M/V Liberty, Voyage EB711-LIB, Departing March 12, 2007

STE92VE · 03-08-2007, 05:23 PM

For all those that seek passage to The New World aboard this mighty ship, I welcome you on behalf of the Captain and Crew. The past weeks have been stressful for those anxious souls waiting to take delivery of their new rides. May we arrive safe and sound at our final destinations and remember fondly the ones who made this journey informative and entertaining.

OK, enough of the

Here's the skinny on this voyage, if you've been lucky enough to get aboard:

This is the M/V Liberty:

She was originally named Faust and you can read about her history and her specifications here:
http://www.globalsecurity.org/milita...ship/faust.htm

This is the planned schedule of ports of call:
The sailing schedule and ports of call are subject to change without notice.
Note: Red ports of call means the vessel has already sailed.
Port Country Arrival Departure
BREMERHAVEN GERMANY 10/03/2007 12/03/2007
ANTWERP BELGIUM 14/03/2007 14/03/2007
ZEEBRUGGE BELGIUM 15/03/2007 15/03/2007
SOUTHAMPTON UNITED KINGDOM 16/03/2007 16/03/2007
BALTIMORE, MD U.S.A. 25/03/2007 27/03/2007
CHARLESTON,SC U.S.A. 29/03/2007 30/03/2007
BRUNSWICK, GA U.S.A. 31/03/2007 31/03/2007

Once your status on OC or 800# changes to "En Route" you can enter your VIN here to track your car:
http://schedule.2wglobal.com/AppTrac...trackType=Auto
It's supposed to work, but don't start PMing me at 4 in the morning if it doesn't.

I will be posting updates in this thread as they become available as to ships position, weather and sea conditions. If you are of the impatient type like me and want to check on that info yourself, you can do so here:
http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/index.html
You can either search by ship name, LIBERTY or her call sign, WRYX

Every afternoon at 4PM while we are at sea, there will be tea served on the LIDO DECK. Snacks and beverages will be available.

Looking forward to meeting and greeting you all aboard this coming weekend as we prepare to sail home on Monday 3/12/07.

Your Self-Appointed Cruise Director,
Steve

pnkflyd · 03-08-2007, 07:08 PM

I want to be on board the ship leaving on 3/12 but would prefer maersk teal as it arrrives NY 3 days before liberty. During this wait every second counts

STE92VE · 03-08-2007, 09:45 PM

Here is the latest info on the Liberty:
Expected arrival in Bremerhaven: 2007-Mar-10
Last reported at 2007-Mar-08 12:00 UTC. Time now 2007-Mar-09 03:40 UTC.
Position N 49°24', W 006°00'.

VOS classification: ro/ro container ship; recruited by US as Selected ship.

Wind from 210 at 11 knots

Waves 0.5 meters (2 feet), 2 second period

Barometer 1025.9 mb
Air temperature 13.5 ° C
Water temperature 10.9 ° C

STE92VE · 03-09-2007, 08:10 AM

Here's the latest update as the Liberty approaches Bremerhaven:
Last reported at 2007-Mar-09 12:00 UTC. Time now 2007-Mar-09 14:07 UTC.
Position N 52°48', E 004°12'.

VOS classification: ro/ro container ship; recruited by US as Selected ship.

Wind from 320 at 20 knots

Waves 1.0 meters (3 feet), 4 second period

Barometer 1020.4 mb
Air temperature 8.5 ° C
Water temperature 8.2 ° C

LEDZEP · 03-09-2007, 08:33 AM

...and God said unto Noah, take thee two of every BMW, large and small, sedan and coupe, premium package and sport package, and place them aboard the ARC that they may be saved.

STE92VE · 03-09-2007, 08:40 AM

I hope we don't wind up on the top of Mt Ararat when the water starts to recede.

The way it rains in Bremerhaven, I'm glad we'll be getting on an ARC.

LEDZEP · 03-09-2007, 08:43 AM

Don't worry, when the Alpine White coupe comes back to the ship with an olive branch, you'll be fine.

VaBMWLooker · 03-09-2007, 09:01 AM

I hope mine can get to port in time to hop on. Still 'awaiting release to carrier'.

Are you definitely going to be on the Liberty, Steve & Ledzep?

1clean335i · 03-09-2007, 09:47 AM

So i guess this is the ship me car will be on? As of this morning my car is waiting for carrier...

