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Exhibits

The Shipbuilding Program of the U.S. Maritime Commission
A detailed look at the shipbuilding program of the United States Maritime Commission, explored with ship models from the Maritime Administration’s collection.  Model images rotate, giving you the opportunity to see the ships from all angles.

Virtual Tours

• USNS Comet
  Comet is considered to be the first purpose-built ocean-going Roll-on/Roll-off vessel.  This panoramic virtual tour takes you inside of both the cargo and crew spaces on the former “Mother of All Ro-Ros”
• GTS Admiral William M. Callaghan
  Still an active part of the Ready Reserve Force, GTS Admiral William M. Callaghan is an early Roll-on/Roll-off vessel, and is the first gas turbine-driven vessel built by the U.S. Navy.  This panoramic virtual tour takes you inside of the vessel’s engine room, including a detailed look at the port side engine, General Electric LM2500 serial number 456-001.