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NOC |
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The HavenCo NOC and conference room. This is one floor below the collocation space. |
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Collocation racks |
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Racks of equipment used for collocation. Hardware is uniform because customers are not allowed to collocate their own equipment; instead, all hardware is spec'ed out by Havenco. |
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HVAC and ladder |
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New HVAC sysetm runs past the steep ladders used to move between floors on Sealand. |
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Electrical patch panel |
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Note the fire control equipment; this is prominent throughout Sealand. |
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Emergency rations |
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The sometimes rough winter weather on the North Sea can inhibit access to Sealand. Emergency rations are maintained in this event. |
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Zodiac |
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This Zodiac vessel is used to gain access to Sealand. The Zodiac and passengers are winched directly from the North Sea using the hook shown. |
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North Sea from deck |
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View of the North Sea from the deck of Sealand |
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Orange Communications fixed wireless |
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Data connectivity to Sealand is via this fixed wireless array. |
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Diesel barrels |
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Sealand is powered by redundant diesel generators. Fuel is brought in 55gal drums, some of which are shown here. |
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It's a long way down... |
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Rust is a constant enemy on Sealand. Despite continual patching, the deck is corroded through in places. |
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Sealand history bulletin board |
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This bulletin board contains a collection of some Sealand history |
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Sealand stamps and government structure |
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Shown are the stamps of Sealand, and a diagram of the structure of government. |
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Sealand Constitution and territory map |
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A diagram outlines the territory claimed by Sealand, and the Constitution of Sealand is available for reference. |
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Post office |
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Sealand maintains a Post Office and issues its own stamps. |
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State offices |
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Sealand government runs from this room. |
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Prince Michael's bedroom |
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Note the security monitor. Due to the nature of Havenco's business, security is a constant companion. |
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Entrance to North Deep |
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Each tower on Sealand is referred to as a "deep." This is the entrance to the North Deep. |
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Royal Flush |
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This toilet, the only one on Sealand, is used by royalty and commoners alike. |
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Sealand Radio |
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This radio is used to communicate with the mainland and ships at sea. |
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Post box |
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Weather permitting, Sealand has daily mail service |
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Exercise equipment |
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The security guards like to stay in shape. |
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Guard's bedroom |
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A security guard's bedroom |
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Michael's bedroom |
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Prince Michael's bedroom |
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Emergency bedroom |
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This bedroom is normally unused, but is available in emergencies. |
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It's a long way down |
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In places throughout Sealand, uninterrupted falls of greater than 50 feet are possible. |
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Down the hatch |
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Getting around Sealand is accomplished using steep ladders. |
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Collocation hardware |
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Sealand is mostly a Dell shop |
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Spare bedroom |
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A threadbare mattress and some warm clothes are the only things in this spare bedroom. |
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The Brig |
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Sealand's brig harkens back to the days as a British anti-aircraft installation. |
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Standpipe |
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Sealand has a water tank and standpipe, maintaining enough fresh water to last for several weeks. |
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Sysadmin's bedroom |
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You'd never guess this to be the bedroom of a geek... |
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Kitchen shelves |
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The shelves of Sealand's kitchen are as likely to contain computer equipment and tool catalogs as dishes. |
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Kitchen Chat |
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Prince Michael (in red) chats with the heavily armed Sealand security team. |
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Spare parts |
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You can't exactly run down to CompUSA if a drive fails, so Havenco maintains an inventory of spare parts. |
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HVAC |
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The HVAC system runs the entire vertical length of the South Deep. |
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Future expansion space |
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This space is reserved for future expansion of Havenco operations. |
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