Accession Number:

AD0652321

Title:

REPORT OF OBSERVATIONS OF ROLL U.S.S. PENSACOLA.

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

DAVID TAYLOR MODEL BASIN WASHINGTON D C

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1931-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

6.0

Abstract:

It is believed that the results of observations, indicate clearly that tanks of the type installed on the U.S.S. PENSACOLA would be effective in damping roll if much larger than on that vessel.

Descriptors:

• (*SHIPS
• *ROLL)
• (*CRUISERS
• ROLL)
• DAMPING
• BALLAST TANKS
• WIND
• PITCH(MOTION)

Subject Categories:

• Marine Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE