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He describes the rack as a "very heavy piece of steel" that resembles equipment seen on "The X-Files," suggesting it might have been part of the ship’s communication or radar systems. Though he admits he has never seen this specific rack in Iraq, he hypothesizes it was likely mounted on a bulkhead—possibly with shock mounts—and held securely in place with screws.
Construction and Features
As he examines the rack, he notes several structural details. The rack has mounting holes and features that suggest it was designed to swing open for maintenance or repair. The back of the rack was previously removed, revealing shock mounts and mounting brackets, which were integral to dampening vibrations on the ship’s rough seas.