History and Culture by Bicycle

This blog is about historical and cultural sites, places and events all over the world visited by bicycle or that could be visited by bicycle. It is to show that a motor vehicle does not always have to be used and it is often better to visit these places by bicycle.

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

M.V. Sergeant Floyd: Block and Tackle

The crew of the M.V. Sergeant Floyd used block and tackle similar to these to load and shift cargo, set spars, lower boats, and pull free from sand bars.







Previous articles:
M.V. Sergeant Floyd: Before the Boat
M.V. Sergeant Floyd: Laying the Keel, Naming, and Launch Announcement
M.V. Sergeant Floyd: Engines and Throttle Stand
M.V. Sergeant Floyd: Fire Extinguishing System
M.V. Sergeant Floyd: Plan Views
M.V. Sergeant Floyd: Pilothouse Controls and Equipment
M.V. Sergeant Floyd: Ships Bell
M.V. Sergeant Floyd: Ships Horn
M.V. Sergeant Floyd: Voice Tube
M.V. Sergeant Floyd: Ships Telephone
M.V. Sergeant Floyd: Instructions
M.V. Sergeant Floyd: Atomic Attack Instructions
M.V. Sergeant Floyd: Hawser Line
John Vodochodsky at 11:17 PM
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