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It is the railing that goes around the weather decks of the ship. These could be solid piping or parts may be made of chains.
When military ships 'man the rail' they line up along these railings in the uniform of the day and salute on command.
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Why are steel companies close to water?
ships carry steel coils unload at docks. then coils are put on rail cars,trucks and shipped to steel plants the steel is processed , the finished goods are put back on trucks rail cars ships to the customer .
Why is the National Electrical Code not used for rolling rail stock or ships etc?
These industries have their own special codes that take into account the different physical conditions in trains and ships.
What did people use to transport goods 50 years ago?
Rail transport, ships, road transport, air transport.
What is a fife rail?
A circular rail about the mainmast, to which lines and sheets were bound to and by belaying pins. It is known as the fife rail because in ships smaller than frigates, the 'music' was provided by a single fife (pipe) and drum. The 'beat' to quarters, for example, was performed by the 'fife and drum', close to the mainmast, both fifer and drummer touching the fife rail.
What are the 4 modes of transportation?
Road (cars, buses, lorries/trucks), Rail (train), Water (boat/ships) and Air (airplane/aeroplane)
How would a canal affect ships sailing from the West coast to the East coast of the US?
Not sure it would as the need is fulfilled via rail.
How do people transport goods or trade in russia?
Russia has a very good transportation system not totally unlike western countries. Rail, trucks, ships and airfreight are all common.
What is ship's rail?
It is the railing that goes around the weather decks of the ship. These could be solid piping or parts may be made of chains. When military ships 'man the rail' they line up along these railings in the uniform of the day and salute on command.
How are cars transported?
New cars from the factory are typically taken from the car plant to a rail road by a car hauling truck specifically for vehicles, the rail then ships it to another rail head then the car hauling trucks move them to the dealers. For personally owned vehicle or vehicle already at a dealership you would hire a company to move it for you.
What is mean by cargo?
Cargo is items that are transported by ship, aircraft, or by motor vehicle. Most cargo is moved in containers that can transfer easily from ships to rail and truck.
What is meaning cargo?
Cargo is items that are transported by ship, aircraft, or by motor vehicle. Most cargo is moved in containers that can transfer easily from ships to rail and truck.
What is the main means of transportation in Greece?
Road, and for longer distances air travel. Rail tends to be unpopular. For travel between Greek islands, one generally has to use ships and ferries.
