Who's on the Vessel Don Juan this Valentine's Week??!!!

KL2DC · 02-20-2006, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by fletcher969

... She's about 1/3 the way to Halifax.

Actually, at the time of the last report, the Don Juan has about 1,549 nautical miles or 1,782 miles (according to Google Earth) to go before pulling into Halifax ... about 3.5 day's sailing, if she maintains her reported top average speed of 18.4 knots (21 mph). So I have to say she's looking good indeed ...

... I hope my guesstimates holds ...

bsjd00 · 02-20-2006, 09:28 PM

Curious: does anyone know if the cars are driven onto the boat and just parked uncovered, or are they loaded into shipping containers and stacked?

fletcher969 · 02-20-2006, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

Fletch, great stuff...was wondering where you were the last 24 hours ...

Lurking mostly...getting information regarding my lease figures (which my CA seems to have screwed up - yes, they'll be rectified), researching radar detectors (have to replace my aging Escort 7500), getting final thoughts on what width spacers to get for my rear wheel offsets (wow! what a difference a few mm's make), researching blacklines (haven't yet decided), and getting my current vehicle ready for private sale. Oh...and I was working too.

fletcher969 · 02-20-2006, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

Actually, at the time of the last report, the Don Juan has about 1,549 nautical miles or 1,782 miles (according to Google Earth) to go before pulling into Halifax ... about 3.5 day's sailing, if she maintains her reported top average speed of 18.4 knots (21 mph). So I have to say she's looking good indeed ...

... I hope my guesstimates holds ...

I hope so too! Your estimates would indicate a "near" on-schedule arrival!

fletcher969 · 02-20-2006, 09:39 PM

Latest report at 00:00Z (6 hour interval):

She's still chugging along at 18.4 Knots, but the pressure is beginning to drop (sign of the approaching storm) as the winds and temp increase.

2006-Feb-21 00:00
N48°54' W025°54'
Distance Travelled: 110NM
Average Speed: 18.4 Knots
Winds: 180@34 knots
Pressure: 1024.0 millibars

Carguy1965 · 02-20-2006, 09:45 PM

These ships are specifically designed to carry cars or wheeled vehicles.
Hence The Ro Ro designation. Roll on Roll off. They are driven on the various decks in order and secured to the deck. All the cargo vehicles are inside and not in shipping containers. The Don Juan has thirteen decks I believe and three of them are elevator decks for trucks or taller vehicles.. You can go to the WW website (Google Wallenius) and see the specs on the vessel..

bsjd00 · 02-20-2006, 09:49 PM

Thanks for the writeup on how these cars are loaded. Very interesting!

KL2DC · 02-21-2006, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by bsjd00

Curious: does anyone know if the cars are driven onto the boat and just parked uncovered, or are they loaded into shipping containers and stacked?

Just picture a multi-storey parking garage with ramps and everything and you wouldn't be far off ... there was a pdf writeup a few posts back, it has more detailed information

mandrimac · 02-21-2006, 08:48 AM

The latest update!

gdnyc · 02-21-2006, 09:11 AM

WOOOOHOOO! I am on the Maersk Wave

:rocks:

Will be in NY on 2/28!

KL2DC · 02-21-2006, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by fletcher969

.. Oh...and I was working too.

Oh yeah..work...forgot about that

I see you are considering spacers...would spacers void new car warranty...if let's say you have suspension problems? I know that if you were to look up Porsche's (long) list of options, they have spacers as a $800 factory option (boxster, cayman and 911), so i guess they must be within an acceptable range of safety...

fletcher969 · 02-21-2006, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

Oh yeah..work...forgot about that

I see you are considering spacers...would spacers void new car warranty...if let's say you have suspension problems? I know that if you were to look up Porsche's (long) list of options, they have spacers as a $800 factory option (boxster, cayman and 911), so i guess they must be within an acceptable range of safety...

