The Works Of Messrs. Schneider And Co.

304 MESSES. SCHNEIDER AND CO.’S WORKS. platform to take the trail-spade, the rear surface of which stay-rod placed in the centre ot' tlie platform. The bears against a wood beam held on a plate support. The front of the boat being too narrow to allow an extended trail-block ring is placed on a hook that forms part of ! lateral training, the steersman, who is placed direct in the Figs. 991 and 992. 65-Millimetre Quick-Firing Boat Gun, on Landing Carriage, with Compressible Trail. a nut made to travel on a horizontal screw worked by the gunner. To prevent the carriage from rising, when the boat rolis, it is held to the platform by a round rear ot’ the gun, is provided with sights, and by acting on the rudder, he can sight the gun practical ly in a line with the aim, the gunner making the final adjustment.