The “Apostolos II” is a 179-meter geared handysize bulk carrier or a ship that transports unpackaged bulk cargo, such as grains, coal, ore, and cement in its cargo holds. Geared means that it is equipped with cranes to load and unload the cargo. Handysize usually refers to vessels with deadweight of up to 50,000 tonnes.
External links: Bulk carrier - Handysize (Wikipedia)
Thank you. You helped me learn something I didn't know about freighters.
ReplyDeleteInteresting .
ReplyDelete50,000 tonnes. Yeah, I'd call that a handy size. :-)
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ReplyDeleteVery interesting. In the USA, a lot of bulk cargo like coal, grains, etc., are carried in barges, not in ships like this.
ReplyDeleteIt looks big and I am sure it really is in person.
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice angle.
ReplyDeleteI used to know all this as a student... I wish there were ships in Versailles!
ReplyDeleteIt is very well equipped! Great picture!
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I don't know if I ever saw a ship equiped with cranes... I have to pay more attention to the harbour. :-) Great shot, VP!
ReplyDeletePretty impressive!
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