This 2 minute video (above) shows the Oasis going under the Danish Great Belt bridge. Even with its smokestacks retracted there was only two feet of clearance between the highest point of the ship and the bridge.. to make it even scarier the ship moved through at 20 knots/hour to make sure it was sitting deeper in the water.
The Oasis of the Seas is an amazing cruise ship. It sails 20 stories high and, set on end, is equivalent to the height of the Empire State building.. it is 5 times as large as the Titanic. It set sail today and will face it's first obstacle today when it exits the Baltic Sea and must squeeze under the Great Belt Bridge, which is just 1 foot taller than the ship — even after its telescopic smokestacks are lowered. Simply an amazing ship.. there are several videos on YouTube if you are interested in viewing the features of the ship.
Laura and I sailed on the Voyager of the Seas in 2000 when it was the largest. It was 5 stories less than the Oasis yet still 15 stories high. These ships are so maneuverable that tugs aren't needed in port. They fed 4000 people in two seatings and every serving is perfect. Very impressive.
ReplyDeleteGreat clip Kansas Bob! Thanks for stopping by my blog. It's nice to "meet" you. Looking forward to getting to know you.
ReplyDeleteI updated the post and added a video of the ship barely going under the Great Belt bridge.
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ReplyDeleteThx random4web.. I did change the xml but several commenters complained that it took several tries to post a comment. Any help that you have would be greatly appreciated. Please email me kansasbob@gmail.com is you have any ideas.
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