"Herodotus" wrote in message
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I post this as there has been past interest in the Titanic.

http://msn.nzherald.co.nz/section/2/...ectid=10504501

I started to read ,, the postings .. about rivets.. then Wibur, Roger,
Liberals,, Conservatives..

For me: Titanic = boat going too fast, into ice, and then sunk.. That is it
, nothing more.

I wonder though... with the price of fuel, if the ocean liner will be making
a comeback.

Maybe not in the classic sense, but a big ship can carry lots of passengers,
and freight.
With the price of fuel, isn't it possible that the ocean liner is cheaper to
operate than a fleet
of airplanes, et all.

In many parts of the world, passenger shipping is common. Why not in the
USA?

My boat is located near a military runway. All day long the big jets come
and go. What a waste of fuel.

Soon, fuel will be at the $5 dollar per gallon rate. I spoke to a motor
boat, big cruiser, owner today. He
said he doesnt' plan on taking her off the dock .. she will be a condo.

Meanwhile,, plane after plane goes overhead.