Nothing I've seen on this board or any other indicates the warranty would be void under normal circumstances, but suspension problems....hmmm....even though it's unlikely the spacers would be a problem, who knows? All I know is I've seen some pics of e90's with 10-12mm spacers installed, and it's unbelievable how much better the car looks...much sportier and beefier. It's a definite mod for me, and for about $100 it's a no brainer.

fletcher969 · 02-21-2006, 12:41 PM

Thought I'd estimate the path of the DJ, and superimpose it onto a Google Earth map... Again, approximate...

2006-Feb-21 12:00
N48°24' W030°36'
85 Miles travelled
Avg Speed 14.2 knots
Winds: 160@48 knots
Pressure: 1005.9 millibars

b311lee · 02-21-2006, 01:45 PM

hey my SA jsut emailed me today telling me the ETA to the port is 3/1, same as the WW site schedule, then he said just a couple days from port to dealers!
do you guys know if the SAs check a different tracking site, or are we all looking at the same info here?

KL2DC · 02-21-2006, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by b311lee

hey my SA jsut emailed me today telling me the ETA to the port is 3/1, same as the WW site schedule, then he said just a couple days from port to dealers!
do you guys know if the SAs check a different tracking site, or are we all looking at the same info here?

Shoot...you are correct:

ETA Charleston is now 03/01 or +2 days (related to the 2 days delay in Southampton?)

From our last guesstimates, the Don Juan is making steady pace towards Halifax, anticpating perhaps 1 day delay. Although latest weather satellite pictures (courtesty of Fletcher) seem to indicate the Don Juan is experiencing rough weather, as we speak. Not sure how'll that play on her arrival schedule.

b311lee · 02-21-2006, 02:05 PM

yeah that cloud looks pretty nasty, lets just hope Mother Nature treats Don Juan nicely...

fletcher969 · 02-22-2006, 12:00 AM

Latest update...

2006-Feb-22 00:00
N46°36' W034°30'
NM Travelled: 98
Avg Speed: 16.3 knots
Winds: 300@25 knots
Pressure: 1020.2 millibars

I tried putting the above information in the map, but the text appears to be too small to read after I resized it to fit properly here. I'll make the text bigger next time...

Also, notice how the DJ had to turn south to properly navigate the winds and 12-15' seas that were hitting her from the south as she navigated that tropical wave. She looks to be clear now, and she should start turning more west soon.

b311lee · 02-22-2006, 12:22 AM

awesome, hopefully clear skies from here on out!

KL2DC · 02-22-2006, 09:40 AM

Fletch! Great detailed weather report/pics...I wonder if the southward diversionary track would add +1 day to scheduled arrival...

KL2DC · 02-22-2006, 10:01 AM

AIS' latest image ... 10:56 EST

Last reported at 2006-Feb-22 12:00 UTC: position N 44°42', W 039°00'
Time now 2006-Feb-22 15:44 UTC.
Wind from 110 at 40 knots
Barometer 1014.7 mb
Air temperature 11.5° C
Water temperature 14.2° C

fletcher969 · 02-22-2006, 02:31 PM

As of 14:30 CST...she's turned west!

KL2DC · 02-22-2006, 03:07 PM

Looking good Mr. Fletcher...hope there won't be further delays.

Have you ever consider being a meteorologist/storm tracker come hurricane season 2006 ... I hear its gonna be a busy one, NOAA could sure use your help ...

