Larry wrote in news:Xns982BAB106CFE0noonehomecom@
208.49.80.253:

Looking at the picture

Name: Young Lady
MMSI: 235079000 [UK]
IMO: 9201592
Callsign: ZQMX2
Speed/Dir: 14.3 kts / 80° E
Status: Underway
Dest: Tranmere
ETA: Aug26 12:00
Type: Tanker Haz A (81)
Details: Crude Oil Tanker
Size: 239m x 42m x 12.5m
Tonnage: 56204 gt
Built: May 2000
Received: 21:50:53 26 Aug 06

http://www.aisliverpool.org.uk/shows...mmsi=235079000

Wonder how long it takes to stop 56,204 gross tons from 14.3
knots...without hitting something solid, of course? Can they see your
sloop? Hell, at 239 meters, can they see their own BOW?!

Keep a sharp lookout...and stay the hell out of her way!

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