Accession Number:

ADA183840

Title:

Merchant Ship Attrition: A Historical Perspective. Phase 1

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept. Sep-Dec 1986

Corporate Author:

INFORMATION SPECTRUM INC ARLINGTON VA

Personal Author(s):

• Buck, Ralph V.

Report Date:

1986-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

51.0

Abstract:

Traces the history of sealift protection, with primary concentration on World War II. Examines ship types, exploited advantages and constraints through seven phases of the war, statistical data which indicates attrition rates, and analysis of submarine action against independent shipping and convoys. Extensive references and notes. Concludes that attrition rates are highly dependent on the values of such factors as tactics, sensors, weapons, communications, intelligence, speed, experience and training, season, and area.

Descriptors:

• *ATTRITION
• *SHIP PERSONNEL
• *SUBMARINE PERSONNEL
• *MERCHANT VESSELS
• MARINE TRANSPORTATION
• PROTECTION
• NAVAL OPERATIONS
• NAVAL WARFARE
• SUBMARINES
• SHIPPING
• SEASONS
• RATES
• STATISTICAL DATA
• DETECTORS
• WEAPONS
• WARFARE

Subject Categories:

• Personnel Management and Labor Relations
• Marine Engineering
• Naval Surface Warfare

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE