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  2. Frederick S. Holmes - Wikipedia

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    Frederick S. Holmes was an American safe and vault engineer, [1] and inventor who designed the largest vaults in the world. During his career, Holmes designed over 200 vaults throughout the United States, Canada and Japan from 1895 [2] to 1941.

  3. Glossary of nautical terms (A–L) - Wikipedia

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    1. A towed or self-propelled flat-bottomed boat, built mainly for river, canal or coastal transport of heavy goods. 2. Admiral ' s barge: A boat (or aircraft) at the disposal of an admiral (or other high ranking flag officer) for his or her use as transportation between a larger vessel and the shore, or within a harbor. In Royal Navy service ...

  4. Lewis County Courthouse (Washington) - Wikipedia

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    New sliding glass doors, at a cost of over $2,400, were installed in February 1976, but the doors were not allowed to be used as they failed to meet state fire codes. Known as the "Commissioners' Folly", the board failed to obtain a building permit which would have notified them in advance that the doors could not have been installed. [ 133 ]

  5. Tait (train) - Wikipedia

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    The trains derived their name from Sir Thomas James Tait, the chairman of commissioners of the Victorian Railways from 1903 to 1910. [2] The first cars were built during 1909 with the last entering service in 1952. [3] Tait trains are initially referred to as "Sliding Door" trains, as opposed to the Swing Door trains then in

  6. Caisson (lock gate) - Wikipedia

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    Ship caisson at Droogdok Jan Blanken at Hellevoetsluis. A caisson is a form of lock gate.It consists of a large floating iron or steel box. This can be flooded to seat the caisson in the opening of the dock to close it, or pumped dry to float it and allow it to be towed clear of the dock.

  7. Hold (compartment) - Wikipedia

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    To make the cargo hold waterproof, most cargo holds have cargo hatch. This can be a waterproof door, like a trap door with hinges or a cover that is places on top of the cargo hold opening, covered and held down with a tarp or a latching system. Cargo hatch can also be flexible and roll up on to a pole.

  8. Tony Soprano’s boat is up for sale. What to know about ‘The ...

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    Fans of “The Sopranos” have a chance to own a piece of the show’s history. Tony Soprano’s boat, named “The Stugots,” is up for sale by United Yacht Sales in Stamford, Connecticut, for ...

  9. Falls of Clyde (ship) - Wikipedia

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    Falls of Clyde is the last surviving iron-hulled, four-masted full-rigged ship, and the only remaining sail-driven oil tanker.She was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1989, but deregistered in 2024 due to her condition.