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The second sheet includes the general arrangements & bow construction detail.

Paul Fontenoy published a two-part article about restoring an LCVP in volume 54 of the Guild's Nautical Research Journal. The article includes many informative drawings (including lines and offsets) and photos.
Restoring a Landing Craft, Vehicle and Personnel, Part 1, 1/21 Restoring a Landing Craft, Vehicle and Personnel, Part 2, 2/97

Two more useful drawings from the internet:

The second sheet includes the general arrangements & bow construction detail.

Many thanks to Al Ross for posting the LCS(S) plans.
 
Quite a while back I located some LCP(L) plans on offer on eBay, but the seller wanted a stupid high price so I didn't buy them. However, I did download the images that the seller had included in the listing. The plans are not complete, but should be sufficient when augmented by Al Ross's plans. I'm making two posts, one for each sheet of plans.
 
The first sheet includes most of the lines and drawing and the table of offsets.

The LCS, Landing Craft Support, hull is an adaption of Higgins prewar Eureka workboat and is virtually identical to Higgins first landing craft, the LCP(L).  The LCP(L) did not have a ramp.  Troops climbed out over the gunwale.
 
Roger

interesting (LCS drawings). i did not realize the lineage and simply assumed all boats had the drop down unloading ramp.

The Joyner LIbrary at East Carolina University has the full collection of plans from the Barbour Boat Works. They made just about every type of small boat used by the Navy during and after WWII, including several types of landing craft, and some not so small (destroyers).
 
https://librarycatalog.ecu.edu/catalog/918210
 
http://digital.lib.ecu.edu/special/ead/findingaids/0758/
 
Box 42 has the plans for the LCVP. You can order them online. I have several digitized plans I got from the Joyner Library and they are excellent copies of the original blueprints.

My favorite “Higgins Boat” is the LCP(L) and it’s sister the LCPR.  The Franklin D. Roosevelt Library has a set of Higgins Boat models and the LCP(L) makes a surprisingly attractive model.  The LCP(L) was Higgins’ original adaptation of his Louisiana Bayou  Eureka workboat into a landing craft.  These boats landed Marines at Guadalcanal and soldiers during the Torch landings.  The LCPR was a LCP(L) modified to add a narrow front ramp these were used by Navy UDT teams throughout WWII.  The LCVP utilized the LCP(L) after body hull lines but added a new fore end to provide a full width bow ramp.
 
An LCP(L) is on my ship modeling bucket list.  It would be a surprisingly difficult model as the scantlings are quite small.
 
There is a restored LST (LST 325 in Evansville, Indiana where many were built.  They have several LCVPs, all the later fiberglass construction.  They have a number of original LCVP drawings on their website.
 
Roger

Please note that this book's publisher, Maryland Silver Company, is no longer in business due to the death of its owner. It is now available from Taubman's Plan Service (http://www.taubmansonline.com/) for $110.

World War II American High Speed Transports (APD) Colhoun Class (Wickes Hulls): A Study in Blueprints

by Duane D. Borchers

Annapolis, MD: Maryland Silver Co., 2001

11” x 17”, softcover (Acco-Press type covers), viii + 133 pages

tables, plans, index. $60.00

 

I came across this book while researching a model of the WW II high-speed transport USS McKean (APD 5), a converted WW I era flush deck Wickes class destroyer. The book is one of a series of similar reference books in Maryland Silver Company’s A Study in Blueprints series covering primarily 20th century US Navy ships. 

 

This volume contains the following information:

table of contents
tables of ship characteristics for selected ships of the class (dimensions, displacement, capacities, manning, armament, etc.) 
ship’s history for each ship in the class, drawn primarily from the Dictionary of American Fighting Ships (DANFS)
ships plans, taken primarily from booklets of general plans for selected ships of the class, augmented with a large scale body plan
index 
The book is printed on 11” x 17” copier paper. Tables and text are reproduced well, but drawing quality varies, no doubt based on the quality of the originals. See samples below:

 









 

I found the book to be a very useful reference source and can recommend books of the series to others in need of similar information.

