The Fictional Drill in the Movie Plot
In the film Ocean's Thirteen, a central element of the crew's elaborate plan involves the use of a colossal, fictional tunnel-boring machine. This machine is referred to as "The Great Wang".
Its role in the movie is critical: it is positioned beneath the Bank casino and activated to create vibrations that mimic a major earthquake. This seismic activity is intended to trigger the casino's advanced seismic-response security system, causing a lockdown and disruption that the team exploits to facilitate their heist.
Key aspects of the movie's drill:
- Name: The Great Wang
- Type: Fictional tunnel-boring machine / Seismic simulator
- Purpose in Film: Simulate an earthquake under the casino to trigger security systems
Information on "La Foreuse B600" from the Reference
The provided reference describes a real-world engineering feat involving drills named La Foreuse B600.
According to the reference:
La Foreuse B600. La Foreuse B600 is a name for each of the two drills that bored the Chunnel, or channel tunnel, across the the English Channel.
These La Foreuse B600 machines were significant and powerful tunnel-boring devices specifically designed and used for the challenging task of digging the underwater Chunnel, connecting England and France. They are notable examples of real-world large-scale drilling technology used for infrastructure projects.
Key facts about La Foreuse B600 (from reference):
- Name: La Foreuse B600
- Quantity: The name refers to each of the two drills used
- Purpose: Bored the Chunnel (Channel Tunnel)
- Location: Bored across the English Channel
While Ocean's Thirteen features a fictional drill ("The Great Wang") integral to its heist plot as a seismic simulator, the reference provides details about the real-world La Foreuse B600 drills, renowned for their historical role in creating the physical Chunnel tunnel.
