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Offline Plawranc

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Re: Titanic
« Reply #30 on: March 23, 2011, 04:09:59 PM »
I never actually thought I would ever say this sentence.

Well said Ack-Ack  :lol
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Re: Titanic
« Reply #31 on: March 23, 2011, 05:38:50 PM »
I only liked the technical aspects of the movie, I just simply fast forward though all the love scene stuff.


Here's a random question. Why didn't they stop the center engine, run the starboard engine full ahead, and run the port engine full astern? Seems to me the ship would've turned harder.
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Re: Titanic
« Reply #32 on: March 23, 2011, 06:12:19 PM »
I was honestly thrilled that Yosser Hughes finally found a job.
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Re: Titanic
« Reply #33 on: March 23, 2011, 06:51:03 PM »
Quote from: Beefcake on March 23, 2011, 05:38:50 PM
I only liked the technical aspects of the movie, I just simply fast forward though all the love scene stuff.


Here's a random question. Why didn't they stop the center engine, run the starboard engine full ahead, and run the port engine full astern? Seems to me the ship would've turned harder.

that makes sense, after all, they did themselves in kinda by stopping/reversing-->takes longer to turn--> that help with the engines would probably help...but are you sure the screwshafts could rotate independently?
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Re: Titanic
« Reply #34 on: March 23, 2011, 06:55:47 PM »
Quote from: Beefcake on March 23, 2011, 05:38:50 PM
I only liked the technical aspects of the movie, I just simply fast forward though all the love scene stuff.


Here's a random question. Why didn't they stop the center engine, run the starboard engine full ahead, and run the port engine full astern? Seems to me the ship would've turned harder.

Why did Capt. Smith try to get to NY a day in advance?   
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Re: Titanic
« Reply #35 on: March 23, 2011, 07:04:20 PM »
Quote from: Masherbrum on March 23, 2011, 06:55:47 PM
Why did Capt. Smith try to get to NY a day in advance?   

one word: reputation
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« Reply #36 on: March 23, 2011, 07:08:46 PM »
Quote from: B-17 on March 23, 2011, 07:04:20 PM
one word: reputation

Better word: Negligence.

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« Reply #37 on: March 23, 2011, 07:14:56 PM »
Quote from: Masherbrum on March 23, 2011, 06:55:47 PM
Why did Capt. Smith try to get to NY a day in advance?   
He was pressured to numb the engines full.
Quote from: Beefcake on March 23, 2011, 05:38:50 PM
I only liked the technical aspects of the movie, I just simply fast forward though all the love scene stuff.


Here's a random question. Why didn't they stop the center engine, run the starboard engine full ahead, and run the port engine full astern? Seems to me the ship would've turned harder.
The middle prop doesn't turn when the engines are revered, I think they got that bit right. But if it had been able to turn they could have turned sharper missing the iceberg.
But here's what i'm thinking, if they had rammed the front of the ship into the iceberg, it wouldn't have sunk right? Cause it might have been 1-2 compartments flooded, thus hundreds if not thousands would have been saved.
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Re: Titanic
« Reply #38 on: March 23, 2011, 07:18:40 PM »
Quote from: F22RaptorDude on March 23, 2011, 07:14:56 PM
He was pressured to numb the engines full. The middle prop doesn't turn when the engines are revered, I think they got that bit right. But if it had been able to turn they could have turned sharper missing the iceberg.
But here's what i'm thinking, if they had rammed the front of the ship into the iceberg, it wouldn't have sunk right? Cause it might have been 1-2 compartments flooded, thus hundreds if not thousands would have been saved.

Hit another mailbox, because you haven't a clue of what you're talking about.
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Re: Titanic
« Reply #39 on: March 23, 2011, 07:33:57 PM »
No i heard he was pressured to speed the engines
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Re: Titanic
« Reply #40 on: March 23, 2011, 07:38:08 PM »
Quote from: Masherbrum on March 23, 2011, 07:18:40 PM
Hit another mailbox, because you haven't a clue of what you're talking about.

Relax.  No need to be snappy.  :)

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Re: Titanic
« Reply #41 on: March 23, 2011, 07:44:28 PM »
Quote from: Penguin on March 23, 2011, 07:38:08 PM
Relax.  No need to be snappy.  :)

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Re: Titanic
« Reply #42 on: March 23, 2011, 08:03:48 PM »
There was loads of room on the door rose got on to. Selfish mare could have moved over.
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Re: Titanic
« Reply #43 on: March 23, 2011, 08:05:54 PM »
Quote from: minke on March 23, 2011, 08:03:48 PM
There was loads of room on the door rose got on to. Selfish mare could have moved over.
haha I know right!
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Re: Titanic
« Reply #44 on: March 23, 2011, 08:34:16 PM »
Quote from: Masherbrum on March 23, 2011, 07:18:40 PM
Hit another mailbox, because you haven't a clue of what you're talking about.

actually, F-22 is correct. if the ship had steamed straight into the iceberg, there would not have been nearly the catastrophe that there was--straight on, and the prow of the ship would have simply folded in on itself, effectively sealing off most if not all holes/leaks, giving the Titanic time to wait for outside help.
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