08-07-12, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by gap
Thinking out loud...
What was the maximum water pumping rate for WWII bilge pumps? How were they powered? I guess the most likely answer is through ship's propulsion engines. 
In this case pump's power should be a function of unit engine's max power, and consequantly a ship with her engines on flames shouldn't be able to manage her floodings at all. |
Bilge pumps were electric.
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