[BITList] Fwd: BBC News - Can the body cope with 50C?

[HUGH]

Mike,

>From half-remembered statements made by others in cabins I seem to recall 
that temperatures in generator flats on the Gulf Ds were sometimes rather 
high, though prolonged stays were rarely necessary. I've been in crankcases 
(turning gear in) at sea which were like very humid ovens. On one, it was 20 
minutes in and 10 out, in relays.  The Chief kept a supply of beer mixed 
with lime pani going.

Hugh.