Posted by Texasmark1 on March 02, 2017 at 05:59:32 from (172.243.86.199):
In Reply to: Re: Starboard holes posted by Dr. Walt on March 01, 2017 at 18:53:49:
Some trivia: I don't have access to the picture to post but it "was an event" for me.
My sister used to live on the beach in a 6th floor condo across from Long Beach Harbor and the Queen Mary/Spruce Goose exhibits. On one of my visits I decided to tour the attractions. While inside a stateroom I noticed a "Port Hole" open and in it a view of the building in which she lived across the harbor. A cabin cruiser happened to be going by just as I shot the picture. I thought it was a memorable occasion.
4 things that impressed me while aboard:
The ship sailed from NY for England during WW II carrying thousands of American troops to fight in Europe. She was a good transporter as she could carry a good load and her 30 knot (6076 ft per nautical mile, vs 5280 statute) speed (vs a "Liberty" supply ship's 10 knot speed) helped her to evade submarines lurking in the N. Atlantic. They had a section depicting the event showing what it was like for the troops berthing (living quarters) while making the voyage, including fully dressed manikins and supportive equipment.
The propellers; always been a "prop nut"!!!! There are 4 of them and they are huge. There's a cutaway in the hull, glassed over so that you can see them (underwater), standing right next to one of them.
The plumbing in the state rooms. Had several selections of water sources and temperatures for taking one's bath....pipes everywhere.
The view from the Bridge (Place where the Captain usually commands the ship) extensions that extend to the side of the hull, high above the deck. Standing at the extreme end and viewing fore and aft (front and rear) magically put you in the shoes of the Captain and his overwhelming duty to manage this great ship. What a feeling and view.
Oh; the Port Hole covers were on top, held in place by "the chain".
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