STE92VE · 03-09-2007, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VaBMWLooker

I hope mine can get to port in time to hop on. Still 'awaiting release to carrier'.

Are you definitely going to be on the Liberty, Steve & Ledzep?

ZEP has already departed on the Asian Whore, I mean Chorus....I'm expecting to be loaded on the Liberty since I'm sailing to Charleston, SC for PCD and I've been at the port since 3/7. The next ship to Charleston is not till 3/19, so I'm 99% sure I'll make the Liberty.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1clean335i

So i guess this is the ship me car will be on? As of this morning my car is waiting for carrier...

If you're still waiting for a carrier, it's unlikely that you'll make this voyage. I was in the same position as you last week and didn't arrive at the port until the day after the 3/6 ship departed.

STE92VE · 03-10-2007, 07:58 AM

Today's update: As the Liberty enters the port of Bremerhaven, it's one of those rare days that it isn't raining (yet) on the coast of Germany. Maybe we won't have those rusty looking brake discs when we get off the ship! This is the live webcam from Bremerhaven. It updates automatically.

STE92VE · 03-10-2007, 11:27 AM

pnkflyd · 03-10-2007, 11:39 AM

Hey STE92VE
What about Maersk .It is also supposed to be leaving the port on 12th. My baby will be on it .

STE92VE · 03-10-2007, 12:30 PM

Which Maersk ship? There are several.

pnkflyd · 03-10-2007, 12:45 PM

Maersk teal .I have been searching 4 it all over the google earth but no luck .It is also supposed to leave on 12th but reach on 23rd at NY .

STE92VE · 03-10-2007, 01:03 PM

I think you have the wrong ship. Where did you get that name from?

pnkflyd · 03-10-2007, 01:41 PM

Ohhh sorry
I am not on any ship , just waiting at the port for any freakin ship.The website http://schedule.2wglobal.com/AppTrac...trackType=Auto just mentions maersk teal as one of the vessel to NY.So I guessed it will be bringing in the BIMMERS.Else I have to wait for Otello.

Why dont BMW airlift our cars

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STE92VE · 03-10-2007, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnkflyd

( Why dont BMW airlift our cars

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You want to pay $6950 for destination instead of $695?

pnkflyd · 03-10-2007, 02:17 PM

too much .I better wait for the ship, any ship .

AW335TT · 03-10-2007, 02:50 PM

this is probably a noob question but when i am tracking it, is the Cargo ID my VIN #??

jmonier · 03-10-2007, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STE92VE

I think you have the wrong ship. Where did you get that name from?

Maersk Teal shows (on 2wglobal) as going Bremerhaven to New York but not to Charleston so it may not show on your list. It leaves 3/12.

Liberty now shows leaving 3/13 but arrival in Charleston is the same as before at 3/31.

