This is a lathe inside the Lamson's machine-shop. The picture and a short write-up was published in HSM (Home Shop Machinist) January 2003.  In response to the article I received input from sailors on similar ships identifying it as a  Prentice-Reed with a 16" swing and 40" centers.

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