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Ferry maintenance |
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The diving team ( from Melbourne ) |
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The diving team's guard. He is " glued " to that spot. He keeps
an eye on the motor which supplies the air. He is also in constant
radio contact with the diver |
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The back-up diver and " gofer " and the diver himself (Photo
below) |
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Ready to remove the offending guide module |
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A number of photos showing the recovered guide module. Compare
that with the reconditioned one |
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As good as new |
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Ian Lewis pointing to the grooves caused by the chain |
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This is the roller where the nylon bush disintegrated |
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After the replacement module has been lowered by the crane ( see
photo below) two wedges are inserted to " tightly jam " the module
into position. |
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This tool holds the ferry tight to the shore whilst the diver
disconnects and untwist the chain. |
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The crane is lowering the module into position.
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