CLOSER LOOK AT THE AFT OF SECTION 7!!!!! on April 29, 2021
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- Wreck removal of the Cargo ship Golden Ray in the St. Simons Sound
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Hey Andy. Another great video of section seven. Just below the red dry chemical fire extinguisher at the rear of the engine, brown in color and covered in ripped open plastic, is, I believe a used piston and rod assembly from the engine. And just below the piston are some spare exhaust valve assemblies which are the upper most part on the engine that has the large lifting ring. There are some videos on TH-cam of those parts being replaced in large ship engines such as this one. Also, according to an article in a recent edition of car and driver magazine, the Golden Ray's engine is a 5522 liter, 7 cylinder, two stroke diesel making 17335 horsepower. The article also stated that the removal and clean up of the Gollden Ray will cost more than $400 million dollars in the end.
Thanks for the info. I would think that an engine problem at sea would be a bad spot to need parts! Good eye spotting those pieces. MM
I need to correct the post in that the part I thought was the engine piston is actually a cylinder liner. It is the part that the piston goes up and down in. Just watched a video on matt and jeffs youtube channel that shows a cylinder liner being loaded onto a ship.
You can fly as good as you can Captain a Boat. You are a Gaul Darn Genius Capt. Andy. Thanks so much for your time getting these updates for us and God Bless
Me and Forrest Gump thank you! MM
The list of cars I’ve seen are the
Chevrolet Trax
Chevrolet Equinox
Chevrolet Blazer
Chevrolet Tahoe
Chevrolet Suburban
GMC Terrain
GMC Yukon
GMC Yukon XL
Cadillac Escalade
Kia Tellurides
Kia Rios
RAMs
Mercedes
RV
Private owned cars
don't forget the Tesla and Ford Raptor you saw! MM
Yeah I forgot about those and in that section that red sedan is a Chrysler 300 and deeper down looks like a red Mustang
I thought they were all Hyundais.
Looks like at least as many GMC vehicles as KIA’s.
@@gaylonreedy8915 3084 from General Motors idk how many Kia’s there were 316 Tellurides idk how many Rios were on there then the rest were RAM and Mercedes
More great drone footage!
Thanks for doing that.
When I was down there at St.Simons for a month in 2020 working I saw that wreck every day and my vantage point was on the top side and I saw that white part of the ship that is marked “only” .
Seems strange to now see it sitting on that barge.But I’m not complaining.😁
Thanks again Capt Andy for keeping us all informed and stay safe out there .
Another superb episode, thanks. Great piloting of the drone. Very nice shots of the crumpled cargo. I can hear the cries of the multiple CarMax managers lamenting the loss of these late model, low mileage beauties. Andy, you have built an impressive documentary record of this historic recovery effort.
Many thanks! MM
CAPT Andy Awesome drone skills Thank you for all the info you provide. Some more fun facts for you to have The Golden Ray was built in Hundai Miyeo Dockyard Ulsan South Korea keel laid down 23 Dec. 2015 launched 26 Aug 2016 Turned over for service 2017 71,118 gross tons. Hyundai builds under license from MN B&W the 2 cycle crosshead 7 cylinder diesel engine should be a 7L42MC taller than a 2 story building That Item with the plastic blowing in the breeze is a spare cylinder sleeve these ships usually carry one or 2 along with pistons and top heads and injectors they are fascinating machines God Bless You Sir and the Work Of Your Hands Y'all stay safe
Thanks for the info. That is one massive diesel! MM
First thing that strikes me is the amount of marine growth which immediately took advantage of a clean place to adhere. Nature has no qualms about leaving mankind behind! Second thing is whether or not any of the ship parts, fittings, and gear will be re-sold as re-purposed material. Third thing is whether all those automobiles will be crushed and melted down, or if parts will be put back on the market as "used - like new". I'm thinking especially of tires. Andy, your management of the drone is excellent. Fascinating coverage.
I can't imagine the insurance company would allow those tires or anything from the cars being reused. MM
Sir Andy !!!! Thanks greatly again for your time & energy to continue the story !!!! ""KEEP IT SAFE ""!!
Thank you, I will. MM
Great job again Andy! Nice and steady on the drone, and that really helps to take in some details. One striking and sobering detail is the incredible damage an anchor chain does to any automobile. Every time they saw through another aluminum engine block, transmission, or cast iron differential, another spill of an oily contaminate will take place. That is why there will be constant slicks to patrol and clean up until the wreck is entirely removed.
