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A close-up of automatic oilers on the 4-ram hydraulic system that moves the 20-ton rudder. This was taken in the steering gear compartment, which is apparently one of the largest on any ship in the world, consistent with the ‘overbuilt’ approach the Louis’ designers took in the times before more precise computer-based design.
(Alek Petty)Dean Kavanagh (front), Rodney Young (middle) and Scott Curry in the control room.
(Sarah Ann Quesnel)From left: Justin Ropson, Andrew McLean, the back of Senior Engineer Ryan Lomond’s head, Don MacLeod, Kevin Oake, and Renee Hachey.
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