J3575 : Hawsepipe, anchor and bulbous bow, Arklow Manor, Belfast (May 2017)

taken 7 years ago, near to Belfast, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland

Hawsepipe, anchor and bulbous bow, Arklow Manor, Belfast (May 2017)
Hawsepipe, anchor and bulbous bow, Arklow Manor, Belfast (May 2017)
It took about twenty minutes searching the web to discover the reason for this cone-shaped device on the Arklow Manor’s bow.
The answer was on Ships Nostalgia LinkExternal link (Archive LinkExternal link ) “The protuberance outboard of the hull where the anchor sits on the latest large bulkers/VLCCs and other odd looking bows, is an extension of the hawse pipe which enables the anchor to be dropped and heaved without damage to the bulbous bow and flattened forefoot. In addition, it enables the anchor to free fall. Some ULCCs with anchors weighing 24-26 tonnes had a problem with free falling anchors; they didn't; so had to be walked out with the cable actually pushing the anchor off its stowage. This was quite acceptable when there was steam on the windlass, however, on one occasion there was No steam available and the available compressed air did not supply enough power! Large hammers and bars assisted, but then it was found that it was impossible to de-clutch, this was fortunate in the end as both anchors were walked out after they dropped, the anchors assisted in stopping the dead ship after some fourteen miles, saving the ship and the biggest ever oil spill.”
For bulbous bow see LinkExternal link.
Stormont Wharf, Belfast :: J3576

Wharf at the Victoria Channel, Belfast docks. The wharf was constructed 1956-62 by Charles Brand & Son, to provide a total lineal quayage of 580 metres; this was further extended by an additional 250 metres which was completed in 2009. Stormont Wharf is now one of the longest deep water quays in Ireland.

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Monday, 8 May, 2017   (more nearby)
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Monday, 8 May, 2017
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Docks, Harbours 
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Belfast  Stormont Wharf 
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Ship 
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Irish: geotagged! J 351 759 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:36.8100N 5:54.5662W
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Irish: geotagged! J 354 758
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Belfast Harbour  Ship  Coaster (Cargo Ship)  Hawsepipe (Ship)  Anchor  Bulbous Bow  Arklow Shipping 

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