September 21, 2004
Lopez to Shaw Fiber Optic Cable Installation
Flat Point, Lopez Island
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Above: The barge and tug at Flat Point
Right: Opening a trench on the beach for the pull
Below: The excavator keeps the trench from filling in
Below-Right: The cable in the trench
Left: Rollers are used in the trench to minimize stress on the cable
Below: Teamwork – crews on barge, skiff and beach
