Gem coming out of Papenburg

[cpdad]

Originally Posted by LOWTYD

I tried to get the webcam based on the address shown but I can't get it. Where did you find it?http://164.109.173.40/shipcams/gemcam/fullsize.jpg

Lowtyd

Surprise, surprise, but the "official" webcam on NCL.com is now working (or at least it was an hour ago). Enjoy.

[cmdchiefthom]

I sure hope the Gem doesn't have the problem like the Pearl did when she came out, when they raised a bridge, and knocked out most of the power in Europe!

[RSWBADGER]

Thanks Andreas Depping, Great Photos.

[dellas1000]

WOW cool pics!!! 13 days til Im on board . I even saw my balcony cabin!!!

[alcruising]

Hi everyone,

following the link http://travel.webshots.com/album/560...y?vhost=travel you´ll find approximately 140 inside photos of the Norwegian Gem.

Alex

[snorklin'barb]

Fantastic photos! Thank you.

Wish I were leaving tomorrow.

[odblnt]

Originally Posted by cmdchiefthom

I sure hope the Gem doesn't have the problem like the Pearl did when she came out, when they raised a bridge, and knocked out most of the power in Europe!

And, according to the Captain, that's why she earned the nickname, "The Black Pearl."

[Silver Girl]

Originally Posted by alcruising

Hi everyone,

following the link http://travel.webshots.com/album/560...y?vhost=travel you´ll find approximately 140 inside photos of the Norwegian Gem.

Alex

Thank you so much for posting this! I can't wait to board on October 8, only 17 days from now!

[ts01974]

Great photos thanks for posting

Couple of questions though

1) why is the ship going bacwards down the canal

2) Who is driving it?

[shoreless]

Thank you. Wonderful pictures -- both sets.
The Gem certainly has cheerful carpets.

[FIRELT5]

Originally Posted by alcruising

Hi everyone,

following the link http://travel.webshots.com/album/560...y?vhost=travel you´ll find approximately 140 inside photos of the Norwegian Gem.

Alex

Tnx for posting, Can't wait till 1/5/08

[pathubia]

Well, at least when we cruise her in December out of Boston, it will be bright inside, no matter what the weather is like outside!!

[2inTul]

Originally Posted by ts01974

Great photos thanks for posting

Couple of questions though

1) why is the ship going bacwards down the canal

2) Who is driving it?

The Gem is being towed by tug boat(s). She is going backwards beacuse there is not enough room in the turning basin at Papenburg to turn the ship around after she comes out of the building shed.

[dellas1000]

Thanks for the interior photos. They were really great.

[ktpc2005]

There are a couple videos out on you tube of various things about the Gem like undocking, different part of the ship and it leaving Papenberg.

http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...=norwegian+gem

[krystall]

Originally Posted by pathubia

Well, at least when we cruise her in December out of Boston, it will be bright inside, no matter what the weather is like outside!!

ROFL

I was thinking the same thing.
To posters of the pictures:
Thank for sharing both sets of pictures.
I enjoyed them.

[LOWTYD]

my god! I'm obsessed! I just watched all the You tube videos. Actually, kind of cool!
Thanks for the link!
Lowtyd

[jjduke]

Originally Posted by ts01974

Great photos thanks for posting

Couple of questions though

1) why is the ship going bacwards down the canal

2) Who is driving it?

The pods mounted under the stern are “shovelling” the water under the ship, so to speak, and in addition it is easier to manoeuvre the ship with this type of propulsion which is comparable to the front drive of a car. "
She operated her own propulsion system, but was supported by two tugs, the “Wal” (output 2 x 1,600kW) and the “Bremerhaven” (output 2 x 1,450 kW) so as to provide double back-up in case one tug failed.
There has been 5 Captains onboard the Gem which alternated every 2 hours because it requires utmost concentration.As usual, the Emden Pilot Association has been in charge of the passage.

[Carnac767]

Looks like they got the furniture for the Spinnaker Lounge from the set of Woody Allen's movie "Sleeper."