These two videos paint a picture of what’s happening with
the Costa Concordia wrecked on the coast of the tiny island Giglio . Micoperi, an Italian wreck removal firm, and
Titan, an American company, won the contract to remove this 30,000 tonne ship
from this nationally protected sea bed off Italy.
This has never been done before. Brand new technology…and they are given only
a 50% 50% chance. On the computer, the
chances are higher. Those 400 Million
should raise the Costa Concordia from the sea floor and float her away to be
broken up to a dry dock in Scicily.
The scale of the equipment, the masses of workers, have
truly overwhelmed tiny Gigilio. Then
filmmakers arrive crowding the landscaping even more. The second video, an account of the making of
the video, is in itself fascinating. And
if you go to the CBS
60 Minutes site, there are two other short videos offering details
not shown in the main segment.
She was a stunning ship.
With a dramatic atrium, luxurious cabins, and many comfortable dining
rooms, 4000 passengers and crew traveled the world aboard her in true first
class comfort.
While you watch the videos, G and I are heading off to Lowes
to view refrigerators. Ours is 17 years
old, is rusting, and suddenly stopped keeping things cold. The old one was nothing luxurious like things
on the Costa Concordia. The new one
won’t be fancy either. But sometimes
things happen to both ships and refrigerators.
I’m just glad I didn’t own the Costa Concordia.
Refrigerators are so much more efficient these days, so you might save money even. It is so dangerous to have a fridge that does not keep food cold and it could have led to food poisoning...I who a currently taking a poison can comment on this. Just be sure you measure accurately.
ReplyDeletethat's the problem with appliances, they just suddenly stop working and you have to replace them....hope you find one that you like....
ReplyDeleteNot your first choice of a Christmas gift to yourselves but a new fridge might be a bonus in the long run.
ReplyDeleteHaving never been on a cruise ship except for a bon voyage party for someone else, I have no real appreciation for this sinking ship. Titanic is still the champ in my book.
ReplyDeleteBut yes, needs must. We will have our downstairs interior painted next spring, after the taxes are settled. No vacation for us.
Dianne
How funny that my post tomorrow is about Lowe's. I hope you find a nice deal on a new refrigerator.
ReplyDeleteSuch a shame about the Costa Concordia.