On 10/10 I was lucky enough to be able to drive the new 55 Diesel Duck "AMEDAUS" from Seattle to Pt. Townsend. It was a fine day trip; we ran at 9.2 knots (with the tide) at 1500 rpm. The landing was a bit fun; I almost took the bowsprit off the 80 foot schooner ADVENTURESS but no damage happened. It sure could of; this ship has some weight to her! She also has a "presence." Everybody who saw her complimented us. She isn't fully commissioned; once the spars get up she's going to be something. Here's a series of photos from that trip without much (if any) commentary; you can see for yourself what's she's like! Oh, these first two of her getting ready to be loaded on the ship in Hong Kong.

The owners opted for a swim platform and ladder rather than the recessed "staircase" shown on many of the DUCKS.

I like everything about this ship except for the rake to the fly-bridge. Apparently I'm the only one around who likes the vertical "in yo' face" traditional flybridge face. Oh well. The bottom line is, of course, that the owner likes it!

The wake at 9 knots!

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