The nearly new (delivered May, 2009) NYK Rigel transits to sea through the lower Chesapeake Bay having departed the Norfolk, Virginia/Hampton Roads area about an hour previous. Early morning, tide going out, August 6, 2009. The extensive and very strong overnight thunderstorms have washed the haze and particulate matter out of the atmosphere giving a sharp view of this new ship even though it is a dark and cloudy day. 4922 TEU (listed as 4800 on its owner's fleet list), GRT 55,534t, Panama flag. I could not find any photos of this containership on this site so these may be the first photos of her posted.