People are very curious by nature, they want to know what innovations and miracles an ordinary person has done in some area of life. Most tall ship in the world - a bewitching sight, it is rightfully considered the charm of the seas. What is he, and what fascinates vacationers?

Description of the tallest ship

"Allure of the Seas" considered the most tall ship on Earth, its height is 72 meters (measured from the keel to the top of the pipe). Dimensions other than height:

362 meters - length;
66 meters - width;
255 thousand tons - displacement.

The ship was built in 2010 in the country of Finland. The owner company is located in South Korea. She was the largest liner in all respects until the ship of the same type, "Harmony of the Seas", appeared. But the height of "Harmony of the Seas" is lower and equal to 70 meters. Therefore, the tallest liner remains "Allure of the Seas" ("Charm of the Seas").

From 2010 to the present day, the ship has been in operation. The crew is 2100 people. The number of passengers on the liner varies from 5400 to 6400. average price Oasis class liners is 500-800 million dollars.

The history of the ship

In March 2007, a contract was signed by the American shipping company for the construction of the 2nd Oasis class liner with a shipbuilding company in Finland. A lot of things have changed compared to the previous ship of this class:

boats and life jackets were moved to the stern;
several times more cut-off devices were delivered to prevent damage to the vessel during a storm;
improved cabins;
built a lot entertainment centers, clubs, bars and other complexes.

The ship was christened in 2010. His 1st flight was completely free. The amazing Fiona from the cartoon "Shrek" became the godmother of the ship. The ceremony took place in the theater on board the ship, where about three and a half thousand people gathered.

The vessel boasts seventeen decks and 2.7 thousand cabins. This is a city in the middle of the ocean. The ship has everything you need for a perfect holiday at the highest level: from boutiques, cafeterias, theaters, multifunctional pools, and solariums to VIP cabins with a total area of 50-150 square meters.

Numerous entertainment

Relaxing on a ship of this class is the dream of every second inhabitant of the planet. Visitors can soak up the shade under real exotic trees. On board, you can ride on a huge carousel, swim in the pool and jacuzzi, visit a water park with attractions, try your luck at the casino, arrange cool shopping in branded boutiques and malls, put on the best things and spend an evening in expensive restaurants or minibars.

For those wishing to actively relax, other entertainments will be offered:

ice rink;
places for playing basketball and volleyball;
an entertaining golf course;
bowling alley;
surfing in specialized pools;
impressive climbing walls;
fitness centers and spas.

Only on "Charm of the Seas" there is a huge water amphitheater with beautiful fountains, towers and high jumps for jumping into the water. The indoor theater has become one of the many attractions.

A modern club for connoisseurs of jazz music and humor is also on board. It is unrealistic to get used to the fun on the ship, since there is a lot of it: ice shows, circus, thematic performances, theatrical performances.

Passengers will be able to enjoy: studio B (where culinary shows are held), an ice rink, nightclubs with groovy club music, beauty salons, modern tattoo parlors, photographs taken by a professional photographer, a central park, children's clubs, souvenir shops, an area for babies and teenagers, a chapel.

Restaurants and cafeterias

It is impossible to be completely indifferent to the multifaceted menu of the liner. Japanese, traditional cuisine, pizzerias, Italian gourmet dishes - an incomplete list of what will make breakfast, lunch and dinner fun and very appetizing.

The cost of some restaurants and cafes on the "Charm of the Seas" is included in the cruise price. Main Dining Room - the main restaurant complex, located on three floors. Windjammer Cafe - chic Buffet... For vegetarians and lovers of light breakfast and lunch, there is the Solarium Bar cafe.

For an additional charge, you can visit alternative restaurants serving exceptional gourmet cuisine with a glass of delicate wine.

Gourmet restaurants on board

150 Central Park is a place where you can taste six to eight dishes, accompanied by wine.

Italian gourmet cuisine can be sampled at the Giovanni's Table.

Chops Grille is a restaurant serving the most delicious steaks.

You can enjoy the most delicate sushi and traditional Japanese cuisine in Izumi.

You can have a tasty and interesting snack in the elevator bar called Rising Tide Bar. This is a bar-lift that rolls between three decks to incendiary music.

On the liner, every passenger will be able to find something for himself. People with any income can spend time here and feel as if they are in paradise.

