Emma Maersk: The Worlds Largest Container Ship
Emma Maersk was the largest container ship ever built, and as of 2008 the longest ship in use. It was designed for high sea’s travel only and is unable to negotiate the Suez or Panama Canals.
The ship is named after Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller’s late wife, Emma.
Emma Maersk Facts & Figures: 1302ft long, 207ft wide, $145M USD to build, China to California in 4 days and chugs 6275 litres of diesel per hour!!!
Posted on April 17, 2009 | Filed Under Really
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