Any Port Charleston dockings April 3-7?

bmclaurin · 03-27-2006, 07:00 PM

I'm going to be in Charleston next week visiting my family. From the deck on the back of my parent's house, you have a clear view of the shipping lane coming in to the harbor (albeit it's about a mile and half away). You can easily see the large cargo vessels with an unaided eye, and with a spotting scope, you can sometimes make out the large lettering on the side of the ships. If there are any BMW-carrying ships docking at the port while I'm there, I was thinking of going down there and seeing what I can see. Maybe they would let me tour the facilities. If not, maybe I can grab a photo w/ my 300mm telephoto lens from afar of them unloading those German beauties to their first taste of American soil. Of course, I would post those photos on this forum when I return.

Me personally, my baby's still in Bremerhaven (at least occording to OC and the 1-800 lady), so I won't have a chance of seeing my own car being unloaded. But it would be interesting to see what the process looks like anyway.

On the WW tracking site, I can only find a way to search for vessels departing today onwards, so all those arrival dates are after next week. How can I find out what/when is arriving next week (April 3-7)?

Sp82 · 03-27-2006, 07:17 PM

The Freedom arrives on April 2nd the Franconia (not sure if it has BMW's) on April 8th

cralmandi · 03-27-2006, 08:55 PM

The Freedom is scheduled to arrive on 3/31 and depart on 04/02 my baby is on that ship. The Undine is also scheduled to arrive on 04/07.

olsenhut · 03-27-2006, 09:06 PM

According to OC and the 800 lady mines still sitting in Bremerhaven

Been that way for a week now.

Mines coming to Wi - may get of in NY.

bmclaurin · 03-27-2006, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cralmandi

The Freedom is scheduled to arrive on 3/31 and depart on 04/02 my baby is on that ship. The Undine is also scheduled to arrive on 04/07.

Cool. I actually will get to Charleston on Friday night, the 31st (that's me, not my car unfortunately). I might go down to the port Saturday morning to see if I can nab a few pics. If so, I will post right away.

cralmandi · 03-28-2006, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by olsenhut

According to OC and the 800 lady mines still sitting in Bremerhaven

Been that way for a week now.

Mines coming to Wi - may get of in NY.

Hey where in wisconsin, I'm in mukwonago, mine is going to get off in SC.

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bmclaurin New Member 3 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2012 535i (F10) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	Any Port Charleston dockings April 3-7? I'm going to be in Charleston next week visiting my family. From the deck on the back of my parent's house, you have a clear view of the shipping lane coming in to the harbor (albeit it's about a mile and half away). You can easily see the large cargo vessels with an unaided eye, and with a spotting scope, you can sometimes make out the large lettering on the side of the ships. If there are any BMW-carrying ships docking at the port while I'm there, I was thinking of going down there and seeing what I can see. Maybe they would let me tour the facilities. If not, maybe I can grab a photo w/ my 300mm telephoto lens from afar of them unloading those German beauties to their first taste of American soil. Of course, I would post those photos on this forum when I return. Me personally, my baby's still in Bremerhaven (at least occording to OC and the 1-800 lady), so I won't have a chance of seeing my own car being unloaded. But it would be interesting to see what the process looks like anyway. On the WW tracking site, I can only find a way to search for vessels departing today onwards, so all those arrival dates are after next week. How can I find out what/when is arriving next week (April 3-7)?
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cralmandi Private 9 Rep 60 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mukwonago WI iTrader: (0)	The Freedom is scheduled to arrive on 3/31 and depart on 04/02 my baby is on that ship. The Undine is also scheduled to arrive on 04/07.
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olsenhut New Member 0 Rep 26 Posts Drives: BMW 330i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	According to OC and the 800 lady mines still sitting in Bremerhaven Been that way for a week now. Mines coming to Wi - may get of in NY.
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