Vessel: Freedom

gary328xi · 05-15-2007, 10:26 AM

Good job rc51...

hannibal1209b · 05-15-2007, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rc51

man, what a sap.

i'm pissed that i can't find satellite pictures of the ship.... my car's not out on deck anyway, right?

They should have a dude that wears a camera on his head and whenever you are tracking, he should walk over so that you can see your car all nice and safe! Come on Al Gore, get on the stick!

rc51 · 05-16-2007, 08:50 AM

she's steaming right along. about 10 degrees W every day

date/time 2007-May-16 12:00
lat lon N 49°48' W 038°54'
naut. miles run 101
SOA 16.8
wind from 290
knots 36
barom. 995.5
air temp 14.5
dew point 13.0

Looks like she's making over 16 knots, which is pretty good for a big pig of a ship. 101 miles in the last 6 hour run, that's pretty good. Thats over 400 NM per day, which will get her here right quick.

Remember, she's due to dock on Monday, May 21.

TheDuke83 · 05-16-2007, 12:00 PM

Are you thinking it could get here a little earlier or just that it'll be right on time?

rc51 · 05-16-2007, 12:38 PM

I don't know about the schedule, it seems like it is getting across the ocean pretty quickly, but I know it takes most of a day to get from outer NY harbor to the NEAT terminal, so I am expecting it to be "on time" and I will be pleasantly surprised if it is quicker.

From what I have read on other threads, once the car is at VPC, there is little or no information available on status. It just sort of shows up at the dealership one day.... So for now, I enjoy having solid current information.

motoguzzl · 05-16-2007, 10:29 PM

I'm on the Freedom as well, thanks for the tracking information

335 Coupe/ silver/saddle/prem/sport/MT/heated seats, can't wait to take delivery

rc51 · 05-17-2007, 10:42 AM

Update:

FREEDOM is coming closer and closer. There were fewer than normal updates yesterday, but she checked in today off the coast of Newfoundland and headed SW towards the Nova Scotia and US waters. Welcome to the New World, you big lovely ship!

rc51 · 05-18-2007, 07:32 PM

she appears to be between NF and NS.

I don't know why she is pulling in so close to land. There is no scheduled stop at Halifax (and she's kind of going the wrong way for that).

i'm not able to grab the map from this computer for some reason.

click on http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/shi...l?call=wdb5483

TheDuke83 · 05-18-2007, 07:42 PM

I just saw this too. I don't really get what the ship seems to be doing either.

cwn23 · 05-18-2007, 07:43 PM

Guys just to let you know I got a call from my CA and he said that the VPC in Jersey is backed up big time...Just to give you a heads up when you cars is discharged from the ship when it comes in, there is going to be at least 10-14 days at the VPC!!! My car was discharged May 16, i was told delivery by May 30th..Hmmm thats 2 weeks from now......eeeeeeeeerrrrr

TheDuke83 · 05-18-2007, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwn23

Guys just to let you know I got a call from my CA and he said that the VPC in Jersey is backed up big time...Just to give you a heads up when you cars is discharged from the ship when it comes in, there is going to be at least 10-14 days at the VPC!!! My car was discharged May 16, i was told delivery by May 30th..Hmmm thats 2 weeks from now......eeeeeeeeerrrrr

Would this make the wait time in New York of getting the cars off of the boat take longer if I'm waiting for South Carolina?

TheDuke83 · 05-19-2007, 11:43 AM

Looks like now it is back on track.

rc51 · 05-19-2007, 01:11 PM

She's almost in the Gulf of Maine! US Waters!

cwn23: thanks for the heads up. I was sort of half expecting to get my car next week, but now I will settle down and plan for the following week. Gotta call the insurance company and let them know about the new car...

