THE SEA SULKY--A PRELIMINARY APPRAISAL

The report describes a new type of ship design, the Sea Sulky, employing negatively lifting hydrofoils that submerge the bouyant part of the ship while underway, thus, effectively eliminating the wave resistance normally encountered by surface ships. Superficially resembling the Semi-Submerged Ship, the configuration consists of two torpedo shaped bodies, linked to a platform superstructure through a patented articulated suspension system that is intended to reduce crossover structural requirements. Various aspects of the design are discussed. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  Office of Naval Research London (England)

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• Authors:
  • Carson, B H
• Publication Date: 1972-10-27

Media Info

• Pagination: 15 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Catamarans; Design; Hydrofoil boats; Performance; Semisubmersibles; Ship motion; Stability (Mechanics); Submersibles
• Old TRIS Terms: Design process; Hydrofoil craft; Hydrofoil performance; Ship stability
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00043703
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: ONRL-R-15-72
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 27 1973 12:00AM