One type of post that has evolved here is Whatzit? Know what this juxtaposition of hardware and jungle might be?
This might help . . . well-maintained metals and uncontrolled jungle coinciding in this case is two
ships side-by-side nearing their transit of the Canal from north to south.
I have no more understanding what happens within the 10 miles or so of piping that make up the manifold of this parecel tanker than I have of the circuitry inside a computer.
One of the many joys watching traffic at the Miraflores lock was getting new perspective on these vessels. Just a few weeks back I caught sister ship Bow Chain in the KVK, but from the platforms allowed me, I could not see above deck much.
So here’s a chance for both of us to look into recesses, nooks and crannies.
We can familiarize ourselves with the rules and
If you return to the top foto here, you’ll see the green bow of this vessel–Ever Dynamic–sharing the Miraflores locks with Bow Summer.
One of these days, I’ll do a post on the silver mules, like the one lower left.
To see the construction and innards of a tanker in fast motion in Philadelphia, click here.
Tying the recent Nola visit and this post together, click here for a tugster post from over five years ago. S/R Wilmington was one of the first ships I got upclose fotos of; she was built in Avondale, LA, and has recently been scrapped. A related vessel currently called Oriental Nicety is also bound for the scrappers; Nicety‘s previous names have been as follows: Dong Fang Ocean, Mediterranean, SeaRiver Mediterranean, and last but not least . . . . Exxon Valdez.
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March 24, 2012 at 5:34 pm
eastriver
The calliope is a collection of PV — pressure vent valves. We call them bullet valves, due to the shape. Often set to about 2 PSI, they vent off any positive pressure above atmospheric normal that could damage the tank integrity.
They are not, however, tuned to play notes.
March 24, 2012 at 5:55 pm
tugster
too bad a musician was not involved in development of the PVs; sweet music they might otherwise make.
March 24, 2012 at 9:45 pm
Ken
Opening day at the Soo was pretty cool. The Mesabi Miner got the honors of being the first through the Locks for the season. Soon the Westcott will be in action and all will be good.
March 26, 2012 at 6:19 pm
Bobby
PV means Pressure Vacuum…When the tanks get hot they build pressure when they get cold they produce vacuum…