Yes, Edson, it happens every once in a while. QM2 for example has been a constant visitor to this drydock, but usually the drydocking happens at night or in the early morning hours (depending on the tide), so such photos are quite rare I'd say.

Incredible how a mega-ship visit a drydock at Hamburg downtown some miles from the seas.
At present days this scene is possible ?????

Hi Jens,
Stintfang is correct.
Greetings
Arki

Breathtaking, Arki! I've always missed such an occasion... Stintfang?

Vielen Dank Klaus!
Gruss
Arki

Yes Denis, I´m sure.

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Arki

Super photo Arki!

Thank you Jeff!

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Arki

Hello Captain Ted,

yes, it´s right, she´s going backwards in the dock.

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Arki

Thank you Derek!

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Arki

I bet it was fun to see such scene there for anyone out of their office window :D

Beautiful photo Arki; looks like there isn't much room to spare!

Looks like she is going backwards into Blohm & Voss Dock Elbe 17. I watched in the 70,s from there the docking of the LAGENA (I think) then the biggest german tanker. It is a nice show for onlookers.

Great shot Arki, look like a tight squeeze!

best regards
Derek