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Royal picnic equipment

  1. When Members of the Royal Family go on a picnic the Boatswain is responsible for co-ordinating the arrangements for landing, and for preparation of the equipment on shore.
  2. Departments responsible for custody, maintenance and provision of equipment when required are as follows:
    1. Royal Barge Crew - Tents (2)
      Tent pole, feet, guys and pegs
      Ground sheets
      Shovel
    2. Royal Apartments - Food and drink hampers
      Blankets
      Games (buckets, spades, balls)
      Skis, fins, etc
    3. Engine Room - Barbeques (2) and associated utensils
      Fuel
      Gas Lamps (2)
      DC Lamps (if required)
      (Note: In addition 1 MEM is to accompany the barbeques as the stoker).
    4. Communications - Portable Radio (ICOM)
      Radio Operator (if required)

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