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Another boat fire in Fort Lauderdale

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by Norseman, Oct 15, 2020.

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  1. NYCAP123, Feb 9, 2021
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    I know that thing is on the bottom, but looking at the sail boat behind it I have to think there's deep water a couple of feet off its side. I also notice that there's no lines tying it to shore. Maybe the town is waiting for it to float down the New River to save money on towing it?:rolleyes:
  2. mapism, Feb 10, 2021
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    'Course I was joking, but for all the faults of Concordia disaster, the salvage bit was indeed widely recognized as a remarkable success.

    BTW, among "all the faults", I keep saying from the beginning that this should include Carnival management - of which Costa is a wholly owned subsidiary, for those who don't know.
    The captain was in fact a crook, but he was also sentenced to 16 years of prison for what happened.
    Those who deliberately chose to hire captains who are great at entertaining and PR, rather than for their competence and professionality in their specific job, should also be held responsible, in my very humble view.
    Just saying.
  3. olderboater, Feb 10, 2021
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    The company and it's managers go largely unscathed. The captain wasn't just trying to entertain, he was following a regular pattern. Your policies as a company aren't what is written somewhere, but what you encourage or allow to happen on a regular basis.
  4. mapism, Feb 10, 2021
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    Absolutely.
    It's just a shame that judges struggle to prove that they have a large share of responsibility.
    If and when they even try, that is. :(
  5. Norseman, Feb 18, 2021
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    Finally gone...:confused:

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  6. NYCAP123, Feb 18, 2021
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    Took a squeaky wheel.
  7. Capt Ralph, Feb 18, 2021
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    I would guess the county finally contracted a crew and barge to remove it.
    Your tax dollars at work.
  8. NYCAP123, Feb 18, 2021
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    Or sued the owner. Or just got tired of it being part of the Jungle Queen tour.
  9. Norseman, Feb 18, 2021
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    The Jungle Queen tour was cut in half with the Corona Virus.
    They turn and go back down half way up the New River.
    Don’t see the Queen much but keep hearing a female Captain on the VHF radio, she sounds very professional and if I was 5 years younger...
  10. ocgrant, Feb 18, 2021
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    LOL...
    That was the best one liner on this thread!!! I can just here the anouncer " here to the right we have an unauthorized charter for a rap music video poluting our waterways"

    Yes I only see the JQ once or twice a day passing the Davie bridge, passed it the other night in the dink at little Florida and it was packed. I can't say I miss it....
  11. NYCAP123, Feb 19, 2021
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    If they were packed (not smart) wonder why they've cut their route short? Oh well, at least that POS is finally gone. The New River is a beautiful ride. Didn't need that eyesore.
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  12. Capt J, Feb 19, 2021
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    Because I don't think they're doing their little island park thing as much. Perhaps only for the dinner cruise? IDK. I've been up and down the river quite a bit lately and don't see/hear them on the radio that often.
  13. NYCAP123, Feb 19, 2021
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    What was cool in the '60s is hokey today.
  14. dewald, Feb 19, 2021
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    Cool in the 60s is hokey today should be a new thread. I grew up in Ft Laud. New River, Lauderdale Isles in the 60s. The Jungle Queen was going strong even then. Yes even the Seminole Indian Alligator Wrestler. Check out the link and play the history video. https://www.junglequeen.com/sightseeing-cruises.html
  15. olderboater, Feb 19, 2021
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    I can't tell you anything about the 60's considering I wasn't born yet, but something tells me I would have found them hokey even then.
  16. NYCAP123, Feb 19, 2021
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    Might have to change your handle to Youngerboater.:D Nothing hokey about micro-mini skirts and hip-hugger jeans or groups like the Grateful Dead, but I really hope leisure suits don't make a comeback.
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  17. Norseman, Feb 28, 2021
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    She came up the New River today. Lots of happy folks onboard.
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