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LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS

TM-55-1905-222-14 Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM-8) (ROHR and Gunderson Models) (1905-01-284-2647 AND 1905-01-284-2648) Manual

Location and Contents of Major Identification and Instruction Plates

TM 55-1905-222-14

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Major Components (continued).

STOWAGE LOCKER (3) Used for storage of equipment.

CARGO WELL (4) Used to carry troops, vehicles and other cargo.

RAMP (5) Used to load and off-load troops, vehicles and other cargo.

WINCH (6) Used to reel in or reel out winch cable to raise or lower the ramp.

RAMP HAND PUMP (7) Used to manually lower the ramp in an emergency.

HORN (8) Used to give signals to other vessels.

MARINE SANITATION DEVICE (9) Used to treat sewage from the marine head.

EXHAUST PORTS (10) Used to expel engine exhaust fumes from the engine exhaust manifold.

PROPULSION ENGINE (11). Used primarily to propel the craft Also used to drive other engine accessories.

RUDDERS (12). Used to direct the thrust of the propellers in order to maneuver the vessel.

FUEL TANK (13). Used to store fuel oil for the engines.

ENGINE ROOM VENTILATORS (14). Used to bring fresh air into the engine room and ventilate the space.

PILOTHOUSE (15) Used as a station for operating the vessel.

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