Posted on 03/25/2019 10:18:09 AM PDT by C19fan
“Are you seriously trying to argue that a vessel as topheavy as a cruise liner …”
Non sequitur
“You may be correct but I have not heard that the ship lost power just propulsion. “
Article refers to engines.
” … a vessel as topheavy as a cruise liner …”
I never referred to a cruise ship as topheavy.
If you are, please back up your claim.
See the word "unlikely"? That means "not likely." It doesn't mean "impossible" or "absolutely." Just "odds are against it."
Look, if you're some kind of naval architect or ship designer, I'll defer to your greater expertise. But common sense and a rudimentary knowledge of physics, as well as some background in marine engineering tells me that a cruise ship heeling to 45 degrees is more likely to capsize than right. If your vast knowledge of the design specs of this particular vessel leads you to know differently, I stand corrected.
Please post your whole statement. Thanks.
Besides, that is not the one we were discussing. I posted the one we were discussing.
To save you time, you said it would never recover.
Never is absolute.
And absolutely wrong.
“. But common sense and a rudimentary knowledge of physics, as well as some background in marine engineering tells me that a cruise ship heeling to 45 degrees is more likely to capsize than right. “
Then please explain how. I won’t hold my breath.
Once your righting arm reaches the point of vanishing stability, you are as screwed as it sounds.
“It was phrased as a question.”
You started the question with a declaration that cruise ships are top heavy.
Since I never agreed with that declaration your question is misleading.
“Once your righting arm reaches the point of vanishing stability, you are as screwed as it sounds.”
At what point do you vanish?
A roll or sinking is covered by insurance. A cancelled cruise is not.
“Why the snark?”
Because, like all other ships, the center of gravity is located below the water line.
Been that way for a few thousand years.
#43 The reason they do not tip over is because of all the dollar coins ballast from the casino above.
Real Vikings knew better than to sail out into a storm. Lucky they didn’t end up sleeping in Ran’s bed.
“But common sense and a rudimentary knowledge of physics, as well as some background in marine engineering tells me that a cruise ship heeling to 45 degrees is more likely to capsize than right. “
Didn’t you earlier declare ignorance on that subject?
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