Please note that this book's publisher, Maryland Silver Company, is no longer in business due to the death of its owner. It is now available from Taubman's Plan Service (http://www.taubmansonline.com/) for $110.

Please note that this book's publisher, Maryland Silver Company, is no longer in business due to the death of its owner. It is now available from Taubman's Plan Service (http://www.taubmansonline.com/) for $110.

Revised Search Files for the Nautical Research Journal (NRJ) Volumes 1-40 Searchable Index:
 
I have revised and attached two search files NRG_NDX.HTM and NRG_NAV for the NRJ Volumes 1-40 Searchable Index. This fix is for use on hard drive installations ONLY (it won't work for the CDs since you can't copy the file to the CD). 
 
NOTE: This fix is for the NRJ Volumes 1-40 Searchable Index ONLY - this fix should also run OK if you are running an older browser.
 
Please perform the following steps, in order, to implement the fix:
Close all open browsers. Navigate to the file folder on your hard drive containing the Nautical Research Journal (NRJ) digital archive collection. Copy the files new_NRG_NDX.HTM and new_NRG_NAV.HTM Rename the existing NRG_NAV.HTM file to something like NRG_NAV_orig.HTM so that you can restore it if necessary. Rename the existing NRG_NDX.HTM file to something like NRG_NDX_orig.HTM so that you can restore it if necessary. Rename the file new_NRG_NAV.HTM to NRG_NAV.HTM. Rename the file new_NRG_NDX.HTM to NRG_NDX.HTM. Open your browser and load the searchable index's NRG_NDX.HTM page. Enter you search term(s) and click the "Find" button (or hit return). The search results will open in a new browser tab. If it doesn't work the first time, try refreshing the page. Sometimes the old version of the page is held in the browser's cache - refreshing the page will clear the cache.
 
Please let me know how this works for you.
new_NRG_NDX.HTM new_NRG_NAV.HTM

Revised Search Files for the Original Ships in Scale (OSIS) Digital Archive Set:
 
I have revised and attached the search file NAV.HTM for the Original Ships in Scale (OSIS) digital archive collection for use on hard drive installations ONLY (it won't work for the CDs since you can't copy the file to the CD). 
 
NOTE: This fix is for the Original Ships in Scale (OSIS) digital archive collection ONLY - this fix should also run OK if you are running an older browser.
 
Please perform the following steps, in order, to implement the fix:
Close all open browsers. Navigate to the file folder on your hard drive containing the Original Ships in Scale (OSIS) digital archive collection. Copy the attached OSIS_NAV.HTM file into the folder. Rename the existing NAV.HTM file to something like NAV_orig.HTM so that you can restore it if necessary. Rename the new OSIS_NAV.HTM file to NAV.HTM. Open your browser and load the collection's HOME.HTM or index.htm page (it doesn't matter which one, they are the same thing). Click on the "Find Article" link to open the search page. Enter you search term(s) and click the "Find" button (or hit return). The search results will open in a new browser tab.  
If it doesn't work the first time, try refreshing the page. Sometimes the old version of the page is held in the browser's cache - refreshing the page will clear the cache.
 
Please let me know how this works for you.
OSIS_NAV.HTM

Revised Search Files for the Model ShipBuilder (MSB) Digital Archive Set:
 
I have revised and attached the search file NAV.HTM for the Model ShipBuilder (MSB) digital archive collection for use on hard drive installations ONLY (it won't work for the CDs since you can't copy the file to the CD). 
 
NOTE: This fix is for the Model ShipBuilder (MSB) digital archive collection ONLY - this fix should also run OK if you are running an older browser.
 
