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a a RS ee eT Nee ep a ag ee PEO Ie August, 1919 any of the crew were likely to congre- gate. Small 6-volt binnacle lights were installed, operated on a switch in easy reach of the helmsman. Naturally the private owners of the vessels are not requesting that these war safeguards be retained, because to do so means thai the navy exacts an allowance for instal- lation. The owners are more concerned in getting the ships back "as were." When coal became scarce in Europe, all vessels from this side were required to carry a sufficient quantity of bunker for the return trip. This necessitated the enlargement of the bunker space by sacrificing cargo tonnage. The bunker capacity required was for sufficient coal for a round trip and 10 lay days in a foreign port. Water Supply Was Important The fresh water capacity was required to be sufficient to take care of the boiler feed makeup as well as the consump- tion of the crew. In figuring this, the evaporator was considered. The fresh water tanks were required to hold water for drinking and cooking purposes, figur- ing at least 10 gallons of water per man per day. These specifications were rather important as the size of the crews was so greatly augmented. For the same reason, the galleys of the ships were oo ma THE MARINE REVIEW racks for' necessary galley equipment. The crew equipment was one of the larger items of fitting out and naturally in reconditioning this becomes again of major importance. Every ship was al- lowed $250 for a library and shelving or bookcases were provided. Staterooms were provided for the captain, executive 377 ers were also provided in' abundance. Special attention was given to store- rooms. For a crew of 100 men, the minimum capacity provided was 500 cubic feet for clothing and small stores, 200 cubic feet for ship's stores, 6000 cubic feet for general stores, 500 cubic feet for meat box, 300 cubic feet for © Press Mlustrating Service HULL INSPECTION AND REPAIRS ARE GENERALLY NECESSARY enlarged. A standard galley equipment consisted of a stove of two fires and two ovens, top about 6 feet long; a coffee urn of 20-gallon capacity; steam kettle of 30-gallon capacity; hot water tank with steam coil; dough trough; sink with steam and water connection; fresh water connection, either by pres- sure or pump, and suitable lockers and officer, first watch officer, paymaster, chief engineer, paymaster's office, ship's office, sick bay, wireless, and one for brig. Where possible, separate state- rooms were provided for the second and third watch officers, although at times they occupied the same room. The same was true of the second and third assist- ant engineers. Toilets, baths and show- coe REPAIR GANG BOARDING VESSEL TO BE REFITTED chill box exclusive of ice capacity, 200 cubic feet for vegetable space, and 400 cubic feet for deck locker space. Many Voice Tubes Installed Telephones were not installed on freight boats except in unusual cases. Voice tubes, made of 2%-inch iron pipe, were installed from the bridge to each gun, and from both forward and aft crows nests to the bridge. Speaking tubes of not less than 2-inch tubing were installed between the bridge and engine room, and between the wireless room and chartroom; bridge and commanding officer's rooms; engine room and chief engineer's room. In order to avoid cutting any more holes than necessary in the deck floors, walls, etc., speaking tubes were frequently made to run around. The expense of installation was often enhanced but it obviated many repair costs when the vessel was recon- ditioned before turning back to her owners. Care was taken not to deface the vessel any more than necessary in the conversion to public use. Orders were issued positively forbidding the cutting of any holes through watertight bulk- heads or through the shell of vessels for any purpose whatsoever, unless ex- press permission was obtained. This included all cutting of those portions