Is the Koningsdam heading back to the Caribbean

[rafinmd]

Lica Maresk starting to move out.

 

Roy

[VMax1700]

3 minutes ago, Vict0riann said:

In 2015 we went through the canal; they were still dredging and building.  I have never seen such a nasty-looking machine!~

A visit to the Orthodontist must cost a fortune.

[rjbean4]

13 minutes ago, Vict0riann said:

In 2015 we went through the canal; they were still dredging and building.  I have never seen such a nasty-looking machine!~

Oh ouch. That will leave a mark. We have also seen some strange things going through on our 7 transits and  ships you don't see anywhere else.

Edited April 11, 2020 by rjbean4

[VMax1700]

KDM moving forward

[VMax1700]

The forward tug is just in the corner of the image

 

[catl331]

I see a tug!

[rjbean4]

2 minutes ago, VMax1700 said:

A visit to the Orthodontist must cost a fortune.

Oh and speaking of will have to remember to show this to mine. I had a Orthodontist appointment on March 26th scheduled but they are closed. Was rescheduled for the end of may. I'll be in a little trouble if anything I have now breaks or comes off. What I have that I was supposed to be picking up will have to be dusted by the time I get everything.

[VMax1700]

There she is.......

you could see her reflection in the glass of the tower

[leerathje]

I see her!  

 

L.

 

[rafinmd]

There's the bow.

 

Roy

[Vict0riann]

Here she is.

[Btimmer]

[Vict0riann]

Just don't squish that tug!

[Boatdrill]

Thank you to the Panama Canal Authority for resisting the temptation to allow advertising on the side of the tower facing the web cam.   

Edited April 11, 2020 by Boatdrill

[leerathje]

[rkacruiser]

37 minutes ago, rafinmd said:

Looks to me like you're comparing a lock on the old canal with a channel in the new one.

 

Roy

 

Yes.  I was.  But, looking at the current view of the Koningsdam is in the lock, it appears that there is more space between the wall of the lock and the ship's side.

[rjbean4]

Looks good again from the other side. Starboard Side.

[rafinmd]

I THINK she's already dropped a foot or 2.

 

Roy

[Frank5]

Apparently the life boats are not a problem going through the new locks.

[catl331]

12 minutes ago, rkacruiser said:

But, looking at the current view of the Koningsdam is in the lock, it appears that there is more space between the wall of the lock and the ship's side.

Yes. The old locks are 110 ft wide, allowing only two ft on each side of a 106 ft wide ship. The new locks are 55 meters wide, allowing 10 meters on each side of 35 meter (114.8 ft) ship.

Edited April 11, 2020 by catl331

[VMax1700]

going down!

[catl331]

2 minutes ago, Frank5 said:

Apparently the life boats are not a problem going through the new locks.

That's true with no passengers or luggage, and probably less fuel and provisions, allowing her to ride higher in the water. With a full load it might be a different story.

Edited April 11, 2020 by catl331

[Vict0riann]

After she goes out of sight, I am going to go for a walk.😷

[JazzyV]

Went out to cut the grass. I just got back in time to see her going through the Cocoli Locks!

[VMax1700]

I have had a pizza and half a bottle of vino tinto