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FULL Engine Room Tour of Vintage Cruise Ship, Aurora, Wappen von Hamburg
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Күн бұрынExplore the full in-depth walk-through of the engine room aboard the Aurora Cruise ship! We talk a behind-the-scenes tour of a portion of the vintage cruise liners engine room. We check out the Mercedes Maybach Diesel Electric Engines, Diesel generators, control center, and more! Fun fact the control center room was used in the movie, Agent 11!
We hope you enjoy this A to Z exclusive tour as Christopher Willson doesn't show off below deck of the ship very often!
The Aurora cruise ship is a vintage liner that is undergoing an extensive restoration process. The ship's original name was the Wappen von Hamburg.
Watch our interview series with the owner of the ship Chris Willson, who is spearheading the incredible restoration of the ship! Within Season 4 of Living at Sea, we learn from Chris as he takes us around his vessel for a tour and explains the numerous ongoing projects that are required to make Aurora new again. This is Chris Willson's reality and we uncovered what it is like to be the owner of the Aurora Cruise ship. Check out the 3 episode series, to learn from Chris, Aurora's interesting history along with the heavy task of restoring the vessel!
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@hackfabrication139 3 жыл бұрын
Mercedes Maybach Diesel Electric Engines.... So... It's got U-Boat power. Nice!!!!
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
I am not familiar with the engines as much as Chris is.. Hopefully its a good thing?
@martinandersson5278 3 жыл бұрын
The U-boats used MAN engines, but the Zeppelins used the Mercedes diesels
@BasVossen 3 жыл бұрын
@@martinandersson5278 Maybachs were used in tanks.
@felixcat9318 3 жыл бұрын
It is worth remembering that the engineering and propulsion on this liner was in a class of its own at that time! The quality of the design, manufacture and construction was truly outstanding and there exists no reason that the systems cannot be brought back on line after being refurbished and tested. There will be many highly experienced professionals or retirees whom would be willing to dedicate their time and expertise to see this liner in operational order once more! Thankfully, the Internet can help greatly by bringing people together in this noble project. Whilst a mammoth undertaking, this project is appealing on so many levels, and the thought of seeing this elegantly beautiful liner once again under power and completely refurbished would be truly phenomenal!
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
Many people have come forward in wanting to assist.. Chris does plan to have volunteers as soon as some of the restrictions are eased a bit...
@shaynewheeler9249 2 жыл бұрын
Engine cylinder engineering diesel generator room
@afenijmeijer9027 2 жыл бұрын
The engine room looks incredible. I really admire you guys for taking this project on. What an incredible journey.
@31144 3 жыл бұрын
Maybach MD655's as fitted to British Rail Class 52 locomotives, there are a lot of very knowledgeable guys over here in the UK who can fettle and rebuild those engines, check out the WLA group and the DTG group both based at The Severn Valley Railway
@sailorman8590 3 жыл бұрын
I am beyond thrilled finally seeing this video....thank you Alana!! Please let Chris know we fully appreciated his willingness to show the engine room and making plans to get these engines operational. He might want to consider installing a Hi-Fog system to protect the engine room should God forbid a fire were to start. These engines and generators are a beast and much better equipment than what is being produced today. By the way just received the Aurora restoration shirt....love it!
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
Will do!! Right now the engines are not running. I will sure let Chris know about the Hi-fog! Stay tunned for the bridge tour..
@timdick825 Жыл бұрын
I spec'd t HiFogs in the engine room of Hawaii Superferry. It was the first installation in the U.S. - terrific stuff.
@thesandero2454 3 жыл бұрын
Back in the day that this beautifull vessel was built,they over engineered everything so that it would last for a very long time and when things needed repair,components could be stripped,cleaned and parts where needed replaced for another xx years of service. These Mercedes/Maybach engines are a real gem,so is the entire engine room. I really hope one day this ship will be powered on it's own ones more as a testemony of the craftmanship that went into this ship to built it. Great work in keeping this special old girl alive and all people involved are getting my upmost respect.
