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Published: 2013-10-07 06:34:05 +0000 UTC; Views: 691; Favourites: 8; Downloads: 0
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Francisco Bay-class WW2 Escort Carrier (Fictional)Related content
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It looks like a rejected design from the 60's, any relation to any nonfiction designs?
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I somewhat related it to the escort carriers of WW2, notably the Sangammon & Commencement Bay.. Make it an improvement over the 2 named ships by sporting a deck edge elevator amidships.
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Ah I see, that's also what tipped me off by twenty years was the deck edge elevator. And also, looking back, are you sure a turbine of that size could get the ship anywhere in less than two weeks? I'd go with at least a twin prop, but then again if the hydraulic motor is present with enough horsepower a single prop could work. Depends on where you go with it
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I was also thinking about giving the ship twin screws, but since escort carriers (during my research) were mostly built w/ just 1 screw & were meant to escort convoys, I though I'd give it just 1 since speed wasn't that necessary for their role.
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Hm, yeah you're right. Another question would be, is your design equipped to be a refueling point for planes?
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It is, but not as much as a fleet carrier due to its small size. Its like a light mobile patrol airport so to speak
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