| This prolonged trial revealed that the stokehold was not sufficiently ventilated and more deck openings were required. |
| They penetrated the decks, they bored their way even to the stokehold. |
| In order to get full steam quickly, I ordered all hands to the stokehold. |
| The stokehold vent cover aft of the funnel is also completely gone, with no evidence pointing to any remains. |
| As shown below, the stokehold vents provided entry for the massive airflow demanded by the boiler fires. |
| John reports the stokehold was manned by 2 stokers each watch on the 4 hours on, 8 hours off system. |