Please perform the following steps, in order, to implement the fix:
Close all open browsers. Navigate to the file folder on your hard drive containing the Model ShipBuilder(MSB) digital archive collection. Copy the attached MSB_NAV.HTM file into the folder. Rename the existing NAV.HTM file to something like NAV_orig.HTM so that you can restore it if necessary. Rename the new MSB_NAV.HTM file to NAV.HTM. Open your browser and load the collection's HOME.HTM or index.htm page (it doesn't matter which one, they are the same thing). Click on the "Find Article" link to open the search page. Enter you search term(s) and click the "Find" button (or hit return). The search results will open in a new browser tab. If it doesn't work the first time, try refreshing the page. Sometimes the old version of the page is held in the browser's cache - refreshing the page will clear the cache.
 
Please let me know how this works for you.
MSB_NAV.HTM

Revised Search Files for Seaways and NRJ Digital Archive Sets:
 
I have completed the index search code revisions for the remaining digital archive sets - Model ShipBuilder (MSB), Original Ships in Scale (OSIS) and the Nautical Research Journal Volumes 1-40 searchable index (NRJCD) - to permit the article/index search feature to function properly with the current browser versions. Please note that these revised files are for use on hard drive installations ONLY (they won't work for the CDs since you can't copy the file to the CD). I have successfully tested  the fix on both a Windows PC and a Mac using the latest versions of the following browsers:
Chrome 84.0.4147.105 (Win 10 & Mac OS-X Catalina) Firefox 79.0 (Win 10 & Mac OS-X Catalina) Opera 70.0 (Win 10) & 70.0.3728.71 (Mac OS-X Catalina) Microsoft Edge 84.0.522.50 (Win 10 & Mac OS-X Catalina) Safari 13.1.2(13609.3.1.5) (Mac OS-X Catalina) Each digital archive set requires it's own dedicated NAV.HTM file as each code is unique to suit differences in their archive's index file structure. I will post a separate reply for each set with set-specific instructions within the hour.
 
I am working with Kurt Van Dahm to roll out these revisions on a wider basis.
 
Thank you,

Michael,
 
The fix was for the "Seaways' Ships in Scale (SSiS)" vol 1 and vol 2 only. I'll work on the "Original Ships in Scale (OSiS)" and "Model ShipBuilder (MSB)"sets tomorrow or Monday. The code needs to be modified somewhat as the index file structures are different from that of the "Seaways' Ships in Scale (SSiS)" vol 1 and vol 2 collection.
 
I'm glad the "Seaways' Ships in Scale (SSiS)" vol 1 and vol 2 fix worked for you. 
 
I should have a fix for the NRJ Vol 1-40 searchable index later in the week.

All,
 
The newer browsers handle JavaScript a bit differently than the older versions which required me to make some minor revisions to the code.
 
I have revised and attached the search file NAV.HTM for the Seaways Ships in Scale Volumes 1-10 collection for use on hard drive installations ONLY (it won't work for the CDs since you can't copy the file to the CD).  I have successfully tested  the fix on both a Windows PC and a Mac using the latest versions of the following browsers:
Chrome 84.0.4147.105 (Win 10 & Mac OS-X Catalina) Firefox 79.0 (Win 10 & Mac OS-X Catalina) Opera 70.0 (Win 10) & 70.0.3728.71 (Mac OS-X Catalina) Microsoft Edge 84.0.522.50 (Win 10 & Mac OS-X Catalina) Safari 13.1.2(13609.3.1.5) (Mac OS-X Catalina) This fix is for the Seaways Ships in Scale Volumes 1-10 collection ONLY - the Volumes 11-20 search should work OK as is. If the current search function is presently working OK for you then this fix is optional - this fix should also run OK if you are running an older browser.
 
Please perform the following steps in order to implement the fix:
Close all open browsers. Navigate to the file folder on your hard drive containing the Seaways Ships in Scale Volumes 1-10 collection. Rename the existing NAV.HTM file to something like NAV_orig.HTM so that you can restore it if necessary. Copy the attached NAV.HTM file into the folder. Open your browser and load the collections HOME.HTM or index.htm page (it doesn't matter, they are the same thing). Click on the "Find Article" link to open the search page. Enter you search term(s) and click the "Find" button (or hit return). The search results will open in a new browser tab. If it doesn't work the first time, try refreshing the page. Sometimes the old version of the page is held in the browser's cache - refreshing the page will clear the cache.
 
