A Granville's Titanic Demise

Osmium Steele · 09-27-11, 10:02 AM

I planted an eel in the sweet spot, just under the keel , aft of the forward crane. She eventually slowed and stopped as expected. As her bow slipped under and I yelled "She's Going Down!", the aft end began to rise out of the water.

Screw and rudder fully exposed, I expected her to slip under, but at that moment, she broke in two. The stern slammed back into the water and floated for a good two minutes before resuming the plunge.

First time I've seen that in GWX.

Sailor Steve · 09-27-11, 12:34 PM

Pics or it didn't happen.

Actually that's pretty cool. I really do wish you had shots to show.

Osmium Steele · 09-27-11, 01:43 PM

I thought of it just as it was slipping under. If it happens again, I'll be sure to get one.

Fish In The Water · 09-27-11, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Osmium Steele

Screw and rudder fully exposed, I expected her to slip under, but at that moment, she broke in two. The stern slammed back into the water and floated for a good two minutes before resuming the plunge.

First time I've seen that in GWX.

You've just described one of my favorite effects. The first time may be the sweetest, but it never gets old. Another great moment courtesy of GWX!

Jimbuna · 09-27-11, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Osmium Steele

I thought of it just as it was slipping under. If it happens again, I'll be sure to get one.

You should occasionally see a vessel split in two and both pieces drift slowly apart....a weird site indeed.

The best one is seeing a BB 'turn turtle'.

I'm not sure if I have pictures of the former but I still have some of the latter.

Sailor Steve · 09-27-11, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

You should occasionally see a vessel split in two and both pieces drift slowly apart....a weird site indeed.

One of my favorites is when it splits in two and one have sinks almost instantly, but the other takes several minutes.

Fish In The Water · 09-27-11, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

One of my favorites is when it splits in two and one have sinks almost instantly, but the other takes several minutes.

I'm gonna refrain from suggesting that's due to all the 'heavy' people rushing to one end of the boat...

Oops, did I say that out loud?

Sailor Steve · 09-27-11, 11:55 PM

I can't believe I misused the language so badly. Of course I meant "one half".

Jimbuna · 09-28-11, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

I can't believe I misused the language so badly. Of course I meant "one half".

Well, some 'have' it and some don't

fitzcarraldo · 09-28-11, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Osmium Steele

I planted an eel in the sweet spot, just under the keel , aft of the forward crane. She eventually slowed and stopped as expected. As her bow slipped under and I yelled "She's Going Down!", the aft end began to rise out of the water.

Screw and rudder fully exposed, I expected her to slip under, but at that moment, she broke in two. The stern slammed back into the water and floated for a good two minutes before resuming the plunge.

First time I've seen that in GWX.

That´s true. I see the effect in the Naval Academy - deck gun exam...

Regards.

Fitzcarraldo

Sailor Steve · 09-28-11, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Well, some 'have' it and some don't

'Your' absolutely right.

desirableroasted · 09-28-11, 01:59 PM

I like splitting a Passenger/Cargo. You get the "kill" but both halves are still afloat as you go over the horizon.

(Seriously. I know the GWX team has moved on, but if any one wants to make the P/C realistic, I'd send them a case of beer).

09-27-11, 10:02 AM	#1
Osmium Steele Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Upper midwest USA Posts: 1,101 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	A Granville's Titanic Demise I planted an eel in the sweet spot, just under the keel , aft of the forward crane. She eventually slowed and stopped as expected. As her bow slipped under and I yelled "She's Going Down!", the aft end began to rise out of the water. Screw and rudder fully exposed, I expected her to slip under, but at that moment, she broke in two. The stern slammed back into the water and floated for a good two minutes before resuming the plunge. First time I've seen that in GWX. __________________ In the month of July of the year 1348, between the feasts of St. Benedict and of St. Swithin, a strange thing came upon England... My U297 build thread

09-27-11, 12:34 PM	#2
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Pics or it didn't happen. Actually that's pretty cool. I really do wish you had shots to show. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

09-27-11, 01:43 PM	#3
Osmium Steele Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Upper midwest USA Posts: 1,101 Downloads: 22 Uploads: 0	I thought of it just as it was slipping under. If it happens again, I'll be sure to get one. __________________ In the month of July of the year 1348, between the feasts of St. Benedict and of St. Swithin, a strange thing came upon England... My U297 build thread

09-27-11, 11:55 PM	#8
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I can't believe I misused the language so badly. Of course I meant "one half". __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

09-28-11, 01:59 PM	#12
desirableroasted Grey Wolf Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: In the mountains, now. On the edge of the sea before. Posts: 933 Downloads: 47 Uploads: 0	I like splitting a Passenger/Cargo. You get the "kill" but both halves are still afloat as you go over the horizon. (Seriously. I know the GWX team has moved on, but if any one wants to make the P/C realistic, I'd send them a case of beer). __________________ "Well, now, that's true... the IXC is a bit of a chick magnet..but you really can't beat the VIIB for off-road fun."