It is fascinating and very instructive to watch a large scale salvage operation like this take place, especially when it is being so very well documented. Keep up the great work Andy, you're helping to teach an important lesson about the real world to those who seem to think you dig potatoes out of gravy. This is the risk and responsibility we all agree to share in order to get our hands on all those shiny new cars.
Appreciate the comment. I hope this bit of history will be locked in and not forgotten. MM
Amazing to see the difference between parts of ship that were underwater and never below the water. Look brand new. Also to see right through the ship. Great stuff...as usual Captain Andy! Thank you!
The ship was only 2 years old when this happened
Thanks for watching! MM
Thank you Andy for your reply. I have watched every single report that you have made, and enjoyed them immensely.
The enormity of this whole environment disaster, and financial fiasco and the handling of it is truly unbelievable.
We appreciate your time and interest in this project. I have followed you since the beginning. This was a very good video. THANKS.
I appreciate that! MM
You will soon see some of those cars on a “Buy Here Pay Here” car lot for sale
Only driven to church on Sundays, clean title, ac works. I know what I have so no lowballs
YES!!! IM DED
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I have my doubts. Just one of these vehicles salvaged and restored would bring large bills in the future.
@@areaone3813 Bills to whoever was restoring these salt water, silt filled rusting wrecks. Certainly would cost more to restore than buying a perfectly good dry used machine.
I'm here from recommendation by Alfred Montaner......very cool video....amazing.
Thanks for coming! MM
Jaw dropping! This entire ordeal leaves me speechless.
Great info attached! I researched after I watched 1 of your videos yesterday and it’s hard to find the words there’s so many! Great video. Thank you.
Thanks again. Great pictures and video to show us all👍👍👍
Our pleasure! MM
Great footage yet again. Looks like that is a spare piston liner In the bag as it is sat in its own cradle.
Thanks for the info. It seems that spare engine parts were well stocked on the Golden Ray.. Thanks for pointing it out. MM
I am very interested by how clean the blue seven cylinder engine looked compared to the vehicle storage areas.
@@donalddodson7365 the engine bay was out of the water plus it is a sealed room so no smoke from the fire would penetrant the engine room plus it was also sealed from when the vessel was laying in the water so no vapours from the ocean would have gotten in either. Never know give her a wiff and she may fire up again 😂
@@MinorcanMullet there are a couple of cylinder heads there aswell to the left of it. May have been a problematic engine or it is part of the of the stock given when you purchase the ship. There is no parts shop on the open ocean after all 🤣
Amazing drone footage Captain Andy! You really got some great shots of the engine and propeller shaft area. Unbelievable seeing all those vehicles. Especially the ones that are still strapped in well. The lifting lugs are huge.
Many thanks! MM
Thank you Captain for continuing to share the information and images of this history in the making.
Stay safe.
Thank you, I will. MM
Utterly fascinating! Thank you for sharing
Capt. Andy, the quality of your drone imagery is stunning. You seem like a really smart guy, but be prepared when the documentarians ask for use of your video assets. Get your ducks in a row with copyrights, etc. and have legal representation ready. I’m thinking the PBS program ‘Nova’ will do an episode of the salvage operation, and probably others, too....you sir, have captured history....!
Thanks for that! We have quite the library of video! MM
😱. Wow. So this is the very first I have heard about this disaster. Those are some stunning images you have there. My. It’s the thought is what if someone would have the chance to salvage and restore one of those vehicles what it would be worth in the future. Thank you for your extensive documentation. I am at the beginning here and plan to watch it all.
Fantastic! The detail here is amazing! So incredibly cool! Thank you!!!
Thank you too! MM
Spectacular footage sir……..thank you!!!
Glad you enjoyed it. MM
Thank you, thank you, thank you Captain Andy for the videos and hard work sir. You are the man. That was so interesting and Erie at the same time.
Much appreciated! MM
Again Andy great footage!
What amazes me the most is how the salvagers got the anchor chain under the ship.
Then the force that was needed for the chain to take a bite especially on the bottom of the cut.
Simply amazing!
The amount of force applied to the chain by the VB helped that "bite". MM
Superb footage, thank so much for sharing this! 🤗
Thanks for catching the TH-cam channel. This event unfolded in my backyard and I felt compelled to video this epic saga. I think I have some 400 videos of this story as it unfolded.
