1957 Press Photo British Shipbuilding Research Assoc., using models in testing t

Studying Mystery Damage to ships. The British Shipbuilding Research Association is using models in a testing tank made by Vickers Armstrongs at St. Albans, Herts, to study a mystery motion of the Sea which can cause damage to ship's bottom shell plating. When ships are pitching high pressures are generated their hulls and the water - the cause of which is unknown. Photo shows A wax model being prepared for testing in the tanks at St. Albans.

Photo measures 8.25 x 6 inches.

Photo is dated 01-01-1957.



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