MS Prisendam Sail-Away November 20, 2013

[kazu]

Well, it's still light and I'm hoping she goes when it is light.

 

She looks wonderful and so many of our cruise critic friends got off today.

 

I wish I was getting back on ;)

[0bnxshs]

I remember reading that they do provide a function, but I don't remember for sure what. Maybe: just a guess: air for a gas turbine engine?

 

They are not "decorative":eek:, I am pretty sure. Diamond Princess as well as Sapphare Princess also have them as does Coral's sister.

 

They are decorative. See here: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=36055758&postcount=4

 

I was told the same thing as this poster.

[rkacruiser]

They are decorative. See here: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=36055758&postcount=4

 

I was told the same thing as this poster.

 

I stand corrected! As I said, I thought I had read differently.

 

What would be the purpose of a marine architect putting these things on the ship? They would add weight to the ship, provide wind resistance, decrease fuel economy. At least, I would think so.

[lka1012]

What would be the purpose of a marine architect putting these things on the ship?

 

Remember, the fourth smokestack on the Titanic was purely for show, not use.

[0bnxshs]

I stand corrected! As I said, I thought I had read differently.

 

What would be the purpose of a marine architect putting these things on the ship? They would add weight to the ship, provide wind resistance, decrease fuel economy. At least, I would think so.

 

One of the crew I asked said something about a storage area for various sports equipment. Who knows? :confused: One of the posters in that thread I referenced mentions that it was a design touches to indicate the ships used gas turbine engines for power generation. I would imagine that you are right about the weight and profile issues though. I know some of the "shopping cart" class ships have had the skywalkers lounge in the back removed and that they may also have removed the nacelles from them during refits.

[kazu]

well, dam, it's going to be another dark sail a way.

 

The Prinsendam is beautiful at night - but she's much more beautiful in the daylight. oh well.

[PathfinderEss]

I see she is still here and its dark, doubt that she will toot, darn...

[kazu]

I see she is still here and its dark, doubt that she will toot, darn...

 

well the tooting purists will be happy :)

[shrimp56]

And look what happened to the Titanic.

 

She is beautiful at night, but, alas I must leave.

 

Thanks again to everyone for our sailaway :)

[PathfinderEss]

well the tooting purists will be happy :)

 

I'm sure....:D

[aliaschief]

Well tonight the paint has dried and is already starting to flake and need repainting.:p

[lka1012]

Did you hear that, at least another hour

[aliaschief]

Another hour for Prisendam. Now 19:00 at earliest. Lots of turkeys still being loaded.

[rkacruiser]

Another hour for Prisendam. Now 19:00 at earliest. Lots of turkeys still being loaded.

 

LOL! And stowed!:D

[0bnxshs]

Well, off to pick up DW from the airport from the icy, cold and snowy north. :) See y'all again soon!

[kazu]

cam has moved - a good sign?

[PathfinderEss]

Well tonight the paint has dried and is already starting to flake and need repainting.:p

 

You got that one right Chief, another hour, geessssss.:eek:

[lka1012]

Well, I have picked at the dried paint to peel off almost half of the paint on the doorframe. Do we have a new estimated time of departure, or should I keep picking at the peeling paint.

[dfish]

I left for a while, hoping that would speed up the turkey loading, but I guess not.

 

Deb

[PathfinderEss]

I see a pilot boat, maybe??????

[MishelleMcc]

This was the earliest I could log in today and thought I'd missed the sail away but she's still here! Yippee!!!!!! :D

[aliaschief]

Well, most things in life are more important than a sail-away. Like having a nourishing dinner.

 

This is almost a rerun of last year's Prisendam visit.

 

Just say no and walk away from the computer.:)

[dfish]

I thought so, too.

[Queen of DaNile]

Sorry to be late to the party but would this help ease the pain?

 

 

Didn't realize when we sailed out before the Prinsendam last January what an unusual occurrence it was. Hoping someday it might be us onboard....

[PathfinderEss]

Well, most things in life are more important than a sail-away. Like having a nourishing dinner.

 

This is almost a rerun of last year's Prisendam visit.

 

Just say no and walk away from the computer.:)

 

 

I have several times Chief and everytime I come back she is still there.:eek::eek: