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Old 01-19-21, 11:13 AM   #14986
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^ 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?
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Old 01-19-21, 11:14 AM   #14987
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Is this object stationary when it is being used?
Most definitely.
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Old 01-19-21, 11:17 AM   #14988
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Why did the word train pop up in my head when seeing the picture ?

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^ 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
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Old 01-19-21, 11:18 AM   #14989
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aboard a vessel?
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Old 01-19-21, 12:09 PM   #14990
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Maginot fortifications?
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Old 01-19-21, 12:20 PM   #14991
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Maginot fortifications?
Not on land.

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aboard a vessel?
Yes
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Old 01-19-21, 12:43 PM   #14992
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On a warship?
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Old 01-19-21, 01:27 PM   #14993
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On a warship?
Not intended as a warship when built but converted to one soon after.
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Would this be a British vessel?
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Is it a boiler?
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It would.
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Is it a boiler?
Getting warmer (no pun intended)
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Is it a ballast tank for vessel trim?
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edit: but why is it stationary when it is on a vessel?


Fire box?
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Is it a ballast tank for vessel trim?
Afraid not.
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