Car Harkins on Instagram: "⚓ The Birth of a Ship Launching a ship is a major milestone in shipbuilding—marking the vessel’s first time in the water. Large ships are launched in one of three ways: 🔹 Slipway – The ship slides down a ramp into the sea. 🔹 Float-Out – Built in a dry dock, then floated as water fills the basin. 🔹 Side Launch – Entering the water broadside, often in tight spaces. Before launch, ships are often christened—a sponsor breaks a champagne bottle on the bow and gives the s

If you’re interested in going out and trying to make new friends, here’s an example of exactly what you can say to become friends with a group of strangers. We’ll use a local trivia night as an example. You’re going to show up alone and approach a friendly looking group of people while they’re getting ready to play the game. You’re going to ask them if you can join and let them know that you’re pretty good at trivia. It’s okay if you’re not actually that good. It’s all subjective. If they say no