Insurance Wire

No there was no motor, it really doesn't show well, but there are two handles, one each side, the inboard one is still in place. I guess they could have passed down a line and hauled it up with the capstans or warping drum. According to the records in the archives, the wires were only 540 feet long, and 8" circumference, I guess that was long enough to pay out to a tug's towing wire.

This is a better photo of the handle.

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Originally Posted by john gill

I was in BA about the same time Kong- it was summer and the only thing i attracted was flies.

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Not washing reguarly can have that effect.

Thanks for the Photos John
Sorry I will not be on board the Queen Mary again this year, we are joining our next ship in Fort Lauderdale for the Pacific trip.
Maybe next time. We love it on the Mary lovely ship and always very interesting.
Maybe we should all have a Meet Up on her one day. It is half way from Australia and the UK ideal for a weeks holiday.
Cheers
Brian..

Sounds great Brian! Yes Im sorry we cant sink a couple in the OB.

Have a great trip.

John