The Crete Fleet – Concrete Tugs and Barges from WWI
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- The website is an online encyclopedia dedicated to Concrete Ships from WWI & WWII and the Mulberry Harbours.
- It provides detailed information on various concrete ships, including 'Cretegaff' and 'Hans Martin', the oldest surviving floating concrete ships.
- The site aims to dispel urban myths surrounding concrete ships, especially those related to the 16 Petrol Barges at Rainham Marshes.
- Research covers the U.S. Emergency Fleet's concrete shipbuilding program, detailing the 12 completed ships and other concrete vessels like oil barges and tankers.
- World War II saw a resurgence in concrete shipbuilding due to steel scarcity, with 495 Ferro-Concrete Barges built in the UK.
- The site also explores Mulberry Harbours and other related topics, expanding beyond concrete ships.
- A new section is being developed focusing on the last surviving 150-foot Riverboat, 'Colonel Frederick G Hodgson'.
- Videos and photo galleries are available, showcasing concrete ships and their histories, with an emphasis on factual accuracy.
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