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November 04th, 2017

11/4/2017

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Pulley Chain (Belly Belt) in Forward Torpedo Room

To the average person, the chain dangling from the top looks like just any ordinary chain, but you will notice that every second link is enclosed in a rubber ball. A normal chain used for a chain block arrangement is extremely noisy, but by having a rubber “ball” at every second link, it makes the chain block totally quiet, therefore allowing you to carry on with the shifting of torpedoes even in a “quiet” state. 

                                                                                  Gilles Poirier
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Trim Wheel Could be Testy

6/27/2017

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Sea Daddy Observations by Gilles Poirier
On the left of this image is the trim pump starter box. This pump was bi-directional. It could rotate both ways depending on the position of the lever with the black ball on its end (just under the bottom right of the wheel.)

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Refit 1986 - Synchro Lift

1/6/2017

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Here's a little flashback to 1986 when Ojibwa went in to refit in the synchro shed. Just how high is that roof? Well Ojibwa is approximately five storeys high.

This refit was not as drastic as the 68/69 leap of faith when she was cut in two so her engines could be removed and replaced. Follow the link below to read Gilles Poirier's inside story of that event.
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The Synchro Lift used to Access the Shed

Go to: Ojibwa Cut in Two
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Is it 'thar she blows or thar she vents?

11/22/2016

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Venting and Blowing
Yes C., There is a Difference

To the layperson, the operation of a submarine is just as mysterious as the waters in which it lives. Fortunately, the submariner community is very generous with their time and the explanations of what’s going on in an image help resolve the problem.
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This image appeared as photo of the day on Friday, October 12, 2012 with a caption that indicated that Ojibwa was ‘blowing’ her tanks. Retired submariner Lucky Gordon, explains
what is really going on. Note: Ojibwa was sporting her pennant number (72) at this date.

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What does this do? -Trim Pump Starter

11/22/2016

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The Trim Pump Starter

In answer to my question, ‘What does this do?’ find former Chief Engine Rm Artificer, Gilles Poirier’s reply below:
 
The picture is a no brainer to me. The copper colored wheel is actually the starting handle located on top of the starter box for the trim pump. The trim pump starter box is located on the Port side in the control room, but the trim pump itself is located forward of the AMS/ACS.
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  • Home
    • About Us
    • Project Ojibwa >
      • Sojourn in Hamilton
      • Site Preparation
      • The Landing
    • Cutting Edge Technology
    • Contact
  • Plan Visit
  • COLD WAR
    • Cold War Sub Operations
    • The Opposition
    • CLOSE CALLS
  • HMCS OJIBWA
    • Ojibwa's Badge
    • Commanding Officers
    • Ojibwa's Crew at Commissioning
    • Ojibwa's NATO Service
    • Ojibwa Firsts
  • INDEX
  • Submarines
    • Short History Cdn Subs
    • About the Q Tank
    • Bulkhead #34 Door
    • Charlie Saves the Boat
    • Cutting a Sub in Two
    • Dit About Dishes
    • Earning Your Dolphins
    • It's All in the Volts
    • Pass or Perish
    • Perils of Pressure
    • Red Light/Black Light
    • Riding the Roof
    • Snorting
    • Shooting the Sh*t
    • Trimming a Submarine
  • Pirates
    • Then & Now
    • A Little Rebel in..
    • Buoys will be Buoys
    • Music Soothes
    • No Kitchens
    • Not So Ginger Beard
    • One Potato
    • Ruminations on Rum
    • Sonarman's Day
    • Standby to M Bare Ass
    • Rock & Roll
    • Case of Missing Rudder
  • Education
    • For Teachers
    • How to Book
    • Innovative Programs
    • Cadets
  • Flashback Friday & News
  • New Page