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SS United States
As I pointed out in another thread, it is sad to see these ships sitting around rusting like this, I honestly think, though we will lose them forever, it is much more dignified for them to sail up on to the beach like the Canberra.
Some say that they simply purchased her to stop the competition getting hold of a big US Hull.
A few years ago the maintinence company that looks after her gave a presentation.
1] she did get new ropes and need routine adjustment.
2] there are CCT cameras everywhere, even along the water side of the slip.
3] The interior of the ship is patrolled on a regular basis
4] There are emergency generators on board.
5] Showed the video of a remote sub. There is a lot of sea grass growing on her hull.
6] It is nearly a million dollars a year just to own her.
7] Real plans to convert her with a Stockholm/Athena type conversion?None of the European shipyards wanted to touch it.That generation of shipbuilding is a lost art.
quote:Originally posted by desirod7:4] There are emergency generators on board.5] Showed the video of a remote sub. There is a lot of sea grass growing on her hull.6] It is nearly a million dollars a year just to own her.
Is her underwater hull cathodically protected? I know it was back when she was still considered a military asset. If the hull was in as sound condition as NCL claimed it was, there had to be some CP past that point.
NCL was spending a lot of money to keep her in a good condition, even 18 months ago the paint looked good, now with the choice made to sell her, well I guess they figure why bother.
quote:Originally posted by jetwet1:Just to answer Malcolm and to follow up on desirod7 post.NCL was spending a lot of money to keep her in a good condition, even 18 months ago the paint looked good, now with the choice made to sell her, well I guess they figure why bother.
Well, I guess that answers my question about cathodic protection, then, since it protects against corrosion. An electric charge is run from the hull to a sacrificial block of zinc in the water, turning the zinc into an anode, which corrodes, and the hull into a cathode, which does not.
So, if the paint held up while NCL had the ship, they must have had her under CP, then switched it off when they sold her. It's not like they gave her a weekly pressure-washing or anything.
So, I wonder what the underwater hull's condition is like now...
quote:Originally posted by Lubber:So, I wonder what the underwater hull's condition is like now...
According to what I have heard, and what they said on the Lady In Waiting documentary, the hull is in really good shape.
Believe it or not the growth on the hull is actually not a major problem and it helps maintain the underwater hull.
The obvious problems are above the waterline and mostly in the superstructure where 40 years has taken its toll. It looks like parts of the superstructure are simply shot and would have to be ripped away for any future use. From the waterline you can see clear through the superstructure in a few spots.
NCL's caretakers are still there and still doing the basic care to make sure the ship is staying as dry as possible. Not too much they can do but they give her basic care until the future comes ......
The only thing keeping her off the beach now is the asking price, once that drops down she will sail away during the night.
That someone would simply... paint her funnels. Thats all. Just her funnels. So that they gleam in the sunshine, red, white & blue, reflecting the fact that they're rust-free aluminium.
It would show what could be and inspire people to find out more.
The next thing would be to make her name stand out proudly on her bow.
Just enough to get people interested.
http://www.wvec.com/video/index.html?nvid=396064
Newport News doctor donates SS United States memorabilia
September 7th, 2009Dr. Sarah Forbes of Newport News collected items from the great ship, enough to furnish a restaurant in Nags Head, NC. The restaurant is closed now and she's donated her memorabilia to the Mariners' Museum in Newport News.
quote:Originally posted by dmwnc1:Dont know if anyone saw this already?http://www.wvec.com/video/index.html?nvid=396064Newport News doctor donates SS United States memorabiliaSeptember 7th, 2009Dr. Sarah Forbes of Newport News collected items from the great ship, enough to furnish a restaurant in Nags Head, NC. The restaurant is closed now and she's donated her memorabilia to the Mariners' Museum in Newport News.
quote:Originally posted by Lubber:I'll be watching the Mariner's Museum for exhibit updates. When that happens... road trip!
Pls do post it if you hear first. I am sure there are lots of folks that would want to see it including myslef.
quote:Originally posted by LeBarryboat:I have submitted my idea of using the Big U as a floating mini-storage facility in Miami. Multi-use as part Mini-storage, part hotel, part museum, part restaurant promenade with shops.
...and unfortunately part 'pipe dream'.
quote:Originally posted by Malcolm @ cruisepage:...and unfortunately part 'pipe dream'.
Perhaps.....
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