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Photo taken between 1976 and 1984<br />
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Welders complete the addition of bilge keels, which run the length of each side of the ship at the turn of the bilges. The keels provide added stability by reducing ship roll underway. [Ship][Construction] [USNS Mercy (T-AH 19); hospital ship]
Welders
Photo taken between 1976 and 1984

Welders complete the addition of bilge keels, which run the length of each side of the ship at the turn of the bilges. The keels provide added stability by reducing ship roll underway. [Ship][Construction] [USNS Mercy (T-AH 19); hospital ship]

Filename: FILE_HTH_Ship_1724.JPG
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Date: 8 Mar 1980
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Credit: US Navy
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