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Navigation Center on the Bridge

The commanding officer (the captain) usually cons (controls) this ship from a stately leather chair surrounded by computer screens. The commanding officer directs the helmsman, who actually steers the carrier, the lee helmsman, who directs the engine room to control the speed of the ship, the Quartermaster of the Watch, who keeps track of navigation information, and a number of lookouts and support personnel. When the commanding officer is not on the bridge, he puts an Officer of the Deck in charge of operations.

 

USS Midway Aircraft Carrier CV-41 Museum-San Diego Ca.

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Uploaded on February 24, 2011
Taken on July 11, 2008