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"John Rowland" wrote in message ...
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I wouldn't have thought the Thames at Greenwich was wide enough (or
deep enough) for cruise liners, but then I don't actually know how big
they are.

Hang on. Will they fit under the QE2 bridge? Possibly, since this was
designed deliberately high so as not to interfere with shipping. But
what about the Thames Barrier?

I really have no idea of the dimensions of the ships / rivers /
barriers involved here...

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02:46:07 on Thu, 26 Aug 2004, LarryLard
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I really have no idea

Clearly :-(
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I wouldn't have thought the Thames at Greenwich was wide enough (or
deep enough) for cruise liners, but then I don't actually know how big
they are.

You already get some that come up and moor just downstream of Tower
Bridge; I've seen a couple moored there, most recently within the last
month.
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Hang on. Will they fit under the QE2 bridge? Possibly, since this was
designed deliberately high so as not to interfere with shipping. But
what about the Thames Barrier?

I think they can. I saw an item on IIRC BBC London news a couple of
weeks ago about the Thames pilots; they showed them guiding a liner up
towards Greenwich. It was that ship that people actually live on and
travel to different cities around the world, rather than just holidaying
on, can't remember the name off hand.

It did go through the Thames Barrier - looked quite tight though, must
need an incredible amount of skill to do. Very impressive.

James

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James Penton wrote:

"LarryLard" wrote in message
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Hang on. Will they fit under the QE2 bridge? Possibly, since this was
designed deliberately high so as not to interfere with shipping. But
what about the Thames Barrier?

I think they can. I saw an item on IIRC BBC London news a couple of
weeks ago about the Thames pilots; they showed them guiding a liner up
towards Greenwich. It was that ship that people actually live on and
travel to different cities around the world, rather than just holidaying
on, can't remember the name off hand.

It did go through the Thames Barrier - looked quite tight though, must
need an incredible amount of skill to do. Very impressive.


I recall that the maximum width available at the Thames Barrier is the
same as the Panama Canal, and many (most ?) cruise ships are designed to
go through the Panama, so it should not be a serious restriction.

David

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02:46:07 on Thu, 26 Aug 2004, LarryLard
remarked:
I really have no idea

Clearly :-(

It's a fair cop.

On Thu, 26 Aug 2004 15:48:57 +0100, gwr4090 wrote:


I recall that the maximum width available at the Thames Barrier is the
same as the Panama Canal, and many (most ?) cruise ships are designed to
go through the Panama, so it should not be a serious restriction.

the Oriana moored at Greenwic just before going into service IIRC

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