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
TheSanders thank you for the feedback.. I know Chris often reads the comments here.. We cant wait to go back and see the progress he has done..
@fonhollohan2908 2 жыл бұрын
I'm an ex welder fitter I'd love to help refit this boat and volunteer my time. That is if my back ever gets better, what a cool project. Awesome to see that Christ is stuck on the vintage and you love to see the old brought back to new. That is the only way to go Chris.
@vonbrockone 3 жыл бұрын
A Great story so far, lets hope Chris gets the Aurora completed.
@GeschichtenUndGedanken 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! It is amazing what all the Ladies and men managed to do. The Aurora feels like a friend to me.
@kristif6857 3 жыл бұрын
That’s so AWESOME! I can’t wait to see her up and going! I use to walk through the engine room and look at the engines they are so cool to look at bc of their History coming from Germany.
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
We can't wait either... As Chris is restoring it we plan on continue to document the ship changes! Along, with Chris facebook group!
@philupson4561 2 жыл бұрын
I served aboard the SS576 Darter,world's greatest deisel-electric submarine commissioned in '56. We had 3 38ND 8 1/8 opposed piston diesel generators. Love this! The driveline is awesome.
@philupson4561 2 жыл бұрын
I'm officially an Electrical/Mechanical equipment repairman. Are you going to feed me and give me a rack if I bring know how n elbow greese?
@philupson4561 2 жыл бұрын
I'm officially an Electrical/Mechanical equipment repairman. Are you going to feed me and give me a rack if I bring know how n elbow greese?
@haraldpettersen3649 3 жыл бұрын
Aurora is a super special ship and a beautiful home, hope the beautiful lady comes into operation for her own engines.
@trevorbarnes3615 2 жыл бұрын
1.3k likes 👍🏼 0 dislikes keep up the great work!
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the support Trevor!
@vchiu9560 3 жыл бұрын
All my congratulations for the outstanding work done so far! Best wishes from Paris / france
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
We will relay the message to Chris! We do hope to go back and film some more there!
@XxDirtyXxXSanchezxX 3 жыл бұрын
That is one beautiful ship.
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
I could not agree more!
@rescue22executive 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Love seeing the Aurora and really look forward to seeing Chris continue to restore her!!!
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
Us too! Mike can you find out the age on the fire house in the video?
@williamgoring7605 2 жыл бұрын
It's about time we get to see the engine room it's always the railings the railings let's get on with it
@elrobo3568 3 жыл бұрын
The fire hose should have an inspection date stenciled on it. I don't know what you use for a pump but even though the mains are not in operation the hoses and fire suppression system should be operational before you start working on the engines. Spilled diesel and oil will be happening so fire danger is there. There are hose companies that might donate hoses or fire departments that dispose of hoses that are no longer good for them but still serviceable. As a firefighter I would suggest having some Halox or CO2 or other vapor fire suppressor extinguishers in the engine room.
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
Since we had limited time to film the engine room along with other areas (to come soon). I ask Chris if he can find the details on that hose, and also to inform him about those suggestions! Thank you for everything you do as a first responder!
@heinzschultz5865 2 жыл бұрын
Ha! What a sojourn during May 1966 from Hamburg to Helgoland (the standard daily route of “Wappen von Hamburg” during her HADAG service) to spend a few days in splendid isolation with my bride Heidi, occasionally visiting the nudist colony on a sandbank-dune off this prior-1890 British Colony in the German Bight (better called a Britsh shipping “observation post”, which, needless to say, they unsuccessfully attempted to blow out of the water during and after WW2, subsequent to it serving as German FLAK/anti-aircraft battery smack in the centre of the more important approaches to German North Sea ports.) That was subject of a museum-sight-seeing-walk about the island during our stay. At the time the “Wappen von Hamburg” was but 11 years in service, spik-and-span in appearance and quality workmanship . Thanks for restoring the ‘Old Lady’ to her old glory; she was built at the site where now Airbusses take to the skies after assembly.
