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Saturday, 16 June

The bridge has spinning window units mounted on three of the forward-looking windows.  These units have a circular piece of glass attached to an electric motor, which spins the glass at 1500 RPM to sling water off it.  This allows the mates to see clearly through the glass during periods of heavy rain and wind-driven spray.

 

 
     
 

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