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©2008 Phillip Nesmith - While in Maine during a short vacation my imagination was captured by the primitive aquatic plants commonly called seaweed. So many types with different colors, shapes, and flotation means.....I had to make plates of them.
Above is the first 5x7 collodion tintype of a seven plate series.
Turbine powered Garrett TPE-331-2 engine to climb fast to allow for waterfowl survey missions surrounded by high terrain
Front doors eliminated to strengthen engine mounts and accommodate large side windows with narrow transition posts for enhanced wildlife viewing (pilot could actually see the tips of both floats)
Downward exhaust to eliminate blurred visibility for waterfowl survey counts
Direct drive, reversible propeller for improved maneuverability on the water
Custom long-range wing fuel tanks for survey missions in remote bush locations
Relatively high cruise speeds for efficient transiting between survey locations
Relatively low stall speed for safe operation during survey counts
Airframe strengthened for high gross weight operation
Widened amphibious floats for increased flotation and improved performance during water operations
Rugged amphibious landing gear with good soft field capabilities to land and take off from almost anywhere
Upgraded avionics including multiple Global Positioning Systems to pinpoint locations of waterfowl observations
Panel mounted data collection computers specifically designed for waterfowl surveys
Organized flight controls and instrumentation to reduce burden on pilots during low-level surveys
Independent power supplies for laptop computers and other portable accessories
5-point shoulder harness restraints at all four seat positions for increased aircrew safety
Photographic port for large format camera
Intercom-equipped at all four seats for effective communication among members of aerial survey crew
lOPTI ONE DESIGN. 2009 McLaughlin Opti in racing trim and excellent overall condition. Beach Dolly, top cover, bottom cover, additional new top cover in bag (never used). Includes standard rig with standard sail plus APS performance (bendy) rig and racing sail, blade bag, flotation bags, HIN: MGH17347I809. If you've been looking for a bargain on a race ready Opti...now's your chance. Untitled, unregistered small craft not intended for motorization.
A not so successful dive - I broke my snorkel and had to borrow another, my BCD wasn't adjusted properly, I had never worn a hood before and the additional flotation meant that I couldn't sink until the dive master loaded me up with more weight, then, when I was finally under, my mask kept on filling with water (hence the red eye look). We were actually meant to go diving with a seal colony, but the weather was too rough for us to go out. It really can be fun though. (I should note that this photo was taken by someone else).
October 1829, Sam Patch, who called himself "the Yankee Leapster", jumped from a high tower into the gorge below the falls and survived; this began a long tradition of daredevils trying to go over the Falls. On October 24, 1901, 63-year-old Michigan school teacher Annie Edson Taylor was the first person to go over the Falls in a barrel as a publicity stunt; she survived, bleeding, but virtually unharmed. Soon after exiting the barrel, she said, "No one should ever try that again." Previous to Taylor's own attempt, on October 19 a domestic cat named Iagara was sent over the Horseshoe Falls in her barrel to test its strength. Contrary to rumours at the time, the cat survived the plunge unharmed and later was posed with Taylor in photographs.[24] Since Taylor's historic ride, 14 other people have intentionally gone over the Falls in or on a device, despite her advice. Some have survived unharmed, but others have drowned or been severely injured. Survivors of such stunts face charges and stiff fines, as it is illegal, on both sides of the border, to attempt to go over the Falls.
In 1918, there was a near disaster when a barge, known locally as the Niagara Scow, working up-river broke its tow, and almost plunged over the falls. Fortunately, the two workers on board saved their own lives by grounding the vessel on rocks just short of the falls.[25]
Other daredevils have made crossing the Falls their goal, starting with the successful passage by Jean François "Blondin" Gravelet in 1859. These tightrope walkers drew huge crowds to witness their exploits. Their wires ran across the gorge, near the current Rainbow Bridge, not over the waterfall itself. Among the many was Ontario's William Hunt, who billed himself as "Signor Fanini" and competed with Blondin in performing outrageous stunts over the gorge. Englishman Captain Matthew Webb, the first man to swim the English Channel, drowned in 1883 after unsuccessfully trying to swim the rapids down river from the Falls.
