Just back from dry-dock

**robbiewy** · 3rd September 2006, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by dazzler

Sad to see the ferry go.

There was a lot more to its demise than just fuel and airfares sadly.

Service was so-so, didnt come in to Hobart which is were most mainlanders first think of when coming to tassie.

Costs were always too high and the fact it was going broke was hidden from the public due to the election meaning any meaningful debate on saving it was lost.

Nice big boat though

Yes there was a lot more to its demise a lot was political and poor management, the ship bought about $150 million of tourist dollars into the state at a lost of about 23 million not a bad trade off. The ship was carrying an almost full compliment of passages for almost 12 months and the freight was picking up. Go to <st1:city><st1>Hobart</st1> </st1:city>add 4 hours sailing time added costs to the passages get them to Tassie sooner with those tourist dollars to help our economy and keep all Tasmanians employed.

Good to see that you’re a Saints supporter.

**ozwinner** · 3rd September 2006, 09:32 PM

Originally Posted by robbiewy

Go to <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 /><st1:city><ST1>Hobart</ST1> </st1:city>add 4 hours sailing time added costs to the passages get them to Tassie sooner with those tourist dollars to help our economy and keep all Tasmanians employed.

4 hours more....

It dont matter when they get there, they are willing to empty their wallets anyway.

Al

**robwil** · 17th September 2006, 08:28 AM

I cant remember if it was closing or opening the recirc Vv but it did make a big bang and a hell of a mess. Very slow trip from Syd to Melb on one shaft and manually driving diesel engine

**Auld Bassoon** · 17th September 2006, 06:01 PM

Can you get some pics of the machinery rooms?

Love ships and the details about them

**Gumby** · 17th September 2006, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by Auld Bassoon

Can you get some pics of the machinery rooms?

Love ships and the details about them

Yeah, and the gun turrets too please.

**Stuart** · 17th September 2006, 10:24 PM

If you are really keen.... I can drag up a whole heap of shots of my time in boiler rooms of Leander frigates, Gas turbine+Diesel+machinery control room of the ANZACS, and of course lots of guns (and missiles)

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