Technical Change and the Ship Draughtsman

Abstract

With the development of iron shipbuilding in the late 19^th Century, the skills and status of the marine draughtsman were enhanced; and post-World War II technical changes led to further skill development. The article describes these developments in detail, particularly welding and prefabrication; new materials (alloys); and ship types and sizes (the “container revolution”). The introduction of computers, however, has tended to diminish somewhat the skill-status of the draughtsman.

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Filed under: Other (Twentieth C) | Other (location)
Subjects include: Science & Exploration | Shipbuilding & Design