For children and adolescents

The ship has playgrounds for young people and kindergartens for toddlers. Specialized rides are located in all corners of the ship for children of all ages.

Teenagers can spend private time:

in a special area for gymnastic tricks and other entertainment;
visit the "Ocean of Adventures" theater;
learn a lot of new things in the "Science Laboratory";
in the lessons of creating marvelous jewelry, albums and other hand-made crafts.

Many people like to travel with their families and small children are not a hindrance. There are several programs on board that will make your stay enjoyable and unforgettable. Qualified educators and counselors will deal with the kids. Children are divided into 7 groups:

> 6-18 month old babies will attend a group called Aquam babies. Thanks to this program, the child will develop different skills and abilities, will be able to quickly adapt to the new environment.

18-36 month old babies will be sent to the Aquamalys group. The program will help your child explore the outside world through educational games and techniques.

Girls and boys from 3 to 5 years old need to study in the Aquanaut group. The program is designed for music lessons, children's role-playing games, masquerades and carnivals.

From 6 to 8 years old, young inventors will attend the Explorers group. The program is aimed at developing talents, holding various competitions and tournaments.

9-11 year olds will become Seafarers. Evening film screenings, karaoke, a fabulous ball with sweets, ice cream and pizza await them.

Children from 12 to 14 years old will be included in the Navigators group. This is a program where children play most of the time in the pool and living room under the supervision of responsible leaders.

Teens from 15 to 17 years old will join the Teens group. Boys and girls will dine with their peers, play interactive games, arrange theme nights, and light up at the disco. Moreover, parents are not allowed to go to dances, and adolescents can step back a little from parental care.

Incidents on the liner

Many tourists and passengers are interested in whether there have been any unpleasant incidents that you need to know about in advance before purchasing a cruise ticket. There was only one incident: in 2012 in engine room a small fire started, it was immediately eliminated. The ship's automated fire-fighting system coped with the flames. No one was hurt because of the fire, and the ship went on along the designated route.

Anyone who decides to visit the Charm of the Seas deck will never forget such beauty and variety of shops, restaurants and places to stay. The ship is like a separate republic surrounded by seas and oceans, there are no problems and worries. It is peace and reunification with oneself.

Some of the largest human-made moving objects are ships. Exists a large number of all kinds of vessels used for a variety of purposes. There are a lot of huge ships, but there are simply even more big ones, so instead of listing them all, we decided to make a rating of the largest ships in their class, which included only 9 representatives, but which ones!

9 Yacht "Eclipse"

Our rating is opened by the largest and expensive yacht in the world, which belongs to one of the richest people in Russia, Roman Abramovich. The yacht was launched in 2009 in Hamburg and was equipped with a mini-submarine with 12 seats, a missile attack warning system, bulletproof glass, two helicopters with take-off pads, four pleasure boats, 20 motor scooters and infrared lasers that interfere with digital imaging. ... The yacht itself consists of 9 decks, they contain a 500 square meter cabin with a stage and a grand piano, a 56 meter personal deck of the owner, 11 luxury cabins for 24 passengers, a gym with a sauna, a 16 meter pool, a cinema, a dance hall, two kitchens and staff quarters for 92 people. The number of crew and service personnel is 70 people. The yacht is 162 meters long, 21 meters wide, and has a displacement of 13,000 tons. The cost of the yacht is 340 million euros.

8 Ferry "Ulysses"

This world's largest passenger ferry is the pride of Ireland. It operates 4 flights a day, 230 kilometers per flight between the UK and Ireland. In addition to passengers, this ferry also carries a lot of all kinds of cargo, and the reason for this is the nation's island lifestyle, which requires an inexhaustible trade turnover, which depends on sea routes. The sea ferry “Ulysses” unloads and loads in 90 minutes thanks to its ingenious design, which can be loaded and unloaded onto two decks at the same time. There are 117 double and 110 single cabins on board.

From the boarding ramp, passengers enter the main lobby, which can compete with a luxury hotel. The cabins offer all the benefits of a regular hotel room, with a huge shopping mall, cinema and restaurants on the other decks. The passenger ferry is twice the size of its predecessors and is not afraid of ten-meter waves. The cargo-passenger ship has 12 decks and four kilometers of traffic lanes. Its length is 209 meters, width - 31 meters, displacement - 50,000 tons. The ferry can accommodate: trucks or trailers - 240 units, cars - 1342 units, passengers - 1900 people.

