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Newspaper
Ismay
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1909
Page
3
A narrator contemplates a dangerous naval gun action aboard a ship. He recalls a fatal past incident where a green sailor was killed by suction and the blast from a firing, while anticipating the next firing. The tense mood underscores imminent danger aboard.
A writer recalls a practice firing in a 12 inch gun turret, detailing the tense hours before shooting, the silent crew at work, and the dangers of powder bags and misfires. He notes the umpire, the loader, tripper, and others in a steel coffin-like chamber, where every second counts toward prize money and national power.
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