... the last few graphics look like hurricane tracking maps that were all too familiar in 2005

02-20-2006, 09:28 PM	#134
bsjd00 Lieutenant 38 Rep 407 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: U.S. iTrader: (0)	Curious: does anyone know if the cars are driven onto the boat and just parked uncovered, or are they loaded into shipping containers and stacked?
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02-20-2006, 09:39 PM	#137
fletcher969 Dad: "Can't never did nothing" 8 Rep 319 Posts Drives: '96 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Latest report at 00:00Z (6 hour interval): She's still chugging along at 18.4 Knots, but the pressure is beginning to drop (sign of the approaching storm) as the winds and temp increase. 2006-Feb-21 00:00 N48°54' W025°54' Distance Travelled: 110NM Average Speed: 18.4 Knots Winds: 180@34 knots Pressure: 1024.0 millibars __________________ 2006 330i: SG/Blk-Blk-Burl/6MT/ZSP/Heated seats/Sat prep 01-26-2006: Ordered Vehicle 02-01-2006: Production Start 02-06-2006: Production End 02-09-2006: Arrived at POExit 02-13-2006: Transit - Don Juan 03-01-2006: Unloaded in Charleston 03-02-2006: VPC 03-06-2006: Arrived at dealership 03-08-2006: Took delivery
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02-20-2006, 09:45 PM	#138
Carguy1965 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 06 325I,07 Avalanche 65 Impala Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Social Circle GA iTrader: (0)	These ships are specifically designed to carry cars or wheeled vehicles. Hence The Ro Ro designation. Roll on Roll off. They are driven on the various decks in order and secured to the deck. All the cargo vehicles are inside and not in shipping containers. The Don Juan has thirteen decks I believe and three of them are elevator decks for trucks or taller vehicles.. You can go to the WW website (Google Wallenius) and see the specs on the vessel..
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02-20-2006, 09:49 PM	#139
bsjd00 Lieutenant 38 Rep 407 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: U.S. iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the writeup on how these cars are loaded. Very interesting!
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02-21-2006, 08:48 AM	#141
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02-21-2006, 09:11 AM	#142
gdnyc Lieutenant 24 Rep 472 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Jet Black Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	WOOOOHOOO! I am on the Maersk Wave :rocks: Will be in NY on 2/28! __________________ 2006 330xi BMW, please get rid of the RFT's and give us a spare tire!
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02-21-2006, 12:41 PM	#145
fletcher969 Dad: "Can't never did nothing" 8 Rep 319 Posts Drives: '96 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Thought I'd estimate the path of the DJ, and superimpose it onto a Google Earth map... Again, approximate... 2006-Feb-21 12:00 N48°24' W030°36' 85 Miles travelled Avg Speed 14.2 knots Winds: 160@48 knots Pressure: 1005.9 millibars Attached Images __________________ 2006 330i: SG/Blk-Blk-Burl/6MT/ZSP/Heated seats/Sat prep 01-26-2006: Ordered Vehicle 02-01-2006: Production Start 02-06-2006: Production End 02-09-2006: Arrived at POExit 02-13-2006: Transit - Don Juan 03-01-2006: Unloaded in Charleston 03-02-2006: VPC 03-06-2006: Arrived at dealership 03-08-2006: Took delivery
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02-21-2006, 01:45 PM	#146
b311lee Private First Class 7 Rep 133 Posts Drives: .::330i zsp::. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	hey my SA jsut emailed me today telling me the ETA to the port is 3/1, same as the WW site schedule, then he said just a couple days from port to dealers! do you guys know if the SAs check a different tracking site, or are we all looking at the same info here? __________________ 330i/ 6spd MT/ Sports Package/ Premium Package/ Sparkling Graphite/ Terra Leather/ Heated Seats/ Comfort Access/ Pinnacle 15 Tint
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02-21-2006, 02:05 PM	#148
