Just learned I'm on the Western Highway (K-Line), departed Southampton July 11, arriving Charleston July 24.

I thought I had missed this boat, but very happy to know I'm aboard. Currently about 1200 miles southeast of Ireland.

If your Mini is traveling with Bob, please introduce yourself!

 

OK Tex- how did you get this info?
I'm still waiting.....

 

My MA sent me an email this morning. I was completely surprised as I just assumed I had missed it since it sailed Thursday.

I'd give your MA a call as he/she is the only person who can see the details.

Good luck.

 

Hey! My "Glory" is on it too! Just found out today! Since it's a K-line ship I couldn't find info on it with the VIN number. YEA! Should be in Charleston on the 24th.

 

What does the owner's lounge and ASK MINI say for those of you on this boat? Do they still show you at the port waiting for a vessel? I've been waiting since the 5th and watched many a boat depart without me! I'm waiting to hear back from my MA...

 

Silverbullet - owner's lounge is outdated by days - mine still show Awaiting transport and it left on 7/11. We haven't called "ASKMINI" because we were told after it gets to the dock they don't track it anymore because it becomes the property of the dealer at that point. Then you do have to call your MA because they have access to updated info.

 

Yeah, I've been through the process before with my '06 and my parent's Clubman. OL and ASK MINI will eventually update and tell you that you're in transit. On my '06 it was instantaneous, but then again I was on a WW ship and had access to all kinds of info. The Clubman was off by a day or two if I remember correctly. I guess I'll just have to sit tight and wait for my MA to get back to me!

 

Hi CG (and Glory). Glad you finally made it too!

 

Greets, all! I'm a happy, happy member of the voyage! I had to poke my MA to get the info, but my Clubman scurried across the gangway on Friday too. Now off to find satellite images, eh?

 

Here are a few details on our trip from my MA:

Voyage number: 19B
Call sign for use on www.sailwx.info: 3EJK5

And the best quote (remember I live in Houston):

"It usually takes 7-10 days from the landing date to arrive at the dealership."

 

My baby boy is on the Western Highway as well.

I bet he is trying to pick up all the girl minis.

 

If this works - here's the current position as of this morning. Hope Bertha goes away!

 

Nope - didn't work. I was trying to get a copy of the position from sailwx.info over to this! Maybe someone else can figure it out!

 

 

Here it is, the Big Dot with the Date.

 

Well after a July trip to the dock, my Mini finall was confiirmend on the Western Highway 10 days later. Glad to see so many folks tracking the boat.

 

Welcome! Didja bring the chips and a deck of cards?

 

Yes, and a really good Cabernet.

 

Attention please: Drinks are now being served on the Lido deck.

Tex Susbo orders a Gin & Tonic and grabs a lounge chair, enjoying the view off the fantail. . .

 

Well 1-866-ASK-MINI now says I am in transit though the OL still says awaiting transportation. My VIN doesn't pull up on WW's tracking so I am assuming I made the K-Line boat with you folks. Another good sign of that happening is Tex having shipped as well. I'll have to confirm with my MA tomorrow.

 

I'm in the exact same situation - hoping I'm on the Western Highway! My MA was off today so I couldn't confirm it yet. I'll have to touch base with him tomorrow.

 

I'm in Houston as well and just found out today through my MA that I'm on a boat. OL says I'm in transit as well, but neither MA nor OL knows which ship. It has to be the Western Highway though as WW has no info on my vin. Maybe we will all be on the same transport truck to Houston.

 

Read more about our fine ship HERE

This is what she looks like:
(you may have seen that elswhere here on NAM.)

There is a cool pic of the loading ramp at This site. You have to scroll down until you see Western Highway, then there are three images. The second one "Bild.2" is the aft view.

 

And then there was me...

Good morning all. I've been lurking since I ordered those many weeks ago. As I anxiously await the delivery date, I figured I would make my first post. The OL finally changed to "En Route," and since my VIN does not return anything in the WW website, I'm assuming my precious cargo is getting a tan with the rest of the MINIs by the Western Highway's pool.

Tex Susbo: I'm in Houston, as well. From which dealership did you get your MINI. I haven't received anything from my MA, so I'm curious.

-monkey

 

Welcome aboard, Monkey! Grab a drink and a stick and join us for a game of shuffleboard. I'm hosting a poker and cigar event this evening after dinner--please join us!

I bought through Momentum Mini. At the time they still had a few new vehicles on the lot, but now I understand everything is sight unseen and delivery isn't until October!

There are several Minis destined for Houston on this boat. . . we should have a delivery party when they get here!