2009, 22:38:24
neither can I :D
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Wave Music on August 15, 2009, 22:45:53
Same thing from other side of the pond.
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Season on August 16, 2009, 00:06:42
How about now? It works for me.
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: The Ferry Man on August 16, 2009, 00:07:11
Much better...  :thumbs:
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: J3nsen on August 16, 2009, 01:16:31
(http://i31.tinypic.com/24xifs4.jpg)
The Emerald Princess when i was in denmark
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Master Captain on August 16, 2009, 01:41:50
The Norwegian Dawn, sailed on her too very nice ship ;D
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: RMS Gigantic on August 16, 2009, 01:51:29
The Pride of Hawaii
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: cptnchris on August 16, 2009, 02:46:50
pride of america,

   NCL ( Norweigon cruise lines)

  sails around hawaii.
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: cptnchris on August 16, 2009, 03:10:54
Quote from: cptnchris on August 16, 2009, 02:46:50
pride of america,

   NCL ( Norweigon cruise lines)

  sails around hawaii.


this one -- (http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/273/hawaii098.th.jpg) (http://img200.imageshack.us/i/hawaii098.jpg/)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Sam on August 16, 2009, 10:27:27
Yesterday I was driving over the motorway, bicaus I just got my driving license.
But I got stuck in a traffic Jam.

And on the motorway I was driving, you can see the ships who are inbound for Antwerp on the river Schelde.
So biceaus I was stuk in traffic, I looked to left.
And I saw the worlds biggest containership.
The MSC Beatrice or a sistership.

I didn't have a camera with me, and the ship was to far away.

But biceaus I just have my driving license, and I live only 6km away from the MSC terminal in Antwerp, I am going to try to get some good shots.


Is someone in here registered at a vessel tracking service or a departure schedule website?
I would really apreciate it if someone would like to check when the MSC Beatrice, Daniella or Danit is going to leave. Biceaus one of those three is here in Antwerp.
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Ballast on August 16, 2009, 16:11:46
Sam,

On the website of the Belgium pilotage service is a list with in and outbound vessels on the Westerschelde.

Inbound vessels:
http://www.loodswezen.be/LisSite/VerwachteReizen.htm?lang=NL&soort=O

Outbound vessels:
http://www.loodswezen.be/LisSite/VerwachteReizen.htm?lang=NL&soort=A

Ofcours you can also find both pages via www.loodswezen.be  ;)

For real time info you can check www.marinetraffic.com for example
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Sam on August 16, 2009, 21:25:20
Hey Ballast.

Thanks a lot for that info!
That is really helpfull.

Only to bad she leaves so early.

Not really going to come out of my bed for that. :P

One question, I looked on the website and can't find if that is the hour of passage at Vlissingen or departure in Antwerp.

Today I went to the Delwaide dock, and I saw her.
To bad she was so far away, I couldn't get any closer biceaus of the security.

But oh well, Spambot and gentlemen, I present to you, the largest containership in the world.
(If you look at container capacity, Emma Maersk is longer.

The 2nd pictures shows allmost the whole MSC terminal of Antwerp.
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Quaysider on August 16, 2009, 22:09:51
Off to Terneuzen in early October for a few days - hope one of them wee beasties passes my camera lens  :)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Ballast on August 17, 2009, 17:30:10
Never mind those big bullies Patrick, when you can spot the cutest chemical tanker on the Humber  :angel:

Currently still in Rotterdam, awaiting cargo for Immingham. We should arrive there somewhere on the 21st
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Quaysider on August 17, 2009, 18:06:54
LOL - got plenty of the Faith (ok not with Essberger funnel yet) - can't get anywhere near Immingham now (ISPSS) unfortunately. You'll have to get yourself up to Antwerp first week in October or into King George or Alexandra dock in Hull!
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Ballast on August 18, 2009, 16:50:00
I only served 1 contract on the Faith, this is my 2nd contract already on her sistership, the Spirit.

(http://i31.tinypic.com/244nuw5.jpg)
On the picture we were sailing in the Finnish archipelago, Captain's last port of call before his retirement. We decorated the vessel with the flags. After the Captain walked off the gangway we blasted the ship's horn untill the taxi drove away!