@DePimster 3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff, thanks for creating this video Alanna and Chris!
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure! Thank you for your kind words and support..
@giggling_boatswain Жыл бұрын
That is, electric motors are used for movement. I thought the usual scheme with a propulsive diesel engine. The whole problem with engines is their certification according to the register for all sorts of different protections, such as overspeed (should be both electronic and mechanical at the same time) and many others. It is good that this diesel generator is small - there will be no problems with the transportation of spare parts. Once we changed the crankshaft on our tanker diesel generator - we had to cut out part of the ship's side - it is huge.
@johnekhaml1675 2 жыл бұрын
man I don't know what to say but what a ------ cool ship !
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed seeing it John!
@danielroberts9951 3 жыл бұрын
Very interested to see these engines! :)
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
Woohoo! Can't wait to show you Daniel!
@IH6848 3 жыл бұрын
Maybach Engines are the same as used in the German V200 diesel hydraulic locomotives and British Rail Class 42 Warship and Class 52 Western Diesel Hydraulic locos. They are very expensive to overhaul 150 k+ ea and very advanced engineering for their time. 6 valve heads, overhead camshafts, roller main bearings and also somewhat fragile with much finer tolerances compared with larger heavier slower running engines. The Maybach MD was developed into the MTU 538 range which I believe was made until the late 1990's...
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
So interesting! thank you for sharing your insight!
@sivayamsiva9343 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Cruise ship engine room video and useful detailed information congratulations 👌👌👌
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@docchocobo 3 жыл бұрын
You could probably coax it to life right now if you baby it a little. Diesel engines never really die.
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
Chris has done many projects since we were there! Hopefully we will make it out there again before the summer!
@ShipHappensUK 3 жыл бұрын
I am so excited for this!!
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
Us too!
@timdick825 Жыл бұрын
Mercedes and Waukesha should sponsor the rebuild as an example of their incredible longevity and quality. Also, I have an original Wappen Von Hamburg gift for you. Would love to get up to Stockton to see you guys and do a little work...
@Tchristman100 3 жыл бұрын
That Waukesha generator is a 400hp engine and generating 300kw will burn about 22 gal/hr.
@graham2631 3 жыл бұрын
I'm sure they were designed to be rebuilt and run again no problem. Very cool.
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
They were definitely built to last! Hopefully soon we will have some updates
@barrywhitley2535 3 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to this Alanna, thank you.
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
Yay! Glad to please Barry!
@trevordeane3940 3 жыл бұрын
These all seem to be in good condition. They will probably only require new filters and oil change, injector cleaning etc.. This is quite an advanced system for 1955 and these diesels powering the huge twin electric motors are a good system. I take it she has twin props direct drive with no gearbox?
@dcallan812 3 жыл бұрын
Get in touch with Mercedes heritage team, they might be able to help with the engines and motors. .
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
He does plan to reach out to them as soon as he gets to a point where he can dry dock it.
@dcallan812 3 жыл бұрын
@@CruisetheWorldAtoZ I hope they offer some help.But thank you for the reply. your doing a great job 2x👍
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
@@dcallan812 Thank you so much for the kind words!
@normanboyes4983 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Would love to see further videos on Aurora.👍
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Norman! More to come in the future!
@fstimellom8882 3 жыл бұрын
The famous german Tiger tank was also run by a Maybach engine
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
That is very interesting! Thank you for sharing that information... I heard the U boats had similar engines?
@martinandersson5278 3 жыл бұрын
Those were petrol engines in the tanks,
@martinandersson5278 3 жыл бұрын
@@CruisetheWorldAtoZ no, they used MAN engines in the U-boats and Mercedes in the Zeppelins
@elliothenning8791 3 жыл бұрын
I hope you make a video of these engines coming back to life I'd love to see and hear them run
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
Elliot, I do plan to go back ton do more videos on the ship!
