This Ship Isn't Sinking.

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11-01-2010, 05:05 PM
blindmist

This Ship Isn't Sinking.

http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets...velove1_01.jpg

This ship isn't sinking. Or maybe it's perpetually sinking. It's "Love, Love" by Julien Berthier, a boat that's been modified to appear as though it's capsizing. Crazy. And thanks to a motor it still moves around just fine:

http://vimeo.com/4530080

Berthier describes the sculptural piece as a "permanent and mobile image of a wrecked ship that has become a functional and safe leisure object." He's functionally and safely piloted it to harbors all over Europe.

The ship was originally a 6.5 meter yacht that was sliced in half and outfitted with a new keel which keeps it upright at all times.

http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets...port-24c3c.jpg
http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets...sopp-0344f.jpg
http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets...loin-9c601.jpg

But while Berthier might be OK chilling out on his half-sunk boat, I can't imagine that he doesn't at least leave a little panic in his wake.

Kyle VanHemert http://gizmodo.com/5678388/this-ship-isnt-sinking
11-01-2010, 06:25 PM
DocWalt

That's really... weird. I can't imagine it's very stable, lol
11-01-2010, 06:27 PM
onebadmollafolla

Excellent for people who want to troll other boaters.
11-01-2010, 07:03 PM
GTOX

nice conversation starter...
11-01-2010, 09:24 PM
Atrosity

Is this a 3si reference? Because that ship IS sinking...
11-01-2010, 09:26 PM
blindmist

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atrosity

Is this a 3si reference? Because that ship IS sinking...

lol.... maybe....
11-01-2010, 09:38 PM
green-lantern

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTOX

nice conversation starter...

What I was thinking :lo5l:
11-01-2010, 09:40 PM
Unknownvr4

I also thought it was refering to the "other" site
11-01-2010, 09:56 PM
Austin@STM

makes we want to put small wheels on my roof and drive around upside down. ;)
11-02-2010, 04:39 AM
terrets

Hah thats sweet...I bet the Coast Guard dislikes him.
11-02-2010, 01:52 PM
blindmist

Quote:

Originally Posted by Austin@STM

makes we want to put small wheels on my roof and drive around upside down. ;)

You have 10 weeks to accomplish this.
11-02-2010, 04:28 PM
mb7050

I wonder what would happen to that "boat"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIAIFEDNqbI&feature=related
11-02-2010, 06:27 PM
93STLTH

That's just about the dumbest thing I've ever seen. You have to spend all day telling other boaters that you're fine and don't need any help.... and what if it really started to sink? No one would know the difference.