Characteristics of a Minesweeping Boat (MSB) underway off the shore of the United States. MSB characteristics include: operates on a daily basis, 57 feet long, beam of 15 feet, draft of 5 feet, effective speed, can be lifted by larger ship, crew consists of 7 men and a chief officer, armaments consists of small arms, constructed from wood and non magnetic material, non magnetic engine and gear. A crewman operates mine sweeping equipment and hand tools. Other man at the control device. The United States flag flutters in wind from the mast of the ship.
Capabilities of a Minesweeping Boat (MSB)underway off the shore of the United States. The purpose of moored minesweeping is to contact and cut the mine moor and destroy it. Crewmen aboard the ship work with equipment. The ship is equipped with sweep gears, float, otter and cables of stainless steel sweep wires. Cutters are attached to inboard and sweep wires. Animation depicts: the mechanism of the sweep wires, float, otter, depressor and float pendent. A flag indicates the position of the float in the ocean.
Capabilities of a Minesweeping Boat (MSB)underway off the shore of the United States. The purpose of magnetic minesweeping is to produce a magnetic field stimulating the ship signature. The ship is equipped with gas driven generator in a generator room. Minesweeping control panel, monitoring instruments and a controller in the pilot house. Crewmen operate cable components handled by electrically driven magnetic cable reel. Animation depicts: the mechanism of generation of the magnetic field and demonstration of the jig sweep.
Capabilities of a Minesweeping Boat (MSB) underway off the shore of the United States. The purpose of acoustic minesweeping is to generate sound waves stimulating ship acoustic signature. Crewmen aboard the ship operate an automatic controller located in the cruise compartment. Power is supplied by a 10 kilo watt generator located in a generator room. The ship comes alongside a larger ship to receive assistance for power connection. Animation depicts: the mechanism of acoustic minesweeping.
President Eisenhower visits Ottawa, Canada. President of the United States Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife Mamie Geneva Doud Eisenhower get off an aircraft at Ottawa. Officers greet and receive them. He arrives in Ottawa to talk to Prime Minister of Canada John George Diefenbaker and Canadian leaders. Eisenhower addresses the parliament on difference in trade policy. Gathering applauds.
Cargo unloading at Dover Air Force Base (AFB) in Delaware,United States. Transport trucks drives through street. Trucks arrive at base. Guard at gateway hands over a slip. Base construction activities at base. United States Air Force C-124 Globemaster II cargo aircraft parked at base. Airmen rest and play at the quarters. View of the warehouses buildings. Transport trucks arrive at the freight terminal. Men of the terminal squadron unload cargo. Men check and prepare the cargo for shipment. They issue shipping code.
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