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DAMBROSI2
First Class Passenger
Member # 35998

posted 08-25-2011 03:37 PM

Just curious, I know she's tied up at the pier in Philly. Will she make it?

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BMWM5
First Class Passenger
Member # 60947

posted 08-28-2011 01:53 AM

She survived many a hurricane while tied up in Norfolk. What makes this one any different.

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Neil - Ex P & O & PRINCESS CRUISES
First Class Passenger
Member # 5641

posted 08-28-2011 05:45 AM

Email Neil - Ex P & O & PRINCESS CRUISES

Ships mooring ropes have been known to break before when there has been strong winds in the area where a ship is moored, so you can not go on what has happened before !

It recently happened at the Spanish island of Palma where a cruise ship was torn off her berth !

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linerguy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4289

posted 08-28-2011 09:30 PM

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She survived many a hurricane while tied up in Norfolk. What makes this one any different.

Well, she actually broke free during a storm (NOT a hurricane) while she was at the Chessie Systems pier. She floated free for hours before tugs contained her.

So, Deb's original question is a valid one.

-Russ

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Rex
First Class Passenger
Member # 1113

posted 09-03-2011 03:44 PM

She survived fine. I see her whenever I go for a lunchtime stroll at work.

I do know that now you are required to wear a mask when you are onboard.

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DAMBROSI2
First Class Passenger
Member # 35998

posted 09-03-2011 06:52 PM

Thank you Rex for the update. Are they allowing people to board her now? I didn't know that.

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