Original Method of Drydocking Ships.

Abstract

This patent application discloses an apparatus for moving a large ship from water to a pre-determined area for repair thereof comprising: lifting means for lifting the ship out of the water; guidance means to guide the ship while it is on the lifting means to the pre-determined repair area; and means for enabling the lifting means to be emplaced on the ship; said enabling means having an entrance. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 08, 1985
Accession Number
ADD011750

Entities

People

  • M. Yachnis

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Guidance
  • Patent Applications
  • Patents

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.