The capsize of the Herald of Free Enterprise was caused by an unfortunate series of circumstances (open bow doors, increased draft as a result of squat, wave height). The free liquid surface of the flood water on the lower car deck caused a fatal instability of the hull. Enquiries led to new insights and improved stability measures and standards for car ferries.
No, it is one of the ferries of this class, probably HERALD OF FREE ENTERPRISE. OLAU HOLLANDIA was built at Seebeck Werft. Only later did Schichau Unterweser AG and Seebeckwerft merge to form Schichau Seebeckwerft.
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As a survivor from the Zeebrugge disaster I loved learning more about the ships.thank you
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Very interesting video. I liked it very much. I will never forget the Herald's tragedy. Everybody was shocked about it.
fantastic podcast you managed to bring the subject to life in an informative way.
Thank you very much!
Can't wait to watch the video about the pride of calais and dover
Wow..... thank you.....my favourite class of ships!
Very well done, lots of interesting technical information. Ferry lovers delight! :D
Hi Mitchell, thank you very much. I am very happy about your praise. :-)
very nice.
The capsize of the Herald of Free Enterprise was caused by an unfortunate series of circumstances (open bow doors, increased draft as a result of squat, wave height). The free liquid surface of the flood water on the lower car deck caused a fatal instability of the hull. Enquiries led to new insights and improved stability measures and standards for car ferries.
This is the characteristic of most serious accidents. A chain of unfortunate circumstances.
Perfect!
Thanks! :-)
Thanks for this great repo. Is the ferry at the right at 2:07 the new built Olau Hollandia-1?
No, it is one of the ferries of this class, probably HERALD OF FREE ENTERPRISE. OLAU HOLLANDIA was built at Seebeck Werft. Only later did Schichau Unterweser AG and Seebeckwerft merge to form Schichau Seebeckwerft.
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Thanks!
wonderfull vid !!!! thanks so much !!!
Have you some documents about the "Super Viking" class ?
Thank you! :-) No, unfortunately I have not enough material at the moment about the "Super Viking" class. Next podcast will be the PRINZ HAMLET.
Well... they just don't make 'em like that anymore. Gald I still sailed Spirit and Pride extensively.
ANTHI MARINA (GA FERRIES)