Author Topic: Abandon Ship! (Read 11488 times)

280plus · « **Reply #26 on:** January 17, 2012, 05:24:28 PM »

That'll buff right out...

MillCreek · « **Reply #27 on:** January 17, 2012, 06:32:04 PM »

^^^^ I wonder how they will salvage the vessel. Weld a patch, pump out the water, tow it to the drydock, I guess, but I wonder if it would automatically roll upright after the water is pumped out.

Zardozimo Oprah Bannedalas · « **Reply #28 on:** January 17, 2012, 07:11:57 PM »

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I find it interesting that he joined Costa as a safety officer in 2002, and was promoted to captain in 2006, receiving command of the Concordia at that time.
He must have had one heck of a resume'.

'Resume' is not the Italian word for 'uncle.'

RoadKingLarry · « **Reply #29 on:** January 17, 2012, 07:48:50 PM »

Quote from: MillCreek on January 17, 2012, 06:32:04 PM

^^^^ I wonder how they will salvage the vessel. Weld a patch, pump out the water, tow it to the drydock, I guess, but I wonder if it would automatically roll upright after the water is pumped out.

Pretty much. 1st they'll pump out the remaining fuel, weld a patch and pump out the water. once the water is out it will float on it's own again.

RocketMan · « **Reply #30 on:** January 17, 2012, 09:53:54 PM »

Quote from: 41magsnub on January 17, 2012, 12:49:14 PM

What happened to a captain's sense of personal responsibility for the safety of his passengers and crew??? Did being the captain of a ship change into just a job for this guy?

He is likely a coward, and as such, never had that sense of responsibility.

280plus · « **Reply #31 on:** January 17, 2012, 10:14:02 PM »

Quote from: MillCreek on January 17, 2012, 06:32:04 PM

^^^^ I wonder how they will salvage the vessel. Weld a patch, pump out the water, tow it to the drydock, I guess, but I wonder if it would automatically roll upright after the water is pumped out.

Ping pong balls?

MicroBalrog · « **Reply #32 on:** January 17, 2012, 10:24:50 PM »

I have a friend who works security on cruise boats. He's also met this fine upstanding individual.

His reaction (and reaction of his co-workers on his FB wall) can be best summed up as: "This was to be expected."

TommyGunn · « **Reply #33 on:** January 17, 2012, 11:35:22 PM »

Quote from: 280plus on January 17, 2012, 10:14:02 PM

Ping pong balls?

Wasn't that suggested back in the early twentieth century to bring up the Titanic?

Somehow ... it doesn't seem practical -- for either ship.

Hawkmoon · « **Reply #34 on:** January 18, 2012, 12:00:55 AM »

Quote from: TommyGunn on January 17, 2012, 11:35:22 PM

Wasn't that suggested back in the early twentieth century to bring up the Titanic?

Somehow ... it doesn't seem practical -- for either ship.

It's quite practical for this one. Don't forget that the U.S. Navy refloated a number of the ships that were sunk at Pearl Harbor -- and the salvage technology then was primitive compared to what they can do today.

TommyGunn · « **Reply #35 on:** January 18, 2012, 12:03:11 AM »

I ... don't ... think ... they ... used ... pingpong balls for the Pearl Harbor ships.....

Angel Eyes · « **Reply #36 on:** January 18, 2012, 12:48:41 AM »

Quote from: Harold Tuttle on January 17, 2012, 04:28:19 PM

Maybe that matchstick guy can build a model of it.

Gowen · « **Reply #37 on:** January 18, 2012, 01:33:18 AM »

Quote from: 280plus on January 17, 2012, 05:24:28 PM

That'll buff right out...

little bondo and duct tape, good to go. The whole time I'm reading this, thinking this guy isn't Gene Hackman.

280plus · « **Reply #38 on:** January 18, 2012, 08:06:27 AM »

Quote from: Gowen on January 18, 2012, 01:33:18 AM

little bondo and duct tape, good to go. The whole time I'm reading this, thinking this guy isn't Gene Hackman.

Or Totie Fields for that matter. lol

makattak · « **Reply #39 on:** January 18, 2012, 10:29:39 AM »

Guys, guys, guys, put away the noose, it's just a misunderstanding.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/italy/9022170/Costa-Concordia-captain-says-he-tripped-and-fell-into-lifeboat.html

See, he just tripped and fell into the boat. Oh, and his second in command did, too. Also, his third in command. I guess they were practicing for a new "Pink Panther" movie.

