WE CAN BE thankful that this country emerged victorious from the most devastating war ever to be fought on this earth and that the time has come when the Navy can freely resume its peace-time scientific research investigations and studies in collaboration with industry.
The part played by the Navy in establishing beach heads, clearing the seas of enemy ships, transporting troops and supplies, constructing advance bases and supply centers for the repair and maintenance of naval vessels aside from carrying the battle into enemy territory, especially in the Pacific, constituted a severe test of the efficiency and reliability of all types of naval vessels.
In time of war when naval vessels are required to operate at sea under full power conditions for prolonged periods of time, it is most important to maintain the main and dynamo circulating water systems including the condensers in the most reliable and efficient condition...