Thanks again for another great video.You navigate that drone with expertise.I find this so fascinating after being in St. Simons and seeing the work being done from a distance.This is just great.I am so thankful you are doing this
Glad you enjoyed it! MM
Thank you Andy. These videos have really kept us up to date with the progress of the ship removal. My wife and I are heading to the island tomorrow for a week. I will be interested in getting a good view from the pier.
Hopefully cutting on the next section will begin while you are on the island! MM
What a sight to see. So well done Sir! The main thought I had from watching this scene was the four crewmen who we rescued after the major part of the crew. Don’t you know those men must have sensed heavy fear and trepidation of being trapped in the hull wondering if this would be their tomb. I remember praying for them and the relief felt when they were removed through holes cut in the hull. This story would make a good chapter to add the the next edition of the book Bold Endeavors by Jack Stuster. It’s a book about claustrophobia and living and working in tight quarters. I’m on page 51 and enjoying it a lot.
Great footage amazing how steady it is
Thanks 👍. MM
Great drone work! Especially liked how you zoomed in on one vehicle and then zoomed out so anyone could get a perspective of the size of that piece. Stay safe out there!
Thanks! 👍. MM
Brings the true meaning of "chain saw" into view !
amazing how everything above the water line still looks to be in fairly nice shape, even the main engine, after more than a year and half.
So the 14 cylinder version weighs 2,300 tons and puts out 108,000hp at 102rpm. So the 7 cylinder should be 54,000hp at 102rpm and weigh about 1,300 tons.
Just amazing. I hope someone is documenting this. Someone like the discovery channel. Would love to hear the behind the scenes discussions by the guys making this work.
Andy is documenting it quite well! Thankful he is doing it. Yeah it would be very interesting to hear what the guys working on it are were thinking about this whole thing.
The engine is a 17,335 HP, 5522 liter two-stroke diesel in line seven cylinder turning at a relativity lazy 77 RPM. Found this info on "Car & Driver" web site of all places.
It's a monster! MM
The piece of iron the plastic cover appaers to be a spare cylinder sleeve for the engine>
React the spare cylinder liner has partial slid out of its stowage location. There spare cylinder cover bolts wrapped in preservative cloth in front. Of it. Below the liner some exhuast valve actuators.
Spare power head, yes.
Andy ,please explain to me ,why in Gods name are they taking the ship parts to LA. to be salvaged. But they took the rudder, the propeller, and the main shaft and dropped them in the Atlantic Ocean, am I stupid or something, or is this whole operation off the wall.
i'm assuming here, sooooo I believe the amount of contamination left on everything inside the ship, that to take it offshore would require extensive cleaning to decontaminate. Too much expense. MM
Fantastic Drone coverage. With your daily updates, you undoubtedly have video footage of the wreck and its removal that nobody else has. You should consider Copyrighting all of your videos as I'm certain that some Producer wanting to make a Documentary about this disaster, will eventually come knocking on your door. With all of the effort that you have put into documenting this incident, it would be nice for you to get some kind of reward for it. As always, thanks for sharing.
That's a great idea!
Good job.
Fabulous job on the Drone movies. I thought that some of the very large piping down on the lower right side next to the whole might have been the discharge for the engine cooling water. The engine gauges on the yesterday's video were absolutely fabulous in their detail. I hope you are making a bundle from TH-cam on this job.
It pays enough to keep fuel in the boat! MM
Amazing video
Thanks Andy!
My pleasure! MM
Thanks for the excellent video captain
Very welcome. MM
What truly outstanding video footage and narration this is!
That this virtually new vessel equipped with sophisticated cargo loading and ballasting computers should end up capsized indicates Crew malpractice!
To see that engineering masterpiece of a vessel brutally shredded into disposable blocks is trully appalling!
Thankfully, the engine appears to have been free from immersion and will be the salvers jewel amid the debris!
Immersion in seawater utterly destroys a vessel, and the contrast between immersed sections of the wreck and those that remained above the water are remarkable, with one looking ready for work and the other utterly destroyed!
Your channel was highly recommended and I am glad to have subscribed.
Thank you for your superb video footage and narration.
Another excellent report.
Thanks! MM
Hi Andy another great video thanks
Thanks 👍. MM
Engine is a 7 cylinder MAN B&W 7G60ME-C9. 600 mm bore. 25,000 Hp at 97 rpm. Good size but by no means the biggest.
Thanks for the up-date on the motorbrand
It looks good, even now(unbelievable)
There is a lot of value to that engine in parts. When they salvage it they could make some money on the engine parts.