Oh, and the Captain made it for a full 6 weeks at home. He signed on again a few days ago  :doh:
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: cptnchris on August 19, 2009, 02:26:04
my new biggest ship ive seen would be the        Pride Of America  (http://www.virginholidayscruises.co.uk/a/i/ships/ncl/pride-of-america-large.jpg)


 i saw it on my trip to hawaii
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Master Captain on August 19, 2009, 02:44:37
Quote from: Ballast on August 18, 2009, 16:50:00
I only served 1 contract on the Faith, this is my 2nd contract already on her sistership, the Spirit.

(http://i31.tinypic.com/244nuw5.jpg)
On the picture we were sailing in the Finnish archipelago, Captain's last port of call before his retirement. We decorated the vessel with the flags. After the Captain walked off the gangway we blasted the ship's horn untill the taxi drove away!

Oh, and the Captain made it for a full 6 weeks at home. He signed on again a few days ago  :doh:
guess he loves his job too much ::)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Ballast on August 19, 2009, 06:56:30
Quote from: Master Captain on August 19, 2009, 02:44:37
guess he loves his job too much ::)

Who wouldnt, when you can manoeuvrer the vessel every day!  :doh:
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Traddles on August 19, 2009, 12:00:00
Hi Ballast,
It is good to hear that you are aboard such a happy ship. That makes the job really worthwhile I am sure. I am always impressed with the paintwork on Dutch Spirit, it seems to be kept in excellent condition. It shows the pride you and the crew have in your ship.

Angus.
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Quaysider on August 19, 2009, 21:39:18
Ballast - some great pics of you on http://www.riverseainternational.co.uk/homewaters/dutchspirit.htm
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Ballast on August 19, 2009, 22:10:03
Thank you for your kind words Angus!

Patrick, thanks for the link. Nice pictures, i guess they must have been taken from the Tees lighthouse
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Quaysider on August 20, 2009, 18:05:53
They'll have been in that area - although you can only get at the sea-level near the lighthouse - I used to be able to get at the base of the light itself which was a good spot but it was sealed off many years ago... :(
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Ballast on August 25, 2009, 19:52:58
Spotted the Evelyn Maersk this evening in Rotterdam, sistership of the Emma Maersk which i posted a few pages back

(http://i28.tinypic.com/nfqtj8.jpg)

(http://i26.tinypic.com/e87q8m.jpg)
To see how big she really is... check out the guy standing on the forward raising his hand  ;D
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: --tractorman-- on August 25, 2009, 19:54:34
Quote from: Ballast on August 25, 2009, 19:52:58
To see how big she really is... check out the guy standing on the forward raising his hand  ;D

Thats insane!  ;D
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on August 25, 2009, 19:55:53
LOL And I thought the Stena Leader made the bloke on the bow look Diddy! Hahaha! That's crazy, seriously! :lol:
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: andyfinn on August 26, 2009, 13:35:39
The biggest ship iv seen is the carnival splendor  when it was in Dover last summer
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: The Ferry Man on August 26, 2009, 13:39:31
Quote from: andyfinn on August 26, 2009, 13:35:39
The biggest ship iv seen is the carnival splendor  when it was in Dover last summer

I saw that once, massive Ship for Dover  :thumbs:
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: llamalord on August 26, 2009, 20:53:50
Quote from: The Ferry Man on August 26, 2009, 13:39:31
massive Ship for Dover  :thumbs:

The first time I read that I thought it said Massive Ship Over Dover!  ;D  I thought You meant something like this... from some Iconic Move

(http://www.thearchetypalconnection.com/images/IndependenceDayMovieLow.JPG)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: The Ferry Man on August 26, 2009, 21:00:45
Quote from: llamalord on August 26, 2009, 20:53:50
The first time I read that I thought it said Massive Ship Over Dover!  ;D  I thought You meant something like this... from some Iconic Move

(http://www.thearchetypalconnection.com/images/IndependenceDayMovieLow.JPG)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: llamalord on August 26, 2009, 21:51:27
Not the best Image Editing I've ever seen but, keep the change! :doh:
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: bbydino05 on August 27, 2009, 03:27:34
Quote from: llamalord on August 26, 2009, 20:53:50
The first time I read that I thought it said Massive Ship Over Dover!  ;D  I thought You meant something like this... from some Iconic Move