In the "Miracle at Niagara", Roger Woodward, a seven-year-old American boy, was swept over the Horseshoe Falls protected only by a life vest on July 9, 1960, as two tourists pulled his 17-year-old sister Deanne from the river only 20 feet (6 m) from the lip of the Horseshoe Falls at Goat Island.[26] Minutes later, Woodward was plucked from the roiling plunge pool beneath the Horseshoe Falls after grabbing a life ring thrown to him by the crew of the Maid of the Mist boat.[27][28]
On July 2, 1984, Canadian Karel Soucek from Hamilton, Ontario successfully plunged over the Horseshoe Falls in a barrel with only minor injuries. Soucek was fined $500 for performing the stunt without a license. In 1985, he was fatally injured while attempting to re-create the Niagara drop at the Houston Astrodome. His aim was to climb into a barrel hoisted to the rafters of the Astrodome and to drop 180 feet (55 m) into a water tank on the floor. After his barrel released prematurely, it hit the side of the tank and he died the next day from his injuries.[29]
In August 1985, Steve Trotter, an aspiring stunt man from Rhode Island, became the youngest person ever (age 22) and the first American in 25 years to go over the Falls in a barrel. Ten years later, Trotter went over the Falls again, becoming the second person to go over the Falls twice and survive. It was also the second-ever "duo"; Lori Martin joined Trotter for the barrel ride over the Falls. They survived the fall but their barrel became stuck at the bottom of the falls, requiring a rescue.
On September 28, 1989 Niagara's own Peter DeBernardi (42) and Jeffery James Petkovich (25) became the first "team" to successfully make it over the falls in a two person barrel. The stunt was conceived by Peter DeBenardi, who wanted to discourage the youth of the time from following in his path of addictive drug use. Peter was also trying to leave a legacy and discourage his son Kyle Lahey DeBernardi (2) from using addictive drugs. Peter DeBernardi had initially expected to have a different passenger, however Peter's original partner backed out and Peter was forced to look for an alternative, and Jeffery Petkovich agreed to the stunt. Peter claims he spent an estimated $30,000 making his barrel including; harness's steel and fiberglass construction with steel bands and viewing ports. Peter's Barrel also included a radio for music and news reports, rudders to help steer the barrel through the falls, oxygen, and a well protected video camera to record the journey over the edge. They emerged shortly after going over with minor injuries and were charged with performing an illegal stunt under the Niagara Parks Act.
Niagara Falls at nightOn September 27, 1993 John "David" Munday, of Caistor Centre, Ontario, became the first person to survive going over the falls twice.[30]
Kirk Jones of Canton, Michigan became the first known person to survive a plunge over the Horseshoe Falls without a flotation device on October 20, 2003. While it is still not known whether Jones was determined to commit suicide, he survived the 16-story fall with only battered ribs, scrapes, and bruises.[31]
A second person survived an unprotected trip over the Horseshoe Falls on March 11, 2009 and when rescued from the river, was reported to be suffering from severe hypothermia and a large wound to his head. His identity has not been released. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the man intentionally enter the water.[32][33]
A newspaper account in the late 19th century does cite a bulldog believed to have successfully, though accidentally, endured the passage.[citation needed]
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Entre el mar y la tierra: Franqueada por el verdor y el mar de la ría arousana que baña la rica comarca de o Salnés, situada al norte de las Rías Baixas pontevedresas, nos encontramos con Vilanova de Arousa. El municipio tiene un litoral costero de 20Km y una superficie de 35,8Km2, dibujada también por el río Umia y por una rica historia patrimonial. Los recursos de la tierra y el mar constituyen las principales fuentes de ingresos de Vilanova de Arousa. Antaño las fabricas de salazón salpicaban su geografía. Hoy es el sector mejillonero el más importante junto con el marisqueo, la conserva y las bodegas de albariño. Desde el mirador de monte Lobeira se puede contemplar el enjambre de bateas, viveros flotantes donde se cultiva el mejillón. El pujante sector mejillonero convive en el puerto con las artes tradicionales de pesca de bajura y con la actividad extractiva de berberechos, almejas y ostras.
