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Tri-Cat Deep V with a Bulb?

Discussion in 'General Catamaran Discussion' started by PropBet, Feb 12, 2009.

  1. PropBet, Feb 12, 2009
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    The US Navy and General Dynamics took the lid off the new U.S.S. Independence Littoral combat ship (LCS). This beast will sail close to the shore and throw everything imaginable at an enemy "from armored vehicles and helicopters to shells, torpedoes and missiles." Plus, it can hustle at a rumored 60 knots. Basically, that means the enemy will have a difficult time escaping the wrath of this mighty vessel no matter where they are.

    ref. http://dvice.com/archives/2008/05/navy_launches_u.php

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  2. NYCAP123, Feb 12, 2009
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    That thing scares me and they're not even ticked at me.:cool:
  3. Capt J, Feb 12, 2009
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    I've seen it in the water in Mobile, AL back in Nov and have many pictures of it. It looks even more menacing in the water. When I get time I'll post the pictures here.
  4. K1W1, Feb 13, 2009
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    Hi,

    I think you will find that there was more than a modicum of input from the Australians in this project.
  5. Kevin, Feb 13, 2009
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    I'd love to see those pics Capt J.
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    Pictures!!!!!!!!

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  7. Capt J, Feb 13, 2009
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    For some reason when I sized the pictures smaller, I kept the quality the same, they got blury

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  8. NYCAP123, Feb 13, 2009
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    Cap, You've got to get that sun behind you:rolleyes: .
  9. SAB, Feb 18, 2009
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    ... hello pirates - having a nice day? :eek:
  10. Kevin, Dec 19, 2009
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    Here's some running footage of the beast: LINK

    (Sorry if it's been posted before... I can't remember.)
  11. Adventure, Dec 19, 2009
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    Is that the failed Super Ferry from Hawaii in the background?
  12. Henning, Dec 20, 2009
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    Most likely, IIRC they're built by the same yard. The yard may be holding some primary financing/paper on it.