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1. One of huge electric motors, 12
feet high and 12 feet wide, driving
starboard inboard propeller. It gen
erates 7000 horsepower and derives its
current from two turbo-generators,
which, in turn, are operated by steam
from the bis boilers.
2. U. S. S. New Mexico.
3. Navigation bridge with steering
control device and electrical apparatus
for transmitting signals to engine
room.
4. Main boiler room showing three
of the nine immense boilers. Oil burn
ers below the boilers. The New Mexico
uses fuel oil. 1
5. Captain A. L. "W illard and Com
mander Lannon.
1. Main central apparatus and
switchboard.
7. Turbo-generator unit one of six
which produce the current for lights,
fans, ventilators, searchlights, wireless,
gun turrets, etc The six sets combined
deliver 2400 horsepower or 1800 kilo
.wats. 8. Two of the four propellors, illus
trating their great size.
9. Cabin of commanding officer.
10. Operating room adjoining hos
pital quarters. Electrically heated and
with special illumination over operat
ing table. . 1
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