Amazing footage shows how new boats go from land to water

There’s nothing as cool as this amazing footage that shows how new boats go from land to water when they get ceremonially launched.

A lot of people know that about the classic champagne ritual, with one swing the bottle shatters against the ship’s bow, but this is way more than just theatrics.

The footage also shows how dangerously the ship slides sideways into the channel, so that it can go into the sea, but at the wrong angle, the ship could easily tip over and sink.

All ships launch from land to the sea with wishes of good fortune and luck, and at that point, the boat’s on its own, ready to sail the world.

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How are new boats launched from land to water?

Launching a brand-new boat is a massive feat of engineering. But it’s not only that, it’s also a full-on spectacle that blends tradition with raw mechanical power.

The amazing footage shared on social media shows how exciting a boat launch truly is, and shows that it’s more than just a champagne ritual and the boat floating off.

The launch begins with a ceremony, a sponsor swings a rope with a bottle of champagne tied to it, and shatters it on the ship’s bow, which is theatrical.

But according to lore, the bottle smashing shows that the boat will not set sail under a bad omen.

Once the boat is christened, it’s now ready to hit the water and leave land behind forever. Resting on a massive cradle, it’s slowly moved towards the slipway.

Recently, a yacht sank just 15 minutes after launching, which shows that a boat launch is a dangerous dance when it comes to physics and balance.

You better hold your breath when you see this footage

The amazing footage is nerve-wracking because, when the boat was actually launched into the channel, it caused a large wave, rocking the boat very obviously from side to side.

After the boat stabilized on the water, powerful little tugboats helped to guide the gigantic ship into place.

Although you would think that the boat is ready to set sail on a voyage, it’s actually only the beginning. That’s because interiors, systems, and technology still need to be fitted before the vessel is ready for sea trials.

Despite the new boats not being ready to set sail on voyage straight away, these moments of drama, tradition, and humanity are a celebration of the shipbuilders and the effort people put into making the ship seaworthy.

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