Since ancient times, for a person the ability to swim like a fish was no less desirable than the ability to fly like a bird. What the body given by nature cannot do, the machines we built helped to accomplish. From the fragile boats of antiquity, humanity has grown to create huge cities on the water. The largest of them amaze even modern people accustomed to the achievements of progress with their combination of power and beauty.

The largest ships in the world: selection criteria

To name the biggest ship, there are at least two criteria: dimensions (length and width) and displacement (essentially the volume of the underwater part of the ship).

In addition, to determine the winner in individual categories, his ability to fulfill his main task is decisive. For a passenger ship, this is the number of passengers it can take on board and the number of cabins; for a dry cargo ship or tanker, this is the weight of the cargo being transported; for a container ship, this is the number of containers.

Sailboats and steamships

Before moving on to modern record holders, let's remember their predecessors, those who plowed the seas driven by the power of wind and steam.

The largest sailing ship ever launched is the French barque France II. The ship had a displacement of almost 11 tons and a length of 146 meters. For only ten years - from 1912 to 1922 - it carried out regular cargo transportation, until the sailing ship, which ran aground off the coast of New Caledonia, was abandoned by its owners. The ship was finally destroyed in 1944 during a bombing.

The greatest steamship in history is the Great Eastern, launched in 1857. Its length is 211 meters, and its displacement is 22.5 thousand tons. The ship was driven by two wheels and one propeller, but could also sail. The main purpose of the vessel is passenger transportation; the Great Eastern could take up to 4,000 people on board. Unfortunately, the age of coal and steam was not kind to such large-scale projects - the operation of Great Eastern turned out to be unprofitable and was discontinued for economic reasons.

Absolute record holder

For many years, the winner in the category “The largest ships in the world” was the tanker Knock Nevis. Built in 1976 in Japan, it has changed names many times and undergone major renovations. The champion acquired its final dimensions in 1981 (under the name Seawise Giant): 458.5 meters long, 68 meters wide with a displacement of 565 thousand tons.

A huge tanker is a piece of equipment that is not so easy to find a use for. Due to its size, the ship had a low speed, a huge stopping distance (more than 10 kilometers!), could not pass through strategic shipping straits and could only moor in a few ports around the world.

You can see a photo of the largest ship on any website dedicated to the history of shipbuilding, but this giant has recently belonged to the past, just like sailing ships and steamships. In 2010, the ship, which had not been used for six years, was cut into scrap metal.

Hard-working giants

Like the Seawise Giant, the other largest ships are also cargo ships: tankers, bulk carriers, container ships.

The longest ship currently in use (397 meters) is the container ship Emma Maersk. According to various sources, its side can be lifted from 11 to 14 thousand standard containers. Since the designers were tasked with ensuring the passage of Emma Maersk through the Suez and Panama Canals, the width and draft of the ship were designed to be quite moderate. Therefore, the displacement of such a giant is “only” 157 thousand tons.

And the largest ships in the world in terms of displacement are four Hellespont supertankers. Although the length of each of them is 17 meters less than that of the leader among container ships, the displacement is one and a half times greater - 234 thousand tons.

The ore carriers of the Brazilian company Vale are not too inferior to them. The largest of them - Vale Sohar - has a displacement of about 200 thousand tons and a length of 360 meters. The maximum cargo that this giant is able to transport is 400 thousand tons.

Cruise beauties

Although passenger ships are not as large as cargo ships, they make an indelible impression. A cruise ship is not a means of transportation, but a luxury vacation destination. The large size of the ship here serves not so much as an opportunity to accommodate as many passengers as possible on board, but rather to create all imaginable comfort that would satisfy the most demanding public.

The largest passenger ships are many times larger than the Titanic, which once seemed incredible. The pair of twin ships Allure of the Seas and Oasis in the Seas are unparalleled in size. 362 meters in length and 225 thousand tons of displacement - figures comparable to the largest cargo ships. Each of the liners can comfortably accommodate 6,400 passengers. In addition, 2,100 personnel serve on board (this is against several dozen sailors serving tankers and dry cargo ships).

Allure of the Seas or Oasis in the Seas offers shops, casinos, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, a fitness center, volleyball and basketball courts, a sauna and swimming pools. There is even a park with real trees and grass.

