Wonder of the Seas is 210ft (64m) wide, can accommodate 6,988 guests across 16 of her 18 decks, has 24 guest elevators, will have 2,300 crew members and can cruise at 22 knots (25mph).
(Pictured), showing the world's largest cruise ship Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas completing her sea trials.
There are 18 full Lifeboats shown on davits along her sides, Divide into: 9,000+ Souls at Sea.
DeBe said
10:50 AM Sep 18, 2021
Another Titanic, im sure they will have a few spare inflatable life rafts for those that wont fit into the life boats. All good.
Craig1 said
02:17 PM Sep 18, 2021
so 19 new floating covid pits
oldbloke said
02:33 PM Sep 18, 2021
"There are 18 full Lifeboats shown on davits along her sides, Divide into: 9,000+ Souls at Sea"
Wonder how they get away with that?
Possum3 said
02:42 PM Sep 18, 2021
oldbloke wrote:
Wonder how they get away with that?
They convince Lloyds ($$) that it is sectioned hull and that all sections won't sink - compromise that sufficient lifejackets will allow survival at sea until rescue effected.
peter67 said
05:14 PM Sep 18, 2021
But isn't that how the Titanic sunk? after sliding and gashing it's underwater side through many compartments along an iceberg.
EJP said
05:29 PM Sep 18, 2021
Lifeboats are only good if the ship sinks on an even keel. Any damage to one side or a list to either port or starboard will render the boats on that side inoperable. Inflatable liferafts are fitted with pressure release valves which will release the liferaft at a set depth and inflate it when on the surface, enabling people in the water to use it. Hopefully those people will be wearing lifejackets. I would think that the lifeboats pictured would be of more use ferrying passengers to and from the ship when at anchor.
Possum3 said
05:34 PM Sep 18, 2021
peter67 wrote:
But isn't that how the Titanic sunk? after sliding and gashing it's underwater side through many compartments along an iceberg.
Yes, although the Titanic didn't have totally sealed compartments below water line . When first compartments filled the water rose above the internal "Walls" and flooded next compartment. I think modern ships have sealed compartments.
My main concern would be that somehow the ships gyro stabiliser/s malfunctioning then the whole city in the sky lists base over apex, and that's it folks. There are some pretty horrific storms/tornado/waterspouts along the Eastern coasts of the America's where these luxury gin palaces operate.
Mike Harding said
07:55 AM Sep 19, 2021
I always thought it was lifeboats first?
Magnarc said
09:03 AM Sep 19, 2021
Having taken a couple of cruises we would never take another on a ship with nearly 7,000 others. On our last trip I was in the gentlemans convenience doing what you do at the stall, when a bloke flushed the toilet, opened the door and walked straight out. What hope have you got??????? Ok I know this was only one instance, but it was enough.
Des and Jane said
10:08 AM Sep 19, 2021
Its only a matter of time until one of these monsters goes down .
We used to cruise a lot, but on last one were sick as dogs and took months to recover, vowed never again so bought caravan instead and are having so much more fun for a lot less .
Also our money now stays here in Oz instead of going overseas.
peter67 said
04:44 PM Sep 19, 2021
I think now with covid a lot of people view them as floating petri dishes, particularly the aircon system.
Wonder of the Seas is 210ft (64m) wide, can accommodate 6,988 guests across 16 of her 18 decks, has 24 guest elevators, will have 2,300 crew members and can cruise at 22 knots (25mph).
(Pictured), showing the world's largest cruise ship Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas completing her sea trials.
There are 18 full Lifeboats shown on davits along her sides, Divide into: 9,000+ Souls at Sea.
Wonder how they get away with that?
They convince Lloyds ($$) that it is sectioned hull and that all sections won't sink - compromise that sufficient lifejackets will allow survival at sea until rescue effected.
Yes, although the Titanic didn't have totally sealed compartments below water line . When first compartments filled the water rose above the internal "Walls" and flooded next compartment. I think modern ships have sealed compartments.
My main concern would be that somehow the ships gyro stabiliser/s malfunctioning then the whole city in the sky lists base over apex, and that's it folks. There are some pretty horrific storms/tornado/waterspouts along the Eastern coasts of the America's where these luxury gin palaces operate.
I always thought it was lifeboats first?
Having taken a couple of cruises we would never take another on a ship with nearly 7,000 others. On our last trip I was in the gentlemans convenience doing what you do at the stall, when a bloke flushed the toilet, opened the door and walked straight out. What hope have you got??????? Ok I know this was only one instance, but it was enough.
We used to cruise a lot, but on last one were sick as dogs and took months to recover, vowed never again so bought caravan instead and are having so much more fun for a lot less .
Also our money now stays here in Oz instead of going overseas.