TM 55-1930-209-14&P-14
CHAPTER 3 TOWING EQUIPMENT
Section VII. Description and data
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Description
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This equipment consists of components shown in Figure 3-1. The towing bridle includes flounder plate, two
chains, four detachable chain links for attaching each chain to flounder plate and to shackles, and two bolt type shackles
for attaching towing bridle to barge padeyes. Two padeyes provide attaching points for hooking towing bridle to barge.
This equipment is fabricated by the shipyard in accordance with drawings referenced in Appendix A.
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This equipment is stowed in void 1 through a access hatch on the forward weatherdeck. The bow crane is used
to move and handle the towing bridle.
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Capabilities. This equipment provides capability for towing barge to and from deployment site.
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Limitations. While this equipment is in use, barge cannot be towed in excess of 8 knots in Sea State 3 conditions.
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Equipment specifications
a.
Link, chain
Manufacturer
Baldt, Inc.
CAGEC
83644
Part no.
Not available
Type
Detachable
Size
15/16 to 1 3/8 in. nominal
Material
Steel
Quantity
4
b.
Chain
Federal specification
RR-C-271
CAGEC
81348
Part no.
Type I, grade C, class 1
Type
Welded
Size
1 1/4 in. nominal
Length
50 ft
Material
Alloy steel
Quantity
2
c.
Shackle
Federal specification
RR-C-271
CAGEC
81348
Part no.
Type IV, class 6
Type
Bolt
Size
1 5/8 in. nominal
Quantity
4
d.
Flounder plate
Part no.
13226E1918
CAGEC
97403
Specification
ASTM 36
Type
Plate, 2-in. stk
Material
Steel
Quantity
1
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