Freedom of the Seas near Southampton

[HumanCookie]

Here she comes, Brits!.:)

 

 

And here's the webcam at Southampton.

 

[The Grumpus]

Geeze, it's like a Where's Waldo map, I still haven't found her.:confused:

 

AH! Found her.:)

[aharcall]

Have just got home from watching the Freedom of the seas sail through the Solent in between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. She is on her way right now towards Southampton.

Looks absolutely fabulous - the mini hump is very distinctive.

Am going on her in August and am so excited.

Might drive up to Southampton some time at the weekend to see her closer up.

[Catseyes]

Have just watched this magnificent ship dock in Southampton on TV. She is such a beautiful ship. I do envy anyone who will be sailing on her. Wish you all a wonderful time.:)

[HumanCookie]

Here's the UK story of the Massive Cruise Ship with video.

 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/hampshire/4957076.stm

 

Video is here http://*****.com/rxz5w

 

As well as, Photos snapped by an avid shipspotter named "hunsch" of shipspotting.com

 

http://www.shipspotting.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=223281

http://www.shipspotting.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=223283

http://www.shipspotting.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=223284

http://www.shipspotting.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=223285

http://www.shipspotting.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=223294

 

 

:)

[savva0122]

Also some photos from the BBC website. Excellent coverage on BBC and SKy news

 

 

 

[HumanCookie]

Cool. :cool:

 

Here's Freedom of the Seas through the P&O Arcadia's bridgecam, who happens to be docked too at Southampton.

 

 

[darrencantwait]

terry and alex -- what is that crazy ship locator thing? Is there a link for it? I would love to take a look. :D

 

Oh, and thanks for posting.

[HumanCookie]

terry and alex -- what is that crazy ship locator thing? Is there a link for it? I would love to take a look. :D

 

Oh, and thanks for posting.

 

It is called "AIS", you have to sign-up to be a member. There are two type one through paid membership and the other is through public free site. The public is one hour delayed, while the paid one is realtime with description of the vessel and where it came from and where it is heading next.

 

http://aisfree.aislive.com/Influx.aspx

 

Likewise, another neat site is this, http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/cruiseships.phtml

[darrencantwait]

thanks for the info, Terry and Alex

[HumanCookie]

Here's a link to the Firework display notice.

 

http://www.southamptonvts.co.uk/files/2006no09.pdf

[HumanCookie]

Through Southampton City cam.