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We have to tie to one of the lock walls while descending to keep from bouncing around in the lock, which could damage the ship or the lock machinery.
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Going down.
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Second Officer Timmy radios the wheel house when the "jumper" is safely aboard.
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Dan prepares to a line as he prepares to be the jumper for the next one.