Location: 47 49.5 N 012 17.2 W Course 035 Speed 13.1 kts
Weather: Partly Cloudy Wind: SSW 18 kts Seas: Moderate sea swell
Bravo jumped into training today and enjoyed clear weather with temperatures starting to drop as a cold front passed. We expect to see temperatures stay on the cooler side until we depart Ireland on 3 July. Delta is finishing up their 3-day block of watch and Alpha is handling maintenance today.
Photos & Captions provided by 4/C Wheeler and 4/C White:
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- Below the decks, Electrician Seth Murray teaches 4/c Nichols about ground fault detection systems.
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- 2/c Engineers reviewed their Plant and Analysis Project that is due towards the end of cruise.
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- 4/c Kreztmer, under the supervision of the 2/c, prepares to lag. Lagging is a process of insulating piping.
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- Bravo Company began their training revolution today with line handling. This is a review for the 4/c on board; giving them a chance to impress the new 2/c Deck with what they know.
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- 4/c Bruns is shown tying a stopper.
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- With testing over, Charlie moves onto Utility. 4/c Rose and 4/c Taylor finish their work on their assigned staircase.
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- 4/c Davidson is stuffing the garbage hold with another trash bag.
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