Sea storm

You cannot ignore the largest warships. These are now aircraft carriers. And this is understandable: no matter how hard aviation engineers work to reduce the take-off mileage of aircraft, the “winged sailors” still need a rather large path to take off from.

In the period before World War II, the most powerful naval powers built especially large warships - battleships. The largest of them is the flagship of the Japanese fleet, Yamato. 263 meters long, 40 wide, with a crew of 2,500 sailors - the battleship seemed simply invulnerable. However, the ship, launched in 1940, was sunk shortly before Japan's surrender.

The development of anti-submarine weapons has made such ships too easy a target. The ships laid down in those years were still in service (for example, the American battleships of the Iowa project), but the main focus in the post-war period was on aircraft-carrying ships.

The largest naval ship of all time was the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise. Its length is 342 meters, width - 78 meters. The ship carried up to 90 aircraft (planes and helicopters), which served 1,800 people. The total crew size is 3,000 sailors. After serving for more than half a century, the Enterprise was retired from service with the United States Navy in 2012. Now its place has been taken by Nimitz-class aircraft carriers, slightly inferior in size to their predecessor - the length of the largest modern aircraft-carrying ships is 333 meters.

The largest ships in Russia

Although Russian-made ships do not occupy the top positions in the ratings of the largest ships in the world, some models have no equal in their categories.

Thus, the flagship of the Russian Northern Fleet, the nuclear-powered missile cruiser "Peter the Great" is the world's largest non-aircraft-carrying combat strike ship. Dimensions of the cruiser: 251 meters - length, 28 meters - width, displacement - 28 thousand tons. Main task: countering enemy aircraft carrier formations.

There is also another record holder in service in the Russian Navy - the Akula submarine (project 941). The length of the boat is 173 meters, the underwater displacement is 48 thousand tons, the crew is 160 people. The submarine is equipped with a nuclear reactor and diesel power plants. The main weapons are intercontinental ballistic missiles with nuclear warheads.

Among civilian ships, we should mention the largest nuclear icebreaker "50 Let Pobedy", which left the slipway in 1993. Perhaps, knowing what the largest ships in the world are, its 160 meters in length will seem frivolous, but still in its class this ship has no equal.

Giant at the shipyard

In addition to the ships themselves, modern shipbuilders are busy developing other sea giants - floating platforms. The amazingly sized structures can be used for a variety of purposes, from mining to launching spacecraft.

Right now, at the shipyards of South Korean Samsung Heavy Industries, the Prelude floating platform is being completed, which the customer, Royal Dutch Shell, plans to use for the production, liquefaction and transportation of natural gas. In 2013, the Prelude hull was launched. Its dimensions are more impressive than the largest ships in the world can boast. A photo of the unfinished giant became available to everyone interested.

The length of the vessel is 488 meters, width - 78 meters, displacement - 600 thousand tons. It is assumed that the platform will be moved using tugs. Only the lack of its own chassis does not allow the Prelude to be called a champion among giant ships. A platform is still not a ship.

People are very curious by nature; they want to know what innovations and miracles an ordinary person has created in some area of ​​life. The tallest ship in the world is a mesmerizing sight and is rightfully considered the charm of the seas. What is it like and why does it fascinate vacationers?

Description of the tallest ship

"Allure of the Seas" considered the tallest ship on Earth, its height is 72 meters (measured from the keel to the top of the chimney). Other dimensions besides 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. It was the largest liner in all respects until the sister ship Harmony of the Seas appeared. But the height of “Harmony of the Seas” is lower and equal to 70 meters. Therefore, the highest liner remains “Allure 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. The average price of Oasis class liners is $500-800 million.

History of the ship

In March 2007, the American shipping company signed a contract for the construction of the 2nd Oasis class liner with a Finnish shipbuilding company. A lot has changed compared to the previous ship of this class:

• lifeboats and life jackets were moved towards the stern;
• several times more cutoffs were installed in order to prevent damage to the vessel during a storm;
• improved cabins;
• They built many 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 ship 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 an ideal holiday at the highest level: from boutiques, cafeterias, theaters, multifunctional swimming pools, and solariums, to VIP cabins with a total area of ​​50-150 square meters.

