The upper of the two valves shown here controls the flow to the two diesels and boiler (through their respective filters). Note the bellcrank with attached Morse cable opposite the handle. The Morse cable runs to the bulkhead in the aft starboard cabin where it is in close proximity to the air vent shut off and manual fire extinguisher controls. Should the need arise in an emergency fuel and air can be quickly shut off.
Posted by Steve Dashew (January 27, 2010)