#ship building

[skyburkson]

New World Headquarters for the Research Commission, Formation of The Hunter’s Guild: The Settlement of Astera or The Settlement of Astera or Astera (Monster Hunter: World) made by hand primarily from paper (also floral wire, toothpicks, epoxy resin) 28” x 20” diameter

My largest miniature yet and certainly the most densely constructed. This piece took me 5 months, chipped through well over 1k blades, 4 pads of bristol paper, countless sheets of cardstock, 3 bottles of glue, 48 LEDs, and a liter of clear cast resin. For scale photo scroll all the way down!

I kept a weekly journal documenting the process for free reads on my Patreon over here: https://www.patreon.com/collection/60826

[reality-detective]

Cruise ships are built like something out of Lego's 🤔

[aylen-san]

Fëanor: The Teleri won’t give us ships, but we can’t burn or seize them. We need to find another solution. I’m sure we have alternative ways to achieve our goal.

Curufin: But what if their refusal delays us and complicates our task? Perhaps we should consider other options to speed up the process?

Fëanor: We could learn to build ships ourselves. Let Arafínwë try to negotiate with Olwë, and someone else should attempt to approach the sea Maia.

Curufin: That’s reasonable. However, learning to build ships will require time and resources that we might be limited in. Do you think we can find the right teachers among the sea Maia? And what if our attempts to negotiate with them fail?

Fëanor: I believe that if we show patience and determination, we can persuade the sea Maia to help us. As for the training, we must mobilize our forces and resources to expedite the process. Even if negotiations with Olwë fail, we can always find other ways. The main thing is that we must act decisively and not let our efforts be in vain.

Sea Maia: I see that your intentions are serious, and your drive to build ships is respectful. We Maia have the knowledge that can help you, but it requires mutual respect and trust. We are willing to consider your proposal, but first, we need to understand what goal you are pursuing and how our cooperation can be beneficial for both sides. Why are you so determined to build new ships?

Fëanor: Morgoth killed our king Finwë.

Sea Maia: I understand your pain and anger, but this also requires deep wisdom in your actions. Your goal is clear, and the loss of King Finwë is a tragedy that demands a response. We are willing to discuss possible cooperation, but first, we need to ensure that your intentions will not threaten our stability and the peace we strive to maintain. If you can convince us of your honesty and noble intentions, we will consider providing assistance in building ships.

Fëanor: Our intentions are solely directed at protecting our people and restoring justice. We are prepared to offer you assurances that our cooperation will be based on mutual respect and benefit. We understand the importance of peace and stability and strive to ensure that our aid does not disrupt the harmony you maintain. Let us discuss the details and find a mutual solution that benefits everyone.

Sea Maia: After your explanation, we are willing to offer help. We will provide the knowledge and resources needed for building ships, on the condition that you will abide by our agreements and respect our traditions. Our masters can train your smiths and builders so you can create the ships you need. In return, we expect you to maintain peace and not undertake actions that could threaten our people.

Fëanor: Your agreement and support mean a lot to us. We will respect all conditions and ensure that our cooperation is based on mutual benefit and respect. We will prepare our people for training soon and begin working on the ships. Thank you for your help and understanding.

Fëanor: We have begun training our smiths and builders. Our people are working hard to master new skills and knowledge. I see that progress is being made, and soon our ships will be ready. It is a laborious process, but we will not give up and will do everything possible to achieve our goal.

Curufin: How is the training going? What is the reaction of our masters to the new methods and materials? Are there any difficulties we should consider to speed up the process?

Fëanor: Overall, our masters are showing great enthusiasm and interest in the new task. Some difficulties do arise, particularly in mastering the specific technologies and materials used by the Maia. We are learning from our mistakes and adapting our approaches to improve efficiency. We will also continue close cooperation with the sea Maia to resolve any issues that arise. Our efforts are already beginning to bear fruit, and I am confident that we will soon see the results of our work.

[fenrislorsrai]

Best or worst name? This is the Charybdis which is a monstrous 472 feet long and owned by Dominion Energy. it is the FIRST US flagged Jones Act compliant ship for building wind turbines. Launched April 2024.

