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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Old Cruser on September 16, 2013, 08:57:24 AM

Title: Costa Concordia
Post by: Old Cruser 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.

Title: Re: Costa Concordia
Post by: Pete 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...  :(  ;)  :)

Title: Re: Costa Concordia
Post by: Old Cruser 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

Title: Re: Costa Concordia
Post by: Pete 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 ;)

Title: Re: Costa Concordia
Post by: Old Cruser 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!

Title: Re: Costa Concordia
Post by: Pete 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...

Title: Re: Costa Concordia
Post by: Old Cruser 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

Title: Re: Costa Concordia
Post by: Pete 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 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_91A9FzxQ78#)

Title: Re: Costa Concordia
Post by: Old Cruser 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

Title: Re: Costa Concordia
Post by: Fly on September 17, 2013, 05:25:34 PM

I think they've pulled off a remarkable feat  :)

Title: Re: Costa Concordia
Post by: Pete 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.

Title: Re: Costa Concordia
Post by: Fly on September 17, 2013, 05:39:30 PM

by-eck, didn't realise it was that big.

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t382/Barry_Fly/titanic_zps31886224.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/Barry_Fly/media/titanic_zps31886224.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Costa Concordia
Post by: Old Cruser 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!

Title: Re: Costa Concordia
Post by: Fly 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 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-24121480)

Title: Re: Costa Concordia
Post by: Fly 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 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-24286183)

Title: Re: Costa Concordia
Post by: Old Cruser on September 26, 2013, 06:48:54 PM

Very sad and what a frightening way to lose your life  :(