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Australian Navy transport new battleship using one of the superships of Dockwise - Aug 2012
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You Floated My Battleship! The Superships That Carry Superloads
When the weighty problem of transporting superloads around the world arises, a bulky breed of superships are ready to take up the challenge.
But rather than standard cargo containers, these vessels are capable of floating unimaginable loads including full oil rigs, multiple nuclear-powered submarines and, in one epic voyage, 18 barges from China to the Netherlands.
Currently, the Australian Navy are employing the services of Netherlands-based shipping company Dockwise's MV Blue Marlin, the largest cargo transport ship in the world.
The ship is transporting the first of two aircraft carrier hulls from Spain to Melbourne.
The Australian Landing Helicopter Dock (ALHD) Canberra is the first to commence the 12,000 nautical mile voyage around the Cape of Good Hope, estimated to be completed in 45 days after setting off on 20 August from Punta Langosteira, a new large port just south of La Coruna, northern Spain.
Spanish company Navantia has completed construction of the ships from the keel to the flight deck, and now the hulls are being transported for completion by BAE Systems Australia. The second hull, the ALHD Adelaide, will be transported in early 2014.
Blue Marlin is more than up to the task, being 712ft in length, larger than two football pitches, 138ft deep and able to carry 75,000 tonnes. That said, the ALHD Canberra is so large it overhangs the Blue Marlin deck by 180ft.
Blue Marlin's load capability also meant it was the ship of choice for the U.S. Navy when they had to transport the stricken destroyer USS Cole back to the United States after the warship was damaged by an Al-Qaeda suicide bomber attack while anchored in the port of Aden, Yemen.
The Blue Marlin is manned by a 24 crew and is powered by 17,000 horsep...
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World Bathtubbing Championships, Abernant boating lake near Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, Wales, Britain - 09 Oct 2011
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Ian Franklin form Garthmyl Nr. Newtown sinking
World Bathtubbing Championships, Abernant boating lake near Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, Wales, Britain - 09 Oct 2011
The Second ever annual World Bathtubbing Championships are held on the Abernant boating lake. Competitors have to make their way around the course in the fatest possiible time in an ordinary household bathtub complete with rubber duck.
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World Bathtubbing Championships, Abernant boating lake near Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, Wales, Britain - 09 Oct 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Rex Features (1468712g)
Ian Franklin form Garthmyl Nr. Newtown reads the paper in a suit
World Bathtubbing Championships, Abernant boating lake near Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, Wales, Britain - 09 Oct 2011
The Second ever annual World Bathtubbing Championships are held on the Abernant boating lake. Competitors have to make their way around the course in the fatest possiible time in an ordinary household bathtub complete with rubber duck.
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Various - May 2008
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Wilkinson / Rex Features ( 766665AD )
Sheep being sheared on a farm near Llanidloes, Powys, Wales
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Wilkinson / Rex Features ( 766665AC )
Sheep being sheared on a farm near Llanidloes, Powys, Wales
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Various - May 2008
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Wilkinson / Rex Features ( 766665AB )
Sheep being sheared on a farm near Llanidloes, Powys, Wales
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Various - May 2008
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Geoff Wilkinson / Rex Features ( 766665AA )
Sheep being sheared on a farm near Llanidloes, Powys, Wales
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