Zaandam and Rotterdam Situation (merged topics starting March 22, 2020)

[Copper10-8]

2 minutes ago, Stakeout said:

that's the single lane new locks  the Zaandam is approaching

 

Yep, going for the new locks at Agua Clara

[Copper10-8]

https://multimedia.panama-canal.com/Webcams/aguaclara.html

[Im A Happy Cruiser]

How many locks are there at aqua clara?

[AV8rix]

Y'all are right, of course. I stand corrected.  OK it's 2300 hours here on the left coast.  G'nite all.  Hope to awake tomorrow to see both ships headed toward safe...and welcoming...harbor.

[Vict0riann]

She's entering the locks.

[SedNabokos]

[Stakeout]

it's just coming into the locks now

[Copper10-8]

Boom there she is!  A whopping three hours after entering the first chamber at Cocili locks!

[rjbean4]

4 minutes ago, Im A Happy Cruiser said:

How many locks are there at aqua clara?

3. Shes now on the webcam. R is approaching Gamboa already. Warp speed transit.

Edited March 30, 2020 by rjbean4

[VintageGeo]

We just did our first transit in Feb. Glad we didn't go this fast...by the time I finished my Panama roll(s) I might've missed it!

[Cruisin Kay D]

1:06 (CDT)   Z coming into view of the New Atlantic locks:   https://multimedia.panama-canal.com/Webcams/aguaclara.html

 

[SusieQft]

27 minutes ago, Cruisin Kay D said:

Been missing Captain Albert's daily posting the past few days or else I lost the connection to him.....Anyone read anything from him since his comments about 3/23? 

I am a newbie here.  Is Captain Albert posting on a separate blog?  Could you share the url?  Thank you.

[Copper10-8]

Rotterdam out of the Cut and approaching Gamboa at 10.3 knts. She'll catch up with Zaanie in the Caribbean Sea since she's the faster of the two

[Copper10-8]

1 minute ago, SusieQft said:

I am a newbie here.  Is Captain Albert posting on a separate blog?  Could you share the url?  Thank you.

 

http://www.captainalbert.com/

[Vict0riann]

Just now, Copper10-8 said:

 

http://www.captainalbert.com/

You beat me to it!😀

[Copper10-8]

1 minute ago, Vict0riann said:

You beat me to it!😀

 

Gotta be on your A-game around here young lady! 😆

[Vict0riann]

2 minutes ago, Copper10-8 said:

 

Gotta be on your A-game around here young lady! 😆

 

It’s past my bedtime.  But Pat and I are glued to the screen!

[Copper10-8]

Just now, Vict0riann said:

 

It’s past my bedtime.  But Pat and I are glued to the screen!

 

I told Maria, who's cutting zzzz's already, that when we wake up around 0700-0730, we could see Zaandam going through Gatun Locks. Boy, was I wrong...........

[rjbean4]

2 minutes ago, Vict0riann said:

 

It’s past my bedtime.  But Pat and I are glued to the screen!

For me in the east its 2:22am. I'm glued too.

[Copper10-8]

Doors opening and she's on the move

https://multimedia.panama-canal.com/Webcams/aguaclara.html

[Vict0riann]

2 minutes ago, Copper10-8 said:

 

I told Maria, who's cutting zzzz's already, that when we wake up around 0700-0730, we could see Zaandam going through Gatun Locks. Boy, was I wrong...........

Will Zaandam be in Fort Lauderdale for breakfast?

[rjbean4]

Heading into the middle chamber already. The new locks are sure helping with the faster transit. R is past Gamboa catching up. See how much she throttles up once in the lake. 

[rjbean4]

1 minute ago, Vict0riann said:

Will Zaandam be in Fort Lauderdale for breakfast?

Tonight's late night snack.

[sailingdutchy]

7 minutes ago, Vict0riann said:

 

It’s past my bedtime.  But Pat and I are glued to the screen!

It's almost 2.30 here Ann and Pat ! 

 

[Copper10-8]

6 minutes ago, Vict0riann said:

Will Zaandam be in Fort Lauderdale for breakfast?

 

It's projected to take three days, perhaps a late Wed/early Thu arrival

Edited March 30, 2020 by Copper10-8