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Detailed discription of the R.P. Resor, first American Arcform Tanker
First American Arcform Tankers - Part-2
Source : Marine Pacific Review, Volume 33, January, 1936.

Progress Pictures of Hull of R.P. Resor

Above: Bottom plating and keel.

Above: The middle body of the ship in frame and partly plated, looking aft. Note at bottom the trestle template forms for the arcform lines.

Above: View of hull fully decked with superstructures under erection looking forward from aft of stern.

Above: View of middle body in frame looking forward.

Above: tafter peak bulkhead and deck looking forward.

To be continued on Part-3

See also : First American Arcform Tankers - Part-3