Method of and Means for Launching and Beaching a Strictly Waterborne Surface Effect Ship.
Abstract
The patent application relates to a device to enable a strictly waterborne rigid sideboard vehicle to be launched and beached without the need for a dry dock. A temporary readily attachable and detachable flexible and inflatable skirt is added to the bottom peripheral portions of the two downwardly extending hard structure opposing sidewalls which define the cushion cavity. The skirt is equipped with holes or open fingers to enable pressurized air therein to bleed out and lubricate the skirt/ground interface. When the vehicle is returned to the water the temporary detachable skirt is removed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 24, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADD000716
Entities
People
- Jeffrey L. Benson
Organizations
- United States Department of the Navy