"Snakes in a skittle" - electronics hookups and wires going everywhere are what keep modern survey ships and launches operating.
Image ID: ship1384, NOAA's Fleet Then and Now - Sailing for Science Collection Credit: Personnel of the NOAA Ship THOMAS JEFFERSON Category: Ship/ • High Resolution Photo Available
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