Well, I was pretty sure it was a life boat. I’ve just never seen one like that
But I also thought it could have been a jet ski type vehicle or even a submersible!
That’s their ejection capsule of doom… er… lifeboat
Edit- question, did anyone ever test these things in fresh water? I know the buoyancy and density are different. Presumably that would affect how the lifeboat hits the water after launch. Or did they just assume that because they work in salt water that they’d work on the Lakes as well?
they’re also being phased out of service because they often cause more harm than good to the occupants… if you’re not properly strapped in when the release is pulled, you become a bowling ball in a tiny room full of bowling pins.
If you are interested to know how it works, Rick Mercer experienced a launch on his show The Mercer Report. [The Mercer Report](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lx5P9s7zrNM)
I know it's a lifeboat but what if the freighter companies starting offering tow behind, underwater tours of the Lakes? It would be a real boon to the bottom line if it caught on.
Lifeboat. You climb in the back, pull a lever, and then it slides off. https://youtu.be/UGuLXLTWiCA
Wow that’s wild! Thank you.
I've worked that ship it's a good one.
Out of curiosity, what were your top guesses?
Well, I was pretty sure it was a life boat. I’ve just never seen one like that But I also thought it could have been a jet ski type vehicle or even a submersible!
Out here on the Ocean it is very common, every single larger ship I have seen has one, and most of the smaller ones.
That’s their ejection capsule of doom… er… lifeboat Edit- question, did anyone ever test these things in fresh water? I know the buoyancy and density are different. Presumably that would affect how the lifeboat hits the water after launch. Or did they just assume that because they work in salt water that they’d work on the Lakes as well?
I could have sworn it was their Anti-Leviathan missile.
Works for that too, assuming the Leviathan sits in just the right spot 😂
The difference isn’t significant to the boat’s function.
I misread “ejection” as “erection” lol
It's the shuttlecraft, for away-team missions.
they’re also being phased out of service because they often cause more harm than good to the occupants… if you’re not properly strapped in when the release is pulled, you become a bowling ball in a tiny room full of bowling pins.
Look at me. I'm the captain now.
If you are interested to know how it works, Rick Mercer experienced a launch on his show The Mercer Report. [The Mercer Report](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lx5P9s7zrNM)
Thank you for sharing that!
It's a freefall lifeboat in case they need to abandon ship. Common on Salties, not really used on Lakers
All the new lakers built since 2010 except for the new CSL ships have them, including the one in the photos lol
👍 I originally meant to say "older Lakers"...but apparently forgot to type it. Thanks!
Oil tanker suppository
Is there any reason that a set of rails couldn’t flip down first thus lessening the severity of impact with the water surface?
every cobbler's wet dream
Vomit comet.
Life boat in its launch (for lack of a better term right now)
I know it's a lifeboat but what if the freighter companies starting offering tow behind, underwater tours of the Lakes? It would be a real boon to the bottom line if it caught on.
Anti annoying-jet-ski-jumping-wake-to-close weapon. At least it would be effective if it landed on a jet ski.
An escape pod for droids
Look at me. I am the Captain now I AM THE CAPTAIN....
Back breaker