First recorded use of a detachable superstructure

Discussion in 'Full Scale' started by Beaver, Apr 5, 2018.

  1. Beaver

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    What's the saying, "nothing's new under the sun?"
     
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  2. Kotori87

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    Proper deployment of the emergency float!

    ... that is a funky-looking superstructure, though. A little too modern, it seems, with side-by-side cranes and a narrow, conical funnel that looks rather diesel-ish. What's the story there?
     
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    MV Argo Merchant breaking up
     
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