7 Stella Deneb livestock transport ship

The world's largest livestock carrier was launched in 1980. One of the largest livestock transportation companies "Siba Ships" in 2007 carried out the largest transportation of animals in the world. The route ran from the port of Townsville, Australia to one of the ports in Indonesia. 20,060 heads of cattle and 2,564 heads of sheep and goats were loaded on board the ship "Stella Deneb". For the delivery of animals to the port, 28 trains were involved. All transportation was carried out under the watchful supervision and control of the veterinary services and met the highest standards. Delivery of such a batch of artiodactyls to the customer cost 11.5 million Australian dollars. The ship can carry cargo weighing up to 21525 tons, its length is 213 meters, and its width is 32 meters.

6 Ship for the transport of ships "MV Blue Marlin"

This unique and impressive Norwegian ship is designed to transport unfinished or damaged ships, oil platforms, cranes, quays and other ships and structures that need to be transported by water. The MV Blue Marlin, for example, was used to transport BP's oil platform and a damaged US warship and even an entire refinery, whose transportation became the basis of one of the stories of the television show Extreme Engineering on the Discovery Channel, as well as TV the show "Mega Movers", which aired on the "History Channel". The principle of operation of the vessel is that it submerges several meters under the water and swims under the object that needs to be transported. The vessel is equipped with a gym, sauna, swimming pool and 38 cabins, which can comfortably accommodate 60 people. Length - 217 meters, width - 42 meters, height - 13 meters, carrying capacity - 56,000 metric tons, immersion depth - 10 meters.

5 The aircraft carrier "USS Nimitz"

The world's largest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the largest warship, was launched on May 13, 1972. He made his first trip to the Mediterranean, becoming the first American nuclear powered ship to enter the Mediterranean in ten years. In 1988, he provided security during the Olympic Games in Seoul. In 1991 he made a trip to the Persian Gulf, took part in Operation Desert Storm. Since 2003 he has been participating in the war in Iraq. The length of the ship is 332 meters, the width is 76 meters, the power is 260,000 horsepower, the crew is 3,200 people, 90 helicopters can also be accommodated on board.

4 Tanker "Xin Buyan"

The largest operating tanker was built in Guangzhou, China, using its own Chinese technology. The construction of the tanker began in 2008. Launched in early 2010. The Xin Buyan tanker with a displacement of 350,000 tons is currently the most modern and one of the largest in the world. The length of the ship's deck is 333 meters, which is more than the size of three football fields. The width of the tanker reaches 60 meters. Xin Buyan is designed to carry up to 308,000 tons of oil. As noted in China, the tanker is equipped with one of the world's most modern automatic navigation systems, it is designed for any weather and is able to perform circumnavigation in 60 days.

3 Dry cargo ship "MS Vale Brasil"

The Brazilian dry cargo ship, the largest in the world, was launched on December 31, 2010. The ship's first cargo was 391,000 tons of iron ore, which had to be transported from a port in Brazil to China. This iron would be enough to build three Golden Gate bridges in the United States, and a little more would be left. Due to the size of the bulk carrier, it can dock in only a few ports in Brazil, Europe and China. The ship has seven cargo compartments, the total area of which is almost 220 cubic meters. The length of the ship is 360 meters, width is 65 meters, the crew consists of 33 people.

2 Cruise ship "Oasis of the Seas"

Biggest a cruise ship in the world was launched on November 21, 2008. The baptismal ceremony “Oasis of the Seas” took place on November 30, 2009 in Fort Lauderdale. On its maiden voyage from “Oasis of the Seas” it departed on December 5, 2009. The program included a one-week cruise with a call to St. Thomas, Sint Maarten and the Bahamas. At the time of the first voyage, only these ports could accept such a huge ship. Throughout the year, Oasis of the Seas cruises in the Caribbean. For the first time in the world, a park of 12 thousand exotic, living plants and shrubs and 56 trees was planted on the ship.