Please let me know how this works for you.
 
I will work with Kurt to roll out the change on a wider basis.
 
Thank you,
NAV.HTM

Ahoy,
 
Paul Mitchell here. I'm the developer of the NRG and Seaways CD sets/digital archives. I am looking into the issue which appears to be related to how more modern browsers handle javascript. I will post a fix as soon as I develop one. BTW I have found similar issues on Mac OS-X also. 
 
In the interim for the Seaways archives, you can open the CUMINDX.JS file using a text editor such as notepad and search for your search term within this file. The following is a typical entry:
 
"THE MARBLEHEAD SCHOONER- SIR EDWARD HAWKE|ALLER, R. C.|SCHOONER, HAWKE|SIR EDWARD HAWKE|MODEL CONSTRUCTION|ARMED SCHOONER|SOLID HULL|I|1|JAN FEB 1990|52-56|VOL_01/NO_1/PAGE_52.HTM",
 
The portion of the entry highlighted in blue represent the Volume #, Issue #, Months & Year, and page(s).
The portion of the entry highlighted in orange represent the the subdirectories and file name of the article.
 
IMPORTANT: Do not make any changes to the CUMINDX.JS file!
 
Thank you for your patience,

Playing War: Wargaming and U.S. Navy Preparations for World War II
By John M. Lillard
Bethesda: Potomac Press, 2016
6-1/4” x 9-1/4”, hardcover, 210 pages
Illustrations, tables, appendices, notes, bibliography, index. $39.95
ISBN: 9781612347738
 
    John M. Lillard’s study of war games, aptly titled Playing War: Wargaming and U.S. Navy Preparations for World War II, dissects the players, game processes, and phases of wargaming during the interwar period. Wargaming proved to be a useful tool for the United States Navy in preparing for the naval battles of World War II. The wargames gave the Navy an upper hand, because they could predict movements of enemy ships based on the aforementioned games. In his attempt to prove if the war games and the Naval College had any historical agency, he delves into a previously under-explored topic. To prove his thesis, Lillard examines the impact of individual games and their players on the war effort, while also assessing the overall effects of wargaming through the inter-war period. Unlike historians such as Peter Perla and Michael Vlahos, Lillard reveals the significance of the war games to the development of technology and, ultimately, to the success of the United States Navy during World War II.

    Lillard first breaks down the Naval War College’s strategies and their assessments into sections. Using an assortment of charts, graphs, and images to support his thesis Lillard delivers the most in-depth study of war gaming to date. Through Lillard’s research, he found that war games were necessary to teach decision-making skills, as well as develop technology to advance the Navy. He uses speeches, diaries, and official records from the inter-war period as a primary basis for his argument. The downfall to Lillard’s sources is the focus on popular figures, such as Admiral Chester Nimitz, and the lack of voices from enlisted personnel. He does assess the data from the graduating classes, such as the number and type. He also shows the different fictional opponents throughout the wargames and provides graphics to aid in understanding for those without a military background.

    At times, Lillard’s argument seemed long-winded. The lack of representation by other scholars in reference to the war games could be because the argument can be summed up within a few pages. But, Lillard was able to redeem his work by providing stories that piqued the reader’s interest when facts became dull. His assessment of the early phase, from 1919 to 1927, is particularly interesting, especially when he delves into one of the later exercises in 1927. The class of 1927 worked through a game that focused on both land and sea objectives, with special situations thrown at them at every turn. The class had to adapt to changes given through the games, leading to further advancements in the games.

    Because Lillard uses individual games, his monograph has a narrative quality, aiding the readability of his work. While this history would be more aptly used by a military historian, the narrative aspect and the clear visual aids allow anyone to enjoy Lillard’s book. He determines that the Naval War College deserves agency within the historical context of preparations for battle, which he sums up nicely in the conclusion. Playing War is a well-written, well-researched, and well-received monograph adding a new facet to military history and the study of naval advancements.
 
Courtney Webb
University of West Florida
This review is provided courtesy of the Nautical Research Guild.

