Queen Mary crew boarding bridge system at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, Pier 12. Queen Mary crew boarding bridge system at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, Pier 12.

Note the use of the ramp and platform to supplement the existing gangway, which was too steep. Note the use of the ramp and platform to supplement the existing gangway, which was too steep.

The right hand turn shortened the distance the gangway extended from the ship. A longer ramp would have interfered with dockside activities. The right hand turn shortened the distance the gangway extended from the ship. A longer ramp would have interfered with dockside activities.

Crown Princess crew boarding system docked at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, Pier 12. Crown Princess crew boarding system docked at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, Pier 12.

The aluminum gangway had to be cambered to assure it cleared the spring line. The aluminum gangway had to be cambered to assure it cleared the spring line.

By using a dockside gangway, platform, and second gangway, the boarding system can accommodate differences in the height from the dock to the crew door. By using a dockside gangway, platform, and second gangway, the boarding system can accommodate differences in the height from the dock to the crew door.

The Crown Princess with the boarding system in place. The Crown Princess with the boarding system in place.