Inmerso en el paisaje marinero de la comarca del Salnés se encuentra Vilanova de Arousa, verde cuna de grandes nombres de las letras y de la cultura. Vilanova es una tierra rica, de espesos bosques ribereños en las márgenes del Umia, de playas de fina arena blanca o dorada, como las de As Sinas, O Terrón y A Braña, y de cuidadas calas, como Charlinas o As Patiñas.
La característica más destacable de la costa vilanovesa es su gran riqueza marisquera. A lo largo del año se extraen grandes cantidades de moluscos y crustáceos. En cuanto a los bivalvos, las especies de explotación intensiva son el berberecho, almeja (japónica, fina y babosa sobre todo) y como no, el mejillón. La recolección de estos moluscos se realiza tanto por la orilla como en el agua a poca profundidad (en el primer caso por mujeres, y en el segundo caso por hombres, mayoritariamente)
Más alejados de la costa, se encuentran las bateas, que son unas construcciones para la producción intensiva del mejillón. La batea está compuesta por una serie de vigas de madera de grosor variable, bajo las cuales se insertan unos bombos que permiten la flotabilidad. De las vigas más finas se suspenden unas cuerdas donde se deposita el mejillón cría que previamente se recoge en las rocas. Estas cuerdas se levantan cuando el mejillón ha alcanzado el tamaño adecuado y se procede a la extracción a través de los barcos mejilloneros que se encuentran en el puerto vilanovés.
Vilanova de Arousa tiene una gran riqueza paisajística. Además del litoral marino y del monte, nuestro territorio da también posibilidad de conocer los ecosistemas que se desarrollan en las márgenes de los ríos. Aunque toda la naturaleza es igual de importante y necesaria, evidentemente hay algunos lugares que resultan especiales, por el interés ecológico que despiertan, como ocurre con el entorno del río Umia.
(Diputación de Pontevedra)
Between the sea and earth, flanked by the green and the sea that bathes the arousana ria rich region of or Salnés, north of the Rias Baixas Pontevedra, we find Vilanova de Arousa. The township has a coastline of 20km and an area of 35.8 km2, drawn also by the river Umia a rich history and heritage. The resources of the land and sea are the main sources of income of Vilanova de Arousa. Salting factories once dotted its geography. Today is the most important mussel sector along with the shellfish industry, conservation and Albariño wineries. From the viewpoint of Mt Lobeira can watch the swarm of trays, floating nurseries where mussels are grown. The booming sector mussel lives in the port with the traditional arts of inshore fishing and the extraction of cockles, clams and oysters.
Immersed in the landscape of the region of sailor is Salnes Vilanova de Arousa, green cradle of great names in literature and culture. Vilanova is a land rich in dense riparian forests along the banks of Umia, beaches of fine white sand or golden, such as As Sinas, Or Lump and to Bran, and kept coves, or Ace as Charline Patina.
The most outstanding characteristic of the coast is its rich vilanovesa shellfish. Throughout the year draws large numbers of molluscs and crustaceans. As for the bivalve species are intensively exploited cockles, clams (japonica, Slug especially fine) and of course, the mussel. Harvesting of shellfish is carried out both along the shore and in shallow water (in the first case of women, and in the second case of men, mostly)
But away from the coast, are the rafts, which are constructions for intensive production of mussels. The pan is composed of a series of wooden beams of varying thickness, beneath which are inserted to allow the flotation drums. Of the finest beams suspending ropes where the mussel breeding deposited previously stated in the rocks. These strings are raised when the mussel has reached the proper size and proceed to the extraction vessel through mussel found in the port Vilanova.
