Reversing the engine

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In a direct acting engine the shaft is directly
coupled to the propeller.
In order to reverse it, we have to stop the
engine first.
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With a reversing gear the direction in which
the ship is proceeding can be changed.
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A C.P.P. is fitted with adjustable blades.
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By changing the
position of the blades
the propeller-pitch
can be controlled.
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By pitch is understood
the distance travelled
after one revolution
of the screw.

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So:
A Controllable Pitch Propeller is fitted with
adjustable blades that can be put in a position
that will change her speed and even her
sailing direction.
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The
International Maritime Language Programme – IMLP
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The IMLP is an IMO-standard.
P.C. van Kluijven