a sad state of this SS

[Fast67VelleN2O]

I used to work for Moran towing in Philly (tug boats) passed it almost every day, always takes my breath away. She can only be taken out to sea on a Moon Low tide to get under the Walt Whitman. Huge ship though, and all the rat stops came off the ropes. Who knows whats living on that ship right now.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

What's a 'rat stop'??

[StriperSS]

A 'rat stop' is a disc that is fitted to the cables or ropes that hold a ship to the dock. It prevents rats from entering or leaving a ship by tightrope walking.

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A 'rat stop' is a disc that is fitted to the cables or ropes that hold a ship to the dock. It prevents rats from entering or leaving a ship by tightrope walking.

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it also prevents all but the most drunken sailors from coming and going without proper authorization.

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

I see!

[nuch_ss396]

Norm,

I pass that ship twice a week while in Philly ( to and from
the airport ). I had no idea she held that title. I hope
they have plans for her. Why else would it me moored there?

Steve