Submarine Finished Plans Machinery
Object NameBlueprint
Book
Historic Owner
Donald Bosetti
Association
USS Growler (SSG-577)
Date1955–1961
PeriodCold War
Mediumpaper, ink, cardboard, leather
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of Donald Bosetti. A2022.47
Object numberA2022.47
DescriptionBook; Submarine Finished Plans Machinery, 1955–1961. Green fabric volume with red leather corners and a buckle closure that contains blueprints for the engines on several submarines. The plans detail engine parts and systems including engine blocks, pistons, crankshaft, instrument gauges, controls, pumps, manifolds, fuel and lube oil equipment and many more.Front cover reads "Serial No. // Submarines // USS Gudgeon SS 567 // USS Harder SS 568 // USS Grayback SS 574 // USS Darter SS 576 // USS Growler SSR 577 // Finished Plans Machinery // Contract No. NObs 73530 // Fairbanks, Morse & Co. // Engine Model 38A6 3/4 // Volume."
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