There are swimming pools with a jacuzzi on board, a water park with a water arena, casinos, shops and boutiques where you can buy any food and clothing for every taste, restaurants and bars. There is a 750-seat aquatic amphitheater with outdoor fountains, jumps and diving towers and a 1300-seat indoor theater, the largest casino in the world cruise fleet and much more. The maximum speed of the liner is 43 km / h. The hull weighs 45,000 tons and consists of 480,000 parts. The length of the ship is 362 meters, width - 60 meters, height - 72 meters, power - 132,000 horsepower, crew - 2,165 people, number of passengers - 6,400.

1 Container ship "Emma Marsk"

The largest container cargo ship owned by the Danish company A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. The ship is named by the owner of the shipbuilding company after his late wife, Emma. Emma Marsk travels approximately 170,000 nautical miles a year, which corresponds to more than 7 distances around the Earth. When fully loaded, Emma Marsk can hold 11,000 full 20ft containers or 14,700 empty containers. On 18 March 2011, the Royal Danish Mint issued a 20 kroner coin dedicated to the container ship Emma Marsk. The length of the vessel is 397 meters, width - 63 meters, height - 30 meters, carrying capacity - 123,000 tons, power - 109,000 horsepower, loading is possible immediately from 11 cranes, the captain's bridge is located on the 10th floor of the ship's superstructure. Due to the size of the ship, the Panama Canal is closed to him.

People have long sought to create something great, over and over again raising the bar and engaging in a never-ending demonstration of superiority and strength. Each new creation, structure or mechanism had to be stronger, faster, taller, wider, larger and stronger than the previous ones. The military industry is no exception. Since ancient times, the strength of the navy has largely determined the winner of the battle and clearly demonstrated the balance of power. Civilizations constantly fought for fertile land and influence in strategically advantageous sea basins. As a result, over the past centuries, thousands of magnificent and amazing ships have been built, designed to testify to the military power of their country. In this collection you will find 25 of the largest military vessels ever launched.

25. America-class amphibious assault ships

America is a huge assault ship and one of the largest vessels in the US Navy. So far, there is only one ship of this configuration, and that is USS America, built in 2014. The length of the vessel is 257 meters, and its displacement is about 45,000 tons!

24. Shokaku-class warship

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Both Shokaku-class aircraft carriers were built for the Imperial Japanese Navy in the late 1930s. The construction of the ships was completed shortly before the outbreak of World War II in 1941, and these ships were at one time considered in fact "undisputedly the best aircraft carriers in the world." The Shokaku class vessel reached 257.5 meters in length. Both giants were sunk by the enemy in 1944.

23. Ships of the Audacious class

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The Audacious class aircraft carriers were designed by military engineers on behalf of the British government in the 1930s and 1940s. They did not succeed in showing in practice during the struggle against Nazi Germany, since the construction of these ships was completed after the end of the Second World War. The Audacious warships participated in exercises and strategic operations from 1951 to 1979. The length of such a vessel was 257.6 meters.

22. Taiho-class aircraft carrier

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Taiho was first launched in 1941 and was an aircraft carrier of the Japanese Empire built to fight in World War II. The total length of the ship was 260.6 meters, and its design assumed invulnerability even in the face of massive bombardment, torpedoing and other attacks on the hull. The aircraft carrier Taiho was supposed to be able to continue the battle in any conditions, but in 1944 she was still able to sink. The ship sank after a direct hit by a torpedo fired by the American submarine USS Albacore, during a fierce battle in the Philippine Sea.

21. Warship Akagi

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The Japanese navy had many glorious ships, and the Akagi is another famous aircraft carrier of this Asian empire, serving it from 1927 to 1942. The ship showed itself first in the Second Sino-Japanese War of the 1930s, and then during the Second World War in the legendary attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941. The last battle of the aircraft carrier was the battle of midway atoll(Midway) in June 1942. Akagi was seriously injured in the battle, and his captain decided to sink the ship on his own, which in those years was a common practice among the captains of the Japanese Navy. The length of the ship was 261.2 meters.

20. Charles de Gaulle class warship

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Let's go straight to the numbers - the length of the French flagship Charles de Gaulle is 261.5 meters, and its displacement is 42,500 tons. Today, this warship is considered the largest warship in all of Western Europe, still launched to participate in exercises and strategic operations. The flagship Charles de Gaulle entered service for the first time in 1994, and today the nuclear-powered vessel remains the leading aircraft carrier of the French navy.

