Ship yards on the West Coast. These modifications, of course, would
have to be submitted by H&N personnel while at the forward area.
I personally feel that the following might be considered major disadvantages to the carrier as compared with more elaborate Navy
facilities, i.e. the Curtis:
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lack of fire control system -- this could be added.
2.
Lack of adequate cabin space. This could be added
and no doubt it would be necessary to provide some
dehumidifying equipment for cabin space and possibly shop space (probably also necessary on the
Curtis).
3.
The wooden hanger deck and the numerous hold-downs,
etc. might be difficult to protect against contamination or to clean following accidental contamination.
I believe this is something that can be worked out.
Holmes & Narver is continuing to investigate the most desirable ways
and means of supporting UCRL on any diagnostic ship, specifically the
Curtis and the carrier. Gibbins is arranging to furnish H&N direct
a set of plans of both ships. H&N will contact MSTS people on the
West Coast in regard to methods for arranging for a crew to sail the
ship.
They wili also investigate the best procedures for arranging
for modifications of the ship on the West Coast.
UCRL is going to
furnish us (and H&N) a paper which will include the support require-
ments required in supporting a diagnostic ship. UCRL is also inspecting
the Curtis with a view of comparing the two ships, and possibly our
peopie will do the same thing before the week is out. UCRL is planning on digging into the requirement of stabilized platforms and the
best method of procuring these; possibly the Navy equa furniéhthis
equipment free and we pay for installation.
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Before definite request is made to the Task Force or anyone:else for:
transfer of the ship, many facets will have to be investigated, And.
we will furnish you a report before any final steps are taken. Itj'
is not our ‘intention to enter into any formal agreements for,theship
until after the decision has been made regarding the use-“of Tacngl «.
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