Wonder of the Seas is 210ft (64m) wide, can accommodate 6,988 guests across 16 of her 18 decks, has 24 guest elevators, will have 2,300 crew members and can cruise at 22 knots (25mph).
(Pictured), showing the world's largest cruise ship Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas completing her sea trials.
There are 18 full Lifeboats shown on davits along her sides, Divide into: 9,000+ Souls at Sea.
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They convince Lloyds ($$) that it is sectioned hull and that all sections won't sink - compromise that sufficient lifejackets will allow survival at sea until rescue effected.
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Lifeboats are only good if the ship sinks on an even keel. Any damage to one side or a list to either port or starboard will render the boats on that side inoperable. Inflatable liferafts are fitted with pressure release valves which will release the liferaft at a set depth and inflate it when on the surface, enabling people in the water to use it. Hopefully those people will be wearing lifejackets. I would think that the lifeboats pictured would be of more use ferrying passengers to and from the ship when at anchor.
But isn't that how the Titanic sunk? after sliding and gashing it's underwater side through many compartments along an iceberg.
Yes, although the Titanic didn't have totally sealed compartments below water line . When first compartments filled the water rose above the internal "Walls" and flooded next compartment. I think modern ships have sealed compartments.
My main concern would be that somehow the ships gyro stabiliser/s malfunctioning then the whole city in the sky lists base over apex, and that's it folks. There are some pretty horrific storms/tornado/waterspouts along the Eastern coasts of the America's where these luxury gin palaces operate.
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Having taken a couple of cruises we would never take another on a ship with nearly 7,000 others. On our last trip I was in the gentlemans convenience doing what you do at the stall, when a bloke flushed the toilet, opened the door and walked straight out. What hope have you got??????? Ok I know this was only one instance, but it was enough.
Its only a matter of time until one of these monsters goes down .
We used to cruise a lot, but on last one were sick as dogs and took months to recover, vowed never again so bought caravan instead and are having so much more fun for a lot less .
Also our money now stays here in Oz instead of going overseas.