pnkflyd · 03-10-2007, 03:17 PM

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

03-08-2007, 05:23 PM	#1
STE92VE STEVIL Empire 218 Rep 6,297 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	M/V Liberty, Voyage EB711-LIB, Departing March 12, 2007 For all those that seek passage to The New World aboard this mighty ship, I welcome you on behalf of the Captain and Crew. The past weeks have been stressful for those anxious souls waiting to take delivery of their new rides. May we arrive safe and sound at our final destinations and remember fondly the ones who made this journey informative and entertaining. OK, enough of the Here's the skinny on this voyage, if you've been lucky enough to get aboard: This is the M/V Liberty: She was originally named Faust and you can read about her history and her specifications here: http://www.globalsecurity.org/milita...ship/faust.htm This is the planned schedule of ports of call: The sailing schedule and ports of call are subject to change without notice. Note: Red ports of call means the vessel has already sailed. Port Country Arrival Departure BREMERHAVEN GERMANY 10/03/2007 12/03/2007 ANTWERP BELGIUM 14/03/2007 14/03/2007 ZEEBRUGGE BELGIUM 15/03/2007 15/03/2007 SOUTHAMPTON UNITED KINGDOM 16/03/2007 16/03/2007 BALTIMORE, MD U.S.A. 25/03/2007 27/03/2007 CHARLESTON,SC U.S.A. 29/03/2007 30/03/2007 BRUNSWICK, GA U.S.A. 31/03/2007 31/03/2007 Once your status on OC or 800# changes to "En Route" you can enter your VIN here to track your car: http://schedule.2wglobal.com/AppTrac...trackType=Auto It's supposed to work, but don't start PMing me at 4 in the morning if it doesn't. I will be posting updates in this thread as they become available as to ships position, weather and sea conditions. If you are of the impatient type like me and want to check on that info yourself, you can do so here: http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/index.html You can either search by ship name, LIBERTY or her call sign, WRYX Every afternoon at 4PM while we are at sea, there will be tea served on the LIDO DECK. Snacks and beverages will be available. Looking forward to meeting and greeting you all aboard this coming weekend as we prepare to sail home on Monday 3/12/07. Your Self-Appointed Cruise Director, Steve __________________ 2007 E92 328i 6MT-Space Gray/Black Dakota/Gray Poplar w/heated seats-PCD 4/27/07 (SOLD) 2009 E90 328i xDrive 6AT-Space Gray/Oyster Dakota/Dark Burl Walnut w/ZPP,ZCW,Xenons-ED 4/17/09 - Redelivery 5/30/09 (SOLD) 2014 E84 xDrive28i 8AT-Alpine White/Black Nevada/Silver Matte w/ZMV,ZLP,494 - DD 3/14/14 (SOLD) Last edited by STE92VE; 04-17-2007 at 09:59 AM..
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03-08-2007, 07:08 PM	#2
pnkflyd Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 243 Posts Drives: Awaiting 328 xi Montego blue Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Phili iTrader: (0)	I want to be on board the ship leaving on 3/12 but would prefer maersk teal as it arrrives NY 3 days before liberty. During this wait every second counts __________________ Awating Sexy blue 328 xi sedan black on alum , Fully looooaaaded Ordered 2/1/07, Reordered 2/22/07, Production started 2/28/07, Production complete 3/7/07 . At port 3/9/07, On board MAERSK TEAL :rocks: 3/12/07, Reaches NY 3/23/07 and thought she will be in my arms on 4/2/07:But finally on 4/4/2007
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03-08-2007, 09:45 PM	#3
STE92VE STEVIL Empire 218 Rep 6,297 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Here is the latest info on the Liberty: Expected arrival in Bremerhaven: 2007-Mar-10 Last reported at 2007-Mar-08 12:00 UTC. Time now 2007-Mar-09 03:40 UTC. Position N 49°24', W 006°00'. VOS classification: ro/ro container ship; recruited by US as Selected ship. Wind from 210 at 11 knots Waves 0.5 meters (2 feet), 2 second period Barometer 1025.9 mb Air temperature 13.5 ° C Water temperature 10.9 ° C __________________ 2007 E92 328i 6MT-Space Gray/Black Dakota/Gray Poplar w/heated seats-PCD 4/27/07 (SOLD) 2009 E90 328i xDrive 6AT-Space Gray/Oyster Dakota/Dark Burl Walnut w/ZPP,ZCW,Xenons-ED 4/17/09 - Redelivery 5/30/09 (SOLD) 2014 E84 xDrive28i 8AT-Alpine White/Black Nevada/Silver Matte w/ZMV,ZLP,494 - DD 3/14/14 (SOLD)
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03-09-2007, 08:10 AM	#4
