Now there is great concern for the well-being of many animals on other ships that will soon run out of food and water because of the jam.
flashguy
Texan by choice, not accident of birth
March 28, 2021, 06:34 PM
cne32507
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Originally posted by Balzé Halzé: I'm honestly not sure how they'd pull it off. People can be quite innovative at times when they really have to be though so I certainly won't say it's impossible.
Time to call the Somalis and stand aside. They will have that boat picked clean in 2 days.
March 28, 2021, 06:44 PM
Balzé Halzé
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Originally posted by cne32507:
quote:
Originally posted by Balzé Halzé: I'm honestly not sure how they'd pull it off. People can be quite innovative at times when they really have to be though so I certainly won't say it's impossible.
Time to call the Somalis and stand aside. They will have that boat picked clean in 2 days.
The scene from Lord of War when the plane was stripped bare of cargo and parts in less than 24 hours did occur to me.
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Men will fight and die to protect women... because women protect everything else. ~Andrew Klavan
March 28, 2021, 07:50 PM
mikeyspizza
The Egyptians have cleared the canal.
March 28, 2021, 08:22 PM
Sig2340
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Originally posted by Legal Beagle: I had wondered if it was sand or if they had rock to prevent erosion. Never really gave too much thought to how all the things we need get from here to there or realized that one maritime accident could lead to such an incredible traffic jam!
One image I saw had what looked like a concrete sea wall holding riprap in place.
Nice is overrated
"It's every freedom-loving individual's duty to lie to the government." Airsoftguy, June 29, 2018
March 28, 2021, 09:01 PM
amals
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Originally posted by Balzé Halzé:
quote:
Originally posted by cne32507:
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Originally posted by Balzé Halzé: I'm honestly not sure how they'd pull it off. People can be quite innovative at times when they really have to be though so I certainly won't say it's impossible.
Time to call the Somalis and stand aside. They will have that boat picked clean in 2 days.
The scene from Lord of War when the plane was stripped bare of cargo and parts in less than 24 hours did occur to me.
I remember that. Weird and eerie, but interesting scene. Liked the movie pretty well, too.
March 28, 2021, 11:20 PM
mo4040
Reports are filtering in that the ship has been freed. Not moving, but at least it is no longer stuck.
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March 28, 2021, 11:27 PM
parabellum
Yeah, them Dodge Rams is somethin' else, huh?
Maybe now I'll get my slacks that have been stuck on that oversized fishing boat. What can I say? My tailor lives on the coast of the Black Sea.
March 28, 2021, 11:41 PM
corsair
A bit more insight into how large the ship is..
She's afloat but, still aground...looks like her stern is free and partially rotated but, her bow is still stuck, possibly awaiting the coming high-tide to pull her out.
March 29, 2021, 05:43 AM
trapper189
Now that the stern is free, unloading the bow could help. However, can they do that and dredge at the same time? If not, then I’m guessing dredging will be the method of choice.
March 29, 2021, 08:30 AM
Balzé Halzé
That huge bitch has been freed. Traffic in the Suez has resumed.
~Alan Acta Non Verba NRA Life Member (Patron) God, Family, Guns, Country
Men will fight and die to protect women... because women protect everything else. ~Andrew Klavan
March 29, 2021, 08:40 AM
Hound Dog
Reminds me of the Space!Retards from TNG. . .
I guess Geordi finally figured it out for them.
Fear God and Dread Nought Admiral of the Fleet Sir Jacky Fisher
March 29, 2021, 09:20 AM
HRK
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Originally posted by BamaJeepster: This thing seems to be taking way too long...
Diesel or Hemi....
March 29, 2021, 09:49 AM
Woodman
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The Suez Canal Authority said a sandstorm and high winds had caused poor navigation and low visibility.
Yeah, riiight. A huge payoff * Baksheesh * caused that generous determination.
