Cutting up a ship

[BlowMe]

This would be such a crazy experience. I couldnt imagine making that last cut to separate a piece of it. Would love to watch how they do it and what all goes down

 

[BlowMe]

Guess a link might help....

Photos: Salvors Begin Third Cut Through the Hull of the Golden Ray

On Wednesday, salvors began the third cut through the hull of the grounded ro/ro Golden Ray in St. S...

www.maritime-executive.com

 

[monkeyswrench]

It wouldn't open pics for me, but it sounds like they're using the chainsaw/cable method they used on the Volvo carrier in Europe. Looks like fun really. Giant demo work, all kinds of ways to die, but not done often enough for people to say you're taking too long or doing it wrong. Probably good money too!

 

[Racey]

This would be such a crazy experience. I couldnt imagine making that last cut to separate a piece of it. Would love to watch how they do it and what all goes down

startegic and small sections at a time that can be fit in rail cars for smelting would be my guess.

 

[Redracer1090]

This would be such a crazy experience. I couldnt imagine making that last cut to separate a piece of it. Would love to watch how they do it and what all goes down

Look for pictures of Brunswick GA. Car Hauler Salvage The Crane came from Texas , HUGE, The cars look like toys, taking it apart in 40 ft sections. i Live 20 miles from there and go see progess every weekend.

 

[rrrr]

It's amazing that a ship can be cut apart with sections of chain.

 

[BlowMe]

That is fucking insane

 

[monkeyswrench]

It's amazing that a ship can be cut apart with sections of chain.

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Seeing that pic makes one aware of a few things.. the cutting is impressive, sure. The fact they can cut it underwater, and then lift it out of the water is amazing. Then, add in that all equipment needed is floating as well! That is some amazing blue collar wizardry!

 

[Taboma]

Here's a more in depth article with some video graphics of the cutting lifting.

A Chain Cut Through A Capsized Cargo Ship Filled With Cars And The Process Is Fascinating (UPDATE W/VIDEO)

Workers used a chain to cut off the first enormous chunk of ship, revealing mangled cars within. Here’s a look at the fascinating way the team pulled this off.

jalopnik.com

 

[riverroyal]

Audis

 

[riverroyal]

Wow. A few welders made some overtime.

 

[Taboma]

Audis

Seems to be a mix, here's some trucks and burbs. They sure do put a lot of tie downs on them, what a shame.

 

[Sleek-Jet]

That must have made a hell of a noise when it went over...

 

[Ziggy]

It wouldn't open pics for me, but it sounds like they're using the chainsaw/cable method they used on the Volvo carrier in Europe. Looks like fun really. Giant demo work, all kinds of ways to die, but not done often enough for people to say you're taking too long or doing it wrong. Probably good money too!

I lost one customer ordered and two inventory BMWs and two Saab inventory vehicles in that ship.
It was a big loss for Volvo too, that was when their brand new xc90s first rolled out. Might have even been the first or second load going to the US.