(http://www.thearchetypalconnection.com/images/IndependenceDayMovieLow.JPG)
with two iconic buildings on the horizon. r.i.p.
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: NIN on August 27, 2009, 05:37:38
Paul R Tregurtha 1013ft long

(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e74/cobhc34/boats/michigan%2007%20trip/_DSC0560-1.jpg)

(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e74/cobhc34/boats/michigan%2007%20trip/_DSC0567-1.jpg)

(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e74/cobhc34/boats/michigan%2007%20trip/_DSC0568-1.jpg)

(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e74/cobhc34/boats/michigan%2007%20trip/_DSC0569-1.jpg) :P
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: llamalord on August 27, 2009, 12:41:25
I'll admit it that right there is a mighty fine ship. :doh:
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Capt. Matt on August 29, 2009, 15:29:23
Looks like  a barge with a structure :doh:
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Wave Music on August 29, 2009, 22:24:34
Quote from: Capt. Matt on August 29, 2009, 15:29:23
Looks like  a barge with a structure :doh:

And I thought that only I was thinking that about those.
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: kpj1 on August 30, 2009, 21:04:58
USS Nimitz also USS Alaska SSBN 732
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: siso7 on August 30, 2009, 21:58:05
I'm not shure acctulley, most have been a containership ;)

Havn't got a name or port or anything, just guessing  ::)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: marcstrat on August 30, 2009, 22:01:10
Emma Maersk
Not only seen,had to deliver goods(duty free)onboard.
Berge Stahl
Same story.
Marc
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Ballast on August 31, 2009, 16:02:32
Quote from: marcstrat on August 30, 2009, 22:01:10
Emma Maersk
Not only seen,had to deliver goods(duty free)onboard.
Berge Stahl
Same story.
Marc

Let me guess, Sunny radio?  ;D
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: sonarman on August 31, 2009, 18:52:14
When I was working aboard Waverley back in the 1980s I saw the Burmah Endeavour (http://www.aukevisser.nl/supertankers/id25.htm) at Southampton she was , I believe, at that time and perhaps even now the largest ship in the world
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Nathan|C on August 31, 2009, 19:18:46
Knock Nevis is the largest ship in the world at 458m, built in the early 70s I think, but Burmah Endeavour seems pretty huge too  :o
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Edwin 24 on August 31, 2009, 21:49:32
Grand Princess :) in spain 2 weekes Ago And i took the Picture :thumbs:
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: --tractorman-- on August 31, 2009, 22:49:10
Quote from: Edwin 24 on August 31, 2009, 21:49:32
Grand Princess :) in spain 2 weekes Ago And i took the Picture :thumbs:

So want to see her for real, such a lovely ship!  :thumbs:
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Quaysider on September 01, 2009, 19:00:18
Quote from: sonarman on August 31, 2009, 18:52:14
When I was working aboard Waverley back in the 1980s I saw the Burmah Endeavour (http://www.aukevisser.nl/supertankers/id25.htm) at Southampton she was , I believe, at that time and perhaps even now the largest ship in the world

She was the world's 8th largest at the time, 2nd largest British vessel behind fleet mate Burmah Enterprise. Renamed Stena Queen, then Folk-1 - scrapped in 2003
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Dev on September 04, 2009, 02:34:13
Biggest Ive seen was the Oscar Wilde a car ferry, not that big really. I would actually pay money to see an aircraft carrier!
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: RMSGreatBritain on September 05, 2009, 17:05:45
Quote from: Edwin 24 on August 31, 2009, 21:49:32
Grand Princess :) in spain 2 weekes Ago And i took the Picture :thumbs:

were you in Cartagena when you saw that? because i saw the very same ship in Cartagena, there was also a Thompson ship as well in the same port. was a big sight, wonde rif we saw it on the same day?
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: firestar12 on September 06, 2009, 18:15:42
When I was driving to New York City this summer, I passed through this city in Rhode Island and I saw an amazingly large oil carrier of some sort. Of course, I never got a picture of it, the car was moving too fast and I didn't see her name. It was from like, half a mile away, but still, it counts hehe... :P
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: --tractorman-- on September 06, 2009, 18:48:52
does a webcam count, saw this one this morning on wirralcam

(http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r129/PBRstreetgang_2006/DSCF4332_edited-1.jpg)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Capt. Matt on September 06, 2009, 18:53:06
NO Webam doesnt count...nice try though ::)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: firestar12 on September 06, 2009, 20:13:07
Quote from: Capt. Matt on September 06, 2009, 18:53:06
NO Webam doesnt count...nice try though ::)
How do you know if it counts? Nathan made this topic... :P
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Season on September 06, 2009, 22:51:56
In that case, I've seen the Knock Nevis on a photo!

