Yesterday was an interesting day onboard the ship, yesterday The Inclining experiment was performed. It is one of those things few sailors get to participate in. the Inclining Experiment is performed to determine the vessel's lightweight and its centre of gravity. The stability information of the ship will based on the results of the test. On this occasion Captain, Chief Mate, & Chief Engineer were able to participate. It was a long process but very interesting to see.
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John Going ashore to read the drafts prior to the experiment, long way down... |
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View from the work boat |
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Work Boat on the way to check the drafts... |
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One of the Pendulums for the Incline
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Sounding the test tank for the Incline |
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Stern View
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Superstructure of one of the Diamond 53 Class Ships being lifted to it's new home |
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Another Vessel being prepared for delivery |
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Nighttime on the Yangtze as Chief Mate returns with the final draft readings
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