jkneern Posted March 8, 2018 #26 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Looks like its underway now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallyho8 Posted March 8, 2018 #27 Share Posted March 8, 2018 It's now moving toward Grand Turk and the pilot boat is going back to the harbor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviator of the Seas Posted March 8, 2018 Author #28 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Marine traffic showed a minute ago that the Glory is at 6 knots heading NE, which is better than nohing. https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:-66.126/centery:18.487/zoom:13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad1972 Posted March 8, 2018 #29 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Looks like Glory is moving away. she's up to 5 kts. she has another anchor so she may be continuing on with her cruise to Grand Turk. Salvage crew may look for the anchor on the sea floor tomorrow and meet up later with Glory and get it fixed. Who knows. I wouldn't think they would sit too long in the middle of a cruise over a lost anchor when they still have another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviator of the Seas Posted March 8, 2018 Author #30 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Looks like Glory is moving away. she's up to 5 kts. she has another anchor so she may be continuing on with her cruise to Grand Turk. Salvage crew may look for the anchor on the sea floor tomorrow and meet up later with Glory and get it fixed. Who knows. I wouldn't think they would sit too long in the middle of a cruise over a lost anchor when they still have another. I can hear the CD: "Okay folks. We're on our way. We won't charge you extra for the little adventure we just had!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lhound92 Posted March 8, 2018 #31 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Hopefully someone on the Glory can come tell us what’s happening. Will be on her in June Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuervosar Posted March 8, 2018 #32 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Just spoke with the Captain. He said “$*%#*#*%” & %*$/#*=*#$$&()(&” Also, “Hold my beer.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviator of the Seas Posted March 8, 2018 Author #33 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Looks like the tug Harbor Miracle just released the Glory and she's on her own headed NW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hard_eight Posted March 8, 2018 #34 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Great, hope all is well. Board the Glory next weekend. Sent from my Pixel XL using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviator of the Seas Posted March 8, 2018 Author #35 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Doing almost 9 knots, headed 315. Great job all around to those involved in very difficult conditions! Sorry for the alarm if any family of those on board was reading this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviator of the Seas Posted March 8, 2018 Author #36 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Great, hope all is well. Board the Glory next weekend. Sent from my Pixel XL using Forums mobile app They'll probably have to shop for a new anchor before you cast off! ;p;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip2cruise Posted March 8, 2018 #37 Share Posted March 8, 2018 How the heck does that happen? Isn't there a safety detent or something? Yeah, someone has some explaining to do. Sounds crazy that an anchor can just "accidentally" fall. Will be interesting to hear the actual account. This is a post from someone else on FB. I’m on the ship also and I believe the captain said that the anchor accidentally came down as we were off the shore. He didn’t say we forgot to pull it up or that it snapped and we can’t find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmo6967 Posted March 8, 2018 #38 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Heading out on the Glory at the end of the month. As long as the bars stay open I am all good........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad1972 Posted March 8, 2018 #39 Share Posted March 8, 2018 up to 14 knots now and has stopped turning and pointing right towards Grand turk. Pilot boat is returning to the harbor. looks like their just going to continue on and deal with getting the anchor later maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted March 8, 2018 #40 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Yeah, someone has some explaining to do. Sounds crazy that an anchor can just "accidentally" fall. Will be interesting to hear the actual account. This is a post from someone else on FB. I’m on the ship also and I believe the captain said that the anchor accidentally came down as we were off the shore. He didn’t say we forgot to pull it up or that it snapped and we can’t find it. Glad it all worked out but guess they dont make anchors like they used too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayowl Posted March 8, 2018 #41 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Someone didn’t want to leave Puerto Rico. Or someone said I’m running late hold the boat! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare broberts Posted March 8, 2018 #42 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Yeah, someone has some explaining to do. Sounds crazy that an anchor can just "accidentally" fall. Will be interesting to hear the actual account. This is a post from someone else on FB. I’m on the ship also and I believe the captain said that the anchor accidentally came down as we were off the shore. He didn’t say we forgot to pull it up or that it snapped and we can’t find it. I recall reading about a passenger on a HAL ship who was charged with releasing an anchor. He had apparently wandered into a restricted area and decided to play with some controls. Alcohol was apparently involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip2cruise Posted March 8, 2018 #43 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I recall reading about a passenger on a HAL ship who was charged with releasing an anchor. He had apparently wandered into a restricted area and decided to play with some controls. Alcohol was apparently involved. I remember that, this is the cc article on that guy he consumed three or four glasses of wine, a wine glass full of vodka, five single martinis, four double martinis, one-quarter of a two-liter bottle of Grey Goose vodka (that he stole from a closed bar) and an Ambien https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=4251 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
confarotta Posted March 8, 2018 #44 Share Posted March 8, 2018 How the heck does that happen? Isn't there a safety detent or something? In the small boat world this actually happened more then you think. The windless can slip and if you don’t have the safety wire on it you can make a mess out of things. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiingj Posted March 8, 2018 #45 Share Posted March 8, 2018 https://www.elnuevodia.com/noticias/seguridad/nota/paralizadouncrucerocercadeelmorroalsoltarsesuancla-2404779/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpagejr Posted March 8, 2018 #46 Share Posted March 8, 2018 https://www.elnuevodia.com/noticias/seguridad/nota/paralizadouncrucerocercadeelmorroalsoltarsesuancla-2404779/ I hope that was a barrier reef in the foreground.....otherwise Glory was precariously close to shore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted March 8, 2018 #47 Share Posted March 8, 2018 When a ship prepares to go into restricted waters (like into port), or get underway, the anchors are prepped for instant use in case of emergency, so all of the "safety devices" are removed, and the anchors are holding just on their brake bands. Sometimes, if the bands are not tightened enough, severe vibrations, like when a ship gets going too fast in shallow water (the propeller wake bounces off the bottom and vibrates the ship), the windlass brake band can slip, and the anchor fall under its weight to the sea bed. It's embarrassing, but it does happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motegi Posted March 8, 2018 #48 Share Posted March 8, 2018 When a ship prepares to go into restricted waters (like into port), or get underway, the anchors are prepped for instant use in case of emergency, so all of the "safety devices" are removed, and the anchors are holding just on their brake bands. Sometimes, if the bands are not tightened enough, severe vibrations, like when a ship gets going too fast in shallow water (the propeller wake bounces off the bottom and vibrates the ship), the windlass brake band can slip, and the anchor fall under its weight to the sea bed. It's embarrassing, but it does happen. Thanks the explanation! Makes a lot of sense now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aviator of the Seas Posted March 8, 2018 Author #49 Share Posted March 8, 2018 When a ship prepares to go into restricted waters (like into port), or get underway, the anchors are prepped for instant use in case of emergency, so all of the "safety devices" are removed, and the anchors are holding just on their brake bands. Sometimes, if the bands are not tightened enough, severe vibrations, like when a ship gets going too fast in shallow water (the propeller wake bounces off the bottom and vibrates the ship), the windlass brake band can slip, and the anchor fall under its weight to the sea bed. It's embarrassing, but it does happen. Thank you for the explanation. Very interesting and makes a lot of sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted March 8, 2018 #50 Share Posted March 8, 2018 Chengkp75 to the rescue as always!! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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