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Title	REPAIR OF DAMAGE TO THE GUIDED MISSILE FRIGATE USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58)
Accession No	00660574
Authors	Landau, J R; Lardie, S J
Journal Title	Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engrs-Trans Vol. 97
Corp. Authors / Publisher	Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
Publication Date	19890000
Description	16p., incl. discuss.; References
Abstract	While returning from tanker escort duty in the Persian Gulf on April 14, 1988, the guided missile frigate, USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG- 58), struck an underwater mine below the main engine room. The resulting blast destroyed the main engine room and main propulsion equipment, bent the ship's hull and cracked the superstructure in several places above the damaged engine room. This paper addresses the preparations for and the execution of the major repairs to restore the hull and machinery alignment using innovative repair techniques. The authors believe these techniques may yield potential applications for other marine repair situations.
Supplemental Information	Transactions paper
TRT Terms	Frigates ; Loss and damage ; Repairing ; Ships
Other Terms	Damage; Samuel b. roberts (Vessel); Ship repair
Document Source	Maritime Technical Information Facility
TRIS Files	MRIS
Database	TRIS Online

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