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.
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