And I been inside the QM2's bridge and also other ships on webcam...
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Wave Music on September 06, 2009, 22:55:26
Only seeing real ship by own eyes counts. No images, no tv, no webcams...  :P
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Capt. Matt on September 07, 2009, 03:20:27
Agreed  ;)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Season on September 07, 2009, 07:40:04
Quote from: Wave Music on September 06, 2009, 22:55:26
Only seeing real ship by own eyes counts. No images, no tv, no webcams...  :P

I have even seen Titanic! And many more liners of the beginning of the 20th century like Britannic and Lusitania...
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: The Ferry Man on September 07, 2009, 09:35:03
Quote from: Season on September 07, 2009, 07:40:04
I have even seen Titanic! And many more liners of the beginning of the 20th century like Britannic and Lusitania...

 :doh:  :doh:  :doh:
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Capt. Matt on September 07, 2009, 13:14:51
As I said pictures and webcams dont count...a prime example above  :doh:
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: siso7 on September 18, 2009, 22:00:51
As I said it most have been some large tanker or cargo ship, but the biggest ship that I have seen and have name and picture on is Queen of Scandenavia ;)

dosen't look that big of 1.pic but you can see a bit better how big she is at the 2. one ;)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Season on September 19, 2009, 14:38:14
Quote from: The Ferry Man on September 07, 2009, 09:35:03
:doh:  :doh:  :doh:

Sounds like you're jealous! :angel:
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: The Ferry Man on September 19, 2009, 15:20:06
Oh I am very jealous  ;D
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Titanic13 on October 10, 2009, 23:25:12
the only ship ive been on is the Mount Washington that travels on Lake Winnepesaukee NH
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: VirtualSkipper on November 16, 2009, 19:20:11
Biggest i have ever seen.

Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Capt. Matt on November 17, 2009, 01:27:28
Ive seen Freedom of the Seas It was christened in our town
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: bdude on November 17, 2009, 01:41:39
Ummm... probably a motorboat  :P
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Jayshum on November 17, 2009, 16:37:22
Three categories for ships I've seen:

Biggest ship of any kind: BW Bauhinia
(http://www.bbc.co.uk/liverpool/content/images/2009/01/16/010_470x313.jpg)

Biggest Ocean Liner: QE2
Biggest CRUISE ship: QM2.
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Kapn Jonah on November 17, 2009, 21:16:57
Queen Mary 2 is an ocean liner, not a cruise ship.

For those who don't believe, see Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Queen_Mary_2)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: v.h94 on November 17, 2009, 22:13:44
QM 2 is the last of them in scervice to if it hasent been mentioned. :doh:
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Kapn Jonah on November 18, 2009, 00:09:35
Quote from: Kapn Jonah on November 17, 2009, 21:16:57
see Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Queen_Mary_2)
;D
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Jayshum on November 18, 2009, 04:13:18
Well having just spent a day on board the SMIT Donau here in Liverpool a few weeks ago, bringing the QM2 in, I'd say she's a cruise ship and not a liner.

The QM2 is a beautiful cruise ship, but that doesn't change the fact that the back of it looks like one of these 'holiday villa' type hotels (block of flats). Compared to the QE2, there's no comparison. Anything you hear about that ship being a liner, is what I'd call 'Marketing', basically clever advertising.
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on November 18, 2009, 08:42:25
Quote from: Jayshum on November 18, 2009, 04:13:18
Well having just spent a day on board the SMIT Donau here in Liverpool a few weeks ago,

Hi Jayshum,

This photo my interest you then..

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2790/4098830500_8c56912d14_b.jpg)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2790/4098830500_8c56912d14_b.jpg

Took in Liverpool.

