Fastest Atlantic Crossing....

[Bergalia]

It's a sort of adjunct to the 'Where is it' thread. (If you haven't discovered it yet...get to it. Great way of expanding your 'worldly' knowledge.

But meanwhile - anyone like to hazard a guess at where it's possible to make the fastest Atlantic Crossing (any mode of transport) - and the average time taken.


I'll supply the answer once forum boredom sets in.

[lazeyjack]

Originally Posted by Bergalia

It's a sort of adjunct to the 'Where is it' thread. (If you haven't discovered it yet...get to it. Great way of expanding your 'worldly' knowledge.

But meanwhile - anyone like to hazard a guess at where it's possible to make the fastest Atlantic Crossing (any mode of transport) - and the average time taken.


I'll supply the answer once forum boredom sets in.

have you bin drinkin" or have I, I'm not sure wot you mean, like a satellite crosses in the blink of an eye Why are you not designing something?

[Bergalia]

Ah Stu my friend...how silly of me. I of course meant what's the fastest crossing of the Atlantic by a human being (and temporarily I'll include Queenslanders in this group...)

As to the designs...still struggling with the 'controls.' But I'll get there. Meanwhile, again thanks. Will return the flat round things early next week by next camel train.....

[lazeyjack]

Originally Posted by Bergalia

Ah Stu my friend...how silly of me. I of course meant what's the fastest crossing of the Atlantic by a human being (and temporarily I'll include Queenslanders in this group...)

As to the designs...still struggling with the 'controls.' But I'll get there. Meanwhile, again thanks. Will return the flat round things early next week by next camel train.....

oh you man my curling stone, wondered what had happened to it, been in the family for generations, another fine Scotttish invention

[Raggi_Thor]

You mean crossing the atlantic in aboat, like from America to Europe?
Is Greenland Europe?

[Bergalia]

Originally Posted by Raggi_Thor

You mean crossing the atlantic in aboat, like from America to Europe?
Is Greenland Europe?

Two questions there Raggi. Yes the crossing's been done by boat.

And No, I believe Greenland considers itself seperate from Europe.

I've also seen the crossing done on a bicycle.....

[PI Design]

Russia to Alaska - the Bering Strait? 24hrs?

[Bergalia]

Originally Posted by PI Design

Russia to Alaska - the Bering Strait? 24hrs?

Nope.......

[timshwak]

Is it the Incat Cat Link-V @ 41.3kts?

[Bergalia]

Originally Posted by timshwak

Is it the Incat Cat Link-V @ 41.3kts?

Nope..... Much older technology.....

It's a 'silly' question. Needs 'peculiar' local knowledge - so I'll add some clues to hurry you along.
Genuine Atlantic Crossing times:On bicycle - 5 seconds.
On foot - one minute; Motor vehicle - 5 - 7 seconds....Boat slightly slower - 1.5 minutes....
Answer below:
This is the Atlantic Bridge. Built in 1792 after the disadvantages of ferrying large bodies of troops were highlighted in the 1745 Jacobite rebellion. A high single span bridge over a navigable channel between Seil Island and the mainland permitting sailing boats to pass under its span. It is south of Oban (West Coast of Scotland).

[timshwak]

Probably the shortest distance to cross is some where between Brazil and Sierra Leonne / Guinea / Liberia in Africa...~1700-1800nm. I remember reading a story about a very large plane in the early days of aviation that chose that route for crossing because it was the shortest overwater route. The plane flew very close to the surface to gain lift grom ground effect and conserve fuel. Of course I can't remember all of the details about speed...

This is a good one Bergalia. I am interested to find out the answer...

[Bergalia]

Originally Posted by timshwak

This is a good one Bergalia. I am interested to find out the answer...

Sorry Tim - I'd posted answer before your last 'mail'...That's the problem with Australian 'networking'.
But while I'm here I'll just add a few more details: On the Island side - and that strip of water in the picture IS the Atlantic; on the island side is a pub called in English) The House of Trousers...Where good highland/Island men would stop off before crossing the bridge to change from the kilt into trousers. The English occupation forces had forbidden the "apurtenences of all 'Irish' wear...ie The kilt or philibeg; swords; targes (shields) the household dirk, and the bagpipes - on pain of death..."
On returning from the mainland the Highlanders/Islanders would retrieve their 'apurtenences' and don the kilt. As another aside it was the late 'Lady Di's' mother's favourite pub (she had a cattle farm on the island) and would frequently beat the 'trousers' off locals at darts...

[timshwak]

Good one...

I was thinking about crossing the "pond" not a "stream".

Very good pub trivia though. That will be a pint sometime...

[PI Design]

I reckon I could row that in less than a minute and a half. I might try for a new transatlantic record this summer.

[Bergalia]

Trouble is PI there's a very strong tidal rip through the bridge....