Talk:USNS Schuyler Otis Bland (T-AK-277)/@comment-66.119.209.231-20151226031934

The Bland originally had boilers operating at 1200 lbs. They were trouble. Water suddenly disappeared in the sight glasses and the ship had to be throttled down. The boilers were soon limited to 900 lbs operating pressure but the disappearing water problem persisted. It was "interesting" sailing on her however...laughter. As stated, she was the only ship of her class and considered among the Merchant Seaman culture to be a laughable failure.