http://digitalshipwright.com/dokuwiki/ 2012-05-19T09:35:31+01:00 http://digitalshipwright.com/dokuwiki/ http://digitalshipwright.com/dokuwiki/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2011-07-03T21:14:57+01:00 Shipwright http://digitalshipwright.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=digital_shipwright&rev=1309724097&do=diff The Digital Shipwright Wiki This is the official Wiki for the Digital Shipwright. This Wiki has been designed as a repository for warship technical information. While this information pertains largely to the United States Navy, other nation's vessels and technology may appear throughout for reference and comparison. text/html 2010-08-07T21:13:18+01:00 Shipwright http://digitalshipwright.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=digital_shipwright:usclasses:milestones&rev=1281211998&do=diff Keel Laying The first milestone in the history of a ship is the generally simple ceremony that marks the laying of the keel. The invitation is issued by shipyard officials and the ceremony conducted by them. The builder maybe the commander of a naval shipyard or the president of a private company. text/html 2010-03-12T21:57:02+01:00 Shipwright http://digitalshipwright.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=digital_shipwright:usclasses:dlg-10&rev=1268431022&do=diff Design Overview Designed as a Fast Task Force Escort, these Destroyer Leaders (later designated as Frigates) were designed as powerful yet less expensive alternatives to Cruisers. The design of this class was determined under SCB 142. The Farragut class was the first small-hull deployment of the Terrier Missile System and the first deployment of the new Mk 76 MFCS for the Terrier Missile. text/html 2009-08-11T16:21:07+01:00 Shipwright http://digitalshipwright.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=digital_shipwright:naveng:msconcept&rev=1250004067&do=diff Ship's Typed by Physical Support In general, ships are designed to operate above, on, and/or below the surface of the water. Because of the differences in each of these areas, different modes of support are required. Aerostatic Support ---------- Aerostatic Vessels are intended to move and cruise slightly above the surface of the water. These vessels are supported by a self-induced cushion of air. text/html 2009-07-03T19:38:23+01:00 Shipwright http://digitalshipwright.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=digital_shipwright:usclasses:uss_monitor&rev=1246646303&do=diff Design Overview Operational Data * Shipyard - Continental Iron Works, Greenpoint, NY * Laid Down - October 25, 1861 * Launched - January 30, 1862 * Commissioned - February 25, 1862 * Sunk - December 31, 1862 Basic Technical Data * Displacement - 987 Tons (std) text/html 2009-02-07T16:47:10+01:00 Shipwright http://digitalshipwright.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=digital_shipwright:usshipyards&rev=1234025230&do=diff Below is a list of U. S. Shipyards that constructed vessels for the Navy. Vessels are listed by their commissioning dates. Quincy Adams Yacht Yard, Quincy MA George Lawley's grandson Fred started this yard in Quincy, although it's not clear exactly when it opened, or when it closed. The name was changed in 1929. The yard was on Palmer Street, in the Germantown section of Quincy. text/html 2009-01-21T02:34:58+01:00 Shipwright http://digitalshipwright.com/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=wiki:navigation&rev=1232505298&do=diff * Home * Ship Classes * Aircraft Carriers * Battleships * Cruisers * Destroyers * Submarines * Auxiliary Ships * Engineering Data * Shipyards * Naval Engineering * Glossary