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These passages run past what were formerly coal-bunkers, but are now arranged as cabins, intended only to be used in milder climates, as they are not provided with any special insulation.
The South Pole; an account of the Norwegian antarctic expedition in the 'Fram', 1910 to 1912 2003
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In the coal-bunkers over the main-deck the spruce knees were partly rotten, as were some of the beams, while the lining was here fairly good.
The South Pole; an account of the Norwegian antarctic expedition in the 'Fram', 1910 to 1912 2003
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He explored the coal-bunkers, the store-room, the powder-store, and armory, in which last he seemed to be particularly attracted by a cannon mounted on the forecastle.
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The young captain was very much annoyed, however, at the prospect of emptying his coal-bunkers, for he had covered his ship with canvas, intending to take advantage of the slightest breeze.
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The existing engine-room was formerly the engine and boiler room, with coal-bunkers on both sides in the forward part.
The South Pole; an account of the Norwegian antarctic expedition in the 'Fram', 1910 to 1912 2003
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There was some further protection afforded by the coal-bunkers placed along the water-line amidships.
Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima John Richard Hale
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A 5-inch shell burst in the coal-bunkers amidships, blew up the deck, and started a second fire.
Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima John Richard Hale
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Her coal-bunkers were ablaze on one side, and there was another fire making steady progress in the gun-deck.
Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima John Richard Hale
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After taking a supply of coal and water, and landing four or five blockade-runners who had secreted themselves in our coal-bunkers at Charleston, we were again "homeward bound."
The Flag Replaced on Sumter A Personal Narrative William A. Spicer
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The paddle-wheels were 56 feet in diameter by 13 feet in depth, with 30 spokes in each wheel, and the coal-bunkers, to supply all the engines, could contain 14,000 tons.
Golden Days for Boys and Girls, Vol. XIII, Nov. 28, 1891 Various
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