theroyalwe · 05-19-2007, 09:10 PM

fyi, unless you're having bodywork or paintwork done at the VPC there isn't a backup. no worries folks... I'm expecting my cars on this ship by middle of next week. I'll let you know where they are in terms of the release status which will give you a bit more info in the void that is the VPC

cwn23 · 05-19-2007, 10:40 PM

Maybe theroyalway might be right...I am getting the aerokit installed and the factory alarm, maybe thats why i am getting a 2 week from now delivery date....If so then anyone not getting stuff like this done at the port, probably will get their cars in week!!! I hope this is the case for you guys because waiting really sucks!!! I don't know why my CA told me there was a delay, maybe just mis-communication!!! Anyway good-luck to everyone

rc51 · 05-20-2007, 06:39 AM

About 150 mi. due east of Cape Cod - she will probably be turning more Westerly as she comes past Nantucket. She will sail the length of Long Island today, and probably pick up a pilot this evening, and head into NY tomorrow, right on schedule.

The ship is coming IN!

click here for the most current position"

http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/shi...l?call=WDB5483

TheDuke83 · 05-20-2007, 09:37 PM

No updates today.

theroyalwe · 05-20-2007, 09:56 PM

it's in folks! arrived a day early!

Shipping Info.:
CA0001 WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN
Vessel:
Voyage No.:
Bill Of Lading No.:
Xref No.:
FREEDOM

Est. Departure: 5/8/07

Actual: 5/8/07

Port of Arrival:
PO PJ PORT BAYONNE NJ
Est. Arrival: 5/21/07 Actual: 5/20/07

good luck getting sleep this week!

TheDuke83 · 05-20-2007, 10:11 PM

rc51 · 05-21-2007, 06:47 AM

thanks royalwe!

Now we go into the black hole for informatoin - the VPC

i will now commence to bugging the crap out of my CA!! And vacuum the garage....

motoguzzl · 05-21-2007, 07:53 AM

Next stop Charleston?

rc51 · 05-21-2007, 08:55 AM

next stop Baltimore on 5/23
then
Charleston on 5/26
then Brunswick Georgia on 5/28.

