mkbThe analog gauges are largely for show. Engineers typically use the computerized displays.
However, the voice powered telephone on the horizontal part of the console is not for show. Engineering and the bridge have multiple, redundant means of communicating. The voice powered telephone system needs no additional electricity and will continue working even under complete power failure.
However, the voice powered telephone on the horizontal part of the console is not for show. Engineering and the bridge have multiple, redundant means of communicating. The voice powered telephone system needs no additional electricity and will continue working even under complete power failure.