Numerous entertainments

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 a huge carousel, swim in the pool and jacuzzi, visit a water park with amusement rides, try your luck in a casino, go on a cool shopping spree in branded boutiques and shopping centers, wear the best clothes and spend the evening in expensive restaurants or minibars.

For those who want to actively relax, other entertainment will be offered:

• ice rink;
• places to play basketball and volleyball;
• an entertaining golf course;
• bowling alleys;
• surfing in specialized pools;
• impressive climbing walls;
• fitness centers and spas.

Only at the “Charm of the Seas” there is a huge water amphitheater with beautiful fountains, towers and high springboards for diving. One of the many attractions was the indoor theater.

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

Passengers will be able to enjoy: Studio B (which hosts culinary demonstrations), an ice skating rink, nightclubs with catchy club music, beauty salons, modern tattoo parlors, photographs taken by a professional photographer, a central park, children's clubs, souvenir shops, an area for children and teenagers, chapel.

Restaurants and cafeterias

It is impossible to be completely indifferent to the ship’s multifaceted menu. Japanese, traditional cuisine, pizzerias, Italian gourmet dishes - this is an incomplete list of what will make breakfast, lunch and dinner not boring and very appetizing.

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

For an additional fee, you can visit alternative restaurants, where exceptional gourmet cuisine is served with a glass of delicate wine.

Fine dining restaurants on board the ship

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

Italian gourmet cuisine can be enjoyed at Giovanni’s Table.

Chops Grille is a restaurant that serves the most delicious steaks.

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

You can have a tasty and interesting snack in the elevator bar called Rising Tide Bar. This is an elevator bar that rides between three decks to lively music.

On the liner, every passenger will be able to find something for themselves. People of any income can spend time here and feel like they are in paradise.

For children and teenagers

The ship has playgrounds for young people and kindergartens for children. Specialized attractions are located in all corners of the ship for children of all age categories.

Teenagers can spend personal 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 “Laboratory of Sciences”;
• in lessons on creating wonderful jewelry, albums and other hand-made crafts.

Many people like to travel with their families and small children are not a hindrance. The ship has several programs that will make your vacation enjoyable and unforgettable. Qualified teachers and counselors will work with the kids. Children are divided into 7 groups:

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

Children aged 18-36 months will be sent to the Aquababies 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 Aquanauts 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 old children will become Sailors. Evening film screenings, karaoke, and 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.

Teenagers from 15 to 17 years old will join the Teenagers group. Boys and girls will have lunch with peers, play interactive games, have themed evenings, and have fun at the disco. Moreover, parents are not allowed to attend dances, and teenagers may distance themselves a little from parental care.

Incidents on the liner

Many tourists and passengers are interested in whether there were any unpleasant incidents that you need to know about in advance before purchasing a cruise ticket. There was only one incident: in 2012, a small fire started in the engine room, which was immediately eliminated. The ship's automated fire-fighting system dealt with the flames. No one was injured due to the fire, and the ship continued along its intended 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 relax. The ship is like a separate republic, surrounded by seas and oceans, there are no problems or worries. This is peace and reconnection with yourself.

For a long time, the legendary Titanik with a length of 309 meters and a tragic fate was considered the largest ship on the planet. The largest modern ship surpassed the Titanik by more than 100 meters, making contemporaries gasp with delight.

The largest non-military ship on the planet

The largest ship in the world is undoubtedly the tanker Knock Nevis, owned by Norway. The history of this ship is truly unique, because it was built back in 1979, and then it was first launched. Due to its enormous size, the ship could not be called maneuverable, and by the mid-80s its condition left much to be desired.

In 1986, during the 1986 Iran-Iraq War, the tanker was attacked and sunk. Its restoration began only in 1989, and a lot of money was spent on returning the tanker to its former gigantic size. From the start of her new life in 1989 until her dismantling in 2010, the ship changed its name several times, and even its dimensions varied slightly.

In 2010, it was decided to scrap the ship, since the huge costs of fuel were not recouped even by the massive volume of cargo transported.

The width of the vessel itself was 68.8 meters, and the maximum speed of this ship was 13 knots. The ship itself was designed for a crew of forty people, and the stopping distance of the tanker was more than twenty kilometers.

Other large vessels

The Maersk Mc–Kinney Moller is rightfully considered the largest vessel still in operation. The length of the ship designed to transport containers is 399 meters. The width of the vessel itself is 59 meters, and it is capable of speeds of up to 23 knots.