Vilanova de Arousa is rich landscape. Besides the sea coast and the mountain, the territories also gives possibility to learn about ecosystems that develop on the banks of rivers. Although all of nature is equally important and needed, obviously there are some places that are special for that raise environmental interests, as with the Umia river environment.
NEW YORK (March 12, 2018) -- Members of the NTSB's Go Team assigned to investigate the March 11, 2018, crash of a Liberty Helicopters' helicopter in the East River, observe the helicopter's flotation while awaiting the arrival of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers vessel to recover the aircraft. (NTSB Photo by Chris O'Neil)
Kapok Tree
Common Names: Kapok, Ceiba, Silk-cotton tree
Genus: Ceiba
Species: pentandra
The Kapok tree is an emergent tree of the tropical rainforests, and is often described as majestic. It can grow to a height of 150 feet or more, towering over other trees in the rainforest. Originally a native to South America it now has spread to the primary rainforests of West Africa, and the Southeast Asian rainforests of the Malay Peninsula, and the Indonesian archipelago.
The straight trunks are cylindrical, smooth and gray in color, and can reach a diameter of 9 feet. Large spines protrude from the trunk to discourage damage to the trunk. Thin, plank type buttresses stabilize the giant and can extend to 30 feet. The wood is a pinkish white to ashy brown in color, with a
straight grain. The branches grow in horizontal tiers, and spread widely.
The crown has an open umbrella shape. Many plants and animals grow and live in the branches of the kapok tree. Birds nest in it, and mammals use the huge branches as highways. Frogs breed in the pools of water that collect in the bromeliads.
Kapoks are drought deciduous. This means they shed most or all of their leaves during the tropical dry season. The dry season occurs during the northern hemisphere winter. The leaves are palmate and compound. The 5-9 leaflets are 7-8 cm long and 1-3.5 cm wide. Flowers usually open before the leaves appear, and are clustered on small, new branches. The 5 petals of a flower are about 2.5 cm long and are a creamy white or pale pink in color. Their odor is unpleasan, but is probably meant to attract the bats that pollinate them. The brown seeds are round like peas and are found in pods. The pods are woody, smooth and pendulous, with a light green color. They will burst open while still on the tree after the leaves have fallen. Inside a whitish cotton like fiber surrounds the brown seeds. These are born away on the wind. Most emergent trees will have wind borne seeds because they rise above the stagnant air of the rainforest and can take advantage of the breezes which blow there. Fruit bearing plants close to the forest floor rely on animals to eat and disperse their seeds, which will fall to the ground when ripe, and which are normally covered with a thick, appetizing pulp.
In many places the straight trunks of the kapok tree are used to make dugout canoes. The white, fluffy seed covering is used in pillows and mattresses. Since it is buoyant and water resistant it is often used in flotation devices and padding. The seeds, leaves, bark and resin have been used to treat dysentery, fever, asthma, and kidney disease. In Mayan myths the kapok tree was sacred. They believed that the souls of the dead would climb up into the branches which reached into heaven.
The kapok tree is widely spread around the world and occupies an important niche in the ecosystem of a rainforest. Emergent trees like the kapok rise above the canopy of the rainforest and provide a home for plants dependent on sunlight. Their branches provide a habitat for countless epiphytes, which provide food and shelter for many types or animals. They allow animals to move around the rainforest without coming down to the ground. Monkeys who venture out to the tops of emergent trees are easy prey for eagles.
There is no status on the kapok tree. Its timber is desirable because of the great length of its trunks, the beautiful color of its wood, and its straight grain. People of the rainforest have many uses for the kapok tree. As with many desirable things, too many people may want to exploit the kapok tree and put its future in jeopardy.
sourced : www.blueplanetbiomes.org/kapok.htm
People's Choice Award Winner, by Abigail McEnroe.