The biggest I-worked on was a 12 cil with a bore off 1025 mm with a stroke off 2,9 m. I visit last week a container vessel from MSC lines with a engine off more then 100.000 hp
Would that engine be damaged from sitting on it's side for so long and exposed to salt air for so long? MM
The spare liner and Exhuast valves do not look like they were under water. So the engine not underwater is a good thing. Most like not cost effective to remove engine whole and who would buy it. But the parts can all be sent to a shop and checked and reconditioned. All these big parts like pistons, liners ROS, cylinder covers valves can be reconditioned and sold.So if they can get it in a safe position to dismantle there is money there. It was they do in the scrap yards of india.
What currently remains of the wreck? I believe in one of your other videos in recent days that you said another section was still resting out there. What section of the ship is left? What is the expected timeline for the remainder of the scrapping process?
Great coverage of this salvage effort. I guess the only person who isn't a fan would bare his behind again if he got the chance.
Andy, the large rusty cylinder you see behind engine is a spare cylinder liner for the main engine. Gives you an idea of the size.The units wrapped in plastic below that are most likely fuel injectors for the M.E.
Good eye! All I know about that power unit is it a large one! Thanks! MM
Thank you!
You're welcome! MM
you are the drone whisperer! great job. Will you share the make/model/features of the drone you use?
IT's DJI Air 2S. This drone has only been available for about a month and we are still "getting acquainted". ...... MM
Mankind can do some really amazing things when we put our minds to it. What an awesome undertaking. I imagine if someone wanted to pay for it , they could safely remove the engine and then you could make the ultimate “Will it run?” Video for TH-cam. Joking aside, to the men and woman involved in salvaging this vessel I say, Well done, well done indeed.
The sheer weight of that piece, looks like at least 50 automobiles and trucks inside.
Once again a year after the fact - TWO years almost - I'm wondering why Cap didn't fly the drone THROUGH the decks - especially the very open spaces. Possibly the drone loses it's signal and would drop(?) I don't know, I haven't obtained a drone yet, but I'm SO interested in doing so. Anyway yeah, and I'm guessing Cap's really not a "car guy" so to speak because he doesn't seem to focus too much on the condition of the vehicles inside the wreck, which I would be doing! I'd be scanning for vehicles that didn't get submerged and are possibly still good (albeit title-branded)... Great work though, I'm thoroughly enjoying this. I wish I had come upon this at the time it was happening. Thanks for the belated entertainment 🙂
Looking at this section 7 as it sits on the barge how and where do they start the process to cut and dismantle this tangled mess to manageable piece's of scrap for disposal. 🤔 Thanks again for the update. C xx
Good question! MM
Start on the top (port side) and start the blue scissors removing all extraneous parts that can foul equipment. Lift out each vehicle to preserve it for extensive documentation and recycling. Remove hull in sections as disassembly progresses downward to maintain structural integrity. All cutting will be done with aerial lifts and strong security nets for safety as debris will tumble. Cranes will be attached to every point possible prior to cutting to minimize uncontrolled movement. Final step is the engine after everything else is safely removed. It will be detached and lifted in one piece.
I believe I have watched all of your videos on this salvage operation. Have you, and if not, do you intend to describe the cutting process?? Curious how they determine the location of each cut and the process that is used ??? Is the cable/chain smooth or is there some kind of friction/abrasive added?? How do they move the cutting cable/chain?? A continuous motion or a back and forth action?? Would be pretty "interesting" if someone would explain the process!!
Thanks for the great coverage on this BTW!!! 👍👍👍
I think you have missed some videos! We have had quite a bit of video and discussion on the cutting process. Check under the "videos" tab of the channel page. MM
Great footage of the front and rear of Section 7.
Many thanks! MM
I can't imagine there would be a single part that could be salvaged. The ship and its cargo are a total loss .
Incredible drone footage, im a new subscriber saw you on the chit show
Awesome to watch.
I have to wonder how much of the silt got pulled in by the cutting chains
Starting from 5:40 and panning up, is that fire damage? Some levels and cars are really blackened here. Also 6:20 to 6:40 you can see the difference in the color of the white floors and ceilings.
It’s amazing that man is able to build something so complex and large. The other thought is how long will we have natural resources to continue to make so many things?
BRAVO, WELL DONE VIDEO
Thank you for watching. MM
Another amazing video!
Thanks again! MM
I may have missed something earlier but it looks like none of the vehicles are fastened to the deck. I thought this would be a standard safety task. Or am I off base here?