Despite its incredible size, the ship does not have a negative impact on the environment. Thanks to modern technologies, the ship's owners managed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere as a result of the ship's operation by 50%.

Another vessel designed to transport containers is the CMA CGM Jules Verne. The ship belongs to France and is moored in the port of Marseille. The ship received its name in honor of the famous writer Jules Verne. The size of the container ship is 396 meters and the width is 54 meters.

The ship left South Korea on its first voyage in 2013, and is now actively exploited for the development of French industry. The ship itself has a crew of 26 people, and the maximum speed of the ship is 22.5 knots. French experts have calculated that the size of the vessel is 4 times the length of a standard football field. This ship is considered not only one of the largest, but also the most modern, because innovations and the best modern technologies were used in the construction.

The largest ship designed for transporting passengers and tourism is the Oasis of the Seas. The length of the liner itself is 361 meters and the width is 66 meters. This ship employs 2,100 people who serve the numerous visitors to the liner. Oasis of the Seas is known not only for its size, but also for the highest level of service.

For example, on the ship there is the largest casino, an ice skating rink, and a park with several thousand plants. Due to the excellent equipment of the ship, Oasis of the Seas is considered one of the best cruise ships in the world. This ship even has its own personal theater, which can accommodate 1,380 spectators at once.

Man has always strived to set records not only in terms of the size of ships, but also in the equipment of each vessel. That is why in the modern world there are several ships at once, whose sizes are incredibly huge. These vessels are mainly used for industrial purposes, but the tourism sector is also developing in favor of increasing the size of cruise ships.

When it comes to big ships, the first thing that comes to mind is the Titanic. It can certainly be classified as one of the most famous ships that crashed on its first voyage. But there are other huge ships that most people have never even heard of. We invite you to get acquainted with the largest ships in the history of shipbuilding, some of them still sail the oceans, and some have long since been scrapped. The list is based on the vessel's length, gross tonnage and gross tonnage.

The TI class supertanker Oceania is one of the most beautiful vessels designed for oil transportation. There are four such supertankers in the world. The Oceania's gross payload capacity is 440 thousand tons, with the ability to reach speeds of up to 16-18 knots. The length of the vessel is 380 meters.

Berge Emperor was the largest oil tanker launched by Mitsui in 1975 and one of the largest tankers in the world. The weight of the vessel is 211360 tons. The first owner was Bergesen d.y. & Co, but then in 1985 the tanker was sold to Maastow BV, where it received a new name. He served there for only a year, and then he was sent for scrap.

Named after Alexander von Humboldt, the CMA CGM is an Explorer class container ship. It was the largest container ship in the world until the Maersk Triple E class appeared. Its length is 396 meters. The gross lifting capacity is 187,624 tons.

In the list of the largest ships, Emma Maersk ranks second among the ships still in service. This is the first E-class container ship of eight owned by the A. P. Moller-Maersk Group. It was launched into the water in 2006. The vessel is capable of approximately 11 thousand TEUs. Its length is 397.71 meters.

The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller is a leading E-class container ship. It has the largest cargo capacity in the world and is also the longest vessel in 2013. Its length is 399 meters. Maximum speed - 23 knots with a load capacity of 18270 TEU. It was built for Maersk at the South Korean plant Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering.

Esso Atlantic is one of the most popular names in the history of large ships. The huge vessel, 406.57 meters long, has an incredible gross lifting capacity of 516,891 tons. She served 35 years primarily as an oil tanker and was scrapped in Pakistan in 2002.

Batillus is a supertanker built by Chantiers de l’Atlantique for the French subsidiary of Shell Oil. Its gross lifting capacity is 554 thousand tons, speed is 16-17 knots, length is 414.22 meters. This is the fourth largest ship in the world. It made its last flight in December 1985.

The world's third largest ship is named after the French politician, founder of the Elf Aquitaine oil company Pierre Guillaume. It was built in 1977 in Chantiers de l’Atlantique for the Nationale de Navigation company. The ship served for six years, and then it was scrapped due to incredible unprofitability. Due to its enormous size, its use was severely limited. It could not pass through either the Panama or Suez Canals. And the ship could not enter all ports. The gross load capacity was almost 555 thousand tons, speed 16 knots, length 414.22 meters.

