thunder wrote:
On Sun, 11 Feb 2007 05:52:54 +0000, Calif Bill wrote:



http://www.worldshipny.com/qm2pt1.htm


Those propulsion pods are quite interesting. Diesel electric? With no
rudders, I'm assuming the whole pod swivels?
No, Gas turbine electric. Otherwise you are right on the money.

http://www.rolls-royce.com/marine/products/propulsion/electrical_pod/default.jsp

http://www.cunard.com/images/Content/QM2%20Technical.pdf

She's also got three bow thrusters and a GPS linked dynamic positioning
system. Any tugs you see with her in harbour are just along for the
ride unless there is a problem.
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