Role of the U.S. Merchant Marine in National Security; Project Walrus Report (1959) / Chapter Skim
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THE ABILITY OF THE U.S. MERCHANT MARINE TO RESPOND TO THE DEMANDS OF WAR
THE ABILITY OF THE U.S. MERCHANT MARINE TO RESPOND TO THE DEMANDS OF WAR
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Qualitatively, however, the characteristics of these ships are far from ideal in speed and in cargo-loading and discharge capability under the range of conditions which must be anticipated. For example, consideration of the use of a specific number of conventional cargo ships in a hypothetical movement problem shows that 45 days would be required to accomplish deployment of the military cargo of a typical task force from the United States to a selected foreign port.
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The expanding industrial economy of the United States has grown increasingly dependent on foreign sources of raw materials -- and on foreign markets for its products. Adequate modern shipping under U
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Figures in parentheses indicate numbers of ships delivered during period 1946 to 1948 which are basically World War II types.
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If the United States intends to preclude complete dependence on foreign controlled shipping for the maintenance of its military and commercial lifelines, the only realistic solution lies in a drastic improvement in cargo-handling and ship operating efficiency, v together with significant advances in future ship design and construction. The Maritime Administration's continuing objective should be the development of a commercially competitive U
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