This is where a rectifier, donated by Romac, is located. It converts 480 volt three-phase AC, the ship's shore power, to 230 volt DC, the power used by the main switch board when the engine room DC generators are not running. Through transfer switches the electricians can supply 480 volt three-phase AC from three different sources: the motor generator set driven by the ships DC source, the diesel driven generators, and shore power. The electricians take care of all electric motors, from fan motors to 75 HP auxiliary machine motors, plus all deck winch motors, boat davit motors, etc.

Veterans PTSD Discussion Group

10 AM Friday mornings

Come on board, ask for George Henning.