05-15-2007, 10:26 AM	#23
gary328xi JetInsp 13 Rep 289 Posts Drives: 07 328 XI & 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Woodbridge, NJ iTrader: (1)	Good job rc51...
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05-16-2007, 08:50 AM	#25
rc51 Private 2 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 07 335i E90 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	she's steaming right along. about 10 degrees W every day date/time 2007-May-16 12:00 lat lon N 49°48' W 038°54' naut. miles run 101 SOA 16.8 wind from 290 knots 36 barom. 995.5 air temp 14.5 dew point 13.0 Looks like she's making over 16 knots, which is pretty good for a big pig of a ship. 101 miles in the last 6 hour run, that's pretty good. Thats over 400 NM per day, which will get her here right quick. Remember, she's due to dock on Monday, May 21. __________________ e90 335i - Arctic Metallic/Black/Sport/6MT
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05-16-2007, 12:00 PM	#26
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05-16-2007, 12:38 PM	#27
rc51 Private 2 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 07 335i E90 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I don't know about the schedule, it seems like it is getting across the ocean pretty quickly, but I know it takes most of a day to get from outer NY harbor to the NEAT terminal, so I am expecting it to be "on time" and I will be pleasantly surprised if it is quicker. From what I have read on other threads, once the car is at VPC, there is little or no information available on status. It just sort of shows up at the dealership one day.... So for now, I enjoy having solid current information. __________________ e90 335i - Arctic Metallic/Black/Sport/6MT
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05-16-2007, 10:29 PM	#28
motoguzzl New Member 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: white 528ix Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana iTrader: (0)	I'm on the Freedom as well, thanks for the tracking information 335 Coupe/ silver/saddle/prem/sport/MT/heated seats, can't wait to take delivery
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05-17-2007, 10:42 AM	#29
rc51 Private 2 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 07 335i E90 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Update: FREEDOM is coming closer and closer. There were fewer than normal updates yesterday, but she checked in today off the coast of Newfoundland and headed SW towards the Nova Scotia and US waters. Welcome to the New World, you big lovely ship! __________________ e90 335i - Arctic Metallic/Black/Sport/6MT
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05-18-2007, 07:32 PM	#30
rc51 Private 2 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 07 335i E90 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	she appears to be between NF and NS. I don't know why she is pulling in so close to land. There is no scheduled stop at Halifax (and she's kind of going the wrong way for that). i'm not able to grab the map from this computer for some reason. click on http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/shi...l?call=wdb5483 __________________ e90 335i - Arctic Metallic/Black/Sport/6MT Last edited by rc51; 05-19-2007 at 01:08 PM..
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05-18-2007, 07:42 PM	#31
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05-18-2007, 07:43 PM	#32
cwn23 Major 23 Rep 1,142 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Guys just to let you know I got a call from my CA and he said that the VPC in Jersey is backed up big time...Just to give you a heads up when you cars is discharged from the ship when it comes in, there is going to be at least 10-14 days at the VPC!!! My car was discharged May 16, i was told delivery by May 30th..Hmmm thats 2 weeks from now......eeeeeeeeerrrrr
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05-19-2007, 11:43 AM	#34
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05-19-2007, 01:11 PM	#35
rc51 Private 2 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 07 335i E90 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	She's almost in the Gulf of Maine! US Waters! cwn23: thanks for the heads up. I was sort of half expecting to get my car next week, but now I will settle down and plan for the following week. Gotta call the insurance company and let them know about the new car... __________________ e90 335i - Arctic Metallic/Black/Sport/6MT
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05-19-2007, 09:10 PM	#36
theroyalwe BMW CA 5 Rep 304 Posts Drives: MINI, all BMW's Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	fyi, unless you're having bodywork or paintwork done at the VPC there isn't a backup. no worries folks... I'm expecting my cars on this ship by middle of next week. I'll let you know where they are in terms of the release status which will give you a bit more info in the void that is the VPC __________________
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05-19-2007, 10:40 PM	#37
cwn23 Major 23 Rep 1,142 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Maybe theroyalway might be right...I am getting the aerokit installed and the factory alarm, maybe thats why i am getting a 2 week from now delivery date....If so then anyone not getting stuff like this done at the port, probably will get their cars in week!!! I hope this is the case for you guys because waiting really sucks!!! I don't know why my CA told me there was a delay, maybe just mis-communication!!! Anyway good-luck to everyone
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05-20-2007, 06:39 AM	#38
rc51 Private 2 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 07 335i E90 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	About 150 mi. due east of Cape Cod - she will probably be turning more Westerly as she comes past Nantucket. She will sail the length of Long Island today, and probably pick up a pilot this evening, and head into NY tomorrow, right on schedule. The ship is coming IN! click here for the most current position" http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/shi...l?call=WDB5483 __________________ e90 335i - Arctic Metallic/Black/Sport/6MT
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05-20-2007, 09:56 PM	#40
theroyalwe BMW CA 5 Rep 304 Posts Drives: MINI, all BMW's Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	it's in folks! arrived a day early! Shipping Info.: CA0001 WALLENIUS WILHELMSEN Vessel: Voyage No.: Bill Of Lading No.: Xref No.: FREEDOM Est. Departure: 5/8/07 Actual: 5/8/07 Port of Arrival: PO PJ PORT BAYONNE NJ Est. Arrival: 5/21/07 Actual: 5/20/07 good luck getting sleep this week! __________________
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05-21-2007, 06:47 AM	#42
rc51 Private 2 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 07 335i E90 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	thanks royalwe! Now we go into the black hole for informatoin - the VPC i will now commence to bugging the crap out of my CA!! And vacuum the garage.... __________________ e90 335i - Arctic Metallic/Black/Sport/6MT
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05-21-2007, 07:53 AM	#43
motoguzzl New Member 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: white 528ix Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana iTrader: (0)	Next stop Charleston?
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05-21-2007, 08:55 AM	#44
rc51 Private 2 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 07 335i E90 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	next stop Baltimore on 5/23 then Charleston on 5/26 then Brunswick Georgia on 5/28. __________________ e90 335i - Arctic Metallic/Black/Sport/6MT
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