Random Picture Thread

Call it "The Fidget".

My cut for naming it will be modest.

http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2015/08/12/volvo-ocean-race-sports-and-courts/

 

I took this photo a couple of years ago:

 

Hi Sailor Alan

You are correct about the hole as its 4mm now which in the production run the size is 4.4mm so it can also accommodate the largest size split key ring.
I tried to make the hook part and the pivoting screw driver blade into a ratcheting 1/4"wrench but had problem slipping.
Later on I may solve this problem.

You can see more of the design with a 2 minute movie demonstration on https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/363092515/metperial-titanium-little-bit-more

So far the "Little Bit More" displayed on kick starter now for just under 3 days has managed to gather 255 backers which is a good sign because I have had no outside advertising at this stage.

This design is suited to be tucked way some where in the boat unnoticed as it will never rust been Gr 5 titanium.

 

Her sister, the heavy load carrier Zhen Hua 10, ran aground just off Rotterdam in feb. 2008 . . .

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Owen shot your Zhen Hua 11, on her way just off Singapore in nov. 2013, carrying the same load as on your picture . . .

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No, it seems to be the next or previous load of the same cranes as the white number on the green plate below "PSA" on the last crane looks to be different, like 800 or so instead of the 803 on RHP's photo, but I'm not sure . . .

 

Also, the ship in RHP's photo has five gantries, while Owen's ship only has four.

 

Now we want to know, was it a next or a previous load (previous I guess as the number on the crane plate seems to be lower), and where are these cranes now . . . .

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The cranes seems to be in Singapore now as PSA means Port of Singapore Authority ---> Video

 

While travelling Europe I came across this:

 

That is an interesting display. What is the museum and where is it located?

 

Drying out shrimp and other sea food is every were you walk in the small fishing village.
I notice all most no older aged men in this fishing village, but plenty of women in their 80s to 100 which I would say is because women in China do not smoke cigarettes but most men do.

 

I sure wouldn't want to be on that ship in ANY kind of seaway.

How far are these ships traveling?

 

World wide, with load....

ZPMC ---> top line, click "Products" ---> at the left, move cursor over "Shipping Services" and read there ---> click "Shipping Services" ---> at the left, click "Ocean Carrier" and read there.

P.S. - See also on Wikipedia: Heavy-lift ship ---> Pictures ---> Crane transport ships

 

I recently found out about this ol' girl. Here is the beautiful 47' ARGOSY (1926). She's been a well known boat in Southern Ontario all her life. Now rescued from the scrappers, she awaits someone with love and resources............Wish I had the latter.

Pics 2015 and mid 1980's

 

It might be an idea to list her at Bone Yard Boats . . .

an example...

‘‘ 1948 SPARKMAN & STEPHENS-DESIGNED, TRUMPY-BUILT 60' MOTORYACHT ’’​

‘‘ My father was her owner. He has since passed away, and I am wondering what to do with her. ’’​