@elliothenning8791 3 жыл бұрын
@@CruisetheWorldAtoZ that would be great,I'm into fixing old stuff and am an ol'skool mechanic and wish I had the money to donate to get ALL engines running again but would love to see them start up again for the first time in many years, I was surprised on how good of condition those Maybach engines and Waukesha generator were wouldn't take much to get them up and running again but would be worth seeing, Maybach Diesel engines were what later is now MTU which is now part of Rolls Royce
@ThexEpicxMechanic 3 жыл бұрын
The drive motors are DC electric marine motors. I'm guessing they're 6-8 thousand horsepower just gazing through the portals. Be sure to have proper electric motor techs test and work on them. Megging just tests the state of the coil insulation and amount of moisture in the coils. An AC drop test can be conducted to test individual coils to be sure they're good, and a bar-to-bar test can be done on the commutator to be sure it's still good. Also I recommend replacing and setting all the brushes. Source: used to be an electric motor tech and worked on 8k HP DC marine motors that a local steel mill used.
@schirmeyerb 2 жыл бұрын
Sur ..you have to that ....first...I confirm.....about (Electric generator). To clean each ( bruch)....
@SterlingWheel 3 жыл бұрын
The engine room looks to be in very good condition and wouldn't be too miserable to work in.
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
It was very spacious from what we toured... Hopefully soon we will have other videos!
@henrycarlson7514 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting, Thank You. Happy Restoration
@stevenstair1068 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Alanna great to see you 🥰
@elguapo057778 2 жыл бұрын
keep up the good work thanks.
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@petersagb 3 жыл бұрын
yes was hoping for a you tube update on renovation progress, looking forward to engine room walkthrough and points of interest
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
We have that too! In about another week you will see it! Thanks for your support!
@jimmartin7881 3 жыл бұрын
@@CruisetheWorldAtoZ Any story on how he came to own such a vessel?
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
There is a journal out there on how he came to acquire that ship.. We do plan on doing more videos on the history of the ship
@jimmartin7881 3 жыл бұрын
Redundancy is key to safety in the air and on the water, you can't just pull over and call AAA. That's why aircraft and watercraft are much more complex.
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
True that! It will be nice to get her running enough to go up and down the Delta..
@alexmodern6667 3 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work. . So happy to see such spirited desire to fix this ship up.......Amazing Diesel engine. ......You showed, Mercedes is known for its well running and reliable Engines! I wonder if they intentionally undid the 5th for quick and ready parts for other 4 if needed while away on voyages......Just thinking out loud here?
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
That is a very interesting thought. Since Chris bought it and it was like that he is not fully aware on why they did that..
@johanngm6846 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful classic ship
@SteamboatWilley 3 жыл бұрын
"You can limp it along on one motor." Trailing shaft is fine for economy at sea, but for manoeuvring in port, you want as many propellers as you've got running.
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
That is why he made the comment limping away...
@nanaymalosvlogmaryrose9899 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your sharing this video i really like it and worthy to watching. I like see that boat
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it.. Hopefully one day it will be open to the public!
@timdick825 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@lindyp38 3 жыл бұрын
I teach elementary school. I noticed a subtraction problem. I want to share with my students the reason why the math problems are there on the engine Thank you for a great restoration project
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
Mario thanks for sharing that with your students! 😃
@lindyp38 3 жыл бұрын
Any idea as to why that subtraction problem is there ?
@MrJeep75 Жыл бұрын
Love this ship
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ Жыл бұрын
So much history and character!
@redhotstudios1 2 жыл бұрын
Do these guys have a channel of their own. Would love to follow along on a weekly basis
@thallanz231 3 жыл бұрын
Thoroughly enjoying all the content covering this beautiful vessel! Will this be a regular series following the progress made on the ship?
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
We do plan to do other segments of the progress.. However Chris does plan to start a channel for the restoration of the ship soon!
@sethbarnes7608 3 жыл бұрын
That was awesome!!😁😁
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so! Thank you for watching..
