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EMMA MAERSK

This monstership, a miracle of modern technology operates strictly as a transpacific containercarrier.At207 ft width and 1300 ft long it is too large to navigate Suez or Panama canals.

A crew of 13 ( similar size aircraftcarriers may have a crew of 5,000).

11 cranes can operate simulaneously. Cost to build about $150 Million.Speed 31 knots, can make to trip in 4 days.Commandbridge is the hight of a 10 story building. Cargo capacity 123,000 tons.

Operated by the Maersk Line Emma Maersk has been operating between China and Califirnia USA since Sept.06.

The returntrip to China is usually made with empty containers...