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1. Navy watertender rating was active from 188 to 1948.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Fri Jun 27, 2025, 04:51 PM

Jun 27

In the US Navy, a watertender was a petty officer responsible for the operation and maintenance of a ship's boilers and associated equipment. This included tasks like tending the fires, managing water levels, and ensuring proper steam pressure.

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