Helical seam structural vessel, method and apparatus of forming

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138180, 138148, 138154, 138113, 138114, 138149, B63B 906, B63B 300, F16L 916, F16L 918

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ABSTRACT:
A structural vessel includes helically curved inner and outer spaced strips of material each having a plurality of helical turns, with contiguous edges of each two successive turns of the inner and outer strips being seamed together, and a helically curved structural beam disposed between the strips and secured thereto along their turns. A floatable work housing is provided for vessel fabrication, the housing having a sealed opening through which the completed portion of the vessel progressively extends and is floated on a body of water to avoid a need for external supports and bearings.

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