@trevorhaddox6884 2 жыл бұрын
What's the bubbling thing? Just some lamp you found? All the EM switchgear could totally be made fully operational. That stuff was built to last forever. Plus it's amazing what they engineered for diesel electric at a time when steam was still in use. (the last commercial steamer was built in the 50s). The only modern thing I would suggest adding (only if there's room) is a battery backup for ship power so you still have lights, radio, GPS, radar, exc in the event of a total breakdown.
@michaelwalker4935 2 жыл бұрын
Just started following this show as i am a ship lover, what a great project but seams to be a job that will get done with your determination, enjoy watching Ship Happens, question , is there Aurora merchandise as T shirts or hoodies and hats for sale ? Thanks looking forward to more vidios.
@TuffBurnOutTeam 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video on this
@johnnypk1963 3 жыл бұрын
“Doesn’t make sense to pull the engines out...” Gee u think?! Hahaha. Seems like u ‘d need a seriously big owners manual to get that tub running. Along w some of the original engineers to have it all make sense.
@andrew3879 Жыл бұрын
Maybach also produced engines for the zeppelins too
@jimrichardson1220 3 жыл бұрын
Good luck with the dream. However, the owner was shown his complete unfamiliarity with commercial maritime matters. Having spent 38 years in the industry, many of which in charge of European diesel- electric ship-board plants quite similar to this I have to say I don't think he is appreciating the sheer size of the task. The only hope I could envision is a very well-heeled sponsor. If you expect to attract financial support you will have to have lighting in the machinery spaces at the very least. My experience with Waukasha DG sets has been poor load carrying and very high maintenance costs. The last ship I was on the Wauks were replaced with Caterpillars. Sorry to sound like a downer, I appreciate his enthusiasm.
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
Jim, thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and input! Agreed lighting will be a must, at the time of filming this part of the renovation is a ways away so we worked with what we had.
@oakapple5 3 жыл бұрын
The kit looked at first in the video is an absolutely magnificent DC motor (specifically the commutator and brushgear, seen through the inspection hatch), probably connected directly to its propeller without gearing. Possibly the motors - I guess the vessel had twin propellers - were similar in design to those used in those days for steel rolling mills. Maybe the generators driven by the diesels are DC too, the generated power of each generator being controlled by the generator field current using a 'Ward Leonard' scheme.. Technology has moved on and nowadays, diesel-electric ship propulsion systems and rolling mills use ac motors which don't need commutators etc. but do need complex power electronic converters. It would be great to see the propulsion systems restored for the historical and heritage interest alone, but the cost and effort would probably be insuperable.
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
Chris does plan to reach out to the engine manufactures to see what they can do to assist!
@keithwoodburn7895 3 жыл бұрын
I hope he has deep pockets!
@conantdog 3 жыл бұрын
That powerplant are sweet 👀👌
@patricia2645 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool. What are the bubbling jars in the control room?
@danielkeel9265 3 жыл бұрын
18:50-ish; So, you're hoping to make her Seaworthy! Wow. But she is one Beautiful Lady.
@jimmartin7881 3 жыл бұрын
The video's only 15:34 long though?
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
Chris is restoring her 1st before she can go out to sea!
@speedtrapp219d2 3 жыл бұрын
Is this boat gonna be sea worthy in the future cause what I’m seeing is your looking to make it a stationary building or would you be taking people out on adventures and wouldn’t it be better to start your own KZfaq channel and taking on patrons so you could fund the rebuild also one other question wouldn’t it be better to refit units that would be more efficient
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
Speed Trapp Chris is in the process of creating his youtube channel.. We do plan to feature some of his projects here too!
@speedtrapp219d2 3 жыл бұрын
@@CruisetheWorldAtoZ thanks for info
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
@@speedtrapp219d2 your welcome!
@LandCloudAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool, but boy does that look like a lot of work!
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
He does have a lot of ahead of him. He is currently taking one project at a time... Hopefully soon he will be able to have volunteers in assisting him. Hopefully it will speed up a bit..
