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Eichhörnchen 01-19-21 11:13 AM

^ Yes, Markus... it looks rather like a steam loco cylinder housing. But I don't think it is that, because the word 'sited' implies a stationary object


Is it associated with World War 2?

Jimbuna 01-19-21 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by u crank (Post 2722684)
Is this object stationary when it is being used?

Most definitely.

Jimbuna 01-19-21 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mapuc (Post 2722687)
Why did the word train pop up in my head when seeing the picture ?

Markus

Not a train Markus

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eichhörnchen (Post 2722703)
^ Yes, Markus... it looks rather like a steam loco cylinder housing. But I don't think it is that, because the word 'sited' implies a stationary object


Is it associated with World War 2?

Good explanation and yes WW2 but also WWI

Aktungbby 01-19-21 11:18 AM

aboard a vessel?

Eichhörnchen 01-19-21 12:09 PM

Maginot fortifications?

Jimbuna 01-19-21 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eichhörnchen (Post 2722733)
Maginot fortifications?

Not on land.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aktungbby (Post 2722711)
aboard a vessel?

Yes

u crank 01-19-21 12:43 PM

On a warship?

Jimbuna 01-19-21 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by u crank (Post 2722743)
On a warship?

Not intended as a warship when built but converted to one soon after.

u crank 01-19-21 01:31 PM

Would this be a British vessel?

Buddahaid 01-19-21 01:41 PM

Is it a boiler?

Jimbuna 01-19-21 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by u crank (Post 2722761)
Would this be a British vessel?

It would.

Jimbuna 01-19-21 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buddahaid (Post 2722764)
Is it a boiler?

Getting warmer (no pun intended)

Aktungbby 01-20-21 02:58 AM

Is it a ballast tank for vessel trim?

Catfish 01-20-21 03:10 AM

edit: but why is it stationary when it is on a vessel?


Fire box?

Jimbuna 01-20-21 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aktungbby (Post 2722905)
Is it a ballast tank for vessel trim?

Afraid not.


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