uh oh.....
First in 80 years....yep. you bang into the wall very hard otherwise2 questions:
You get hurricanes in San Diego?
Aircraft carriers are better off at sea than in port during a hurricane?
How to get 100.000 tons pointed in the right direction:
What To Do When Black Smoke Is Coming Out Of Ship's Funnel At Port?
Marine Insight - The maritime industry guide.www.marineinsight.com
I had actually meant a few times in the past to try to research the subject of hospital ships in wartime, but have never done so.
The Titanic's sister was serving as a hospital ship when she was sunk...I had actually meant a few times in the past to try to research the subject of hospital ships in wartime, but have never done so.
Can anyone recommend a good online resource or book on the subject? I’m particularly interested to learn about how respected humanitarian & medical ships (as well as land vehicles, or MASH-style camps) were by all the combatants concerned during the various wars and conflicts.
I know that there are multiple instances of ships flying Red Cross or hospital markings that were ‘accidentally’ attacked by one of the factions. But generally speaking, did the warring factions in the two world wars generally give enemy ships in Red Cross colours the benefit of the doubt and refrain from attacking them?
Definitely not Bismarck. Looks American to me. New Mexico class?
That's it, someone has to say it - London is a bit weird.
A colleague too this picture..View attachment 390399
“How often do you get to see a floating 1912 dreadnought? Last year the USS Texas was taken to Galveston, Texas for an overhaul. When commissioned she was the most powerful ship in the world with ten 14inch guns.”
Does he also transport powdery substances between neighbouring European countries in the process?