Simone

This is coastal trader Simone. She is bound for Hull and as you can see heading more or less straight in the sea and swell. This is a standard ship and ugly as only modern standard ships can be. In earlier days, you could recognize the Shipping Companies in the design of their vessels. Often with beautiful lines and lots of cargo gear. Nowadays, only one aspect is crucial; it has to return a maximum profit. Maximum cargo capacity, minimum crew, minimum wages for often Eastern European crew. Short and sweet: minimum expenses with maximum return. It starts at the drawing table; check the accommodation, the bridge can be raised hydraulically if containers are loaded on deck. Maybe I am getting too old for this, but if you want to see one of the thousands beautiful ships from the past, check this Link