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Costa Concordia
« on: September 16, 2013, 08:57:24 AM »
As they are going to try and get this ship a float today I will be watching with interest to see if they manage it. it sounds quite complicated.
It's the first time they have ever tried to do this on such a large vessel - the man power behind it is huge.
If they do manage to get it on the floating bed I'll bet it will boost tourist trade in the area.
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Re: Costa Concordia
« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2013, 01:49:25 PM »
I thought this was going to be quite a site to see - but it seems it's going to take three or four weeks at this rate...  :(  ;)  :)
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Re: Costa Concordia
« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2013, 01:55:16 PM »
Not had chance as yet to watch the news-  change of plans for today but hoping to catch 3pm news
It's a big challenge and I don't think they know if it will work
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« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2013, 02:13:11 PM »
I've been following the live coverage on the Guardian website.

Watching paint dry is more exciting ;)
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Re: Costa Concordia
« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2013, 03:09:22 PM »
Well that's scuppered me!
Costa Concordia been down graded because of an incident in US
A shooting with fatalities in Washington it seems.
Ah well maybe news at four!
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Re: Costa Concordia
« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2013, 03:28:01 PM »
Latest from the web is it is proceeding OK, but very slowly, into the night - maybe into tomorrow.

Which is a bit of a bugger as I have eaten all the popcorn...
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Re: Costa Concordia
« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2013, 03:42:14 PM »
Will throw you my bag over Pete seeing as I've missed it.

This USA Naval shooting is dominating all the news - all still very unclear but they have closed the airport as well - no one knows why
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Re: Costa Concordia
« Reply #7 on: September 17, 2013, 12:47:32 PM »
This is a time lapse video of the vessel being righted:

Costa Concordia salvage operation Time lapse footage
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« Reply #8 on: September 17, 2013, 04:53:07 PM »
It's been very impressive how they have righted this vessel, unless you have actually stood at the side of the docks and seen the sheer size - it's difficult I think to comprehend the sizes of some of them.
Well done to all concerned
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Re: Costa Concordia
« Reply #9 on: September 17, 2013, 05:25:34 PM »
I think they've pulled off a remarkable feat  :)
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Re: Costa Concordia
« Reply #10 on: September 17, 2013, 05:31:02 PM »
I was impressed, never having been on such a vessel, when they said it was bigger than the Titanic.

But, TBH, it looks like a giant shoe box, not a ship.
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« Reply #11 on: September 17, 2013, 05:39:30 PM »
by-eck, didn't realise it was that big.

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Re: Costa Concordia
« Reply #12 on: September 17, 2013, 06:59:01 PM »
When we are quoted sizes and 'longer than ex ammount of football pitches' it's still not the same as seeing one.
If I say the top decks are higher than roof tops it may give some idea what it's like to stand on a top open deck and look down on some of the ships.
Vast vessels inside with many bars show lounge etc etc we wonder how they manage to float!
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Re: Costa Concordia
« Reply #13 on: September 17, 2013, 07:36:20 PM »
I found this link very informative about the whole incident. The cost is immense.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-24121480
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« Reply #14 on: September 26, 2013, 06:34:30 PM »
Looks like they have found the remains of the two missing Italians  :(
Good for their families I suppose, can now lay them to rest.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-24286183
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