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Triple expansion engine of the preserved steamship SS Shieldhall.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5cvRE4l0c0
Previously:
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...806#post148290
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...452#post146905
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...050#post134162
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...2209#post75951
As many commands as was received for both the port and starboard engines I figure there must have been a harbor pilot on board guiding the ship out of port
Imagine being in charge of controlling the speed of that thing and not being able to see what it's headed for.
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Most WW11 battle ship steersmen were in a small compartment away from the bridge with no outside windows, they simply steered a compass bearing.
This was certainly the case with HMAS Vixen and the steersman's compartment was no more than about 5' square.
Seems like most of those components would have to be externally lubricated, perhaps as the engine is running?
