Pearl's river transit (combined threads)

[Zimomiller]

Here is the link to the MeyerWerft web page.

 

The Pearl sets sail Saturday and it will be broadcast live.

 

http://www.meyerwerft.com/page.asp?main=0&subs=0&websub=m1s0&lang=e

[electricron]

Thanks for the link....

[familyof4cruising]

Exciting THANKS!

[electricron]

The webcam is up already, it's still dark at Papenburg, but the Pearl looks beautiful in the dark!

[LateCruiser]

Wahoo! Nice way to celebrate my birthday!!:D Now, if Feb 2 would hurry up a get here.

[tuffy88]

When will the Pearl begin its voyag? I heard Saterday, but don't know what time. Would like to watch it.

 

Charls

[claudie]

Thanks for the link. The Pearl does look beautiful in the dark.

[electricron]

When will the Pearl begin its voyag? I heard Saterday, but don't know what time. Would like to watch it.

Charls

 

River Ems Conveyance of Norwegian Pearl

Papenburg, 31 October 2006 The 93,500-gt cruise liner ìNorwegian Pearlî will leave MEYER WERFT to take to the North Sea on the night of 4 to 5 November 2006. The conveyance will be supported by operation of the Ems barrier in Gandersum.

The following approximate schedule is subject to weather and tidal conditions and may hence change at short notice!

Saturday, 4 November 2006:

From 8.00 p.m. on Ship ready to sail (in Papenburg harbour)

Saturday/Sunday, 4/5 November 2006:

10.00 p.m.-3.00 a.m.: Passing the lock in Papenburg

Approx. 2.5 hrs later : Passing the ìFriesenbr¸ckeî in Weener

Approx. 4.5 hrs later: Passing the ìJann-Berghaus-Br¸ckeî in Leer

Approx. 8.5 hrs later: Ship at Ems barrier in Gandersum

Approx. 11.45 a.m.: Passing the Ems barrier

Approx. 6.00 p.m.: Arrival in Eemshaven

 

Times listed are local German times.......

Should be fun watching tomorrow afternoon and night in the States.....

[BarbCT605]

Does anyone know the time difference between East Coast USA & Germany?

[whatawonderfulworld]

I have an unusual question...why does the Pearl have to be pulled down the River "aft first"?

 

If the river is too narrow for it to turn around, why isn't the ship built "nose" first?

 

Does it really make a difference how she goes down the river today?

 

Should I be concerned about more important things like...how much clothing to bring on my 15 day Panama Canal transit next September or figuring out how to place a smiley emoticom in the middle of my text when posting?

 

Thanks!

 

W A W W

 

p.s. How do you guys put smiley emoticons into the middle of your text?

[whatawonderfulworld]

I have an unusual question...why does the Pearl have to be pulled down the River "aft first"?

 

If the river is too narrow for it to turn around, why isn't the ship built "nose" first?

 

Does it really make a difference how she goes down the river today?

 

Should I be concerned about more important things like...how much clothing to bring on my 15 day Panama Canal transit next September or figuring out how to place a smiley emoticom in the middle of my text when posting?

 

Thanks!

 

W A W W

 

p.s. How do you guys put smiley emoticons into the middle of your text?

[swoosh2005]

Barb,

I think it's about 6-7 hours ahead of us

[shoreguy]

They could turn around in the lagoon . My understanding from the same question about the Jewel and POHI is that the ship can turn easiier by using the azipods to pull the ship around the tight turns on the river.

 

They can be turned 90 degrees and all but pivot the ship.

[shoreguy]

Barb,

I think it's about 6-7 hours ahead of us

 

6 is correct - so everthing is tomorrow for us in the States.

 

Bring back the old webcam - I can't copy and save the images from this one:mad:

 

POHI

[BarbCT605]

Thanks, Denise & Jim.

 

I tried to Google the time diff., but just got a lot of crap. (Didn't use the right keywords -- still sleepy at this hour:o ).

[TransOcean]

It's actually easier for the ship to transit the canal backwards.

[electricron]

They could transist the river either way, forwards or backwards.

It really depends upon the people doing it, which way they prefer.

 

As for emoticoms, press the Post Reply button instead of using the Quick Reply. The emoticoms are there.

[SailAways]

Could you please post the link to the activity of the Pearl?

Thanks:)

[BarbCT605]

Could you please post the link to the activity of the Pearl?

Thanks:)

The link is on the "official";) Pearl thread:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=437313

[SailAways]

The link is on the "official";) Pearl thread:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=437313

 

Thanks Barb - I had visited this one.

 

I'll keep watching along with all of you.! Very interesting.

 

Thanks again.

[jmcdon7230]

To enjoy the trip more go to Google Earth and select Papenburg Germany, where the Meyer Werft factory is easy to locate on the River Ems. Follow the river up to the North Sea on Google Earth in conjunction with the webcam and it should be pretty impressive.

[shoreguy]

A much better link - you can save the shots

 

http://www.meyerwerft.de/webcam/ship669.jpg

 

Thank you sellie

[Snoopyto]

looks like they are moving the web cam now.

[dwrist]

There is smoke/steam from her :)

[Cruisin' Nana]

Hey Guys!

 

I am on the Meyerwerft Website looking at the webcam. Is this a current shot? Do you have any idea how often it changes?

 

I would also like to watch the Pearl move down the River Ems on Google Earth, but the image I was able to get of Papenburg appears to be outdated. Don't see the Pearl anywhere.

 

Can somebody please tell me what I need to do to see what all of you are seeing?

 

Thanks!

 

Pat