In 1912, Britain built a luxury steamship called the Titanic, which was the largest luxury cruise ship in the world at the time and was known as the "unsinkable ship". However, from a modern perspective, the Titanic's size and size don't seem so impressive, especially when compared to some of today's medium-sized aircraft carriers, which have a displacement of only 4More than 60,000 tons.
In contrast, the USS Ford, the most advanced aircraft carrier in the United States, with a displacement of up to 100,000 tons, became the largest and most advanced aircraft carrier in the world. However, even the massive Ford could not be compared to the Nock Nevis, which was once the largest ship in the world and was known as the "giant of the seas". Originally built by the Oihama Shipyard in Yokosuka, Japan, the Nock Nevis had a design tonnage of 480,000 tons, but the construction process was interrupted due to economic reasons and was eventually purchased by Hong Kong ship king Tung Ho Wan.
After Dong Haoyun took over, he intended to transform the Nock Nevis into the world's largest ship, and planned to increase its displacement by more than 80,000 tons (close to the displacement of the Fujian aircraft carrier). This renovation brought the Nock Nevis to a staggering 820,000 tonnes at full load, equivalent to 75 Ford-class aircraft carriers or 18 Titanics.
However, the construction of the Nock Nevis was not all smooth sailing, as only a handful of countries at the time had the technology to build such large ships. To complete this ambitious project, Dong Haoyun handed over the ship to Japan for remodeling. After a long period of hard work, the Nock Nevis was finally launched in 1981, becoming the largest ship ever built in human history.
Not only did the Nock Nevis set a Guinness World Record, but it was also more than 58 meters longer than the Ever Alot, the second largest vessel in the world at the time. The length of the ship reached 458At 45 meters (compared to the 337 meters in length of the Ford), it is erected even taller than the Eiffel Tower and can sail at sea at speeds of up to 16 knots. The ship is equipped with STAL-L**AL AP steam turbines with a thrust of 50,000 hp per engine.
As a dedicated cargo tanker, the Nock Nevis has an impressive capacity of about 560,000 tons of deadweight tonnage and an internal space of about 4.1 million barrels**. Due to its sheer size, it is impossible to pass through the Suez Canal or even the English Channel when fully loaded. It is surprising that such a giant vessel can operate with only about 40 crew members, thanks to its highly automated design and intelligent computer-assisted systems.
Unfortunately, the Nock Nevis was sunk by Iraq during a sea oil shipment in the Middle East. At that time, it was during the Iran-Iraq war, and both sides invested huge amounts of combat power. Iraq declared all vessels carrying Iran** to be targeted. In 1988, the USS Nock Nevis was hit by an Iraqi anti-ship missile in the Strait of Hormuz and sank in shallow water. Despite this, it was later purchased by an international shipping company in Norway for $35 million** and successfully salvaged it. The restoration work began in 1990 and was costly, with 3,200 tonnes of steel used in the UK and 32 kilometres of pipelines replaced, costing a total of about $60 million, breaking the record for the world's largest ship repair project at the time.
After more than a decade of operation, the Nock Nevis was decommissioned due to aging and was finally sold to India in 2011 to begin dismantling work. Its 36-tonne anchor is now in the Hong Kong Maritime Museum, a testament to its former glory.
When it comes to the world's largest ship, we have to mention China's largest ship at present, the Ever Alot "Changyi". This striking vessel is known for its 3999 meters of total length, 615 meters of deck width, as well as more than 2With a huge deck area of 40,000 square meters, it has become a kind of sea giant. It is exquisitely designed to take into account not only the navigability but also the practical needs of navigating the world's major canals and straits. In the case of the Suez Canal, which is less than 300 meters wide at its narrowest point, it requires extremely precise manoeuvring techniques for giant ships to pass. As a result, the Ever Alot is designed to the millimetre to ensure that it can sail safely in the complex and ever-changing maritime environment.
And this ship is different from traditional oil tankers, it is currently the largest container ship in the world. This means that it is not only a means of transport, but also an important part of the global** and logistics industry. Its design and construction represent the highest achievement of modern ship engineering and design, embodying the wisdom and innovative spirit of mankind in the field of marine engineering. The vessel has a huge cargo capacity and is capable of loading thousands of standard containers at a time, providing strong support for the transportation of goods around the world. In this era characterized by high efficiency and large-scale transportation, the Ever Alot "Changyi" wheel undoubtedly plays a vital role.
When it comes to the Nock Nevis, although this former sea monster has retired from the stage of history, the shock and inspiration it has brought us are still profound. Its story is not just about the history of a big ship, but also about the history of human exploration in the realm of the oceans. From the Titanic to the Nock Nevis to today's Ever Alot "Changyi" ship, every step of progress embodies the wisdom and courage of human beings, demonstrating the determination of human beings to constantly challenge the limits of the natural world.