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L'AUSTRAL - IMO 9502518

© Chris Howell

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Photographer:

Chris Howell [ View profile ]

Captured:

Jan 12, 2017

Title:

Location:

Bluff, New Zealand

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Added:

Jan 17, 2017

Views:

3,217

Image Resolution:

3,472 x 2,315

Description:

Entering Bluff on an unscheduled call after hitting an object, possibly a semi-submerged container.

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Build year:

Builder:

Fincantieri Ancona - Ancona, Italy

Manager:

Ponant - Marseille, France

Owner:

Ponant - Marseille, France

Class society:

Vessel Type:

Passenger (cruise) Ship

Gross tonnage:

10,944 tons

Summer DWT:

1,441 tons

Length:

142.1 m

Beam:

18 m

Draught:

4.8 m

Photos:

245 photos by 90 photographers

Last known position:

36°31’44.45” N, 6°16’32” W

Status:

Speed, course (heading):

0kts, 128.7° (289°)

Destination:

- Location:

Cadiz

- Arrival:

14th Apr 2024 / 07:00:54 UTC

Last update:

about 2 hours ago

Source:

AIS (ShipXplorer)

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person

Very interesting and very impressive shot. Perhaps some cruise buyers do not like to realize possibility of such waves. But seriously; Semi-submerged conatiners in sea, under radar coverage and difficult to see, must some times be challenging for ships and dangerous.

person

I take my hat off to you Sir, brilliant !

person

Your picture is simply fantastic!

person

Easily another photo of the year!

person

Magnifique !!!

person

Thanks Marc

I was put off when the friend's who allowed the use of their images found someone accessing the site was printing and selling on Ebay.

person

Super pic Chris.

Nice to see you back with your splendid images on this site.

Cheers,

Marc

person

Super group of photos under challenging conditions.

person

Thanks for the comments and will start posting again.

Theo (Captain Ted) has it right, I was on the pilot boat and the idea is to watch the sea in conjunction with the pilot boat which has to stop so there is less spray and if the timing comes off a picture like this is the result.

As to photoshop it is not on my computer, just a slight tweak of the contrast etc.

person

Hey Chris,

I reckon that tops your shot of the Orion a few years back ( if that is at all possible ).
I cant imagine how you got that shot without being lashed to the boat !!!

And no doubt your shoes are still drying out !!

Best Regards
Peter in Queenscliff

person

Amazing series of pics! Unique capture!

person

I going to say that is the best photo I have seen on Shipspotting ! well done Chris

person

It's the Surfing Ship!!!

person

Right place, right moment and a pleasing combination of colours - that's what i call a brilliant shot.
Congrats,
Stefan

person

A really great picture Chris !!

person

Great shot Chris,,, also it is not photoshopped as suggesed, Chris is on the pilot boat and in the valley of the wave and the wave in the foreground is not where the ship is riding on she is futher back,, However, no question right moment right place,,well done Chris

person

Great shot Chris...

Allan

person

Nice pic but surely photo-shopped

person

Great series Chris.

Rgds.
Hannes.

person

Beautiful photo, Chris! Nice to see your photos again!

person

I totally agree with both Tobias and Jadran.
An excellent series of photos Chris.

Brgds
Geir

person

That's a beauty of a photograph, Chris.... just wonderful !!!
You should sell it for the Cruise company brochure... and, I believe that they would be delighted to buy it and publish it on the cover page of the this Ship brochure......
With very best regards from Croatia,
Jadran

PS: Welcome back onto the site again with your great posts, Chris!

person

Excellent shot, Chris!

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