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In spite of a few problems, it's a really good start and it looks really nice. And she does have very nice lines.

The only thing I can see that hasn't been mentioned is I'm not entirely sure the guy-wires on the funnels would be necessary with modern materials and construction techniques, unless you're just putting them there to achieve a more retro look. Since you're probably using diesel or a combination of diesel and gas-turbine propulsion, you probably only have 1 functioning funnel anyway and the other 2 are just there for looks. Modern cruise ships with two funnels, like the Disney cruise ships, generally only have one functioning funnel. I think the Disney ships have a club in the 2nd funnel.

The funnels are strengthened internally like most liners today and you're quite right, the funnel stays, just like the masts, are purely to achieve that older look.
Regards,
Mike.

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One thing you might want to consider is placing auxiliary turbines and generators in one of the funnels. This installation wouldn't be very large - there isn't a lot of room in the funnels to start with - but it might be enough to stick an auxiliary gas turbine and generator. This is what the QM2 has, as by placing the engines up high you don't have to duct the intakes and the uptakes down through the passenger sections. Gas turbines are light enough that you can do this while diesel engines and steam turbines are not.

Storage is also a good suggestion for the volume - as is comm gear.

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Good call Timothy.
Regards,
Mike.

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Alotef, you truly do amazing work. She looks like the Queen Mary had a 21st-century upgrade! Amazing!

-Matt

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