cruiser1956 Posted March 27, 2012 #1 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Hi, I was wondering if anyone can tell me what these butterflies are for? I have seen them on most of the ships I have sailed. Usually on deck 4 aft. The Voyager also had one in the shape of a maple leaf. Sometimes I think they are just pretty patches in the decking, but they are just so random, and there are usually more than one, in a cluster. Any idea's what they are? ( I hope the pictures show up) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted March 27, 2012 #2 Share Posted March 27, 2012 No idea, but a 3, 2, 4 ...are they on the same deck? or on deck 3, 2, and 4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser1956 Posted March 27, 2012 Author #3 Share Posted March 27, 2012 They are all on deck 4, towards the rear. Clustered kind of in the same area. I almost started thinking they were some sort of marker for tributes for ( I know this sounds morbid) but burials at sea? I have heard that you can make those arrangements. Or something..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser1956 Posted March 27, 2012 Author #4 Share Posted March 27, 2012 This maple leaf is there also, all by itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will773 Posted March 27, 2012 #5 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Hmm...interesting. Maybe they're just decorations? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lori450 Posted March 27, 2012 #6 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Fascinating, I hope someone knows. I'm really curious now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivavegas Posted March 27, 2012 #7 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I don't think I've ever seen them on ships I've sailed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will773 Posted March 27, 2012 #8 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I don't think I've ever seen them on ships I've sailed.... I haven't noticed them either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mybearsbaby Posted March 27, 2012 #9 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Surely they mean something? I am super curious...I wonder if they are on Liberty? I didn't see any on Navigator, but them again, I wasn't looking for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prc Posted March 27, 2012 #10 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Probably not their intended purpose, but I've heard of things like this showing up on scavenger hunts... people usually don't look down at where they are walking with that level of attention! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxKroozer Posted March 27, 2012 #11 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I have also seen similar things up on the pool and deck above. My guess is these are patches when the surface got agouge in it and rather than simply globbing a unsightly patch, they crafted the butterfly or other designs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lori450 Posted March 27, 2012 #12 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I tried googling it. Nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midiana Posted March 27, 2012 #13 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I don't think I've ever seen these either. Now I want to go "easter egg" hunting on my next cruise to see if I can find anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffinater Posted March 27, 2012 #14 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I have also seen similar things up on the pool and deck above. My guess is these are patches when the surface got agouge in it and rather than simply globbing a unsightly patch, they crafted the butterfly or other designs. I would say that is a pretty good guess. Makes sense to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpeCerevisi Posted March 27, 2012 #15 Share Posted March 27, 2012 As my big sister always would reply when I wondered about such things when I was a kid, "They're there to make you ask questions." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser1956 Posted March 28, 2012 Author #16 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I also thought they were patches. But maybe you can make out one of the pictures ( I know they are not great), there are area's right around them that really need to be patched. So I ruled that out. I know I have seen them on the Freedom, and the Mariner. It is a little like the carpet that appears to be wet, but is not really wet on the landings. When I wondered about that, someone that worked in carpeting taught me a lot that day. Maybe someone that works onboard knows what these mean, or why they are there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser1956 Posted March 28, 2012 Author #17 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Probably not their intended purpose, but I've heard of things like this showing up on scavenger hunts... people usually don't look down at where they are walking with that level of attention! I know, I always look down when I walk, first I am shorter than most.. under 5 feet, and really clumsy! My DH says I trip over air. I usually see these things, when no one else does. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Familygoboston Posted March 28, 2012 #18 Share Posted March 28, 2012 As my big sister always would reply when I wondered about such things when I was a kid, "They're there to make you ask questions." LOL! Great answer by your sisters! I was wondering maybe to discourage birds from landing, but butterflies would really attract them! ;) Patching sounds right... Who is sailing next? Sounds like a great Captains Corner ???:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjiRodney Posted March 28, 2012 #19 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Will have to go hunting on the Rhapsody in June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lori450 Posted March 28, 2012 #20 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I can't believe that someone has found something that no one on CC knows about! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted March 28, 2012 #21 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I have also seen similar things up on the pool and deck above. My guess is these are patches when the surface got agouge in it and rather than simply globbing a unsightly patch, they crafted the butterfly or other designs. Great thinking Deb... maybe we can get TexasMunk to ask when he does Mariner next week, I've got him on assignment about the Dart Board in the Pig also.:D;) This will annoy me until someone finds out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinmamma Posted March 28, 2012 #22 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Pretty sure they are patches. I've seen the crew doing the repairs in deck 12 around the jogging track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emelvee Posted March 28, 2012 #23 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I tried googling it. Nothing. I found this! Wait... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 28, 2012 #24 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I found this! Wait... :D Sigh. Wild goose chase... fell for that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonna5 Posted March 28, 2012 #25 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I'll be on the Marniner in April. I will have to look for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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