TM 55-607/NAVSEA OP 3221 Rev 2
of 155-mm projectiles and similar loads. To form a flush
e. Securing of 155-mmn, 175-mm, and Army 8-
bearing surface for the projectiles, heat or nonheat
Inch Projectile Palletized Unit Loads. The 155-mm,
bulkheads are installed as required, as shown in figure
175-mm, and Army 8-inch projectile palletized unit loads
9-14. Uprights are positioned on 30-inch centers along
are shipped frequently and are illustrated in figure 4-4.
the perimeter of the compartment and should be of
These unit loads are similar in configuration and consist
sufficient length to protect the upper tiers of projectiles
of individual projectiles mounted on wood pallets
from contact with the metal bulkhead. Boarding of 2-by
unitized with steel straps. Eight 155-mm projectiles are
10-inch or 2-by 12-inch stock is secured to the uprights
palletized in a load weighing about 800 pounds and
on two levels, the lower bearing directly upon the deck
measuring 2 1/2 feet long, 1 foot wide, and 2 1/2 feet
and the upper at a height approximately equal to that of
high. The 175-mm load consists of six projectiles
the unit load. A bearing surface is provided for the top
weighing 935 pounds and measuring 2 feet in length, 1
and bottom sections of the wood pallet. Figure 9-13
feet in width, and 3/4 feet in height. A palletized load
illustrates the stowage of the initial tier of projectiles.
of 8-inch projectiles weighs 1,230 pounds and is similar
Decking is not required for the first tier. Boarding for the
in configuration to the 175-mm unit load. These loads
second tier of projectiles is installed. The stowage
are stowed in the same manner as all loads of
pattern proceeds identically to that used on the first tier,
rectangular configuration; that is, parallel with the ship's
except the tiers are separated with a full floor. Offset
center line and in tight contact with each other.
units are squared off with filler assemblies as shown in
(1) Tween-deck stowage.
Tween-deck
compartments are usually rectangular and permit
efficient TM 55-607/NAVSEA OP 3221 Rev 2 stowage
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