ms Nieuw Statendam and Koningsdam in Port Everglades January 12, 2020

[Copper10-8]

Just now, Happily@Sea said:

 

Duck tail

 

Winner! Nice job Ma'am! 🙂

 

 

The duck tail serves the dual purpose of enhancing the stability of the ship as it increases the surface contact of the ship and it helps with consuming less fuel. When the ship speeds up, the stern sinks in, a normal phenomenon called "squat". The ducktail lets the stern “sit” on the water instead of having it sink in. In a similar way as a spoiler does on race cars.

 

 

[Vict0riann]

Bon voyage, Koningsdam!

 

[erewhon]

NS singling up.

[erewhon]

1 hour ago, Copper10-8 said:

 

Winner! Nice job Ma'am! 🙂

 

 

The duck tail serves the dual purpose of enhancing the stability of the ship as it increases the surface contact of the ship and it helps with consuming less fuel. When the ship speeds up, the stern sinks in, a normal phenomenon called "squat". The ducktail lets the stern “sit” on the water instead of having it sink in. In a similar way as a spoiler does on race cars.

 

 

 

 Trim tabs on small vessels.

[Copper10-8]

1 minute ago, aliaschief said:

Could it be Gunwale?

 

Close but no seagahr Chief! 🙂

[aliaschief]

Just now, Copper10-8 said:

 

Close but no seagahr Chief! 🙂

Second place is called a loser!😎

[VMax1700]

The toots didnt carry as far as Dutch cafe! Bitterballen time 

[Copper10-8]

1 minute ago, aliaschief said:

Second place is called a loser!😎

 

Never in your case Sir!

[Copper10-8]

1 minute ago, VMax1700 said:

The toots didnt carry as far as Dutch cafe! Bitterballen time 

 

Enjoy and "Eet Smakelijk"

 

[Vict0riann]

3 minutes ago, VMax1700 said:

The toots didnt carry as far as Dutch cafe! Bitterballen time 

 

One must have one's priorities!

[Copper10-8]

Towboat U.S. tried to sneak by NS but her pilot put the kibosh on that one😎 

 

Edited January 12, 2020 by Copper10-8

[Happily@Sea]

Last of NS lines dropping.

 

[VMax1700]

Long queue at Guest services. Longer queue at Club Orange' desk.

Lot of people at the naughty room! One lsdy complaining bitterly that 'they' took her iron away!

[travelnap]

Nieuw Statendam dropping all lines.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Can't stay any longer.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Wishing all the Nieuw Statendam passengers a great cruise.

[Vict0riann]

2 minutes ago, VMax1700 said:

Long queue at Guest services. Longer queue at Club Orange' desk.

Lot of people at the naughty room! One lsdy complaining bitterly that 'they' took her iron away!

 

You can watch the world go by in the Grand Dutch Cafe!

[Krazy Kruizers]

See you all on Wednesday for the Eurodam and Veendam.

[travelnap]

Allure is turning in the basin headed for the channel and we have a departure toot from NS.

[Copper10-8]

3 minutes ago, VMax1700 said:

......................One lady complaining bitterly that 'they' took her iron away!

 

It pays to know what you can and CANNOT bring onboard! Poor Guest Services staff

[rafinmd]

Allure not slow like the Magic and NS can get a start on backing out.

 

Roy

[Happily@Sea]

2 minutes ago, rafinmd said:

Allure not slow like the Magic and NS can get a start on backing out.

 

Roy

Yup, NS already on her way.

[travelnap]

NS backing up towards the channel.  Will be right behind Allure.

[travelnap]

Behemoth with her rumbling toots.  Better than no toots, though.

[rafinmd]

I don't think Allures toots are quite as raspy as they used to be.

 

Roy