Topic: Name that ship!

Well done again Carol, and for getting the answer to me before aplmac, who I knew could answer it.

And thanks to aplmac for the very good photo and info, and here is some more interesting information about the ship.

In the early 1980's, Lawrence Woodcraft an architect and former Scientologist, claimed to have filed an affidavit affirming he encountered asbestos on the ship in 1987specifying that the Freewinds was laden with dangerous blue asbestos and informed Scientology leaders. Scientology decided to do NOTHING, and did not tell it's thousands of past passengers or crew of the danger. Instead it kept on chugging away and booking cruises year after year. That would mean that the ship's operators have been potentially exposing ALL visitors to the deadliest kind of asbestos for 21 years. Up untill April of 2008 when the Curacoa authorities sealed it. Scientology claims they have recently refit the ship. But someone was quoted as saying, "the Church of Scientology claims to have removed the blue asbestos, I just don't see how, it's everywhere. You would first have to remove all the pipes, plumbing, a/c ducts, electrical wiring etc. etc. just a maze of stuff. Also panelling as well, basically strip the ship back to a steel hull. Also blue asbestos is sprayed onto the outer walls and then covered in paint. It's in every nook and cranny."
Every time a panel is removed for routine maintenance, asbestos dust is released into the rooms, cabins and corridors of the ship. A ship at sea is subjected to intense vibration and so the already loosened asbestos becomes progressively looser and releases more airborne contamination.

IF YOU LOVE THE CARIBBEAN ISLANDS AND IT'S PEOPLE........
Please know that the ship is also a major polluter. It sometimes dumps four loads of waste per hour into the wetlands, contributing to a growing environmental problem on the islands. There are many videos on Youtube showing actual footage of the polluting done by the Freewinds. So go check those out. AND SPEAK OUT!

What I want to know is if this ship is so dangerous, what is it doing in Barbados?
perhaps our on site detective, aplmac inc, could find out.

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- here is some more interesting information about the ship.

In the early 1980's, Lawrence Woodcraft an architect and former Scientologist, claimed to have filed an affidavit affirming he encountered asbestos on the ship in 1987specifying that the Freewinds was laden with dangerous blue asbestos and informed Scientology leaders. Scientology decided to do NOTHING, and did not tell it's thousands of past passengers or crew of the danger. Instead it kept on chugging away and booking cruises year after year. That would mean that the ship's operators have been potentially exposing ALL visitors to the deadliest kind of asbestos for 21 years. Up untill April of 2008 when the Curacoa authorities sealed it. Scientology claims they have recently refit the ship. But someone was quoted as saying, "the Church of Scientology claims to have removed the blue asbestos, I just don't see how, it's everywhere. You would first have to remove all the pipes, plumbing, a/c ducts, electrical wiring etc. etc. just a maze of stuff. Also panelling as well, basically strip the ship back to a steel hull. Also blue asbestos is sprayed onto the outer walls and then covered in paint. It's in every nook and cranny."
Every time a panel is removed for routine maintenance, asbestos dust is released into the rooms, cabins and corridors of the ship. A ship at sea is subjected to intense vibration and so the already loosened asbestos becomes progressively looser and releases more airborne contamination.

IF YOU LOVE THE CARIBBEAN ISLANDS AND IT'S PEOPLE........
Please know that the ship is also a major polluter. It sometimes dumps four loads of waste per hour into the wetlands, contributing to a growing environmental problem on the islands. There are many videos on Youtube showing actual footage of the polluting done by the Freewinds. So go check those out. AND SPEAK OUT!

What I want to know is if this ship is so dangerous, what is it doing in Barbados?
perhaps our on site detective, aplmac inc, could find out.

I used to see it quite regularly, here at the Bridgetown Port -ugly little tub that it is-
but haven't seen it now for maybe the past two? cruise seasons.
Hopefully the Bridgetown Port Authority has banned it! ;)


Was unaware it actually offered cruises for paying pax..
Who would it appeal to??


Re. the asbestos factor... it sounds like another candidate
for Spartan and I to scuttle, somewhere deep.
We don't even want Scuba-divers going down on her.
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Well' I've managed to find a couple more, not to hard, so the easiest first, :D Enjoy.

I spoke too soon.

Went down to the Bridgetown Port Friday morning early
to find Freewinds parked up.



Geeez, I really needed a reminder as to what an ugly little tub she is.
I'll bet she Rocks and Rolls!
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Out of Synch I know but I stumbled across this photo whilst looking for a pilot boat for another thread ~ I think it maybe windstar / windsurf but I don't know.

If anyone could enlighten me I'd be grateful



Plus there is another sailing ship behind ~ going to have to start naming photo's as soon as I get home ~ old age is setting in!

Shelley, I think it is either Wind Spirit or her sister ship Wind Star. I don't think Surf has the radar ball (?) at the stern. Anyway good night. I need to go to bed my cat got me up at 5.45 Sat morning with the most persistant yowling everCarol

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Re. the asbestos factor... it sounds like another candidate
for Spartan and I to scuttle, somewhere deep.
We don't even want Scuba-divers going down on her.
.

I am on my way South again will call in to Barbados to pick you up :D

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I am on my way South again will call in to Barbados to pick you up :D

Right. Standing by. My boots are right by the door.

Shall I pack a few small shape charges as well?
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Hi all
Just found this picture of 2 old ones in Liverpool docks. A clue,,,Sister ships to the old "Topaz".
Oh dear ive just realised it gives a big clue when you click on thumbnail.
JC

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Hi all
Just found this picture of 2 old ones in Liverpool docks. A clue,,,Sister ships to the old "Topaz".
Oh dear ive just realised it gives a big clue when you click on thumbnail.
JC

Empress of Canada & Empress of Australia