General vessel assistant Jack Standfast primes rust spots on the bulwarks of the aft deck in preparation for painting them white to blend in with the rest of the hull. This is a typical task for members of the deck department, who maintain the outer decks and structures of the ship.
Deck Work
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General vessel assistant Jack Standfast primes rust spots on the bulwarks of the aft deck in preparation for painting them white to blend in with the rest of the hull. This is a typical task for members of the deck department, who maintain the outer decks and structures of the ship.
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