Local amateur photographers submitted 101 photographs for an interagency contest during the 21st Annual Sportsmen’s & Outdoor Recreation Show in Roseburg. Ten photographers received the top awards as voted by people attending the outdoor show.
The contest included five categories – “Scenery”, “People Enjoying Nature”, “Animals in Nature”, “Flat Smokey in the Photo”, and “Selfies in the Woods” – and one “Best in Show” category.
Abigail McEnroe of Roseburg earned the “Best in Show” award, having received the most votes for her photograph of a young boy and dog, both wearing personal flotation devices, peering over the bow of a raft. She also won an additional first and third place in the “People Enjoying Nature” category and second place in the “Scenery” category.
This was the fifth “Land of Umpqua Amateur Photo Contest” sponsored jointly by the Bureau of Land Management, Roseburg District and Umpqua National Forest. More than 420 people stopped by the agencies’ booth to vote for their favorite photos.
Pip had a great time at the "Pooch Plunge." I got him a kid's swim vest -- a neoprene jobby with foam blocks to could add/remove to increase/decrease the amount of flotation assistance. It's not as cute as his floaty-ducky, but does seem to be a bit more functional.
A rough concept that led to the design for how the sub would be lifted. Rather than a steel lifting eye, the sub is lifted by an internal sling of extremely strong Dynema fibre threaded through holes in the syntactic foam flotation core. The sling stays inside the sub at an opening known as the 'blowhole' and is connected to the shipboard crane's hook to lift and lower the DEEPSEA CHALLENGER into the water. On its return, support divers capture the loop and connect it to the crane again to lift the sub back on board.
Lent by James Cameron.
Here's a sturdy little 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" hardcover coptic journal, one of the latest in my new marbled paper series. I created this marbled paper myself, using old school ink flotation techniques to create a one of a kind sheet of blue, green and white marbled paper.
I hand-sewed the book using extremely strong waxed Irish linen thread, and the cover even has cute little metal grommets, which prevent the thread from wearing a groove in the cover.
The endpapers are also marbled, in a different style called Suminagashi where black Japanese ink is floated on water, then blown around to create these swirly topographic patterns.
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Ah, the polar bear on a tiny ice floe with two life rings - sounds like a scene from a quirky cartoon! Here's a funny take on the situation:
1. Polar Bear's Predicament: Our polar bear friend is perched on a shrinking ice floe, eyeing the two life rings with a mix of curiosity and confusion. It's probably thinking, "Are these stylish accessories or flotation devices?"
2. Life Ring Fashion: The polar bear decides to try on the life rings as oversized bracelets. It strikes a pose, feeling like the fashion icon of the Arctic. Who knew life rings could be so chic?
3. Floatation Fun: Realizing the life rings are meant for floating, the polar bear slips them under its arms. It starts paddling around, discovering that life rings make for excellent swimming aids. It's like a polar bear pool party!
4. Rescue Mission: Eventually, a friendly seal spots the polar bear and offers a ride on its back. Together, they paddle to safety, with the polar bear still rocking its life ring accessories.
So, while two life rings might not be the most practical rescue solution, they certainly add a touch of humor and style to the polar bear's icy predicament! 🐻❄️😄
Polar bears are facing significant threats that have led to their endangered status. Here are the main reasons:
1. Climate Change: The most critical threat is the rapid melting of Arctic sea ice due to global warming. Polar bears rely on sea ice as a platform for hunting seals, their primary food source. As the ice melts, they have to travel longer distances to find food, leading to starvation and decreased reproductive success.
2. Habitat Loss: Human activities such as oil and gas development and increased shipping traffic in the Arctic contribute to habitat loss and fragmentation. This disrupts the bears' natural environment and increases the risk of oil spills and other pollutants.
3. Pollution: Pollutants like pesticides and heavy metals accumulate in the Arctic food chain, affecting polar bears' health and reproductive success. These toxins can weaken their immune systems and reduce their ability to survive and reproduce.
