DSK wrote:

otnmbrd wrote:

This becomes an engineering question and I'm not an engineer.


Maybe, but you're a lot more of an engineer than Navvie.

... However, considering the mass involved, I'd assume that the
process for reversing engines running at full sea speeds (even recips)
would involve a good deal more than just "throwing a lever" G


Oh yeah, it would take a bit of time and some applied skill at the
lever. You *could* just throw it into full reverse, but it would be
dangerous.

Skill at the lever. I love it. Don't you know the main engine valve
train was steam operated?

I assume commercial ships don't practice stop-and-lock or crashback
drills like a military ship does.

A stop-and-lock on a turbine plant takes a bit less skill, since all you
have to do is shut of steam on the ahead throttle and crack open the
astern throttle, then slowly open it further.

Good lord.

For those that have no idea about this here's a site:

http://www.tpub.com/content/fc/14104/css/14104_122.htm

Judge the depth of the Doug BS for yourself!

Cheers