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What were Savannah and brunswick Georgia known for during World War 2?
building Liberty ships
Why were Liberty Ships built during World War 2?
WWII in Europe was decided by the movement of materiel across the Atlantic from the US to UK. Liberty ships were crucial to this venture. The predation of the UK maritime fleet by the German U boats was immense.
What did Henry Kaiser build?
Henry Kaiser became known during the second World War as the father of modern ship building. He established Kaiser Shipyards and built the Liberty Ships during the war.
What was the name of the ship in world war 2?
There were tens of thousands of ships sailing the oceans during WW 2, so you will have to be more specific. There was however one category covering thousands of freighter ships crossing the Atlantic. They were called "Liberty ships". They were highly standarized in build and became famous for the extreme speed with which they were built in US dockyards.
How many ships were built in the US during WW2?
When Henry J. Kaiser came up with the idea to replace welding with rivets, the Richmond Shipyard was able to turn out a ship a day, which used to take a month.The fastest destroyer was built in a week.AdditionalLiberty ships were merchant ships produced during WW II. On average 3 of these finished production each day The average time to build them was 42 days nationally, and 2 weeks at Kaiser shipyards. The fastest Liberty ship build was the Robert E. Peary in 4 days, 15 hours, and 29 minutes as a publicity stunt. This was built at Kaiser's Richmond shipyard.
Liberty Ships?
Ships built using mass production methods that carried goods and troops during WWII.
What were Savannah and brunswick Georgia known for during World War 2?
building Liberty ships
What military need led to the production of liberty ships?
Liberty ships were built during World War II. These ships allowed for the ability to get war materials to United States soldiers stationed in the Soviet Union and Britain. These ships could be built quickly for this purpose.
Which was a major contribution of Georgia during world war 2?
liberty ships
Are liberty ships the same thing as merchant marine ships?
Yes. Liberty ships replaced the sunk ones.
Why were liberty ships strong?
they built it with strong materials!
What were the cargo ships escorted by war ships during World War 2?
"Liberty ships" .
Why were Liberty Ships built during World War 2?
WWII in Europe was decided by the movement of materiel across the Atlantic from the US to UK. Liberty ships were crucial to this venture. The predation of the UK maritime fleet by the German U boats was immense.
Who supplied the Liberty Ships during World War 2?
US and Canadian shipyards produced 2,710 Liberty Ships for the war effort.
What did Henry Kaiser build?
Henry Kaiser became known during the second World War as the father of modern ship building. He established Kaiser Shipyards and built the Liberty Ships during the war.
What ships were used to transport nurses during world war 2?
Hospital ships and standard transports (Victory and Liberty ships).
How many ships were named after Benjamin Franklin?
There were two ships named after Benjamin Franklin. The first was a Liberty ship built during World War II, and the second is a research vessel, currently operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, which was launched in 2014.
