CONSTRUCTION of FLEET BALLISTIC MISSILE SUBMARINES Groton, Conn Part 2

Description

1) CU PAN Upward, skeleton hull of the submarine under construction. G2) CU Looking thru small hatch opening, a man welds under the far side of the hatch in the hull. G3) LA CU Cross bracings in the skeleton hull of the sub. G4) LA MS A worker uses a cutting torch; part of skin of sub is already fitted to the ribs (SV). G5) MCU The two subs under construction on the ways. G6) LA MS A builder (rear view), on scaffolding, works on the skin of the sub. G7) MS Looking thru opening in the side of the sub, workers work inside. G8) HA CU Cross and vertical braces of framework of the sub. F9) MS Undersection of sub; 12x12 wooden posts hold up the sub on the ways. G10) MS Man welds on the sub (picture taken in dark). G11) MLS Ribbing and skin on sub; men working. GQUALITY

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities