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Rapson slide [1 record]

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Record 1 2005-06-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Outfitting of Ships
  • River and Sea Navigation
CONT

The steering gear is of the hydroelectric, Rapson slide and follow-up type. It is equipped with a full storage motion control unit. In consists essentially of a ram working in two cylinders, and connects hydraulically to two variable-stroke Waterbury pimps either of which may be in operation. The ram operates the rudder through a tiller fitted with sliding blocks.

CONT

The characteristics of the Rapson's slide (boat rudder) are clearly shown by its parts.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armement et gréement
  • Navigation fluviale et maritime
OBS

On écrirait mieux «charriot».

OBS

charriot : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004).

Spanish

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