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Old 02-18-2022, 08:06 AM   #1
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Does a Porsche float?

Might have a bunch of new Porsche cars driven by fish!

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/cargo-ship-carrying-cars-us-catches-fire-adrift-atlantic-crew-rcna16675

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Old 02-18-2022, 11:21 AM   #2
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Hate to be those owners or the ones waiting for their Bentley
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Old 02-18-2022, 12:22 PM   #3
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Tnat's a sad story. luckily the entire crew was safely rescued. There are folks over on Rennlist who had cars on that ship. This is the first article I've seen that has mentioned anything about controlling the fire or salvaging the ship. I wonder if any of the cars will be ok, between the fire, smoke damage and whatever is used to put out the fire.
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Old 02-18-2022, 04:56 PM   #4
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Thankfully some of the cars had 9-1-1 on them so the crew knew what to dial.

I'll see myself out.
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Old 02-19-2022, 06:55 AM   #5
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Thankfully some of the cars had 9-1-1 on them so the crew knew what to dial.

I'll see myself out.
I see where you went there...nicely done. lol
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Old 02-19-2022, 08:52 AM   #6
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Fingers crossed another 61 friends/family send me a text/email with this story again today - LOL

Hopefully the batteries weren't the cause...

Feel bad for anyone w a vehicle on ship; at least they'll go back to front of production line
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Hate to be those owners or the ones waiting for their Bentley
Yes, those poor folks that ordered Bentleys. I pity them.

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