The "Questions For Fun" Thread.

Bobandirus · **Reply #60 on:** February 24, 2008, 10:09:29 pm

Yay!

Now for another obscure sailing question!

What is the name of the biggest sailing yacht in the world, which country was is launched in, AND where is it currently (as of 19th Feb, if you can prove otherwise, please state source in answer)?

SATA · **Reply #61 on:** February 24, 2008, 10:13:54 pm

The Maltese Falcon and its going to New Zealand i think?

Bobandirus · **Reply #62 on:** February 24, 2008, 10:18:42 pm

As they used to say as fairgrounds, close, but no cigar!

SATA · **Reply #63 on:** February 24, 2008, 10:20:06 pm

is the ship right?

Bobandirus · **Reply #64 on:** February 24, 2008, 10:21:20 pm

She is one of the biggest, but the biggest is a fair bit shyer than her. Sorry!

SATA · **Reply #65 on:** February 24, 2008, 10:24:59 pm

isit the Platinum?

Bobandirus · **Reply #66 on:** February 24, 2008, 10:26:11 pm

Nope again, sorry

EXTspotter · **Reply #67 on:** February 24, 2008, 10:26:27 pm

Dubai have made the old QE2 into a VIP boat.

Bobandirus · **Reply #68 on:** February 24, 2008, 10:29:11 pm

Yea, but thats a power boat.

Does it help if I tell you that I'm calling this the largest boat from it LOA, not LWL?

SATA · **Reply #69 on:** February 24, 2008, 10:30:48 pm

not helping me

Bobandirus · **Reply #70 on:** February 24, 2008, 10:32:19 pm

It might help a little, it changes which one it is (I think), if you chose the other measure.

Seattle · **Reply #71 on:** February 25, 2008, 01:18:38 am

well... isnt it the.... ughh.... Ilearned this...... um......?

quatzalcoatl · **Reply #72 on:** February 25, 2008, 09:17:56 am

Isn't it the replica of the Preussen, what was the name again...Royal Clipper i think it was,only full-rigged ship with five masts that exists. Not sure of its current locatin though.

Bobandirus · **Reply #73 on:** February 25, 2008, 09:57:54 pm

Quote from: "quatzalcoatl"

Isn't it the replica of the Preussen, what was the name again...Royal Clipper i think it was,only full-rigged ship with five masts that exists. Not sure of its current locatin though.

:shock: never heard of it, show me a web link.

quatzalcoatl · **Reply #74 on:** February 25, 2008, 10:05:04 pm

Link to Preussen (largest pure sailing vessel ever build):http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preussen_%28ship%29
and link to replica:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Clipper

god i love wikipedia.