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Re: Doc On Worst Jobs at Sea
From: Bruce J. Pennino
Date: 2018 Mar 22, 09:39 -0400
From: Bruce J. Pennino
Date: 2018 Mar 22, 09:39 -0400
At about 21 +/- minutes the film shows the determination of speed by
“casting the log”. I’ve always imagined the “log” to be smaller......I
recollect seeing a smaller one somewhere. Letting the line drag on the railing
does not seem like a proper practice unless the total procedure has been
calibrated against two known marks and where there are no other affecting
circumstances. At some later point a “fish” with a propeller and counter
was used. The “fish” was solid brass and a beautiful device. I just can’t
remember the proper name.
From: Greg Rudzinski
Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2018 9:00 PM
Subject: [NavList] Doc On Worst Jobs at Sea
This link will take you to a documentary on the worst jobs at sea. Go to minute 23:50 to see some sextants in action.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7ktD66YvJ0
Greg Rudzinski