The US previously had zero domestic ships set up to do it. And getting foreign flagged ones to do it was very complicated and added a lot of extra cost. If they were even available, the demand for ships outstripped availability. as of 2020, there were only sixteen for the entire world. Obviously pandemic delayed a lot of builds, Charybdis was behind schedule by a year. But even with this in service, there's still less than 25 of these in service.

This article is from before the launch, but has a very important pictures and info in it as to WHY this type of ship is so specialized

https://www.fastcompany.com/90994822/design-charybdis-wind-turbine-ship-dominion

FEET.

It lifts itself out of the water to provide a stable surface WITH A CRANE to be able to lift things into place.

quote:

The Charybdis will be able to jack itself up out of the water at a rate of about two feet a minute, thanks to four long legs and a rack-and-pinion system.

This thing is near 500 feet long and it can lift itself out of the water that fast. It is insanely large and powerful and will be building 173 turbines off Virginia. The US only has 17 off-shore turbines currently operating, in 3 locations. (there are more on shore and inland ones)

ONE ship is going to provide 10X the capacity. And when its done, you better believe it will be immediately booked for more.

It's a major inflection point on US offshore wind production.

[ltwilliammowett]

How to build a Viking Ship in the 9th -10th century

A. Construction of the hull started with fore and aft stems fastened to the keel.

B. Lower planking was attached with iron rivets and roves.

C. Floor timbers were added to support the hull, and upper planking was added.

D. The keelson (mast support) was placed on the keel. Crossbeams, knees (curved joints), and other frame components provided further reinforcement, and the mast fish was added. At the very end, the mast is set up and the sail is mounted. 

[postingcards]

a ship being built in hoquiam, washington postcard, date unknown

[evilhorse]

Speed up those robots!

(Buck Rogers 2430 A.D. daily strip)

[cptmackerel]

The Yellowjacket, my first ship in Starfield :).

I spent four goddamn hours in the spaceship editor. Here I thought Fallout's settlements would be my biggest time sink.

[stillknowntobequitevexxing]

I stole a pirate ship and turned into a giant flying scorpion. Meet the Scorpius.

The ship building keeps me broke, because I go earn hundreds of thousands of credits and then I create monstrosities like this that cost half a million without even blinking.

[realjaysumlin]

Africa's inventions: the Earliest Sea-Faring Vessels

I'm finally convinced that humans love lies more than they love truth no matter how impossible the lie is. The one that comes to mind is the lie that can be destroyed in a few minutes of Googling the history of ship building when I think about the story of Noah's Ark.

Africans were the first people to invent sea fearing vessels and the first people who used boats to travel to the new world. Ship building is something that even the Polynesian people used when they traveled to the new world long before Europeans knew anything about the world outside of Europe and Asia.

[whats-in-a-sentence]

This was no war fleet, but it was designed for shock and awe. At its heart were the biggest wooden ships of all time, perhaps 250 feet long and displacing two thousand tons of ocean; and at its head was history's biggest admiral, the Muslim eunuch Zheng He, said to have been seven feet tall and sixty inches around the belly (in some accounts, nine feet tall and ninety inches in girth).*

*Zheng was from the far southwest of China, where Arab merchants had converted many people to Islam. Captured as a boy in 1381 during the Ming dynasty's wars to pacify the region, he was enlisted in the emperor's service and castrated. He seems to have taken all this in his enormous stride.

"Why the West Rules – For Now: The patterns of history and what they reveal about the future" - Ian Morris

[anarchycox]

Built the Moby Dick

[anxietreedev]

Corvettes into frigates Tiny bands of goblin sky pirates into smoked woodchips

hmmmmgrggrngrng dopamine

[roadtripnewengland]

Building the #Battleship #NewJersey at the Fore River Iron Works- #Quincy, #Massachusetts circa 1910

[ltwilliammowett]

[braithwaiteindia]

Why Is India Emerging as a Powerhouse in Shipbuilding?

India is becoming a major player in shipbuilding, thanks to its strategic location, skilled workforce, and advanced technology. With a vast coastline and key access to international shipping routes, Indian shipbuilders, like Braithwaite, are well-equipped to meet global demands. The country’s investment in modernizing shipyards and embracing innovative, sustainable practices has made it a competitive force in the maritime industry.