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2008
Events
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NEW
FOR SAILFEST 2008 - The 250th Multi-Role Bridge Company, a Connecticut Army National
Guard unit from New London, CT will display its bridging equipment
at the end of the Amistad Pier.
During
the weekend unit members will demonstrate maneuvering of equipment
and the capabilities of the Bridge Erection Boat and will be
on hand to answer your questions about the equipment and the
unit. Demonstrations will take place Friday at
7:30 off Custom House Pier, Saturday at 1:15, 4:00, 6:00 off
City Pier, and Sunday at ????? off ??? Pier Our
primary mission as a Multi Role Bridge Company is to provide
personnel and equipment to transport, assemble, disassemble,
and maintain all standard U.S. Army bridging systems.
On
display will be the Army’s Ribbon Float Bridge configured
for rafting operations, used to transport military equipment
across a body of water, and the Bridge Erection Boat.
The
Bridge Erection Boat (BEB) is a transportable, hydrojet propelled,
aluminum hull boat designed to maneuver components of floating
bridge. The boat can also be used as a general work boat
to propel rafts, support diving operations, assist in maritime
construction projects, troop and cargo carrier, and patrol
inland waters.
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