The version following on the next two pages is slightly bigger than the version proposed. The revised length will be on deck 65 ft. (19.8 m.) but otherwise exactly as measured transversely and vertically. The measure- ments therefore are:
LOA 81 ft. (24.7 m.) LOD 65 ft. (19.8 m.) LWL 62 ft. (18.8 m.) Beam 24 ft. (7.3 m.) WOD 25 ft. (7.6 m.) Disp. 31 tonnes
Welded of steel with double thick plating on her bottom, she exceeds Lloyd's standards in all requirements. She has her living spaces sheathed in architectural steel backed by gypsum sheeting and fiberglas insulation.
Her machinery space forward has three 30 HP (25 Kw.) diesel units, each driving hydraulic pumps. The propulsion and diesel auxiliary are on a single hydraulic interconnection so failure of one unit does not deprive the vessel of either propulsion or electric support. Connection to every variety of mains is provided.
A large Battery Bank will provide massive UPS (Uninterrupted Power Service) for the Computer units aboard and most times will operate only as backup or standby but will serve to eliminate power surges common to power supply systems. Two portable microwave transceivers will provide linkage for Computer Processing On-line when needed from experiment locations.
This microlink capability will allow satellite hookups for Data and Video transmissions. We expect little of the first, given our on-board capacity but we expect to want access to the second when either the Weeks project or ourselves have information to feed to news media.
In addition, a staff of six can live for extended periods on the main deck. A further six can live for extended periods on the upper deck in suitable climates within canvas shelters, using the comfort facilities built in on that deck. The galley can feed many more.
Fully detailed plans can be made available for study on short notice.
Readers can see how close the worksite is to the canal beside the road through Qurna. Look for the circled (X). The canal has certain access to the Nile to the North. The passage at New Qurna is likely not passable. Remember, if it's wet, our vessel can move.
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