HMCS BRAS D'OR--AN OPEN OCEAN HYDROFOIL SHIP

HMCS BRAS D'OR is a 200 ton 50-60 knot hydrofoil ship designed for anti-submarine operations in the open ocean. This paper outlines the hydrodynamic principles on which this novel design has been based, describes the main features of the ship and reports progress of initial trials. While her evaluation is far from complete, early results are promising and some preliminary thoughts are presented on prospects for this type of ship in both military and commercial roles.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Royal Institution of Naval Architects

  10 Upper Belgrave Street
  ,   United States 
• Authors:
  • Eames, M C
  • Jones, E A
• Publication Date: 1971-4

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 111-138
• Serial:
  • Naval Architect
  • ISSN: 0306-0209

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Hydrofoil boats; Hydrofoils; Ship trials
• Old TRIS Terms: Cavitating hydrofoils; Hydrofoil craft; Ship descriptions; Surface piercing hydrofoils
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00046664
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Royal Institution of Naval Architects
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 18 1973 12:00AM