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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#00008B">The next step in construction of V-6. Work is progressing on the conning tower fairwater and bridge area. | <div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color:#00008B">The next step in construction of V-6. Work is progressing on the conning tower fairwater and bridge area. | ||
<small>Photo courtesy of Darryl Baker</small> | |||
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A view of the interior of V-6 during her construction. This is likely the pump room/generator room below the control room looking forward. | |||
<small>Photo courtesy of Darryl Baker</small> | |||
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A view of V-6's main engine room during construction. This view is likely looking forward. None of the engines have been installed yet. Temporary wooden planks make up a tenuous walking deck for the yard workers. There are numerous chalk marks on the sides of the hull indicating where piping and other equipment is to be installed. | |||
<small>Photo courtesy of Darryl Baker</small> | <small>Photo courtesy of Darryl Baker</small> |
Revision as of 20:03, 19 July 2024
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From left to right: Front row; LT J. W. (Duke) Paige, C.C., Ship Supt; CDR E. L. Patch, C.C., Asst. Inside Supervisor, New Work Hull (In general charge of Keel Laying Arrangements); CDR F. J. Wille, Outside Supt.; CAPT C. S. McDowell, Inside Supt.; LCDR W. C. Wade, Asst. Shop Supt.; RADM J. H. Dayton, Commandant Mare Island Navy Yard; CDR E. D. (Bill) Almy, Shop Supt.; J. T. Moroney, Master Shipfitter.
Back Row: Fred Coppo, Rivet Heater; A. P. Schneidewind, Riveter; J. F. Nichelini, Holder-on (all members of regular riveting gang); Honorary Riveting Group: A. L. Luck, Leadingman Shipwirght "Riveter"; W. L. Blackmore, Leadingman Pipefitter "Rivet Passer"; J. E. Moon, Leadingman Machinist "Rivet Heater"; Charles Deaver, Quarterman Riveter "Rivet Heater"; Tom Schofield, Master Rigger & Laborer "Holder-on"; B. A. (Bert) Barr. Quarterman Shipfitter "Riveter"; F. W. Savage, Quarterman Electrician "Rivet Tester"; J. R. Greig, Asst. Shop Supt. "Rivet Tester.
The primary construction method was obviously riveting. But at this time there were experiments underway at Navy yards to incorporate welding. Although not shown in this photo, some non-critical areas such as pipe brackets, superstructure supports, and interior deck joinery were welded.
U.S. Navy photo courtesy Darryl Baker
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U.S. Navy photo courtesy Darryl Baker
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U.S. Navy photo courtesy Darryl Baker
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U.S. Navy photo courtesy Darryl Baker
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From an original glass plate negative in the private collection of Ric Hedman
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Photo courtesy of Darryl Baker
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A view of the interior of V-6 during her construction. This is likely the pump room/generator room below the control room looking forward.
Photo courtesy of Darryl Baker
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A view of V-6's main engine room during construction. This view is likely looking forward. None of the engines have been installed yet. Temporary wooden planks make up a tenuous walking deck for the yard workers. There are numerous chalk marks on the sides of the hull indicating where piping and other equipment is to be installed.
Photo courtesy of Darryl Baker
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From orignial glass plate negatives in the private collection of Ric Hedman.
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Photo courtesy of Darryl Baker
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Photo courtesy of Darryl Baker
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Photo courtesy of Darryl Baker
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Photo courtesy of Darryl Baker
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Photo courtesy of Darryl Baker
Photo series courtesy of Darryl Baker
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Photo in the private collection of Ric Hedman
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Photo in the private collection of Ric Hedman
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Photo in the private collection of Ric Hedman
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Original glass plate negative in the private collection of Ric Hedman.
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