| Tweet |
Custom Search
|
|
|
||
 c. Film Measuring Gages. Film measurements shall be accomplished by use of a measuring device,
which can be calibrated down to 0.0005 inch (0.0127 mm) and up to 0.020 inch (0.508 mm) in steps of
0.0001 inch (0.00254 mm).
a. General. Block lettering and numerals conforming to figure 3 of Appendix C, shall be used for all
exterior designation markings and draft numerals. All other lettering shall be Gothic capitals and all
numerals shall be Arabic, unless otherwise specified herein. Generally, the color will be black on a white
or light colored background, and white on a black or dark colored background. Gray paint is considered a
light background.
b. Application of Exterior Markings. Exterior designation markings, draft numerals, and load line
markings shall be applied as follows: Steel Hulls. Outlines shall be fine bead weld and shall be painted
the same color as the lettering.
c. Stenciling and Hand Painting. Designation markings, draft numerals, life-saving and firefighting
equipment identification box, locker contents markings, name boards, and special signs shall be applied
by stencils, decalcomanias, or hand lettering. Decalcomanias and stencils should be pigmented, adhesive
electrometric letters and numerals or stencils conforming to sizes and colors in accordance with paint
schedule in appendixes A thru D.
d. Designation Markings.
(1) Self-Propelled Watercraft.
(a) Bow. Designations shall be located on the hull or bulwark near the bow on both port and
starboard sides in the sizes as shown on figure C-4 of Appendix C. The legend shall be centered at
approximately three-fourths the height from the designed load waterline to the upper edge of deck or
bulwark. Where practical the data shall be arranged in two lines; when the alternate one-line arrangement
is used the legend "US Army" shall be to the left of the watercraft's number. If practicable, bow
designations on tugs shall be located clear of permanently installed fenders, guards and bumpers.
(b) Stern designation. "US Army" and name or number shall be located on the hull or bulwark. Size
of the stern designations shall conform to figure C-4, column "A" of Appendix C. The following shall apply
to specific stern types:
1. Transom sterns. Designations shall be centered horizontally on the vertical centerline plane
through the hull; designations shall be centered at approximately three-fourths the height from the
designed load waterline to the upper edge of the deck or bulwark, whichever is higher.
2. Elliptical sterns. Designations shall be centered horizontally on the vertical centerline plane
through the hull; designations shall be centered approximately midway between the fantail knuckle and
the upper edge of the deck of bulwark, whichever is higher.
3. Cruiser stern. Designation shall be located near the stern on both port and starboard sides;
designations shall be centered at approximately three-fourths the height from the designed load waterline
to the upper edge of the deck or bulwark, whichever is higher.
(c) Name boards. Name boards shall be approximately nine (9) inches wide, one and one quarter
(1 1/4) inches thick and of suitable length for name with three (3) inches border on each end. Name
boards shall be attached port and starboard on the sides of the bridge, or on rail, or lifeline stanchions on
top of the bridge. Name boards shall be painted black with six (6) inch Gothic capital engraved letters
finished in gold color. Name boards shall be removed from the vessel and taken to a dust free
environment prior to refinishing. Install new backing strips on name boards with mahogany strips. Strip
existing finish from name board. Refinish name boards with Sikkens clear marine varnish, or equivalent;
|
||
|
||
