Pictures of Deepwater Horizon

Ain't it pretty:




That reminds me. I have to pick up some fuel for the BBQ.



going ...

going ...

gone.


The Horizon was a floating rig, kept in position using a "dynamic positioning" system of thrusters and global satellite positioning. It was built in 2001 at a cost of $350 million, and cost $1 million per day to operate.

(The picture shown at right is the Nautilus, the Horizon's twin.)



I would give credit to whoever took these pictures, except that I don't know who took them. Received via email.