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Capstan Engine in the Hold Deck

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Hold Deck

Stern view of Propellers Boiler room Engine room Forward Shell room Boiler Room & Engine Room Cell Snider Magazine Capstan Engine Q.-F. Gun Magazine.

The Capstan Engine was located below the Capstan on the deckhead (ceiling) of the Hold deck. It was a 24 hp engine.

If Cerberus was to be moved a short distance into Dry Dock, one of the boilers would be lit so as to operate the capstan engine & hence raise the anchor. Cerberus could then be towed by 2 small boats.