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2. Fulton surface-to-air recovery system - Wikipedia

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   The Fulton system in use The Fulton system in use from below. The Fulton surface-to-air recovery system (STARS), also known as Skyhook, is a system used by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), United States Air Force, and United States Navy for retrieving individuals on the ground using aircraft such as the MC-130E Combat Talon I and B-17 Flying Fortress.

3. Aker Pusnes - Wikipedia

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   On-Vessel Mooring Equipment designed as an alternative to conventional rotating winches. 1997/99: Developed electric deck machinery based on frequency (AC) drive. 2003: Since 1997 RamWinches have been delivered to 10 different offshore production vessels, resulting in more than 100 RamWinch units. Delivered more than 900 Emergency Towing ...

4. Nautilus (1800 submarine) - Wikipedia

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   A cross-section of Fulton's 1806 submarine design. Though knowing the French had no further interest, the British wished to ensure a man of Fulton's talents were on their side; offering him £800 to come to England (his original planned destination before going to France) and develop a second Nautilus for them.

5. Anchor windlass - Wikipedia

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   The combined port anchor windlass and winch of the modern ferry Stena Britannica. The hydraulically operated brake and pawl allows the anchor to be dropped from the ship's bridge. [citation needed] A windlass is a machine used on ships that is used to let-out and heave-up equipment such as a ship's anchor or a fishing trawl. On some ships, it ...

6. Anchor handling tug supply vessel - Wikipedia

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   The reference load used in the design and testing of the towing winch is twice the static bollard pull. Even if AHTS-vessels are customized for anchor-handling and towing, they can also undertake, for example, ROV (remotely operated underwater vehicle) services, safety/rescue services, and supply duties between mainland and offshore installations.

7. Veterans support group SAM Center holds flag raising new ...

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   CANAL FULTON −The veterans support organization Serving Area Military, known as the SAM Center, held a flag-raising ceremony Friday morning for Veterans Day at its new second location that will ...