b311lee Private First Class 7 Rep 133 Posts Drives: .::330i zsp::. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	yeah that cloud looks pretty nasty, lets just hope Mother Nature treats Don Juan nicely... __________________ 330i/ 6spd MT/ Sports Package/ Premium Package/ Sparkling Graphite/ Terra Leather/ Heated Seats/ Comfort Access/ Pinnacle 15 Tint
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02-22-2006, 12:00 AM	#149
fletcher969 Dad: "Can't never did nothing" 8 Rep 319 Posts Drives: '96 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Latest update... 2006-Feb-22 00:00 N46°36' W034°30' NM Travelled: 98 Avg Speed: 16.3 knots Winds: 300@25 knots Pressure: 1020.2 millibars I tried putting the above information in the map, but the text appears to be too small to read after I resized it to fit properly here. I'll make the text bigger next time... Also, notice how the DJ had to turn south to properly navigate the winds and 12-15' seas that were hitting her from the south as she navigated that tropical wave. She looks to be clear now, and she should start turning more west soon. Attached Images __________________ 2006 330i: SG/Blk-Blk-Burl/6MT/ZSP/Heated seats/Sat prep 01-26-2006: Ordered Vehicle 02-01-2006: Production Start 02-06-2006: Production End 02-09-2006: Arrived at POExit 02-13-2006: Transit - Don Juan 03-01-2006: Unloaded in Charleston 03-02-2006: VPC 03-06-2006: Arrived at dealership 03-08-2006: Took delivery
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02-22-2006, 12:22 AM	#150
b311lee Private First Class 7 Rep 133 Posts Drives: .::330i zsp::. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	awesome, hopefully clear skies from here on out! __________________ 330i/ 6spd MT/ Sports Package/ Premium Package/ Sparkling Graphite/ Terra Leather/ Heated Seats/ Comfort Access/ Pinnacle 15 Tint
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02-22-2006, 09:40 AM	#151
KL2DC Moderator 318 Rep 17,767 Posts Drives: F36 428i,E90 328i, E85 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (23) Garage List 2015 F36 428i [0.00] 2011 E90 328i [0.00] 2006 E85 Z4 3.0i [0.00]	Fletch! Great detailed weather report/pics...I wonder if the southward diversionary track would add +1 day to scheduled arrival... __________________ Official DC Metro Registry - Current, New & Prospective Area Members Roll Call!
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02-22-2006, 10:01 AM	#152
KL2DC Moderator 318 Rep 17,767 Posts Drives: F36 428i,E90 328i, E85 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (23) Garage List 2015 F36 428i [0.00] 2011 E90 328i [0.00] 2006 E85 Z4 3.0i [0.00]	AIS' latest image ... 10:56 EST Last reported at 2006-Feb-22 12:00 UTC: position N 44°42', W 039°00' Time now 2006-Feb-22 15:44 UTC. Wind from 110 at 40 knots Barometer 1014.7 mb Air temperature 11.5° C Water temperature 14.2° C __________________ Official DC Metro Registry - Current, New & Prospective Area Members Roll Call!
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02-22-2006, 02:31 PM	#153
fletcher969 Dad: "Can't never did nothing" 8 Rep 319 Posts Drives: '96 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	As of 14:30 CST...she's turned west! Attached Images __________________ 2006 330i: SG/Blk-Blk-Burl/6MT/ZSP/Heated seats/Sat prep 01-26-2006: Ordered Vehicle 02-01-2006: Production Start 02-06-2006: Production End 02-09-2006: Arrived at POExit 02-13-2006: Transit - Don Juan 03-01-2006: Unloaded in Charleston 03-02-2006: VPC 03-06-2006: Arrived at dealership 03-08-2006: Took delivery
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02-22-2006, 03:07 PM	#154
KL2DC Moderator 318 Rep 17,767 Posts Drives: F36 428i,E90 328i, E85 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (23) Garage List 2015 F36 428i [0.00] 2011 E90 328i [0.00] 2006 E85 Z4 3.0i [0.00]	Looking good Mr. Fletcher...hope there won't be further delays. Have you ever consider being a meteorologist/storm tracker come hurricane season 2006 ... I hear its gonna be a busy one, NOAA could sure use your help ... ... the last few graphics look like hurricane tracking maps that were all too familiar in 2005 __________________ Official DC Metro Registry - Current, New & Prospective Area Members Roll Call!
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