Smithsonian Report. 1935. — Bleriot 



Plate 2 



1. Armstrong Seadrome. 



Erection of central port section of seadrome in wet basin of sliipyard. Section 134 feet wide by 410 feet 

 long over all. Depth of water required for erection, 28 feet. 



2. Armstrong Seadrome. 



Assembly of two central sections off shipyard. (Note end section being erected in background.) As- 

 sembled sections 334 feet wide by 410 feet long over all. Draft 34 feet with all decks in place. Four 

 assembled sections complete seadrome. About 26,000 tons of steel and iron is required for one seadrome. 



