Mispillion (AO 105) - Naval Cruise Book

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55. N 0 fy + 1 Q XX :fl 3 ms kk. Kxvs uni E I 3 Chief Freeman gels fasfened in his chair, sfarfs on his way . . . and gefs soaked with man-made spray.

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1 2 ' 1 3 i fxmyxxwlm THE HIGH-LINE OPERATKDNS. One of the most important operations during replenishment at sea is the high-lining of cargo other than liquid. Tons of fleet freight, fresh and dry provisions, and U.S. mail travel along the thin line thot spans the water area between ships during replenishment operations. Passenger personnel, both casualties ond replacements are also transferred in this manner. The heavy freight provisions, and mail is carried in cargo nets or canvas cooling bags that are attached to o huge hook fastened to a pulley which slides along the five inch line spanning the two ships. The hook is hauled along the high-line with o smaller in haul line that can be worked from either ship. The passengers have their ride in safe, comfortable metal choirs. The in-haul is operated by mon power and the high line is kept taut with the steam winches. i me

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Korean winters have snow, and snow brings on horse- Though snow and ice can be dangerous, it is also quite play . V beautiful. Z X fax L F4 .xx 4 Giant flakes fall freely and soon cover the decks. Through all Korean snow and icy winds, the lookouts kept their vigil.