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What is the difference between a battleship a destroyer and a cruiser?
Smaller and cheaper than a battleship, yet much larger and more powerful than a destroyer, the cruiser could be used whenever significant firepower was needed but when a battleship could not be risked.
What are the nets around navy ships?
Torpedo nets were a passive naval warship defensive device against torpedoes. Their use was common practice from the 1890s through World War II.
The Navy has 22 Ticonderoga-class cruisers (CG-52 through CG-73) in active service, as of the end of 2015. With the cancellation of the CG(X) program in 2010, the Navy currently has no cruiser replacement program planned.
Why was netting installed around the deck of the ship?
Once the crew was ready to begin the Middle Passage, they removed the house and hung netting from the sides of the ship. This was designed to catch anyone who tried to escape by jumping overboard.
Why were nets installed on the sides of ships?
Nets protected ships at anchor, especially as obstacles against submarines, human torpedoes, and frogmen. They were also used to protect dams, and led to the development of bouncing bombs to defeat them, as in Operation Chastise.
Are tugs and tow boats safe?
The work that tugs and tow boats carry out is inherently risky. However, the risks can be managed and reduced with proper care and good practice. This book is aimed at small tugs and work boats involved in towing and work boat operations which may not be required to be fully regulated.
What is the suction effect of a tug?
Tug and Tows – A Practical Safety and Operational Guide I 35. Approaching the aft end of a ship or barge When a tug approaches the aft end of a ship or barge there is considerable suction effect. This effect is dependent on how close the tug is to the barge or ship, speed and the shape of hull form around the stern.
How to attach chain link fence to a fence post?
Release the tension one strap at a time (wear gloves and watch your fingers!), when all straps are done, you will have to cut the bent piece of chain link out, but its just one. For wire fence you will want to wrap some fence around your end post and fasten with more fencing nails.
CHAIN AND ITS APPENDAGES All Navy ship anchors are connected to some lengthof anchor chain. Modem Navy anchor chain is made ofdie-lock chain with studs. The size of the link isdetermined by its diameter, called wire diameter. The
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