STE92VE STEVIL Empire 218 Rep 6,297 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Here's the latest update as the Liberty approaches Bremerhaven: Last reported at 2007-Mar-09 12:00 UTC. Time now 2007-Mar-09 14:07 UTC. Position N 52°48', E 004°12'. VOS classification: ro/ro container ship; recruited by US as Selected ship. Wind from 320 at 20 knots Waves 1.0 meters (3 feet), 4 second period Barometer 1020.4 mb Air temperature 8.5 ° C Water temperature 8.2 ° C __________________ 2007 E92 328i 6MT-Space Gray/Black Dakota/Gray Poplar w/heated seats-PCD 4/27/07 (SOLD) 2009 E90 328i xDrive 6AT-Space Gray/Oyster Dakota/Dark Burl Walnut w/ZPP,ZCW,Xenons-ED 4/17/09 - Redelivery 5/30/09 (SOLD) 2014 E84 xDrive28i 8AT-Alpine White/Black Nevada/Silver Matte w/ZMV,ZLP,494 - DD 3/14/14 (SOLD)
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03-09-2007, 08:33 AM	#5
LEDZEP Lieutenant General 418 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	...and God said unto Noah, take thee two of every BMW, large and small, sedan and coupe, premium package and sport package, and place them aboard the ARC that they may be saved. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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03-09-2007, 08:40 AM	#6
STE92VE STEVIL Empire 218 Rep 6,297 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	I hope we don't wind up on the top of Mt Ararat when the water starts to recede. The way it rains in Bremerhaven, I'm glad we'll be getting on an ARC. __________________ 2007 E92 328i 6MT-Space Gray/Black Dakota/Gray Poplar w/heated seats-PCD 4/27/07 (SOLD) 2009 E90 328i xDrive 6AT-Space Gray/Oyster Dakota/Dark Burl Walnut w/ZPP,ZCW,Xenons-ED 4/17/09 - Redelivery 5/30/09 (SOLD) 2014 E84 xDrive28i 8AT-Alpine White/Black Nevada/Silver Matte w/ZMV,ZLP,494 - DD 3/14/14 (SOLD)
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03-09-2007, 08:43 AM	#7
LEDZEP Lieutenant General 418 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	Don't worry, when the Alpine White coupe comes back to the ship with an olive branch, you'll be fine. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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03-09-2007, 09:01 AM	#8
VaBMWLooker Jabber Master First Class 4 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 328 convertible (in production Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	I hope mine can get to port in time to hop on. Still 'awaiting release to carrier'. Are you definitely going to be on the Liberty, Steve & Ledzep?
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03-09-2007, 09:47 AM	#9
1clean335i Perf BMW mag issue 147, 159 414 Rep 6,803 Posts Drives: Project Estoril Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (31) Garage List 2013 335i M-sport [0.00] 2011 X5 xdrive35i M ... [0.00] 2009 335i M-sport [0.00] 07' 335i Sedan [0.00]	So i guess this is the ship me car will be on? As of this morning my car is waiting for carrier... __________________ '13 Estoril Blue 335i M-sport *Don't PM me!* Message me here- http://www.facebook.com/ProjectEstoril
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03-10-2007, 07:58 AM	#11
STE92VE STEVIL Empire 218 Rep 6,297 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Today's update: As the Liberty enters the port of Bremerhaven, it's one of those rare days that it isn't raining (yet) on the coast of Germany. Maybe we won't have those rusty looking brake discs when we get off the ship! This is the live webcam from Bremerhaven. It updates automatically. __________________ 2007 E92 328i 6MT-Space Gray/Black Dakota/Gray Poplar w/heated seats-PCD 4/27/07 (SOLD) 2009 E90 328i xDrive 6AT-Space Gray/Oyster Dakota/Dark Burl Walnut w/ZPP,ZCW,Xenons-ED 4/17/09 - Redelivery 5/30/09 (SOLD) 2014 E84 xDrive28i 8AT-Alpine White/Black Nevada/Silver Matte w/ZMV,ZLP,494 - DD 3/14/14 (SOLD) Last edited by STE92VE; 03-22-2007 at 06:42 AM..
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03-10-2007, 11:27 AM	#12
STE92VE STEVIL Empire 218 Rep 6,297 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Liberty has arrived at her berth in Bremerhaven __________________ 2007 E92 328i 6MT-Space Gray/Black Dakota/Gray Poplar w/heated seats-PCD 4/27/07 (SOLD) 2009 E90 328i xDrive 6AT-Space Gray/Oyster Dakota/Dark Burl Walnut w/ZPP,ZCW,Xenons-ED 4/17/09 - Redelivery 5/30/09 (SOLD) 2014 E84 xDrive28i 8AT-Alpine White/Black Nevada/Silver Matte w/ZMV,ZLP,494 - DD 3/14/14 (SOLD) Last edited by STE92VE; 03-10-2007 at 12:27 PM..
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03-10-2007, 11:39 AM	#13
