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Pry Bar
 
The pry bar was used as a prying and leverage tool. It was used to create leverage on an electric motor mount, to help realign a large 10- or 12-inch valve in the fire main, or to remove debris and other fallen objects after an explosion or torpedo hit. It was also used as a brace.

By securing “C” clamps to the edge of a hatch and across the pry bar on each end to hold it in place, the pry bar was used to secure lines to or hook a block and tackle or chain falls for hauling and lowering above a trunk or ladder well.

 
 
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