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Post by mrfatso on Feb 13, 2015 12:05:13 GMT
even the big carribean cruiseships that come for maintenance to Helsinki can make it through the gap at the suomenlinna fortress, so that one is most definately busted. They do however have special pilot-captains for that bit. This should NEVER be attempted by italian captains at the very least  cruise ships are specifically built to be maneuverable in close quarters, as I recall. Newer military ships are probably also made to be more maneuverable - but I would guess the myth revolves around post WWII battleships. I do know from anecdotal stories from a family friend that they are not exactly turn-on-a-dime, and that there is a proportional relationship between their length and their turning radius. As I understand it the modern cruise ships have thruster that are on moveable joints, this enables them to move in very tight spaces as you say. If I could work out how to post it I have video from lasts years cruise of the ship moving out of port in Barcelona at virtually 90 degrees as it moves away from the quay side where it was 'parrell docked ' with the other ships. |
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Post by mrfatso on Feb 13, 2015 12:15:29 GMT
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Post by the light works on Feb 13, 2015 15:21:59 GMT
I bet you have ships that only do helicopters as well dont you?... Over here, we are a bit tight for space in ports, so have multi-use battle ships.... you mean like a carrier that only does rotary wing aircraft? I don't recall seeing one. most of our full size vessels have a helipad on the stern, but I think if they want to launch a squadron of helos they will use a regular carrier. |
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Post by the light works on Feb 13, 2015 15:30:54 GMT
cruise ships are specifically built to be maneuverable in close quarters, as I recall. Newer military ships are probably also made to be more maneuverable - but I would guess the myth revolves around post WWII battleships. I do know from anecdotal stories from a family friend that they are not exactly turn-on-a-dime, and that there is a proportional relationship between their length and their turning radius. As I understand it the modern cruise ships have thruster that are on moveable joints, this enables them to move in very tight spaces as you say. If I could work out how to post it I have video from lasts years cruise of the ship moving out of port in Barcelona at virtually 90 degrees as it moves away from the quay side where it was 'parrell docked ' with the other ships. Photobucket can host videos. I have one there, though I'm not sure if I remember my ID & password to put up any more. |
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Post by the light works on Feb 13, 2015 15:33:20 GMT
there are some definite qualifications to that - since Portland's light rail line has stations less than a mile apart. |
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