S.S. Atlantic Seaman Oil Tanker Cutaway, 1951

S.S. Atlantic Seaman Oil Tanker Cutaway 1951

In 1951, the term “supertanker” had not yet been invented.  But with the United States’ growing appetite for oil post WWII, the need would soon arise for shipping massive quantities of crude overseas, at ever lower costs. The S.S. Atlantic Seaman was considered a supertanker in its era, transporting 257,935 gallons of oil–enough to move… Continue reading S.S. Atlantic Seaman Oil Tanker Cutaway, 1951

M3A1 Submachine Gun “Grease Gun” Cutaway, 1951

M3A1 Submachine Gun "Grease Gun" Cutaway Drawing 1951

It was an ugly little gun, and like the drawing’s text says, “cheap and easy to make.”  That’s why the moniker “grease gun” was so appropriate. The M3A1 had a stamped, riveted, and welded construction, which meant it was difficult if not impossible to work on, and was meant to be discarded if it ever… Continue reading M3A1 Submachine Gun “Grease Gun” Cutaway, 1951