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In regards to ships and boats what is a dry dock used for?
A dry dock is used for the construction, maintenance and repair of ships and boats. You can learn more about dry docks at the Wikipedia. Once on the page, type "Dry dock" into the search field at the top of the page and press enter to bring up the information.
Where was the Titantic Ship?
the titanic was built in irland in a dry dock but was not fitted out in a dry dock and like many big ships like aircraft carriers, cruise liners etc the titanic was fitted out once she was afloat, this would cut down the amount of time she took up in the dry dock and that would cut down the cost of the build she was fitted out at a dock nearby whilst on the water.
What is the purpose of dry-dock?
A dry-dock is where boats and ships are built, and where they are placed when they go in for refit. A dry-dock allows workers to access various components affixed to the outer hull below the waterline. It also allows them to clear the hull of micro organisms which slow the ship down when underway. Special paints are applied to protect the hull until its next refit.
When was Dry Dock Hotel created?
Dry Dock Hotel was created in 1857.
Where are cruise ships built?
I am pretty sure cruise ships are built in dry docks where they can be flooded to float the ships. This is something i saw on Discovery channel on tv. Once the ship is complete they can flood the dock to float the ship to the ocean.
Why is a graving dock called a graving dock?
A graving dock is called so because the term "graving" refers to the process of cutting or carving into a surface, which historically relates to the construction and repair of ships. The dock is designed to allow vessels to be "graved" or exposed for maintenance and inspection when the water is drained. It is a specialized facility where ships can be safely dry-docked for repairs, cleaning, and maintenance below the waterline. The name reflects the dock's primary function in maritime operations.
When was Brooklyn Robins Dry Dock created?
Brooklyn Robins Dry Dock was created in 1916.
When was Dry Dock Brewing Company created?
Dry Dock Brewing Company was created in 2005.
Was the Thompson dock a dry dock?
the Thompson Dock was the worlds largest dry dock in 1911, so yes it was, and it helped create Titanic and its sister vessels Olympic and Britannic. :)
What is the place where ships are made?
shipyard
When was Chittenango Landing Dry Dock Complex created?
Chittenango Landing Dry Dock Complex was created in 1856.
When did Dollar Dry Dock Savings Bank end?
Dollar Dry Dock Savings Bank ended in 1992.
