Warship with guided missiles by G. H. Davis
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Warship with guided missiles by G. H. Davis
The shape of ships to come: a warship armed with guided missiles and protected against radioactivity. An artists impression of a battleship of the future: a vessel equipped with rocket-launching batteries, anti-atomic bomb devices, telescopic masts and special anti-torpedo protection. Date: 1946
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1946 Anti Armed Atomic Batteries Battleship Bomb Davis Devices Equipped Future Guided Launching Masts Missiles Protected Protection Radioactivity Rocket Section Special Telescopic Torpedo Warship Weapons
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This image, created by renowned artist G.H. Davis in 1946, offers a fascinating glimpse into the future of naval warfare as envisioned during the aftermath of World War II. Titled "The Shape of Ships to Come," this cross-sectional illustration depicts a warship armed with guided missiles and fortified against radioactivity. The warship's imposing presence is accentuated by its impressive size and the intricate details of its advanced weaponry. Guided missiles, a relatively new technology at the time, are arranged in a strategic manner across the ship's deck, ready to be launched at a moment's notice. The warship's hull is also protected against radioactivity, a critical consideration in the wake of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Furthermore, this battleship of the future is equipped with rocket-launching batteries, anti-atomic bomb devices, telescopic masts, and special anti-torpedo protection. The rocket-launching batteries suggest the potential for long-range offensive capabilities, while the anti-atomic bomb devices offer a defensive measure against nuclear threats. The telescopic masts allow for increased surveillance capabilities, while the special anti-torpedo protection ensures the ship's survival against underwater attacks. This illustration, published in the Illustrated London News in 1946, showcases the innovative and forward-thinking design ideas of the time. It is a testament to the ingenuity and vision of the naval architects and engineers who were shaping the future of warfare in the post-war era. The image remains a captivating reminder of the rapid technological advancements that have shaped the world of naval warfare, and continues to inspire awe and wonder today.
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