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Sand dreger - 1951 Composed of 5 to 3 people depending on the time, his crew load tons of sand in the bucket, also called "toads". Powered by a strong 40 hp engine, suspended from a derrick and released at the end of cable into the water, the bucket is raised once its jaws closed on a beautiful volume of 700 dm3 sand. Rise to 2 m above the deck, each Bennee is poured into the hold. The care given to the construction of this generous wedge is, indeed, significant attachment carpenters to the perfect adaptation of the vessel that business practice: offering a load capacity of 150 tonnes, it has a double hull exterior and interior. "Open jaws, the toad dives close to the edge and takes a mouthful of sand. Assuming that each Bennee is full, it will take nearly two cents to the full load. During loading, the bilge pump has been running several times to remove about 15 tons of water left by the sable.Puis men put in place the panels. The engine will be started while the four anchors that kept God protects anchorage will be lifted at treuil.Que dangers did he not encountered in these waters during his career backpacker. How many times has there not been unload, pour sand in the sea, before fleeing before the storm.