19. Ship INS Vikrant

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This is the first aircraft carrier built in India. This warship is 262 meters long and about 40,000 tons. Vikrant is still in the process of equipping and is scheduled for completion in 2023. The name of the aircraft carrier is translated from the Indian language as "courageous" or "daring".

18. English warship HMS Hood

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And this is one of the oldest warships on our list of the world's largest naval ships. HMS Hood was the last battle cruiser built for the Royal Navy. Launched in August 1918, HMS Hood measured 262.3 meters in length and boasted a displacement of 46,680 tons. The imposing cruiser was sunk by the Germans during World War II in the Battle of the Danish Strait in 1941.

17. Combat ship type Graf Zeppelin

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The four Graf Zeppelin class ships were to become the Kriegsmarine (German Navy of the Third Reich era) and were planned for construction back in the 1930s. However, due to political differences between the German Navy and the Luftwaffe (Luftwaffe, the air force in the Reichswehr, Wehrmacht and Bundeswehr), due to disagreements among the highest ranks of the Kriegsmarine itself and because Adolf Hitler lost interest in this project, neither of these impressive aircraft carriers were never launched. As planned by the engineers, the length of such a ship was supposed to be 262.5 meters.

16. Warships of the Yamato class

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The Yamato class ships were Imperial Japanese Navy warships built and launched during World War II. The maximum displacement of these giants was 72,000 tons, for which they are still considered one of the heaviest warships in the history of the navy throughout the world. The total length of the Yamato class vessel was 263 meters, and although it was originally planned to build 5 such warships, in the end only 3 were completed.

15. Ship of the Clemenceau class

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The Clemenceau-class aircraft carriers were a pair of warships in service with the French Navy from 1961 to 2000. In 2000, one of these aircraft carriers, Clemenceau, was disarmed and dismantled, while the other, Foch, was transferred to the Brazilian Navy. The aircraft carrier Foch remains in the port of San Paolo to this day. Its total length is 265 meters.

14. Aircraft carriers Essex

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Here is the foremost power of the US Navy during World War II, the Essex-class aircraft carrier. In the 20th century, this type of warship was the most common type of large warship. There were 24 of them in total, and 4 of these aircraft carriers are now open to the public as floating museums of the history of the American Navy. So if you happen to travel to the states and want to get on board a real battle cruiser, the ships Yorktown, Intrepid, Hornet and Lexington will gladly open the veil of military secrets for you in the mid-20th century.

13. Battle aircraft carrier Shinano

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Shinano was a huge aircraft carrier serving in the Great Japanese Empire during World War II. The ship was 266.1 meters long and weighed 65,800 tons. However, the Japanese rushed to launch it, since at that time Shinano still needed a design revision. This is probably the reason why the giant aircraft carrier lasted only 10 days in the war and was sunk at the end of 1944.

12. Iowa class warship

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Fast battleships class Iowa were built by order of the US Navy in 1939 and 1940 in the amount of 6 combat units. As a result, only 4 ships out of 6 were launched, but all of them took part in a number of important confrontations for America, including World War II, the Korean and Vietnam wars. The length of these armored artillery ships was 270 meters and a displacement of 45,000 tons.

11. Lexington-class aircraft carrier

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A total of 2 such aircraft carriers were built, and both ships were designed by order of the US Navy in the 1920s. This class of ships showed itself very well and was seen in many battles. One of these warships was the aircraft carrier Lexington, which was sunk by enemies during the Battle of the Coral Sea in 1942. The second ship, the Saratoga, was detonated during an atomic bomb test in 1946.

10. Kiev-class combat ship

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Also known as Project 1143 or the Krechet aircraft carrier, the Kiev-class ship was the first Soviet aircraft carrier to transport fixed-wing aircraft. To date, out of 4 built ships, one has been dismantled, two are out of order, and the last, "Admiral Gorshkov", was sold to the Indian Navy, where it is still in service.

9. Warship Queen Elizabeth

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This is one of two Queen Elizabeth-class ships, and both of these aircraft carriers are still in the process of equipping for the Royal Navy. The first ship is HMS Queen Elizabeth, and all work on its construction will be completed in 2017, the second is HMS Prince of Wales, which is scheduled to launch in 2020. The length of the hull of aircraft carriers HMS is 284 meters each, and the maximum displacement is 70 600 tons.