The Colour Blue in Historic Shipbuilding from Antiquity to Modern Times
By Joachim Müllerschön
Norderstedt: BoD -Books on Demand, 2019
7-3/4” x 11”, hardcover, 200 pages
Illustrations, notes, references. €76.80
ISBN: 9783749419883
 
Every once in a while a new book is published that defies simple classification but, simultaneously, turns out to contain so much useful and intriguing information that it cannot be ignored. The Colour Blue in Historic Shipbuilding is just such a work. Its title would classify it instantaneously as esoterica, of interest only to a minute audience of obsessive researchers, but the reality of this book is very different.
 
One central component of Müllerschön’s work is a breathtakingly thorough chronological analysis of the pigments and binders used through history to manufacture blue paints. This alone makes The Colour Blue in Historic Shipbuilding essential reading for professionals working in most aspects of historic restoration, renovation, or reconstruction, well beyond the confines of maritime contexts. Within the narrower field of ship models, reference to this analysis will be essential for restorers of historic models and those wishing to create accurate new models. His chronology provides all the data necessary to ensure that the specific pigments and binders are appropriate for the period of the model.
 
The second main component illustrates the use of this great variety of blue paints. Müllerschön draws on museum and gallery collections for images of models and contemporary artwork that demonstrate the range of usages through time.
 
A third possibly quite fortuitous element is the history of ships and boats that Müllerschön’s illustrations create. It is quite possible to read The Colour Blue in Historic Shipbuilding as an outline history of shipbuilding from ancient Egypt to present-day recreations of historic vessels.
 
A work like this ultimately stands or falls on the quality of its presentation. Print-on-demand works generally do not have a high reputation but The Colour Blue in Historic Shipbuilding defies this. The quality of image reproduction and typeface presentation is excellent and adds greatly to the work’s utility.
 
The Colour Blue in Historic Shipbuilding confounds expectations. Its topic indeed is esoteric but the book’s content and presentation give it a wide-ranging value and importance far beyond the limitations of its title
 
Paul E. Fontenoy
Albuquerque, New Mexico
 
This review is provided courtesy of the Nautical Research Guild.

Michael,
 
The fix was for the "Seaways' Ships in Scale (SSiS)" vol 1 and vol 2 only. I'll work on the "Original Ships in Scale (OSiS)" and "Model ShipBuilder (MSB)"sets tomorrow or Monday. The code needs to be modified somewhat as the index file structures are different from that of the "Seaways' Ships in Scale (SSiS)" vol 1 and vol 2 collection.
 
I'm glad the "Seaways' Ships in Scale (SSiS)" vol 1 and vol 2 fix worked for you. 
 
I should have a fix for the NRJ Vol 1-40 searchable index later in the week.

Revised Search Files for Seaways and NRJ Digital Archive Sets:
 
I have completed the index search code revisions for the remaining digital archive sets - Model ShipBuilder (MSB), Original Ships in Scale (OSIS) and the Nautical Research Journal Volumes 1-40 searchable index (NRJCD) - to permit the article/index search feature to function properly with the current browser versions. Please note that these revised files are for use on hard drive installations ONLY (they won't work for the CDs since you can't copy the file to the CD). I have successfully tested  the fix on both a Windows PC and a Mac using the latest versions of the following browsers:
Chrome 84.0.4147.105 (Win 10 & Mac OS-X Catalina) Firefox 79.0 (Win 10 & Mac OS-X Catalina) Opera 70.0 (Win 10) & 70.0.3728.71 (Mac OS-X Catalina) Microsoft Edge 84.0.522.50 (Win 10 & Mac OS-X Catalina) Safari 13.1.2(13609.3.1.5) (Mac OS-X Catalina) Each digital archive set requires it's own dedicated NAV.HTM file as each code is unique to suit differences in their archive's index file structure. I will post a separate reply for each set with set-specific instructions within the hour.
 
I am working with Kurt Van Dahm to roll out these revisions on a wider basis.
 
Thank you,