HMCS Chicoutimi (56k warning)

fatty · 06-25-08, 05:42 PM

Took a pic while on base this weekend, figured I'd share it. For those who don't know this was the sub stricken by fire in 2004. Now she sits on the synchrolift, repairs deferred indefinitely.

fatty · 06-25-08, 05:46 PM

I thought it looked rather sharp in black & white as well:

bookworm_020 · 06-25-08, 07:02 PM

She looks in bad shape.

I'm glad we built the Collins class subs here in Australia, they may have had problems, but all of them are in service. Now if we could just get the crews to run them....:hmm:

jpm1 · 06-25-08, 07:22 PM

i would like to know what kind of crane can put such a thing on the quay

Etienne · 06-25-08, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpm1

i would like to know what kind of crane can put such a thing on the quay

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synchrolift

I question the statement that synchrolifts have supplanted traditional dry docks, but I don't have any research to back up my position.

fatty · 06-25-08, 08:14 PM

The little blue huts all in a row there house the winches for the synchrolift. To the left there is a large shed for sliding the subs into for extended work. I'm not sure why they leave the sub exposed to the elements. Maybe, being newer than the shed, it just doesn't fit.

Bort · 06-26-08, 03:14 AM

It seems odd that she's on the sychrolift at all, if they aren't planning on repairing her any time soon. Unless her watertight integrity is compromised, i;m suprised they don't just tie her to the quay. Are the repairs being put off due to lack of funds or complexity, or is it just not worth it to fix her up?:hmm:

Tchocky · 06-26-08, 08:04 AM

Lovely pics fatty, up to your usual standard

For anyone interested, here's the page on the LE Roisin, which suffered severe storm damage while trying to reach the Chicoutimi. Eventually a Royal Navy Type 23 reeached her.

http://www.military.ie/naval/flotilla/p51/roisin.htm

seafarer · 06-26-08, 08:25 AM

The Canadian Navy has some huge headaches these days
Windsor Star Article

The Harper rebuilding plan thus far is all talk. And there is a lot of criticism about the arctic patrol ships, as they will be too small and light to operate in Arctic waters much of the year (so some argue, makes them pointless and a waste of funds).

P.S. recent Janes article - none of the Canadian Navy's four subs are currently operational.

06-25-08, 05:42 PM	#1
fatty The Old Man Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,448 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	HMCS Chicoutimi (56k warning) Took a pic while on base this weekend, figured I'd share it. For those who don't know this was the sub stricken by fire in 2004. Now she sits on the synchrolift, repairs deferred indefinitely.

06-25-08, 07:02 PM	#3
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	She looks in bad shape. I'm glad we built the Collins class subs here in Australia, they may have had problems, but all of them are in service. Now if we could just get the crews to run them....:hmm: __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

06-26-08, 03:14 AM	#7
Bort Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Studying in Atlanta Posts: 919 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	It seems odd that she's on the sychrolift at all, if they aren't planning on repairing her any time soon. Unless her watertight integrity is compromised, i;m suprised they don't just tie her to the quay. Are the repairs being put off due to lack of funds or complexity, or is it just not worth it to fix her up?:hmm: __________________ GT Aerospace

06-26-08, 08:04 AM	#8
Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Lovely pics fatty, up to your usual standard For anyone interested, here's the page on the LE Roisin, which suffered severe storm damage while trying to reach the Chicoutimi. Eventually a Royal Navy Type 23 reeached her. http://www.military.ie/naval/flotilla/p51/roisin.htm __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

06-26-08, 08:25 AM	#9
seafarer Commodore Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 622 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The Canadian Navy has some huge headaches these days Windsor Star Article The Harper rebuilding plan thus far is all talk. And there is a lot of criticism about the arctic patrol ships, as they will be too small and light to operate in Arctic waters much of the year (so some argue, makes them pointless and a waste of funds). P.S. recent Janes article - none of the Canadian Navy's four subs are currently operational. __________________ My Father's ship, HMCS Waskesiu (K330), sank U257 on 02/24/1944 running SHIII-1.4 with GWX2.1 and SHIV-1.5 with TMO/RSRDC/PE3.3 under MS Vista Home Premium 32-bit SP1 ACER AMD Athlon 64x2 4800+, 4GB DDR2 RAM, 400GB SATA HD Antec TruePower Trio 650watt PSU BFG GeForce 8800GT/OC 512MB VRAM, Samsung 216BW widescreen (1680x1050) LCD

06-25-08, 05:46 PM	#2
fatty The Old Man Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,448 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I thought it looked rather sharp in black & white as well:

06-25-08, 07:22 PM	#4
jpm1 Captain Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 544 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	i would like to know what kind of crane can put such a thing on the quay

06-25-08, 08:14 PM	#6
fatty The Old Man Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,448 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	The little blue huts all in a row there house the winches for the synchrolift. To the left there is a large shed for sliding the subs into for extended work. I'm not sure why they leave the sub exposed to the elements. Maybe, being newer than the shed, it just doesn't fit.