8. Ship type Admiral Kuznetsov

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The aircraft carriers of the Admiral Kuznetsov class were the last warships of their kind built for the Soviet Navy. In total, 2 ships of this class are known, and these are the board "Admiral Kuznetsov" (launched in 1990, still in the ranks of the Russian Navy), as well as "Liaoning" (sold to China, construction was completed in 2012). The length of the hull of aircraft carriers of this class is 302 meters.

7. Aircraft carrier class Midway

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The Midway class aircraft-carrying cruiser project proved to be one of the most reliable and tenacious design solutions in the history of the Navy. The first flagship of this type, launched in 1945, was the USS Midway, and it served in the US Army until 1992. The last mission of the vessel was the participation in the operation "in the desert" in 1991. Another ship of this class is the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt, which was decommissioned in 1977. The third aircraft carrier, USS Coral Sea, was transferred to the reserve in 1990.

6. American warship USS John F. Kennedy

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Nicknamed Big John, the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy is the only one of its kind, and the last US Navy ship with a non-nuclear power plant. The vessel reaches 320 meters in length, and at one time it was even capable of fighting against submarines.

5. Forrestal class warship

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This is one of 4 Forrestal-class aircraft carriers, designed and built specifically for the American army in the 1950s. The Forrestal, Saratoga, Ranger and Independence were the first supercarriers to combine significant displacement, lifts and a corner deck. Their length is 325 meters, and their maximum weight is 60,000 tons.

4. Combat ship Kitty Hawk

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The Kitty Hawk class was the next generation of the US Navy's supercarriers after the Forrestal class. In this line, 3 ships were built (Kitty Hawk, Constellation, America), all of them were ready for launching in the 1960s, and today they have already been decommissioned. The length of the hull is 327 meters.

3. Aircraft carrier class Nimitz

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The Nimitz ships are 10 nuclear-powered supercarriers belonging to the US Navy. With a total length of 333 meters and a maximum displacement (over 100,000 tons), these vessels are considered the world's largest underway warships. They have taken part in many battles around the world, including Operation Eagle Claw in Iran, the Gulf War and the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

2. Warship Gerald R. Ford

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This type of ship is planned to replace some of the still operational Nimitz-class supercarriers. The hulls of the new vessels will be very similar to the Nimitz cruisers, but in terms of technical equipment, the Gerald R. Ford class will be much more modern. In particular, such innovations as an electromagnetic catapult for launching aircraft and many other technological solutions designed to increase the efficiency of the ship and reduce the cost of its operation are already planned. The aircraft carriers Gerald R. Ford will be slightly longer than the Nimitz class ships - their length will be 337 meters.

1. Combat ship USS Enterprise

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This is the leader of our list and the first supercarrier with a nuclear power plant. USS Enterprise is the longest (342 meters) and the most famous warship in the world. She has served the US Army for 51 years and is therefore also considered one of the most durable US aircraft carriers. The USS Enterprise has fought in many battles, including the Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam and Korean Wars. In addition, this cruiser took part in the filming of feature films. For example, some scenes from Star Trek and Top Gun, Star Trek were filmed on the deck of the USS Enterprise, which is rightfully considered the largest American aircraft carrier and one of the 10 most dangerous warships on the planet.

The largest ships in the history of mankind.

Huge ships carry 90% of all goods that people deliver between countries through the seas and oceans. Importance sea transport has not been reduced for many centuries. Even aviation could not shake the hegemon of cargo transportation. Individual ships are so large that it is difficult to believe in their reality. However, not all of them are created exclusively for the transport of goods.

1. Planet Solar

People are desperately trying to convert absolutely all types of known transport to solar energy, and ships are no exception. Planet Solar may be just a bold experiment, but this ship is still the largest of its kind. Deck length - 31 meters. Solar panels are capable of generating 103.4 kW of energy. The ship's speed is 8 knots.

2. Club Med 2

The largest sailing ship to date was built in 1992 in France. The length of the vessel is 194 meters. Carrying capacity - 14 983 tons. The ship is serviced by 214 crew members. At the same time, the ship can take another 386 passengers. The speed of the sailboat reaches 10-15 knots. Seven sails are hoisted on five masts. Used as a cruise ship.

