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HEAVY JACK STAY [1 record]

Record 1 2020-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mobile Hoisting Apparatus
  • Outfitting of Ships
  • Replenishment at Sea (Military)
CONT

The heavy jackstay is used for the transfer of heavy loads of stores including ammunition up to a maximum weight per load of two tonnes.

Key term(s)
  • heavy jack stay

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de levage mobiles
  • Armement et gréement
  • Ravitaillement en mer (Militaire)

Spanish

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