The upper section of the Maneuvering compartment houses the main propulsion control stand and electrical cubicle built by General Electric, while the lower section of the Maneuvering Room is called the Motor Room.  It contains main motors #1 & #2, which are directly connected to the propeller shafts through reduction gearboxes.  Maneuvering was the main distribution point for electrical power throughout the boat.

• Propulsion Control Cubicle
• Lathe
• Electrical Cubicle
• After auxiliary electrical switchboard
• Induction hull valve
• Operating Levers
• Engine tachometers
• Lighting motor- generator sets #3 and #4 (180-330 VDC to 120 VAC)
• Engine telegraphs (maneuvering to engine rooms)
• Helm telegraphs (main and auxiliary helm to maneuvering)
• Battery well air flow indicators
• Engine shut-down handle, located overhead, stopped all four engines at once by shutting off fuel flow.

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