4. Overhunting: In some regions, polar bears are hunted for their fur, meat, and other body parts. While hunting is regulated, illegal hunting still poses a threat to their populations.
5. Human Interaction: As human populations expand into polar bear habitats, encounters between bears and humans become more frequent. This can lead to conflicts and often results in bears being killed to protect human communities.
These factors combined create a challenging environment for polar bears, making conservation efforts crucial to their survival. 🐻❄️
When I say infant photo shoot in the water most people blow me off. When they realize I'm serious they think I'm CRAZY. When they see the photos they are amazed. Babies do very well in the water after the initial shock of being put in the pool. They hold there breath naturally and even make swimming strokes. Of course they act like little flotation devices because of there body composition. They shoot straight to the top of the water like little torpedoes.
FV133 Abbott SPG (Self Propelled Gun) (1965-mid 90s) Rolls-Royce K60 Mk 4G multi-fuel opposed piston engine
FV433, Abbott SPG was built by Vickers as a Sexton replacement, the Abbott name continued the Second World War style of naming self-propelled artillery after ecclesiastical titles.
A completely new ammunition family, comprising shells, fuzes and cartridges, was designed for Abbot's L13 gun, designated 105 mm Field (105 mm Fd). Compared to US 105 mm M1 type ammunition, it uses electrical instead of percussion primers, and has longer shells.
The Mark 2 adopted a new projectile design including an improved lethality HE shell (heavier with more HE) and full charge cartridges. Maximum range with 105 mm Fd Mk 1 ammunition was 15 km, the Mk 2 gave 17.4 km. Maximum rate of fire was 6–8 rounds per minute.
The Abbot was able to swim across water, having a flotation screen fixed around the hull that was raised to provide buoyancy. The action of the tracks was sufficient to drive it forward at about 3 knots . Each Abbot was supported by a fully amphibious Stalwart Mk 2 High Mobility Load Carrier that carried additional ammunition.
Many thanks for a fantabulous
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Members of the Coast Guard approach a simulated survivor in the water during ice rescue training with a MARSARS Ice Rescue Safety Shuttle Sled at U.S. Coast Guard Station Alexandria Bay, New York, March 16, 2021. The Coast Guard Station provides law enforcement, search and rescue, as well as training throughout the surrounding areas up to the U.S./Canada border. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Bernardo Fuller)
This area was once a thriving mining district located up the North Fork Snoqualmie river and Lennox creek. Abandoned mine shafts and rusting machinery can be found scattered over the upper basin. This rusty equipment is all that remains of the flotation mill, located on the creek just as you enter the basin.
Meting out vacation pictures, a little at a time.
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Reconstructed and refitted in Callao, Peru in 2007
Type of Vessel: Motor Yacht
Engines: 2 DEUTZ model SBA 8M 1275 HP
Length: 63 meters (207 feet)
Beam: 12 meters (39.37 feet)
Gross Tonnage: 1541
Speed: 12 knots
Electricity: 110-220 Volts 50Hz
Navigation Equipment: Gyrocompass, Automatic Pilot, radar, and GPS
Safety Certificates: (SOLAS, STCW, MARPOL, ISM COD 12)
Fire Detector: Automatic with control from the bridge
Lif Jackets: In each cabin
Inflatable life raft 2 x 50 persons and 6 x 50 persons
Landing Craft: 3 Pumar inflatable landing craft + glass bottom boat
Capacity: 48 guests
Cabins: 24 outside cabins, in the same deck with twin or queen-size beds (tween beds pushed together).
Double Cabin size: 16 square meters (175 square feet).
Triple Cabin size: 22 square meters (236 square feet) with sofa bed.
Decks: (Sun deck, Cabin deck, Main deck) Three public decks include an ample bar-salon, dining room, natural history library, sky bar and sundeck.
Wellness: Jacuzzi, Gym
Crew: 24
Naturalists: 4
Medical Officer: Permanently on board
Other services
Central air conditioning with individual controls in each cabin.