The straps broke
Great video!
7 cyl about 35k hp, Andy J great job as always
Thanks 👍. MM
Greetings Andy, Do you think you could do a video on your drone? How long did it take you to learn how to fly it? Was it easy to fly? How much fly time do you have? Will it automatically fly back to you when the battery gets low? Thank you for your coverage of the Golden Ray.
That could well be a nice topic to cover. If things slow down enough to allow me! MM
Maybe some video of propeller and drive mechanism would help better understand how this happened , great footage !
A lick of paint here and there. Ready to move on.
What does section 7 smell like now that it's been out of the water for a few days?
5 day old seafood buffet. MM
Looks like digging a crater and sticking the hull in it using the inflatable materials for sure saving money on the boom usage
Need some will it run videos on the big engine.
Great work as usual. What is the actual height between decks? Looks like 6’?
Many of those decks are adjustable. I'm sure they would try to maximize the available space for cargo. MM
This is the first I've heard of this wreck. (Just didn't make the news here!) I will have to look at your other videos to get the big picture.
Thanks for checking us out! MM
Superb!
Thanks a lot! MM
Looks like a WIN GD RT-flex50-D 7 cylinder
That looks like a spare piston just in front of the engine (that blue thing)
Noted. Crazy seeing the engine and spare components in that space. MM
Entire replacement assembly, Piston, rod installed in a new liner ready to drop in.
Thanks again, Andy, for another great report. Your drone work around and up close to Section was stunning in what it revealed.
I would like to make a contribution to your efforts, and I may have missed your reply on how I might donate to the cause. Please let me know how I can securely donate to your efforts.
Roy
Buffalo, NY
Glad you enjoyed it. I haven't got that far into the process to need any backing. I would ask if you have any friends that may be interested in the channel to share it with them.. MM
@@MinorcanMullet
I have done just that, Andy. I regularly share your postings with several friends and have encouraged them to subscribe.
I’ll look forward to continuing my following of your work.
Roy
Any footage of the cutting actually happening?
I imagine it would have to be from actual operators of the operation.
Lots of it. Check out the videos
What’s you take on the leftover pollution in the sound? Are ppl eating the seafood from the sound?
Do you know if section 7 is a thinner slice than the others? To me it seems like it might be & if so I know it would be due to the engine weight.
I don't think it is. It doses look as if the chain didn't track as straight as on previous sections. MM
@@MinorcanMullet I was still curious so I started scrolling through all the photos posted on the response website. When I got as far back as the Dec 12th update I found an aerial diagram of the GR & it does appear section 7 is just a tad bit thinner than the other sections. Not by much though.
Will this make the beaches even muddier than they already are? I understand the muddying from Barrier Islands..but what about it?
Probably not. MM
Can you turn the video sideways so I don't have to turn my head ?
What was the destination of this freighter?
Great video series 👍👍👍
Baltimore. She was a roll on roll off ship. Car carrier. MM
Neat video
Good supply for youtube will it run vids 🤘🤘
Would love to have several of the non crusty LS motors out of those yukons
Looks like its going to be a pain to unload those vehicles.
The cylinder liner should be worth something
And looks to be in perfect condition…..
I wonder how many of those cars/trucks will end up with salvage titles?
None they been underwater too long
I'm glad I'm done with this job omg the most dangerous job I have ever worked in my life but very fun I'm just blessed to still be alive and able to say I personally pull my fair share of cars out of this thing and lifted it very fun times but glad it's over🙌🏾🤞🏾♥️ #BadRiggers
Is it me or are the losses of these car transporter vessels somewhat disproportionate? I imagine weight and balance to be tricky to manage and the cargo is prone to shifting in extremis. Like a ro-ro ferry, only worse. Very disturbing to watch but completely compelling.
do they empty the fuel tanks after parking the cars?
No. MM
@@MinorcanMullet it would seem the accumulation of fumes with all the jostling around would be dangerous. But I guess they have done this for a long time and know how to deal with it.
Where are the ballast tanks located?
I haven't seen any exposed tanks yet. I'm guessing we shall see them with the next cut. MM
Was this ship coming to the US or going from the US? Thanks
Going
Her next scheduled port of call was actually Baltimore. From there I think she was headed to the Middle East. MM
You stay safe out there
Well stated sir. MM
Thats a spare piston infount of the engine
what a waist. but i guess it will all be recycled. too bad it happened guess it was human error from what i heard. wonder if anyone lost their job on that one.