Launching Means for Surface Effect Ships.

Abstract

The patent application relates to a launching and recovering means for surface effect ships comprising an elevated ramp which extends into the water, and which is designed to be straddled by the surface effect ship. The width of the ramp matches the inside width of the contained pressure section of the surface effect ship; hydralic jacks or other extensible members support the surface effect ship at the upper end of the ramp.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 05, 1974
Accession Number
ADD001179

Entities

People

  • Alan G. Ford

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Launching
  • Patent Applications
  • Patents
  • Ships
  • Surface Effect Ships

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.