3. SSV-33 "Ural"

The nuclear powered reconnaissance ship Ural was built in the USSR during the Cold War. Intended to be on duty in the largest ocean on the planet. The length of the Ural is 265 meters. The crew consisted of 950 people. The maximum speed is 21.6 knots. Due to technical features, the vessel could not call the port for 3 months.

4. USS Enterprise

The largest warship in the history of the fleet. The USS Enterprise is 342 meters long. The ship serves up to 4,600 military personnel. The ship carries 2,500 tons of weapons and has a cruising speed of 33.6 knots. It is also the ship that serves the longest among all existing US aircraft carriers. In 2018, the ship was finally declared obsolete and decommissioned.

5. RMS Queen Mary 2

One of the largest transatlantic liners at the moment. The length of the hull is 345 meters. The ship was built in 2004 and named after the first Queen Mary to leave the shipyard in 1936. Despite the fact that the ship is a cruise ship, it has been awarded the RMS (Royal Mail Ship) prefix, which only the fastest ships receive. There can be 2 620 passengers on board, and it is served by 1 253 crew members.

6.Q-Max

The largest gas carrier on the planet. The length of the ship's hull is 345 meters. The total tonnage of the vessel reaches 267,000 m3. In this case, the ship accelerates to 19.5 knots. The ships belong to Qatar. There are 14 of them in total. The LNG carriers were built by Samsung, Hyundai and Daewoo.

7. Oasis of the Seas

One of the three largest passenger ships in the world. There are two more similar ones - Allure of the Seas and Harmony of the Seas. All of them were created between 2009 and 2015 and are owned by Royal Caribbean. The length of the side of the liners is 360 meters. The capacity of each is 6,296 passengers and 2,394 crew members. In addition, these are the fastest passenger liners... The speed can reach 22.6 knots.

8. TI

The family of the largest oil tankers. TI is 380 meters long. The ships were designed and built by the Hellespont Group. Today there are four such tankers. One such ship cost $ 90 million. The carrying capacity of the tanker is 440,000 tons. The maximum travel speed is 18 knots.

9.CSCL Globe

The largest container ship belongs to the Maersk Triple E class. This ship was launched in 2014. There are five of these (today). At the same time, a record was set for a container ship's capacity of 19,000 TEU. The length of the ship is 400 meters. In total, it is planned to create about 20 such ships over the next few years.

10. Knock Nevis

The longest ship in the history of shipbuilding. The length of its stern is 458.45 meters. This vessel is also the largest man-made object that can move. It is curious that the ship was serviced by only 35 people. The maximum speed is 19 knots. Built Knock nevis was in Japan in 1979. In 2009, the ship was dismantled.

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The largest cruise ships in the world

Modern passenger ships able to amaze not only with the entertainment provided, but also with gigantic dimensions. They are like floating mini-cities with restaurants, shops, parks, gyms, cinemas and beauty salons.

Top 10 includes the largest cruise ships in the world to date.

10. Carnival Magic | Length 306 m

("Carnival of Magic") opens the ten largest cruise ships in the world, the length of which is 306 meters. The giant ship can accommodate up to 4,000 people on board, for which about 1,500 cabins are provided. On 14 decks there are restaurants, cafes, fitness centers, a football field, various sports grounds for playing volleyball, basketball, golf and tennis. This is a real "Carnival of Magic", which will give a lot of unforgettable impressions for both adults and little passengers. Carnival Magic has been cruising since 2010.

9. Celebrity Reflection | Length 319 m

Ranks ninth in the ranking of the largest cruise liners in the world. The giant ship is 319 meters long and 37 meters wide. The board can accommodate up to 4,800 people along with the crew. Celebrity Reflection has been in operation since 2012 and is an example of luxury combined with comfort and innovative technology. The upper deck features a huge green lawn, a Persian garden, a VIP area and more. On board, in addition to numerous cafes and bars, there is a free Opus Dining Room restaurant with a capacity of up to one and a half thousand people. The number of serviced personnel is more than a thousand people.

