tudinals stop and small close spaced transverses are used at the shaft alley flat just forward of the aft peak bulkhead.

Figure 17 is a view looking aft and shows the framing and deck plating practically completed to the forward peak bulkhead.

Figures 18 and 19 show respectively stern and bow views of the ship completely plated and ready for launching.

FIG. 14-View looking forward, showing aft transverses and shaft alley being put in place.

Figure 20 shows the launching plan and shows very clearly how the hull is carried on the launching ways just prior to her going into the water.

The following data is taken at time of launching:

Vessel ran her length from start. . . . . .31 seconds.

FIG. 16-View looking forward, showing aft peak bulkhead and side shell longitudinals

in place.

Mean weight per sq. ft. on ways.

35.602 cu. ft./ton.

. 3,010 tons.

.1.75 tons.

Pivoting pressure on fore poppets.....850 tons.

Figures 21 and 22 show the bow and stern view respectively

of the Hulls just as she is going into the water.

Figure 23 shows the completed ship fully loaded and going

out of Baltimore Harbor on her maiden vovage.