In-room safe deposit box
Telephone with direct international dialing
Closet and luggage storage space
Multi-channel sound system for closed circuit music and connection for personal iPods, MP3, MP4
Briefings and Lectures
Daily lectures and briefings
Conference room with latest A/V equipment
Boutique
Satellite Internet connection (three stations) and wireless in designated areas: Bar Lounge, Natural Histoy Library and Solarium (at additional cost)
Expedition features
Stargazing programs and equipment
Snorkeling equipment: masks, snorkels, flotation vests.
Shortie wet suits (used between June and December)
Glass-bottom boat
Sea Kayaks
Natural history lectures & briefings
Wellness
Gym with last generation cardio-vascular equipment
Jacuzzi, whirlpool & Hydro massage
A Medical Doctor is permanently on board
Infirmary with advanced technology
A pulled out shot showing a flotation device that was thrown over to the side (for whatever reason) and part of the Flight Engineers desk. This is a true piece of aviation history!!!! What an airplane, eh!
Sun 27 June 2010 - Margate Raft Race from Nayland Rock to Harbour. - The Bay, Margate Main Sands. - Hartsdown Technical College 6th to finish, on their rather makeshift looking vessel.
Here's a sturdy little 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" hardcover coptic journal, one of the latest in my new marbled paper series. I created this marbled paper myself, using old school ink flotation techniques to create a one of a kind sheet of blue, green and white marbled paper.
I hand-sewed the book using extremely strong waxed Irish linen thread, and the cover even has cute little metal grommets, which prevent the thread from wearing a groove in the cover.
The endpapers are also marbled, in a different style called Suminagashi where black Japanese ink is floated on water, then blown around to create these swirly topographic patterns.
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Reconstructed and refitted in Callao, Peru in 2007
Type of Vessel: Motor Yacht
Engines: 2 DEUTZ model SBA 8M 1275 HP
Length: 63 meters (207 feet)
Beam: 12 meters (39.37 feet)
Gross Tonnage: 1541
Speed: 12 knots
Electricity: 110-220 Volts 50Hz
Navigation Equipment: Gyrocompass, Automatic Pilot, radar, and GPS
Safety Certificates: (SOLAS, STCW, MARPOL, ISM COD 12)
Fire Detector: Automatic with control from the bridge
Lif Jackets: In each cabin
Inflatable life raft 2 x 50 persons and 6 x 50 persons
Landing Craft: 3 Pumar inflatable landing craft + glass bottom boat
Capacity: 48 guests
Cabins: 24 outside cabins, in the same deck with twin or queen-size beds (tween beds pushed together).
Double Cabin size: 16 square meters (175 square feet).
Triple Cabin size: 22 square meters (236 square feet) with sofa bed.
Decks: (Sun deck, Cabin deck, Main deck) Three public decks include an ample bar-salon, dining room, natural history library, sky bar and sundeck.
Wellness: Jacuzzi, Gym
Crew: 24
Naturalists: 4
Medical Officer: Permanently on board
Other services
Central air conditioning with individual controls in each cabin.
In-room safe deposit box
Telephone with direct international dialing
Closet and luggage storage space
Multi-channel sound system for closed circuit music and connection for personal iPods, MP3, MP4
Briefings and Lectures
Daily lectures and briefings
Conference room with latest A/V equipment
Boutique
Satellite Internet connection (three stations) and wireless in designated areas: Bar Lounge, Natural Histoy Library and Solarium (at additional cost)
Expedition features
Stargazing programs and equipment
Snorkeling equipment: masks, snorkels, flotation vests.
Shortie wet suits (used between June and December)
Glass-bottom boat
Sea Kayaks
Natural history lectures & briefings
Wellness
Gym with last generation cardio-vascular equipment
Jacuzzi, whirlpool & Hydro massage
A Medical Doctor is permanently on board
Infirmary with advanced technology