Work Boat/Liferafts.

TM 55-1915-200-10

engineering spaces. A sliding watertight door between

machining, threading, grinding, drilling and welding

the engineering spaces and the steering gear

functions. To perform these functions the machine shop

compartment also provides watertight integrity to the

contains an arc welder, drill press, lathe, and bench

engineering spaces. This door is a vertical standing

grinder. The machine shop also contains a wet/dry

hydraulically operated door.

vacuum cleaner for general cleanup .

1-10.25.

Work Boat/Liferafts.

The work boat

1-10.27.

Laundry Equipment. Laundry equipment

functions as the utility small craft for operations such as

provides the means to wash and dry clothing. A washer

sea rescue and personnel transport.

The inflated

and dryer are provided for this purpose. The washer

outboard-motor-driven work boat is deployed and

draws potable water from the potable water piping

retrieved by an electrical winch davit. Liferafts are self

system and disposes of soiled water through the marine

contained container stowed craft that provide personnel

sanitation piping system.

evacuation when abandoning ship. They are deployed

by gravity activated davits that contain a centrifugal

1-10.28.

Windows and Ports. Windows and ports

brake to control the rate of descent. They also have a

provide visibility. The pilothouse front windows are

float-free system that automatically releases the raft and

sloped inward at the bottom to prevent glare. The front

inflates it if the ship sinks.

windows also have three electric windshield wipers to

provide visibility from the helm and the radar screens

1-10.26.

Machine Shop Equipment. Machine shop

during inclement weather.

equipment provides for TM 55-1915-200-10 general

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