8. MSC Fantasia | Length 333 m

The first cruise ship of the new generation of the Fantasy class. The largest vessel was launched in 2008 and received the title of "Eco-ship", like its future followers. Length of sea vehicle was 333 meters, and a width of 38 meters. There are about 1637 cabins on board, and in total MSC Fantasia is capable of accommodating up to 4500 people along with the crew. For the first time, MSC Cruises has implemented the idea of a separate VIP-zone, which is located on several decks at once. The cabins provide 24-hour service and a full range of entertainment. The needs of passengers are served by more than 1,300 staff. A feature of MSC Fantasia is the Formula 1 simulator and an unusual water park with numerous illuminated musical fountains.

7. MSC Splendida | Length 333 m

Included in the list of the largest liners in the world, the length of which is 333 meters. In addition, the ship bears the title of "Eco-ship", thanks to the presence of innovative systems that protect the environment from pollution. MSC Splendida has 18 decks that house a variety of bars and restaurants, pizzerias, a cigar room, theater, internet cafes, casinos, play areas for children and teenagers, boutiques, sports grounds, saunas, a first-aid post and much more. On the main stage of the ship, evening shows are regularly held with the participation of dancers, singers and gymnasts. The vessel's capacity together with the crew is about 4,300 people.

6. MSC Divina | Length 333 m

The largest fantasy cruise ship in the world. Its predecessors are MSC Fantasia and MSC Splendida. The vessel was launched in 2012 and has become a prime example of a new generation of ships. On board the MSC Divina, passengers will find plenty of entertainment and spacious, comfortable cabins. On 13 decks there are restaurants, bars, cafes, pizzerias, theaters, a conference room, a music salon, a disco, a library, a spa center, a bowling alley, a first-aid post, a laundry, a hairdresser and more. The length of the ship is 333 meters, and the passenger capacity is 4200 people.

5. Norwegian Breakaway | Length 324 m

("Norwegian Breakaway") is one of the largest cruise liners in the world with a passenger capacity of up to 6,000 people with a crew. The vessel was 324 meters long and 40 meters wide. On 14 decks there are over 2 thousand cabins, a beach club, spa cabins, swimming pools, water slides, a water park, 28 cafes, restaurants and bars, shops, a playground, a casino, a library, a beauty salon, a hairdresser, an internet cafe, a gym, etc. .d. It also hosts regular entertainment shows hosted by the comedy troupe The Second City.

4. Norwegian Epic | Length 325 m

("Norwegian Epic") is one of the largest cruise ships in the world. It was built in 2009 by the Norwegian shipyard STX Europe and commissioned in 2010. The absolute length of the liner was 325.4 meters, and the width was 40 meters. The Norwegian Epic is capable of accommodating up to 5900 people along with the crew on board. On 13 decks there are cinemas, numerous cafes, restaurants, water attractions etc.

3. Oasis of the Seas | Length 360 m

("Oasis of the Seas") opens the three largest liners in the world. It is the first cruise ship of the Oasis class and at the time of construction (2008) was the largest passenger watercraft. Its length was 360 meters, and its width reached 60 meters. The maximum passenger capacity is 6400 people. There are 16 decks on board with different themes. Vacationers can visit the local park of exotic plants, shops, gyms, cafes, the largest casino in the world cruise fleet, attractions, a water park and much more.

2. Allure of the Seas | Length 360 m

("The Charm of the Seas") ranks second in the ranking of the largest liners in the world. The vessel is owned by Allure of the Seas Inc. It was built in 2009 and commissioned in 2010. The ship was 360 meters long and 60 meters wide. The Charm of the Seas can accommodate up to 6400 passengers. It houses a variety of shops, boutiques, a water park, jacuzzi, casinos, restaurants, bars, an ice skating rink, attractions, sports grounds and much more. There is also a park of exotic plants on board, where everyone can walk.

1. Harmony of the Seas | Length 362 m

Harmony of the Seas("Harmony of the Seas") - the largest cruise ship in the world today. The vessel is 362 meters long and 66 meters wide, which puts it in first place. The construction of the watercraft began in 2012, and in 2015 it was launched. Harmony of the Seas cost Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. More than $ 1 billion. The giant ship made its first cruise on May 16, 2016. The passenger capacity of the liner is designed for 8200 people together with the crew. The liner is divided into seven thematic sections: Central Park, Boardwalk, Royal Promenade, pool and gym area, Spa and fitness, entertainment area and children's area.

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