fstuff1 Posted November 26, 2023 #1 Share Posted November 26, 2023 (edited) There is also one on the exact opposite side of the bow. For cross winds to pass through? And Doesn't this hole reduce aerodynamics? Edited November 26, 2023 by fstuff1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted November 26, 2023 #2 Share Posted November 26, 2023 That is a "clearing chock", that is there to let sea water flow overboard when they take seas over the bow. 7 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoopie17 Posted November 26, 2023 #3 Share Posted November 26, 2023 That's the window where they load the hash browns. 1 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstuff1 Posted November 26, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted November 26, 2023 46 minutes ago, chengkp75 said: That is a "clearing chock", that is there to let sea water flow overboard when they take seas over the bow. wow.. very simple solution to excess water on the bow. would have thought a more complicated drainage system instead of sacrificing aerodynamics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted November 26, 2023 #5 Share Posted November 26, 2023 8 minutes ago, fstuff1 said: wow.. very simple solution to excess water on the bow. would have thought a more complicated drainage system instead of sacrificing aerodynamics? Given the relative sizes of the bow of the ship and the chock, it doesn't make that much difference in aerodynamics. Also, hydrodynamics is far more important than aerodynamics for a ship, since the viscosity of the fluid (air or water) effects the drag, and hydrodynamics is about 2 orders of magnitude more important than aerodynamic drag. 12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstuff1 Posted November 26, 2023 Author #6 Share Posted November 26, 2023 4 minutes ago, chengkp75 said: Given the relative sizes of the bow of the ship and the chock, it doesn't make that much difference in aerodynamics. Also, hydrodynamics is far more important than aerodynamics for a ship, since the viscosity of the fluid (air or water) effects the drag, and hydrodynamics is about 2 orders of magnitude more important than aerodynamic drag. ahh.. so small holes in the deck 8 bow are near negligible compared to holes in the hull. wait a sec... 😛 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted November 26, 2023 #7 Share Posted November 26, 2023 12 minutes ago, fstuff1 said: ahh.. so small holes in the deck 8 bow are near negligible compared to holes in the hull. wait a sec... 😛 LOL. That chock is negligible compared to the openings for the thruster tunnels, which are in a similar location under the water, as the clearing chock. There are other holes in the hull, where pipes for water suction or discharge are connected, and these, while smaller than the chock have more effect. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PATRLR Posted November 27, 2023 #8 Share Posted November 27, 2023 On 11/26/2023 at 8:59 AM, chengkp75 said: when they take seas over the bow. I get it, I'm sure it happens and at the very least the design needs to consider the possibility. But there is definitely something disconcerting about water over the bow of a ship the scale of Viva. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted November 27, 2023 #9 Share Posted November 27, 2023 12 minutes ago, PATRLR said: I get it, I'm sure it happens and at the very least the design needs to consider the possibility. But there is definitely something disconcerting about water over the bow of a ship the scale of Viva. Remember that Oasis of the Seas took seas over the bow that damaged the first lifeboats on each side. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinmeme Posted November 27, 2023 #10 Share Posted November 27, 2023 3 hours ago, chengkp75 said: Remember that Oasis of the Seas took seas over the bow that damaged the first lifeboats on each side. OMG how high were the seas. My instinct cruise was on carnival celebration with 15 foot seas. All i remember is tons of glass crashing everywhere and nobody could stand up. The seas nearly beat that little tuna can to pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted November 27, 2023 #11 Share Posted November 27, 2023 2 hours ago, cruisinmeme said: OMG how high were the seas. My instinct cruise was on carnival celebration with 15 foot seas. All i remember is tons of glass crashing everywhere and nobody could stand up. The seas nearly beat that little tuna can to pieces. 60 feet. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinmeme Posted November 28, 2023 #12 Share Posted November 28, 2023 19 hours ago, chengkp75 said: 60 feet. OH MY!!! I was about to flip out with 15’. I would be over the edge with 60’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstuff1 Posted November 28, 2023 Author #13 Share Posted November 28, 2023 3 hours ago, cruisinmeme said: OH MY!!! I was about to flip out with 15’. I would be over the edge with 60’ 60' is fun! I was on breakaway pre COVID and waves hit the atrium deck (deck 7) so I assume 70' waves. They had to put towels under the sliding doors to keep out the water. Wheeee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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