Test of Prest Aluminum Manufacturing Corporation Folding Boat

Abstract

An investigation was conducted regarding the possible use of various portable or collapsible small boats for emergency flood-relief work and inland boarding duty. A new type folding boat was purchased for tests similar to those conducted previously on a portable boat. Tests results are reported.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 24, 1956
Accession Number
AD0787120

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