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From: Capt. R. Metz
Location: Fl.
email: dgmetz@aol.com
Remote Name: 205.188.117.12
Date: 11.30.06
Time: 08:39:49 AM
The visor which we called apron, help to keep the sun and rain from entering the front window. All the older ships that I have sailed had the apron plus a three sided glass that fits into the front window to help keep the wind and rain from blowing in on the pilot. I believe the bulwark above the apron-visor were fitted on a few ships to help keep the navigation equipment from the weather
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