Jack.
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: saltydog on November 18, 2009, 09:51:50
That's a tight fit.. :)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Traddles on November 18, 2009, 12:36:40
I would not believe everything you read on Wikipedia. :doh: The description "Liner" refers to a ship which makes regular voyages on a regular route. QM2 does not fit the description therefore, and is quite definitely a cruise ship.
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Nathan|C on November 18, 2009, 17:51:30
Quote from: Jayshum on November 18, 2009, 04:13:18
Well having just spent a day on board the SMIT Donau here in Liverpool a few weeks ago, bringing the QM2 in, I'd say she's a cruise ship and not a liner.

The QM2 is a beautiful cruise ship, but that doesn't change the fact that the back of it looks like one of these 'holiday villa' type hotels (block of flats). Compared to the QE2, there's no comparison. Anything you hear about that ship being a liner, is what I'd call 'Marketing', basically clever advertising.

Quote from: Traddles on November 18, 2009, 12:36:40
I would not believe everything you read on Wikipedia. :doh: The description "Liner" refers to a ship which makes regular voyages on a regular route. QM2 does not fit the description therefore, and is quite definitely a cruise ship.

And that would make the QE2 a cruise ship too then  :P
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Kapn Jonah on November 18, 2009, 21:20:49
Exactly, Jayshum- its not a cruise ship, no matter what you think, its a liner.

Traddles, that comment wasn't directed to you, but this one is-
She makes the Transatlantic crossing regularly, so that must mean she is ::) Lots of cruise ships make crossing son regular routes, and are still called Cruise ships, and not liners.

Shall i send an email off to Cunard, to see what they say? Wait! No need, because it even states on their website that she is an ocean liner! http://cunard.com/ourships/default.asp?ship=QM2

(http://i49.tinypic.com/nz4l0h.jpg)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Capt. Matt on November 18, 2009, 23:28:59
 ::) I see this ship reglarly (Note the Verazzano Narrows Bridge) http://www.shipspotting.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=998580
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Quaysider on November 19, 2009, 00:06:49
Quote from: Capt. Matt on November 18, 2009, 23:28:59
::) I see this ship reglarly (Note the Verazzano Narrows Bridge) http://www.shipspotting.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=998580

Coincidence Matt - just uploaded my pics of her to my website
http://www.quaysides.co.uk/benelux_break4.htm
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Capt. Matt on November 19, 2009, 00:29:04
Nice Shots  ;) Yea shes definitely not the prettiest ship I've ever seen I like the Ever Racer (I think I put a link in the Ship Spotting topic)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Jayshum on November 19, 2009, 15:10:27
QE2 actually was designed and built as a Liner. But that's enough arguing, feel free to believe what you like, and let's be done with it (until you're all older :P).

Jack, great photo dude, nothing more fun and exciting that seeing the ACL's getting in Gladstone lock. I've had the pleasure of being aboard the various SMIT/Howard Smith/Alexandra tugs in Liverpool doing just that. First time I did was when I was about 8, on board the 'Crosby' (single-screw, Kort Nozzle), the last time I did was a couple of years ago now on the Bramley Moore (SMIT Liverpool as she's now known), and the most 'fun' time I did it was nearly ten years ago. I was on board the Trafalgar (she's gone to Taiwan now), on the Bow of Atlantic Compass. It was extremely poor weather, and as we were locked in, the wind managed to blow the Traf right into the prow of the Compass, bending the mast almost right over. Very scary at the time, but an amazing memory (and reminder of how dangerous working on the tugs can be).
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Traddles on November 20, 2009, 13:11:16
I couldn't agree more Jayshum, but having said  that, if one clicks on "Ocean liner" in the first sentence of the Wikipedia article it tells it's own story. I also tend not to believe all advertisments as they can also be wildly exaggerated. ::) Has QM2 ever done even one liner voyage? However, I beg you not to wish me to be any older, it's bad enough already. :doh:
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Kapn Jonah on November 20, 2009, 13:15:25
Yes Traddles, she does a regular Transatlantic Crossing.
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: laganviking on November 20, 2009, 13:37:23
I remember seeing a thing about her on Discovery a while back in the programme Superships. (great programme  :thumbs:) She is classed as a liner and built to liner specs. She even was given RMS as a 'tribute' for her Liner-ness  :doh:

And Traddles, dont believe everything you read on wikipedia...one time it said that the Lagan Viking ran tourist boat trips around Belfast Lough  ;)  :lol:


Today, the term is usually used to refer to a ship that is constructed to a higher standard than a normal cruise ship, enabling it to cross oceans such as the Atlantic and Pacific with passengers embarked in inclement weather conditions. Characteristics of true ocean liners include heavier plating, robust scantlings, powerful engines, and high freeboards,[3] making them more seaworthy than vessels designed for short sea routes or cruises in protected waters. The only ocean liner remaining in service in 2009 was Cunard Line's Queen Mary 2, following the retirement of her running mate the Queen Elizabeth 2 in November 2008.


