SEAGOING “DRY” DOCKS
U.S. Navy’s Latest (Rec. 7.30) WASHINGTON, April 3. Admiral Morrell, U.S. Navy s Engineering chief stated that seagoing drydojeks,” unlike anything previously seen were almost ready to go out with the American Fleet. He stated the new docks can'be altered for self-propulsion. They are designed in sections like ships. They will be towed at a soeed of ten knots. Their sidewalls can be floated up in sections and joined together. In case of emergency they; will be able to carry out repairs near the scene of battle. Smaller versions are being built tor cruisers and destroyers. The Navy’s construction programme includes 183 such drydocks, costing 511 million dollars.
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Grey River Argus, 5 April 1943, Page 5
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