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Re: Blowing bow and stern buoyancy tanks...
Posted by: Don Prince ()
Date: February 08, 2008 12:35AM

Hello,

Don't forget about the diesel exhaust gasses that complete the ballast blow. In addition, the oily deisel gasses lubricate the tanks and help prevent rust from the corrusive sea water. Plate #16 on the UboatArchive site....

Regards,
Don_

"A man's got to know his limitations..."
Harry Callahan, SFPD

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Blowing bow and stern buoyancy tanks... SnakeDoc 02/07/2008 09:03AM
Re: Blowing bow and stern buoyancy tanks... Walter Schmidt 02/07/2008 08:11PM
Re: Blowing bow and stern buoyancy tanks... SnakeDoc 02/07/2008 08:50PM
Re: Blowing bow and stern buoyancy tanks... Don Prince 02/08/2008 12:35AM
Re: Blowing bow and stern buoyancy tanks... ROBERT M. 02/08/2008 02:47AM
Re: Blowing bow and stern buoyancy tanks... Don Prince 02/09/2008 12:53AM
Re: Blowing bow and stern buoyancy tanks... ROBERT M. 02/09/2008 01:05AM


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