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What is it old dudes?
10/30/9 at 17:25:41  
Hi Guys,
I happen to run across this photo in my collection. I guess it was an early experimental hydro? Any answers?  Undecided  Before your time Eric.



I guess they were dodging 16 inch shells  Roll Eyes
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Reply #1 - 10/30/9 at 20:00:29  
Maybe its heading for a Tug Boat.
Looks a little before my time, but I like the speed.

Eric
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Reply #2 - 10/30/9 at 21:10:53  
Here is some information on Surface Effect Ships:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surface_effect_ship

And video (3 minutes into this clip):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa2e2ymCsd4

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Reply #3 - 10/31/9 at 12:20:37  
Thanks Kurt
Interesting.
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