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UNITED STATES COAST GUARD 



How should plate or sheet glass be 

 stowed? 



How would you stow cargo parcels in 

 order that the markings are readily 

 found? 



The bilge drain wells of a hold are 

 located in the after end. Would it be 

 preferable to stow drums of liquid latex 

 in the forward or the after end of this 

 hold? 



What practice is frequently followed 

 to eliminate danger of contamination or 

 tainting by odorous or liquid com- 

 modities? 



Oxidizing materials such as chlorates, 

 nitrates, or peroxides must not be 

 stowed in the same compartment with 

 certain types of cargo. Name at least 

 two such types. 



In securing deck cargo as illustrated : 



(a) What is the purpose of angle 

 iron "A" and wooden capping "B"? 



(b) How may the wedges used for 

 tightening the braces as at "C" be pre- 

 vented from working loose? 



How may 'tween deck drains in a 



cargo hold be checked to determine if 

 they are functioning properly? 



Why is it important that 'tween deck 

 drains be in good condition? 



How should bilges or drain well 

 strainers be prepared for stowage of 

 bulk cargoes? 



How many board feet of dunnage 

 would you estimate to be in a stack 

 which is 5 feet high, 5 feet wide, and 12 

 feet long? 



Before proceeding to the next port, 

 what measures to prevent overcarriage 

 should be taken upon completion of dis- 

 charge of a partial cargo? 



Describe the conditions that must be 

 observed in the stowage of corrosive 

 liquids. 



What type of nails are required for 

 the inside sheathing of a magazine for 

 explosives? Why? 



Define : 



(a) Weight cargo. 



(b) Measurement cargo. 



(c) Ad valorem cargo. 



"C". 



