![]() STERN – New plating continues being paced onto the ship’s stern. The ship’s hull is being primed temporarily as the repairs are made. New plates are added to thinner areas and smaller holes are welded up. HULL – As work continues moving aft, any holes in the ship’s original hull are being repaired. This design change will make the new blisters easier to maintain increasing their longevity.ĬOATING – Yes, the inside of the blisters, and the ship’s hull will be coated to protect against possible corrosion. ![]() The new torpedo blisters are a slightly different design and square off at the bottom below the waterline. There are currently three more torpedo blister modules under construction in the shop! TORPEDO BLISTERS – The torpedo blister modules are produced in the fabrication shop and are transported to the dock where they will be attached to the ship’s hull.
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