I did not like the expense of a Container. Nor did I trust the Dock Crew that would build the cribbage. I chose a Roll On Roll Off ship from Tacoma, Washington to Southampton and from Southampton to New Jersey. I watch Roll On Roll Off ships come and go in from of My home in Seattle, Washington. There are a lot of them. Do think Insurance if the ship sinks (grin). The Shipping Insurance has such a large minimum damage amount it is rather a joke. No damage, just a flat tire in Southampton.
That's interesting, Button, that you prefer the Ro-Ro. I'd heard a load of horror stories of convertible cars on Ro-Ro ships - not only are they not well protected from the elements, but they're fundamentally insecure on the cargo decks form the perspective of things (especially any spare parts or removable items) travelling with the car. One acquaintance shipped, iirc, a Spitfire on a RoRo Southampton-Halifax and the car was in a terrible state when it landed - damp sea air and careless crew members had done it absolutely no favours. I'd rather take the financial hit on a container, for the sake of peace of mind...