@RailPreserver2K 3 жыл бұрын
It's be neat to have it so that it could sail as a working Museum but I know that the cost for that type of thing would be through the roof but if a chance ever comes for that I say keep the engine room and its equipment intact
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
He does have many ideas for the ship. As soon as he gets closer to having her more complete he will probably come out with a plan!
@Lighting_Desk 3 жыл бұрын
He should start his own channel and get a patreon
@Traveling_with_FIVE_Cats 2 жыл бұрын
WOW!!
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 2 жыл бұрын
I know, right!!??!! ;)
@cobragaming7068 3 жыл бұрын
I would love to volunteer and help restore Aurora, you don’t see vintage cruise liners like this anymore. My great grandfather was an engineer on board ships in the 50’s.
@gbrhoades 3 жыл бұрын
Change filters and fluids Probably air starter fire that bad boy up
@v8aj 3 жыл бұрын
That’s exactly what I’d do, they’ll either run or they won’t. Just check they have oil pressure and make sure the heat exchanger is pumping water then work out what they need from there
@RailPreserver2K 3 жыл бұрын
Before you have it go out to sea you would need to bring it up to a few codes I'd recommend talking to the guys on Jeremiah O'Brien about that
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
I will let Chris know... I know he still has other projects before he takes the ship out..
@frankpineda1832 3 жыл бұрын
I want that ship, I love it
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
It is a fun ship to explore! We hope to bring more videos soon!
@twaunniebusse7262 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tour- I am totally not mechanically inclined however it was very interesting and fascinating to look at. One curiosity question- Is the engine room on the ship located in the lower center section, bow section, stern section, or runs all along the total bottom of the ship?
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
it is in the middle of the ship. lower deck.. Keep in mind it takes up a big part of the lower deck!
@twaunniebusse7262 3 жыл бұрын
@@CruisetheWorldAtoZ Thank you for the information-Opps if you get a blank email to you from me I accidentally hit the reply button on the email that was sent to me about this you tube comment.
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
@@twaunniebusse7262 Hahaha... Thank you for the heads up!
@craigmonteforte1478 Жыл бұрын
I’m not sure what your Intentions are for the Ships future but if running it as She was Intended to do getting the originalPropulsion would definitely be a Wise decision IMO NavalEngineers are some of the Smartest people onEarth and this Ship was designed to work the best on the Power she was designed to use it would also most likely be the most Cost efficeint way to RunHer under her Own Power
@jadams3427 3 жыл бұрын
Do drawings exist of this beautiful ship ?
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
They do, however the ship was modified few times during its life..
@cobragaming7068 3 жыл бұрын
You mean the schematics and engineer books . They should be available I think. Over the years the ship probably underwent a lot of refurbishment and upgrades in docks.
@jadams3427 2 жыл бұрын
Well, I was thinking of lines plan and general arrangement. It would be fun to make a CAD model of Aurora.
@philupson4561 2 жыл бұрын
That looks like a sound powered phone- unkillable.
@premitive1 3 жыл бұрын
If I were a rich man, da da da da da d ada da da d ada. :( Would love to sponsor that engine room!
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
More information to come soon! There will also be options to sponsor some of the cabins..
@MrJeep75 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@604cuinkillah 2 жыл бұрын
My dad worked at Waukesha Engine! What is the purpose of the Waukesha Diesel in your ship? Edit: generator, got it. NOTHING sounds like a Waukesha. That's awesome😎 Waukesha, Wisconsin
@raccbc27 3 жыл бұрын
Realistically you are probably going to have to remove the main engines and have them sent out and be rebuilt because most Mercedes diesel engines usually won’t be rebuilt here in United States because we don’t have metric tooling for those engines so you’re gonna have to have it in the back of your mind that pulling those engines is going to be the necessary thing. I’m not sure what kind of fuel system those engines use you didn’t show the engines in the video well enough to know if it’s indirect or direct injection or what kind of mechanical injection it has. Most diesels of that era you need to clean out the injectors make sure the mechanical governor is free and your fuel rack is not stuck, then all you need is good clean fuel and they should run just fine, the generators I would just clean of any debris check all the electrical connections and let her rip
@robertduncan7618 Жыл бұрын
Hope today in 2023 this restoration is ongoing and on track ?
