Loading "The Lodge" onto the Spiegelgracht

The boat was lifted onto the ship using a series of straps and a boom.

We were very surprised that they lifted the boat with Rob, myself, and the dog!  Once the boat reached the railing edge of the ship, they helped us all cross over onto the ship.

The boat was then lifted to its spot at the front starboard side of the ship.  They placed it in a cradle and spot welded it there.

The Spiegelgracht is a Seven Star ship which was set to deliver mainly personal yachts to various ports in the Med including Palma, Spain; Genoa, Italy; Tivat, Montenegro (where we would be unloaded); and two ports in Turkey.