A real lady of the sea does not leave her berth without the assistance of at least one tug, leaving
azimuth thrusters and other weird contraptions to cruise ships in a hurry.
The “Club Med 2” has computer-operated sails and two electric motors, powered by four diesel generators. She was launched in 1992 at the Ateliers et chantiers du Havre, in Le Havre, France. Her sister ship, the “Club Med 1” was launched in 1989 and now sailing under the name of “
Wind Surf”
The “Club Med 2” can carry up to 386 passengers with a crew of 214. She usually sails the waters of the Mediterranean and Adriatic Sea in the summertime, and the Caribbean in the winter.
External links:
Club Med 2 -
Azimuth thruster -
Azipod (Wikipedia)
See also:
Wind Surf
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An impressive looking ship, VP!
ReplyDeleteNot quite the elegance of the sailing ships of old.
ReplyDeleteWe spotted Wind Surf in the Caribbean Virgin Islands last year when we spent a few weeks sailing there. It is an amazing ship to see with its sails set,
ReplyDeleteThis is great! I once sailed on that ship many years ago photographing some beauty queens. ;) Thanks for the memories VP.
ReplyDeleteWhat a ship!
ReplyDeleteIt is more appealing that the huge cruise ships.
ReplyDeleteI agree with William.
ReplyDeleteThat's one cruise ship I wouldn't mind sailing on! With sails, cool!
ReplyDelete(although "computer-operated" sails takes away some of the old romantic charm)
Should I ever want to go on a cruise with 385 other people, which I very much doubt, I would choose her... Beautiful shots!
ReplyDeletei wish i was on there!
ReplyDeleteShe is a real beauty!
ReplyDeleteAnd your images of her are just superb!
Fantastic shot of these impressive ships!
ReplyDeleteSuperba!
ReplyDeleteYou sure know how to photograph the ships.
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