dolphinsfan246 Posted March 25 #76 Share Posted March 25 This is probably a long shot but I wonder if they will give it a quick trim along these lines and it will keep somewhat of a whale tail shape. Do you think this would negatively affect the aerodynamics of the funnel? Overall it’s probably easier to just go back to the stump though since the funnel is made in those 2 pieces anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WhaleTailFlCruiser Posted March 25 #77 Share Posted March 25 57 minutes ago, notscb said: I'm wondering how they were able to keep going in a situation like this- @chengkp75 if you wouldn't mind imparting some wisdom here. Do they divert all of the exhaust/emissions to the other side or would the fire not have affected the piping in the area of the fire? Pretty sure it was reported that the captain turned the ship into more rain to help put it out faster. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare notscb Posted March 25 #78 Share Posted March 25 44 minutes ago, WhaleTailFlCruiser said: Pretty sure it was reported that the captain turned the ship into more rain to help put it out faster. I had heard that as well. I'm more asking about the condition and integrity of the ship- both portions of the funnel are used for exhaust and various functions. If one side is compromised, how does engineering on the ship handle that to keep the vessel moving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mz-s Posted March 25 #79 Share Posted March 25 1 hour ago, notscb said: I had heard that as well. I'm more asking about the condition and integrity of the ship- both portions of the funnel are used for exhaust and various functions. If one side is compromised, how does engineering on the ship handle that to keep the vessel moving? The fiberglass skin isn't the funnel, I doubt it contributes to the structural integrity of the funnel. It's just branding. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted March 25 #80 Share Posted March 25 Yes, the fiberglass is basically for appearance. The three generator exhausts on the port side (aft 3) don't look too bad, the boiler exhaust looks to have taken the worst. They will still use the generators that exhaust on the port side, though they may limit the load on them to reduce exhaust temperature. As for the "aerodynamics" of the funnel, that simply doesn't exist, or matter, they were designed that way to reduce sooting and exhaust on the after decks. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury me at sea Posted March 25 #81 Share Posted March 25 So relieved there were no injuries. Freedom is my favorite Carnival ship. I am still a bit peeved they took her away from Galveston. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted March 26 #82 Share Posted March 26 2 hours ago, bury me at sea said: So relieved there were no injuries. Freedom is my favorite Carnival ship. I am still a bit peeved they took her away from Galveston. did it burn you up??? 2 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Fart Cruisers Posted March 26 #83 Share Posted March 26 Looking at the pictures of the damage, it doesn't look nearly as bad as last time. I wonder if just the damaged section of the fiberglass could be replaced and repaired instead of replacing the whole whale tail. Seems like that would be a much quicker fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z0nker Posted March 26 #84 Share Posted March 26 On 3/23/2024 at 2:52 PM, seannyice81 said: I don't really buy the lightening strike. The ships probably get zapped fairly often so I can't see how this wouldn't happen more. I could be wrong though. All lightning strikes are not equal. Passengers are reporting that this was an extraordinarily large one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chengkp75 Posted March 26 #85 Share Posted March 26 On 3/23/2024 at 5:52 PM, seannyice81 said: I don't really buy the lightening strike. The ships probably get zapped fairly often so I can't see how this wouldn't happen more. I could be wrong though. 6 minutes ago, Z0nker said: All lightning strikes are not equal. Passengers are reporting that this was an extraordinarily large one. As I've said above, lightning strikes on ships happen frequently, but if it strikes part of the ship's steel structure, it passes directly through the hull to the sea, without damaging anything. However, fiberglass is not a good conductor of electricity, so the power of the lightning is dissipated in the fiberglass, causing it to heat up and catch fire. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny0315 Posted March 26 #86 Share Posted March 26 58 minutes ago, Z0nker said: All lightning strikes are not equal. Passengers are reporting that this was an extraordinarily large one. A detailed article about how the most extreme lightning happens over the ocean... https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/80-of-lightning-occurs-over-the-land-but-the-most-extreme-lightning-happens-over-the-ocean/ar-BB1kn013 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 26 #87 Share Posted March 26 1 hour ago, Destiny0315 said: A detailed article about how the most extreme lightning happens over the ocean... https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/80-of-lightning-occurs-over-the-land-but-the-most-extreme-lightning-happens-over-the-ocean/ar-BB1kn013 I was just going to say before your post that the most extreme weather I have experienced is out in the Atlantic, not on land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare notscb Posted March 26 #88 Share Posted March 26 22 hours ago, mz-s said: The fiberglass skin isn't the funnel, I doubt it contributes to the structural integrity of the funnel. It's just branding. Right...I'm asking about everything inside of it and what is done with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick93 Posted March 26 #89 Share Posted March 26 Maybe it’s time for a ship name change - can prob think of a few with electric charges or some that would be smoking something… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted March 26 #90 Share Posted March 26 6 minutes ago, Stick93 said: Maybe it’s time for a ship name change - can prob think of a few with electric charges or some that would be smoking something… Carnival Firebird. EM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Zippyjet Posted March 28 #91 Share Posted March 28 On 3/26/2024 at 7:38 PM, Essiesmom said: Carnival Firebird. EM I'd call her "Old Sparky." But for better P.R. We can name her New Sparky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphinsfan246 Posted March 28 #92 Share Posted March 28 In this photo you can see they are preparing to make the same cut as last time. Stubby Freedom rides again! I wonder if they will put a rush on a permanent fix or wait until the next scheduled dry dock. That likely won’t be until 2027/2028. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted March 28 #93 Share Posted March 28 22 minutes ago, Captain Zippyjet said: I'd call her "Old Sparky." But for better P.R. We can name her New Sparky A whole different mental image....(either old or new). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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