The supertanker Mont was known by many names and was called the queen of oceans and rivers. The ship was built in 1979 at the Japanese shipyards of Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. It was badly damaged during the Iran-Iraq War and was sunk because it was deemed beyond repair. But it was later raised and renovated, calling it Happy Giant. In December 2009 it made its last voyage. At that time it was the largest ship in the world, but it still retains the title of the largest tanker.

Prelude is the largest operational vessel in the world, built in 2013 in South Korea. Its length is 488 meters, width 78 meters. It is intended for transportation of liquefied natural gas. Its construction required 260 thousand tons of steel, and when fully loaded the weight exceeds 600 thousand tons.

Today we will talk about the largest ships on the planet: passenger, military, cargo, industrial. Some of them are so large that they cannot pass through canals and straits, and they are closed to most ports in the world.

We have selected seven of the most amazing giant ships. Five of them have recently set sail, two have already been decommissioned, and you can even buy a ticket for one. Each of them is a champion in their category.

The longest ship on Earth

Length - 488 m, width - 74 m, deadweight - 600,000 tons. Launched in 2013.

The largest ship on the planet and the largest floating structure ever created by man is the Prelude FLING. It is equal in length to the famous Western Wall in Israel. It could accommodate five full-size football fields or 175 Olympic-size swimming pools. However, its purpose is different: it is the world's first floating factory for the extraction and liquefaction of natural gas.

The vessel belongs to the Dutch-British oil and gas company Shell, was built in South Korea by Samsung Heavy Industries, and will operate off the coast of Australia, extracting gas from the ocean floor - the first drilling is planned for 2017. In the strict sense of the word, this is not exactly a ship: Prelude will not be able to sail under its own power, and will have to be towed to the workplace. But this monster is unsinkable and indestructible: it was created specifically for service in the “cyclone zone” in the open ocean and is capable of withstanding a hurricane of even the fifth, highest category. The planned service life is 25 years.

Petronas Towers with spiers

Length - 458.45 m, width - 68.86 m, deadweight - 564,763 tons. Launched in 1979, disposed of in 2010.

The largest oil tanker, Seawise Giant, was included in the Guinness Book of Records for its size. The ship is 6m longer than the 88-storey Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, complete with spiers, and is approximately the width of a football field. It is so large that the draft did not allow it to pass through the Suez, Panama Canals and the English Channel.

Designed and built in Japan by Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd. in the mid-1970s, the tanker was intended for a Greek customer. However, he refused the purchase: during the tests, strong vibration of the hull was discovered while swimming in reverse. As a result, the ship was resold to a Hong Kong company and rebuilt: its displacement when fully loaded reached an absolute record - 657,018 tons. Over its long life, the ship changed owners and names several times, it was Happy Giant, Jahre Viking, Knock Nevis, Mont, sailed under Liberian, Norwegian, American and Sierra Leonean flags.

In 1986, Seawise Giant was nearly destroyed during the Iran-Iraq War. A missile fired by an Iraqi fighter caused a fire on board, the crew was evacuated, and the ship ran aground in the Strait of Hormuz and was considered sunk. The Norwegians found it, repaired it and sent it on a new voyage. Since 2004, the world's largest tanker has ceased to be floating and has been used as an oil storage facility near Qatar. In 2009, he made his last trip to the shores of India and was dismantled for scrap. Following the disposal of the giant, the largest supertankers are the four double-hulled TI-class ships: Oceania, Africa, Asia and Europe. They have a length of 380 m and surpass their competitors in deadweight - 441,585 tons.

Stadium running track

Length - 400 m, width - 58.6 m, deadweight - 184,605 ​​tons, capacity - 19,100 teu (1 teu - standard 20-foot container). Launched in 2014.

In January 2015, the world's longest container ship, CSCL Globe, made its maiden voyage from China to Europe. It was built at the South Korean shipyard Hyundai Heavy Industries and is owned by the Chinese company China Shipping Container Lines. Although the ship is the largest of the container ships (it could host 400m races), it is inferior in cargo capacity to another giant: the MSC Oscar, which was also recently built in South Korea for an Italian company and can carry 124 more containers. The difference is small, but the Chinese container ship is longer and has the most powerful engine in the world: a MAN diesel engine with a capacity of 77,200 hp is hidden in the engine compartment of the vessel. With. and a height of 17.2 m. Korean shipbuilders are not going to stop there and predict the emergence of new giant container ships.

