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  • 21United States Coast Guard Cutter — USCG Medium Endurance Cutter Harriet Lane Cutter is the term used by the United States Coast Guard for its commissioned vessels. A Cutter is 65 feet (19.8 m) or greater in length, has a permanently assigned crew, and has accommodations for… …

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  • 22ГОСТ 26069-86: Механизмы палубные и судовые устройства. Термины и определения — Терминология ГОСТ 26069 86: Механизмы палубные и судовые устройства. Термины и определения оригинал документа: D. Ankereinrichtung Е. Anchor handling gear F. Appareil de mouillage Палубный механизм, предназначенный для отдачи и подъема якорей и… …

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  • 24Shackle — A shackle (also called gyve) is a U shaped piece of metal secured with a pin or bolt across the opening, or a hinged metal loop secured with a quick release locking pin mechanism. They are used as a connecting link in all manner of rigging… …

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  • 25PT-91 — Infobox Weapon is vehicle=yes name=PT 91 Twardy origin=flag|Poland type=Main battle tank crew=3 length=6.95 m (9.67 with barrel in forward position) [http://mainbattletanks.czweb.org/Tanky/pt91.htm Modern Tanks ] ] width=3.59 m height=2.19 m… …

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  • 26Luff — or luffing may refer to:* Luffing, when a sailing sheet is eased so far past trim that airflow over the surface is disrupted * The leading edge of a sail * Luffing crane, a type of crane where the jib, rather than being fixed, can be raised and… …

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  • 27derrick — /der ik/, n. 1. Mach. a jib crane having a boom hinged near the base of the mast so as to rotate about the mast, for moving a load toward or away from the mast by raising or lowering the boom. 2. Also called oil derrick. the towerlike framework… …

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  • 28Vertical boiler — Detail of vertical boiler and associated steam engine in a working model steam launch …

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  • 30Rigger (modern usage) — Historically, a rigger was a person who worked with ropes for hoisting the sails of a ship. In the modern day, the term rigger can apply to a person or company which specializes in the lifting and moving of extremely large or heavy objects.… …

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