🚢The USS Atlantis was a concrete warship made from the same material as bridges and buildings.
🛠️Concrete ships were built due to a steel shortage and the need for a cost-effective solution.
🐫The US experimented with using camels as transport animals, leading to the creation of the USS Supply.
🧀The Ramform Titan is a seismic research vessel shaped like a giant wedge of cheese.
❄️🚢Piecrete ships, made from frozen wood pulp, were a failed World War II experiment.
Why were concrete ships used despite being heavy?
—Concrete ships were used due to a steel shortage at the time, and although heavy, they could still float.
What was the purpose of the USS Supply and the camel division?
—The USS Supply was built to transport camels, which were being tested as transport animals in the desert.
What is unique about the Ramform Titan?
—The Ramform Titan is a seismic research vessel that is shaped like a large wedge of cheese, providing stability in rough seas.
Why were piecrete ships not successful?
—Piecrete ships, made from frozen wood pulp, had various issues, including melting and structural instability.
What happened to the USS Bachimo?
—The USS Bachimo, a supply ship, got trapped in Arctic ice and disappeared without a trace.
00:00The USS Atlantis was a concrete warship built using the same material as bridges and buildings.
01:17Other concrete ships were also built, including the SS Selma and various European barges.
07:23The USS Supply played a role in the US government's camels experiment for desert transport.
06:01The Flip Buoy is a unique vessel that can transform from a ship to an above-water platform.
06:28The Ramform Titan is a seismic research ship with a wedge-shaped design for stability.