pnkflyd Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 243 Posts Drives: Awaiting 328 xi Montego blue Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Phili iTrader: (0)	Hey STE92VE What about Maersk .It is also supposed to be leaving the port on 12th. My baby will be on it . __________________ Awating Sexy blue 328 xi sedan black on alum , Fully looooaaaded Ordered 2/1/07, Reordered 2/22/07, Production started 2/28/07, Production complete 3/7/07 . At port 3/9/07, On board MAERSK TEAL :rocks: 3/12/07, Reaches NY 3/23/07 and thought she will be in my arms on 4/2/07:But finally on 4/4/2007
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03-10-2007, 12:30 PM	#14
STE92VE STEVIL Empire 218 Rep 6,297 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Which Maersk ship? There are several. __________________ 2007 E92 328i 6MT-Space Gray/Black Dakota/Gray Poplar w/heated seats-PCD 4/27/07 (SOLD) 2009 E90 328i xDrive 6AT-Space Gray/Oyster Dakota/Dark Burl Walnut w/ZPP,ZCW,Xenons-ED 4/17/09 - Redelivery 5/30/09 (SOLD) 2014 E84 xDrive28i 8AT-Alpine White/Black Nevada/Silver Matte w/ZMV,ZLP,494 - DD 3/14/14 (SOLD)
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03-10-2007, 12:45 PM	#15
pnkflyd Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 243 Posts Drives: Awaiting 328 xi Montego blue Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Phili iTrader: (0)	Maersk teal .I have been searching 4 it all over the google earth but no luck .It is also supposed to leave on 12th but reach on 23rd at NY . __________________ Awating Sexy blue 328 xi sedan black on alum , Fully looooaaaded Ordered 2/1/07, Reordered 2/22/07, Production started 2/28/07, Production complete 3/7/07 . At port 3/9/07, On board MAERSK TEAL :rocks: 3/12/07, Reaches NY 3/23/07 and thought she will be in my arms on 4/2/07:But finally on 4/4/2007
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03-10-2007, 01:03 PM	#16
STE92VE STEVIL Empire 218 Rep 6,297 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	I think you have the wrong ship. Where did you get that name from? __________________ 2007 E92 328i 6MT-Space Gray/Black Dakota/Gray Poplar w/heated seats-PCD 4/27/07 (SOLD) 2009 E90 328i xDrive 6AT-Space Gray/Oyster Dakota/Dark Burl Walnut w/ZPP,ZCW,Xenons-ED 4/17/09 - Redelivery 5/30/09 (SOLD) 2014 E84 xDrive28i 8AT-Alpine White/Black Nevada/Silver Matte w/ZMV,ZLP,494 - DD 3/14/14 (SOLD)
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03-10-2007, 01:41 PM	#17
pnkflyd Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 243 Posts Drives: Awaiting 328 xi Montego blue Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Phili iTrader: (0)	Ohhh sorry I am not on any ship , just waiting at the port for any freakin ship.The website http://schedule.2wglobal.com/AppTrac...trackType=Auto just mentions maersk teal as one of the vessel to NY.So I guessed it will be bringing in the BIMMERS.Else I have to wait for Otello. Why dont BMW airlift our cars . __________________ Awating Sexy blue 328 xi sedan black on alum , Fully looooaaaded Ordered 2/1/07, Reordered 2/22/07, Production started 2/28/07, Production complete 3/7/07 . At port 3/9/07, On board MAERSK TEAL :rocks: 3/12/07, Reaches NY 3/23/07 and thought she will be in my arms on 4/2/07:But finally on 4/4/2007
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03-10-2007, 02:17 PM	#19
pnkflyd Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 243 Posts Drives: Awaiting 328 xi Montego blue Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Phili iTrader: (0)	too much .I better wait for the ship, any ship . __________________ Awating Sexy blue 328 xi sedan black on alum , Fully looooaaaded Ordered 2/1/07, Reordered 2/22/07, Production started 2/28/07, Production complete 3/7/07 . At port 3/9/07, On board MAERSK TEAL :rocks: 3/12/07, Reaches NY 3/23/07 and thought she will be in my arms on 4/2/07:But finally on 4/4/2007
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03-10-2007, 02:50 PM	#20
AW335TT Major 616 Rep 1,420 Posts Drives: a car Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Hollywood, CA iTrader: (0)	this is probably a noob question but when i am tracking it, is the Cargo ID my VIN #?? __________________
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03-10-2007, 03:17 PM	#22
pnkflyd Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 243 Posts Drives: Awaiting 328 xi Montego blue Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Phili iTrader: (0)	YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA __________________ Awating Sexy blue 328 xi sedan black on alum , Fully looooaaaded Ordered 2/1/07, Reordered 2/22/07, Production started 2/28/07, Production complete 3/7/07 . At port 3/9/07, On board MAERSK TEAL :rocks: 3/12/07, Reaches NY 3/23/07 and thought she will be in my arms on 4/2/07:But finally on 4/4/2007
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