ship construction

Introduction
The naval architect
Shipbuilding
- The shipyard
  - Organization
  - Layout
- Planning
  - From contract to working plans
  - The lines plan and fairing
- Fabrication and assembly
- Launching, outfitting, and trials
  - Launching
  - Outfitting
  - Trials

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Large ship under construction in a dry dock surrounded by scaffolding, cranes, and industrial equipment at a shipyard.

Ship under construction.

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