Wonder how it would fare in the kind of seas that almost tip cruise ships over:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deX7R9RbmX0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deX7R9RbmX0
Yeah, I was working on something involving the boundary layer around a ship that size being too big for the tugs to make an approach so they basically have to suction themselves to the ship by sucking out the water between the tug and the ship but it just didn't seem plausible.
Oh, I almost forgot to mention the tug boats. They're spraying water to dissipate static charge in the air. Helicopters have to be grounded to avoid a static discharge. One theory as to the demise of the Hindenburg is that it was a static discharge that set it off. Big things that move tend to build up a static charge in certain locations. Ships are no exception
And, since the salt water conducts electricity, spraying it into the air where it becomes a mist helps discharge the potential difference in the air around the ship. That keeps dock workers safe & keeps the ships safe if they were to pass under a bridge on the way out of the harbor. Ever get out of your car and get a static shock? Imagine the shock from touching one of those big ships. It's only necessary some days - depending on atmospheric conditions. That's why they don't always do it & why they never have to do it at some ports.
And, now that you've read all this, I hope you're disappointed to discover that I'm bullshitting you (some of you will fall for it up until this sentence.) They actually do that as a salute.
Wonder how it would fare in the kind of seas that almost tip cruise ships over:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deX7R9RbmX0
g'damn! I would be in praying mode right there.
Wonder how it would fare in the kind of seas that almost tip cruise ships over:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deX7R9RbmX0
It sounds plausible enough that you COULD be lying to me with the last sentence.
They'll never get past the squirting water.watch... some terrorist is gonna bomb it.
They'll never get past the squirting water.
Oh, I almost forgot to mention the tug boats. They're spraying water to dissipate static charge in the air. Helicopters have to be grounded to avoid a static discharge. One theory as to the demise of the Hindenburg is that it was a static discharge that set it off. Big things that move tend to build up a static charge in certain locations. Ships are no exception
And, since the salt water conducts electricity, spraying it into the air where it becomes a mist helps discharge the potential difference in the air around the ship. That keeps dock workers safe & keeps the ships safe if they were to pass under a bridge on the way out of the harbor. Ever get out of your car and get a static shock? Imagine the shock from touching one of those big ships. It's only necessary some days - depending on atmospheric conditions. That's why they don't always do it & why they never have to do it at some ports.
And, now that you've read all this, I hope you're disappointed to discover that I'm bullshitting you (some of you will fall for it up until this sentence.) They actually do that as a salute.
I want to invite you to my next party.To people wondering why the water is spraying, you can use common sense and deduce that air has less resistance than water.
Wow! It looks like they spent dozens of dollars on those effects.
how many torpedoes would this take to sink in SH4?
Have fun turning it around in the port
From the looks of it, it looks really top heavy.
Wow! It looks like they spent dozens of dollars on those effects.
Wow! It looks like they spent dozens of dollars on those effects.
It just makes me question even more - what's the point of going on a cruise vs. staying in a big hotel? It's a big floating hotel. What's the difference (besides cost)?
Also, I counted the lifeboats. I don't think there are enough.
g'damn! I would be in praying mode right there.