Four Statues of Liberty

Length - 382 m, width - 124 m, deadweight - 48,000 tons. Launched in 2013.

The catamaran Pioneering Spirit, which until February 2015 was called Pieter Schelte, is the absolute champion in terms of deck area. The creators claim that a small town can fit on it. The length could accommodate four Statues of Liberty (93 m with pedestal). The ship was built in South Korea according to a design by a Finnish company. Its function is to lay underwater pipelines and move drilling platforms. The ship arrived in Europe in January 2015 and has already found itself at the center of a scandal because of its name - in honor of the Nazi criminal Peter Schelte Heerm, an SS officer who was found guilty of war crimes and escaped punishment by deception. Seeing a giant ship with that name in Rotterdam, the Jewish communities of Great Britain and Holland raised an uproar, as a result of which even the British government spoke out in favor of renaming the ship. Under public pressure, the head of the Allseas company, which owns the miracle ship, and Peter Schelte’s own son, Edward Heerma, agreed not to use his father’s name in the name of the catamaran and changed it to the neutral Pioneering Spirit.

The whole city

Length - 362 m, width - 60 m, deadweight - 19,750 tons. Launched in 2009.

The largest cruise ship, Allure of the Seas, accommodates 6,296 passengers and 2,384 crew. Made in Finland by the Norwegian company STX Europe, it is owned by the American-Norwegian company Royal Caribbean International and sails between the United States and Europe. There is a whole city on board: 2,700 cabins, a park with live trees and flowers, an ice skating rink, an aquatheatre, a climbing wall, a theater for 1,380 spectators, as well as shops, bars, restaurants, baths, saunas, etc. It is noteworthy that this ship has a twin of the same class is the Oasis of the Seas cruise ship. However, Allure of the Seas is 5 cm longer. Prices for a 12-day sailing across the Atlantic from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona start from RUB 53,600.

Six Leaning Towers of Pisa

Length - 362 m, width - 65 m, deadweight - 402,347 tons. Launched in 2010.

The largest bulk carriers for transporting ore are called Valemax: a series of ships from the Brazilian mining company Vale SA. Seven ore carriers were ordered by this company in South Korea and another 12 in China. The pioneer among the twins was the Vale Brasil, later renamed Ore Brasil: it was launched in 2010 and serves to transport ore from Brazil to Asia. This bulk carrier replaces 11,150 ore-carrying trucks, burns almost 97 tons of fuel per day and ranks second among ships in terms of deadweight, giving way to TI-class vessels. Due to its size, it can only land in some deep-water ports in Brazil, China and Europe. It could easily fit six Leaning Towers of Pisa if they were laid out lengthwise.

90 aircraft

Length - 342 m, width - 78.4 m, displacement - 94,781 tons. Commissioned in 1961, decommissioned in 2012.

The American aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-65) exceeded the length of all warships in the world, and was also the world's very first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The maximum capacity was 5828 people, up to 90 aircraft could be on board at the same time, but usually 60 were placed. The total ammunition ammunition was 2520 tons. Initially, it was planned to create six such aircraft, but due to the high price ($451 million) it remained the only one of its kind — its feature was not only its size, but also the presence of eight A2W type reactors.

The aircraft carrier became a symbol of US naval power and was used in almost all wars and conflicts involving this country: in the Cuban Missile Crisis, in the Vietnam War in 1965, in Iraq in 1998, in Afghanistan in 2001, in the Iraq War of the 2000s , in the fight against Somali pirates in 2011.

Over its long life, the aircraft carrier went to sea 25 times, completed one circumnavigation of the world (in 1964), set a record for the number of combat missions on board a ship (65 in one day in 1965) and almost exploded in 1969 when on board An unplanned self-launch of aerial bombs occurred, which provoked the scattering of missiles and the destruction of 15 aircraft. Then 27 people were killed, 314 people were injured, and the damage caused to the ship was estimated at $6.4 million. However, the miracle aircraft carrier was restored and continued to sail until it was decommissioned in 2012. Its complete disposal is planned for 2016.