Guest Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 1 hour ago, ross brown said: Has anybody noticed the amount of weird looking plating on the Bow section on both port and starboard sides it's just behind the bow doors but on both sides. Looks like they have plated it to cover up a hole, LOL only joking. Just think it looks terrible! Cheers. You mean the anchor housing? Link to post Share on other sites
VikingVoyager Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 12 hours ago, Fine Whine said: Manuel, ably assisted by his cousin José wearing suitable corsets, of course Link to post Share on other sites
Cabin-boy Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 (edited) 50 minutes ago, VikingVoyager said: wearing suitable corsets, of course Help is available if you need it. 😉 Ed. Edited October 16, 2020 by Cabin-boy 2 Link to post Share on other sites
ross brown Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Danim24 said: You mean the anchor housing? Hi, here are a few photos. Just looks so odd!!! And a eye sore! It's on both sides port and starboard. If it's to do with the Anchor housing or strengthening it looks like a terrible job. As I said before it's as if she has run aground and been patched up, LOL. [url=https://postimages.org/][img]https://i.postimg.cc/90B3MbnP/FB-IMG-1602843925155.jpg[/img][/url] [url=https://postimages.org/][img]https://i.postimg.cc/FFbXDFHf/FB-IMG-1602843925155-2.jpg[/img][/url] Link to post Share on other sites
VikingVoyager Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Cabin-boy said: Help is available if you need it. 😉 Ed. thanks - they are a pain to do the straps on your own 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ross brown Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Ahh for some reason the photos didn't come out? Link to post Share on other sites
Fine Whine Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 27 minutes ago, ross brown said: Hi, here are a few photos. Just looks so odd!!! And a eye sore! It's on both sides port and starboard. If it's to do with the Anchor housing or strengthening it looks like a terrible job. As I said before it's as if she has run aground and been patched up, LOL. [url=https://postimages.org/][img]https://i.postimg.cc/90B3MbnP/FB-IMG-1602843925155.jpg[/img][/url] [url=https://postimages.org/][img]https://i.postimg.cc/FFbXDFHf/FB-IMG-1602843925155-2.jpg[/img][/url] I can’t see those Ross but here’s one of mine I took on Tuesday - it does look a bit of a patch job I do agree... Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ross brown Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Ahh brilliant thanks Fine Whine. Don't know why my post images didn't work? Not to worry you Sorted it. Yes this is what I was talking about what have they done it's a terrible job. Looks Like they have cut the Anchor hole in the wrong place then patched it up and then put the Anchor in the right place, LOL. Joking though. I've never seen a new ship like this with plates over lapping like that. Link to post Share on other sites
Solo Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Is it extra protection where part of the bow doors hit or come very close? Link to post Share on other sites
ross brown Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, Solo said: Is it extra protection where part of the bow doors hit or come very close? Cant see it being this as all the fleet have clamshell bow doors and don't have this plating. Link to post Share on other sites
rogerpatenall Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 I noticed that when arriving at Southampton on a large ship that a portable A board (Like an easel) was placed on the dockside to mark the 'Bridge Position'. From where I was, on quite a high deck, I couldn't see if there were permanent markers on the dock showing the location for each ship, or whether it is measured up each time. Either way, I was imp[ressed with the willingness to employ old technology where appropriate. A promos of nothing at all - apart from a commentary on modern technology, I attach the following - to lighten up the mood of much of the posting recently . . . . . 1 Link to post Share on other sites
VikingVoyager Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 1 hour ago, ross brown said: Ahh brilliant thanks Fine Whine. Don't know why my post images didn't work? Not to worry you Sorted it. Yes this is what I was talking about what have they done it's a terrible job. Looks Like they have cut the Anchor hole in the wrong place then patched it up and then put the Anchor in the right place, LOL. Joking though. I've never seen a new ship like this with plates over lapping like that. Does Estrid have it too? I can't decide https://maritime-executive.com/corporate/stena-line-takes-delivery-of-new-ferry-stena-estrid Link to post Share on other sites
ross brown Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Hmmm really hard to tell with her Livery but I don't think so. Link to post Share on other sites
Tumnus2010 Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Extra strengthening for the bay? Link to post Share on other sites
The Ferry Man Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 1 hour ago, VikingVoyager said: Does Estrid have it too? I can't decide https://maritime-executive.com/corporate/stena-line-takes-delivery-of-new-ferry-stena-estrid I can see it, the bulbous bow marker is in a slightly different place - the bigger of the two "plate lines" ends on the bow bulb marker on the Estrid 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Cabin-boy Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 13 minutes ago, Tumnus2010 said: Extra strengthening for the bay? Perhaps the naval architect got a fortune cookie after lunch and couldn't decide if 'Take care - new wave coming' referred to COVID or the Bay of Biscay and decided to bung a bit of extra plating on just in case. Ed. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
ross brown Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 45 minutes ago, Cabin-boy said: Perhaps the naval architect got a fortune cookie after lunch and couldn't decide if 'Take care - new wave coming' referred to COVID or the Bay of Biscay and decided to bung a bit of extra plating on just in case. Ed. Love that very good. He, he! Who ever decided the Hull passed the QC looks checks needs some new glasses I think! Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 That's where the " Bull Bars " attach for use during a fisherman's blockade . 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Fine Whine said: I can’t see those Ross but here’s one of mine I took on Tuesday - it does look a bit of a patch job I do agree... Chris Ah I see now. The Stena ships have it as well, so clearly a design feature. I would suggest some sort of strengthening for the bow door mechanism. Edited October 16, 2020 by Guest Link to post Share on other sites
ross brown Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 OK it must be some sort of design for strength but dam that does look ugly!!!! Remember we need plenty of plates to hold these vessels together they have been made in China LOL 😂 Link to post Share on other sites
Rattler43 Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 2 hours ago, Danim24 said: Many people claim that the Chinese just copy others. They are in fact quite initiative. Witness the tear off perforations on the bulbous bow to speed repairs should damage occur. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
cvabishop Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Quote OK it must be some sort of design for strength but dam that does look ugly!!!! Aesthetics in shipbuilding went out of the window years ago. I am currently buidling a model of the liner ss Miltiades of 1903, the last of her type with a bowsprit and figurehead and the essence of elegance with her embellishments. Shipbuilders had real pride in their work in those days 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Fine Whine Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 (edited) 45 minutes ago, cvabishop said: Edited October 16, 2020 by Fine Whine Struggling with technology... Link to post Share on other sites
GFB Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 When will we get a ship plan for Galicia?. I would love to know where my allocated cabins 0901 and 0905 are located Link to post Share on other sites
nodwad Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 I have asked twice on this forum but nobody knows when. When I spoke to bf about my crossing a number of weeks ago I asked her the same question and the answer was very shortly.stay safe Link to post Share on other sites
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