graphicgal Posted July 4, 2012 #1 Share Posted July 4, 2012 This website of the princess cams, http://www.princess.com/bridgecams/all.html, shows a bridgecam from the Grand Princess with a note that says: "...vessel is now adrift in Hellesylt" What does this mean? The word adrift is a loaded word in shipping circles and I expect they wouldn't use it in a casual way. I have not seen any other info about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickEk Posted July 4, 2012 #2 Share Posted July 4, 2012 This website of the princess cams, http://www.princess.com/bridgecams/all.html, shows a bridgecam from the Grand Princess with a note that says: "...vessel is now adrift in Hellesylt" What does this mean? The word adrift is a loaded word in shipping circles and I expect they wouldn't use it in a casual way. I have not seen any other info about this. They probably mean scenic cruising. I'll bet the word "adrift" was chosen by someone for whom English is not their first language. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted July 4, 2012 #3 Share Posted July 4, 2012 They probably mean scenic cruising. I'll bet the word "adrift" was chosen by someone for whom English is not their first language. :pI agree. There really is no "drifting" in the fjords because they are pretty narrow and within minutes, the ship would be onshore. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissDave Posted July 4, 2012 #4 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Its basically because it is too deep to anchor and there are no places to dock properly, so she sits in the fjord 'untethered' and 'drifts'. Thrusters are used to keep the ship in position. I suspect there is also a bit of captain Bilton's English humour attached to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graphicgal Posted July 4, 2012 Author #5 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Thanks. I feel much better now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserdru Posted July 4, 2012 #6 Share Posted July 4, 2012 But, it sure did give me palpitations. :( I board her on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted July 4, 2012 #7 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Its on the way to Bergen now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbreit Posted July 4, 2012 #8 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I saw that "adrift" this morning too and thought it was weird... glad to hear it's okay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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