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2019-01-03 -Short Attention Span Theater-

A Ship Filled With Cars Is On Fire In The Middle Of The Pacific Ocean

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Posted by Fred 2019-01-03 00:00|| || Front Page|| [5 views ] Top

#1 The cargo ship image in the article is off. These are what they use and while they look awkward, they obviously work. They unload all the time in National City on San Diego bay

Posted by Frank G 2019-01-03 06:59|| 2019-01-03 06:59|| Front Page Top

#2 I can't imagine being on one of those in 15 to 18 foot seas! They have got to roll and pitch like crazy, not to mention being blown around with those slab sides.

Posted by Alistaire Untervehr8459 2019-01-03 09:28|| 2019-01-03 09:28|| Front Page Top

#3 Teslas?

Posted by Vast Right Wing Conspiracy 2019-01-03 13:23|| 2019-01-03 13:23|| Front Page Top

#4 They have got to roll and pitch like crazy

Yes, I've seen them do exactly that in the protected water of San Diego Bay. Can't imagine what they're like in 15 to 18 seas but, like Frank G says, they go out there all the time.

Posted by Abu Uluque 2019-01-03 13:32|| 2019-01-03 13:32|| Front Page Top

#5 Once a ship loses power, it can no longer be steered. You want keep the ship pointing into the wind. Once it gets turned around, it will likely capsize.

Posted by Rambler in Virginia 2019-01-03 13:59|| 2019-01-03 13:59|| Front Page Top

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