Viking · « **Reply #40 on:** January 18, 2012, 11:43:06 AM »

I give him an "F" in Creative Lying.

wmenorr67 · « **Reply #41 on:** January 18, 2012, 11:52:09 AM »

If he was womanizing be curious if he doesn't also lose a wife besides his freedom.

Laurent du Var · « **Reply #42 on:** January 18, 2012, 03:50:27 PM »

The Captain (Schettino) will probably be the fall guy.
But there is an entire system at fault and we're lucky that it happened so close to the coast
some 300 miles east from where I am (Monte Carlo). I'm working twice a week with clients coming of those boats which are huge (300 meters long = ca. 900 feet) 120000 tons top heavy and there is no way you'd jump from it when it's night and winter.

I'm making money on those boats but over all I don't like them much. 3000 paying no name tourists plus 1200 staff mostly from under developped countries and everyone is packing 150 gallons of industrial oil during one week of travel.

They found five more bodies and there are between 15 and 20 people who are still unaccounted for.
Would be nice if we could have full disclosure on why and how it happened, I'm expecting some kind of foul play somewhere - hard to believe that the captain just steered that entreprise anywhere he liked with all the technology and surveillance as if it was a private yacht.

Angel Eyes · « **Reply #43 on:** January 18, 2012, 04:35:01 PM »

“Vado a bordo, cazzo”

T-shirts about the event are already out:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/italy/9022477/Costa-Concordia-Italians-buy-t-shirts-with-Get-back-on-board-for-s-sake-logo.html

cassandra and sara's daddy · « **Reply #44 on:** January 18, 2012, 05:13:35 PM »

hard to believe that the captain just steered that entreprise anywhere he liked with all the technology and surveillance as if it was a private yacht.

even though hes done it before? got a thank you note from the mayor for doing it?

Tallpine · « **Reply #45 on:** January 18, 2012, 05:53:53 PM »

Quote from: cassandra and sara's daddy on January 18, 2012, 05:13:35 PM

hard to believe that the captain just steered that entreprise anywhere he liked with all the technology and surveillance as if it was a private yacht.

even though hes done it before? got a thank you note from the mayor for doing it?

Hold my glass of wine and watch this!

Hawkmoon · « **Reply #46 on:** January 18, 2012, 05:59:27 PM »

Quote from: Laurent du Var on January 18, 2012, 03:50:27 PM

Would be nice if we could have full disclosure on why and how it happened, I'm expecting some kind of foul play somewhere - hard to believe that the captain just steered that entreprise anywhere he liked with all the technology and surveillance as if it was a private yacht.

No foul play. One article cited an initial interview the captain had with the police in which he stated that he steered closer to the island than his route called for, but that he goofed and got a bit closer than he intended and he missed his timing on a turn.

Jamie B · « **Reply #47 on:** January 18, 2012, 06:04:44 PM »

Quote from: makattak on January 18, 2012, 10:29:39 AM

Guys, guys, guys, put away the noose, it's just a misunderstanding.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/italy/9022170/Costa-Concordia-captain-says-he-tripped-and-fell-into-lifeboat.html

See, he just tripped and fell into the boat. Oh, and his second in command did, too. Also, his third in command. I guess they were practicing for a new "Pink Panther" movie.

Yea, I saw that crappola.
He also lied and said that he deployed the anchor.
The Coast Guard's picture at his initial hearing showing the anchor was not dropped took care of that one.
Class A *expletive deleted*bag!

Quote from: Angel Eyes on January 18, 2012, 04:35:01 PM

“Vado a bordo, cazzo”

T-shirts about the event are already out:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/italy/9022477/Costa-Concordia-Italians-buy-t-shirts-with-Get-back-on-board-for-s-sake-logo.html

Saw that, too. Cazzo being a part of he male appendage, as in

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Waitone · « **Reply #48 on:** January 18, 2012, 07:39:02 PM »

At some point they will take a look at computerized navigation systems. Proximity to shore is a little disturbing.

Fly320s · « **Reply #49 on:** January 18, 2012, 08:45:10 PM »

Quote from: Waitone on January 18, 2012, 07:39:02 PM

At some point they will take a look at computerized navigation systems. Proximity to shore is a little disturbing.

Already available and in use. Captain always has override ability.

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