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May 16, 2011 15:27:07 GMT
Post by imec on May 16, 2011 15:27:07 GMT
That ship seems to be moving fast! Great pic!
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Jul 4, 2011 11:02:33 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2011 11:02:33 GMT
Thanks Imec. It was !!
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Jul 5, 2011 0:16:09 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2011 0:16:09 GMT
A small boat on the beach, taken a couple of days ago:
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Aug 7, 2011 15:25:50 GMT
Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2011 15:25:50 GMT
Up on the Mississippi River this morning whilst taking my morning bike ride. What astounds me more than anything about this ship,is how very close to the mainland it is,attesting to the incredible depth of the river at such a short distance. Very,very close.
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Aug 12, 2011 4:17:28 GMT
Post by nycgirl on Aug 12, 2011 4:17:28 GMT
Fascinating photos, everyone! Tanker (I think?) in Maine. Gondola in Venice. Longtails in Thailand.
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Oct 30, 2011 19:50:58 GMT
Post by Deleted on Oct 30, 2011 19:50:58 GMT
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Nov 6, 2011 23:21:38 GMT
Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2011 23:21:38 GMT
I always wonder "what would those boats do without the invention of tires?" They certainly allowed more sloppiness in the maneuvers (maybe I could get a job!).
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Nov 7, 2011 9:26:22 GMT
Post by hwinpp on Nov 7, 2011 9:26:22 GMT
On the Mekong for a sunset cruise yesterday.
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Nov 12, 2011 22:05:13 GMT
Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2011 22:05:13 GMT
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Nov 12, 2011 22:37:11 GMT
Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2011 22:37:11 GMT
I love tugboats, even though I wonder about their utility in modern times. I would imagine that modern ships have all of those beeping radar proximity gadgets that a lot of cars have now -- so they don't need to be guided the same as in the old days.
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Nov 12, 2011 22:41:54 GMT
Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2011 22:41:54 GMT
I love tugboats, even though I wonder about their utility in modern times. I would imagine that modern ships have all of those beeping radar proximity gadgets that a lot of cars have now -- so they don't need to be guided the same as in the old days. I will ask someone here about this Kerouac because there is always a bunch of them up on the river every time I go there. There is a boatyard there and always tons of activity. There are a lot of barges up there as well.
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Nov 12, 2011 22:48:06 GMT
Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2011 22:48:06 GMT
I'm sure they were a great help for navigation in the past, but I just assume that modern ships have much more sophisticated steering aids now. I kind of think that it is a port profession imposed by the unions now, just like when my biological father operated a diesel locomotive but the union required that he have a "fireman" present. To stoke what?
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Nov 12, 2011 22:52:02 GMT
Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2011 22:52:02 GMT
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Nov 12, 2011 23:07:48 GMT
Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2011 23:07:48 GMT
Amazing! That's a great site.
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Nov 17, 2011 15:27:56 GMT
Post by imec on Nov 17, 2011 15:27:56 GMT
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Nov 17, 2011 16:42:00 GMT
Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2011 16:42:00 GMT
Stunning photo Imec. Where is that? I'm guessing from the background terrain that it's maybe Vancouver or thereabouts.
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Nov 17, 2011 18:40:44 GMT
Post by imec on Nov 17, 2011 18:40:44 GMT
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Nov 17, 2011 18:52:04 GMT
Post by bixaorellana on Nov 17, 2011 18:52:04 GMT
I love tugboats, even though I wonder about their utility in modern times. I would imagine that modern ships have all of those beeping radar proximity gadgets that a lot of cars have now -- so they don't need to be guided the same as in the old days. Good grief, yes they do! It's not just about steering, but about very specific knowledge of waterways. That's why you have Mississippi River pilots, for instance: www.barpilot.com/pilots/faqs/Running a tug is a massively skilled, difficult, and dangerous job. Ocean-going tug captains are tested every five years to make sure they're abreast of developments in their industry. Can your doctor say that? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TugboatSorry -- also meant to say what great pictures these are. Was almost blinded by nostalgia looking at yours, Casimira. And you, Imec -- again with the great compositions!
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Dec 6, 2011 1:41:09 GMT
Post by Kimby on Dec 6, 2011 1:41:09 GMT
I'm wondering what sort of boat Imec was on when he took these shots?
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Dec 16, 2011 13:12:38 GMT
Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2011 13:12:38 GMT
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Dec 17, 2011 17:45:28 GMT
Post by imec on Dec 17, 2011 17:45:28 GMT
I'm wondering what sort of boat Imec was on when he took these shots? kimby, I was on a bike path! Check out my post (reply #29) here
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Dec 17, 2011 20:05:14 GMT
Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2011 20:05:14 GMT
Cargo ships entrall me, Casimira. I will definitely book a transoceanic passage on one before I kick the bucket.
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Dec 18, 2011 18:39:56 GMT
Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2011 18:39:56 GMT
( Pardon the smudge mark on my lens,I didn't see it until after I posted.... )They do hold a particular allure for me as well and even moreso when I can go to the marine traffic sight and see where they have come from where they are going,(it's a live feed!!),as well as all the particulars about the vessel,size,origin,mileage etc. It puts a whole different spin on seeing them!! The sight will also accept photos after reviewing them. I have a couple of tugs and a ship or two represented on there.
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Jan 4, 2012 0:35:49 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2012 0:35:49 GMT
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Jan 6, 2012 22:13:01 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2012 22:13:01 GMT
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Jan 13, 2012 13:43:49 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2012 13:43:49 GMT
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Jan 13, 2012 13:52:48 GMT
Post by imec on Jan 13, 2012 13:52:48 GMT
So many great images casimira! I sure wish I lived closer to a seaway.
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Jan 25, 2012 18:37:21 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2012 18:37:21 GMT
I can't wait to take a cargo ship as a passenger. I dive into each and every article about life on board for useless (but paying) people. I always think of all of the books that I could finally read and the things that I could write.
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Jan 25, 2012 19:18:46 GMT
Post by onlymark on Jan 25, 2012 19:18:46 GMT
Gone are the days when a journey on a freighter was a cheap option. It's about the same, if not more, expensive than proper cruise ships now, I understand. My parents, after their wedding, took a 'tramp steamer' from Southampton to Mombassa around the coast of Africa (the long way instead of through the Suez canal) to begin their married life in Kenya. A number of years later they returned the same way to start a family back in the UK.
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Jan 25, 2012 19:29:29 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jan 25, 2012 19:29:29 GMT
I never said I was planning on saving money. Quite the contrary. This is one of the few luxuries for which I am willing to pay.
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