PS the largest ship i have seen is the Lagan Viking/Mersey Viking  :doh:
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: laganviking on November 20, 2009, 13:47:14
Quote from: IRI5HJ4CK on November 18, 2009, 08:42:25
Hi Jayshum,

This photo my interest you then..

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2790/4098830500_8c56912d14_b.jpg)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2790/4098830500_8c56912d14_b.jpg

Took in Liverpool.

Jack.

The Norbay or Norbank Jack? ;)  ;D
Tut tut tut...the Vikings are much better  ;)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Jayshum on November 20, 2009, 14:10:52
They're a lot more expensive though, and you don't get the nice view of the docks as you depart!

Quote from: Traddles on November 20, 2009, 13:11:16
However, I beg you not to wish me to be any older, it's bad enough already. :doh:

Respectfully Excused. :)

I don't want to drag this on, but some people find this REALLY serious, this business over whether a ship is a liner just because the company advertises it that way, or we as the minor ship experts we are choose to disagree with this idea. So serious infact, that I've had 3 pm's on the matter, all telling me I'm wrong and that I should believe what the company tells me!

Guys, has it not struck you all just how amazingly similar she (the QM2) looks to say, Carnival Destiny? Or one of the Royal Caribbean ships? Okay, she has the QE2's bow, but come on, she's a floating hotel who's purpose is to make sure guests enjoy (apparent) luxurious conditions, and eat fine food/drink etc. Granted, that's what became of the QE2, but she was originally designed to do exactly the same job as the Titanic. Take people from point A, to point B. An alternative to jet aeroplanes. Not quite a ferry, but definitely a boat for 'transporting' people.
QM2 was designed to take holidaymakers away to 'luxurious destinations', in the utmost 'luxurious surroundings'. Basically, a nice-looking bus-on-water, like every other cruise ship.

One more card I'd like to use, is the opinion of the guys who work on the tugs. The captain of the Donau, is a long time friend of mine now, called Larry. He was having a good scoff at how our local newspaper (Liverpool Echo) was hailing the QM2 as the 'finest of liners'. I can assure you, his description of what she is, isn't safe to post on this forum. The only thing he liked was the horn, as that's the only part of her which is a liner (his words, not mine!). So, as before, we all have different opinions on the matter (trivial as it is), and we all have a choice whether to believe the company which sold off the QE2 to be basically, gutted and refitted beyond recognition etc, and is trying desperately to make a profit, or not.

:)
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Ballast on November 20, 2009, 14:21:56
Quote from: Jayshum on November 19, 2009, 15:10:27
QE2 actually was designed and built as a Liner. But that's enough arguing, feel free to believe what you like, and let's be done with it (until you're all older :P).

Jack, great photo dude, nothing more fun and exciting that seeing the ACL's getting in Gladstone lock. I've had the pleasure of being aboard the various SMIT/Howard Smith/Alexandra tugs in Liverpool doing just that. First time I did was when I was about 8, on board the 'Crosby' (single-screw, Kort Nozzle), the last time I did was a couple of years ago now on the Bramley Moore (SMIT Liverpool as she's now known), and the most 'fun' time I did it was nearly ten years ago. I was on board the Trafalgar (she's gone to Taiwan now), on the Bow of Atlantic Compass. It was extremely poor weather, and as we were locked in, the wind managed to blow the Traf right into the prow of the Compass, bending the mast almost right over. Very scary at the time, but an amazing memory (and reminder of how dangerous working on the tugs can be).

Can you please post some pics taken on board the ASD tugs?  ;D
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: laganviking on November 20, 2009, 14:32:10
Agree to disagree sounds like the best way to end :doh:
Title: Re: What's the largest ship you've ever seen?
Post by: Traddles on November 20, 2009, 16:16:30
Quote from: laganviking on November 20, 2009, 14:32:10
Agree to disagree sounds like the best way to end :doh:

Excellent point. Not worth the hassle. ;)