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ Жыл бұрын
Yes they are still working on her! They now have a youtube channel where you can follow along! www.youtube.com/@AuroraRestorationProject
@Derpy_egg 2 жыл бұрын
Diesel engines and electricy are very easy to repair
@wildandbarefoot 2 жыл бұрын
As they're old Locomotive engines from UK trains I can tell ya there will be volunteers by the ton to come fix that. Real Rail enthusiasts. Look for societies in the UK.
@john-ls8wq 2 жыл бұрын
That 5th engine probably needs rebuilt that's why it's in pieces they were tearing it down without all of them up and running it won't provide enough power to the drives you'll burn them up electric motors will run on low voltage but if you don't supply the correct voltage you'll torch them
@Captain-Iglo 2 жыл бұрын
Has the vessel a Asbestos free certification ?
@louisevolpe6605 2 жыл бұрын
What about the SS united States docked in the Delaware River in Philadelphia?
@barrywhitley2535 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alanna and Chris. Interesting video. Looks pretty good down below considering the age of the vessel. What are those glass jars bubbling away in the control room. Is that to keep the humidity up?
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
Yes they are! Jk. It was for a movie they filmed there recently..
@barrywhitley2535 3 жыл бұрын
@@CruisetheWorldAtoZ Thanks Alanna.
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
Your welcome!
@gordongreenwood9491 3 жыл бұрын
I luv your videos I have so many questions ..
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! what other questions would you like answered?!
@richardrogerson2383 2 жыл бұрын
I'd like to know the spec's on the ship. Length, width, displacement, etc..
@ruthc8407 3 жыл бұрын
The fuel/water separators should be serviced.
@denverdanoreno 2 жыл бұрын
Please help: total of 6 maybach's, ⅙ missing 5 total (?).
@simonmorris6182 2 жыл бұрын
So how many gallons per mile can be expected on a trip?
@KarelRode 2 жыл бұрын
Who counted how many times he said: "you know"? Fact, I f$^& do not know, so why not tell me? Please fix it as I fixate on it and just tune out!
@schirmeyerb 2 жыл бұрын
Have you...all the map (plan), of (the machinerie) .?.....May be I could help you....Bernard PARIS
@raymondnoya5653 2 жыл бұрын
I'm a year older than the ship !
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 2 жыл бұрын
wow!
@bojans3700 3 жыл бұрын
Really interesting video though the background music is really disturbing.
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, will make note of this
@davef.2811 3 жыл бұрын
Just like a big train locomotive.
@lesterhersh7184 2 жыл бұрын
That is not correct about one prop. The 230ft storis hand only one and all the coast guard 180 buoy tenders had only one prop
@mikemarullo4328 2 жыл бұрын
How do I become a member of the team to help with restorations
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 2 жыл бұрын
Check out Aurora Restoration project youtube or Facebook group for updates when they crowd source for help.
@ammoalamo6485 3 жыл бұрын
Did I hear right, this was built in 1954? That was 67 years ago. If a young man of 20 worked on the initial build, he would be 87 years old today. At that age I doubt you will get many volunteers simply because by the mid-80s most of us have bodies that are worn out - arthritic knees, hands, fingers, failing eyesight, limited mobility, diabetes, prostate trouble, plus various cancers and failing organs. I would be more confident with the success of this project if the engines were common in the mid-1970s - there would be a potential workforce about age 67, in the US the age of retirement.
@CruisetheWorldAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын
Keep in mind there a lot of people out there that knows on how to work on similar engines. If I remember correctly Chris has some of the original specs for those engines.
@woodhonky3890 3 жыл бұрын
The ID plate on the Maybach said 1965.
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