The ships consequently were relumed to the naval drydock at Cavite In the Philippine Islands and the work was begun. Tt took a remarkably short Jength of time, only bout a month of actual work being, Fequired, The Whipple was considered. the better of the two ships fatter the collision so the main body of her hull was used as the base of the new ship that was to be con+ structed.
The bow of the Smith Thompson, [which was undamaged in the collision, was then taken off of the ship and placed on the Whipple, whose bow had been wrecked for 34 fect back, The operation, while tricky in theory, was unusually easy in practice, easier than had. been expected. The two parts of the ships, the bow of the "smithy" and the hull of the Whipple Alted together like a jig saw puzzle, th ships were of the same. cla main consideration of the auth-critics was to make sure that the new Whipple would not only be sea worthy, but would also be a good Aghting craft. Apparently she 1s, as she has been pronounced ft by the authorities.
'The occasion when the' British Navy resorted to similar tactics was during. the War when the Zulu and the were badly damaged in ships, both wore destroyers of the same class and so fitted ito one another por= fectly. The result was successful and the new ship continued to give good service.
Her name was outstanding. A bright oficial decided that since. the vessel was in reality (we ships none her name should be a combination of the two. Hence she was called the Zubian, the "Zu" being for the Zulu. and Lybian, But whether or not the American ship will-receive a coined name has not yet been announced—sbo 18 alli led the Whipple. As a matter of fact it is hard to combine the names of Whipple and Smith Thompson, the only one coming to mind is Smipplofon. And since all American des: troyers must be named aller famous Navy men it is doubtful as to whether or not the Whipple will receive a new The Whipple, along with the USS, Pillsbury, Which accompanied hor here from Manila, will proceed Chefoo this afternoon. The Whipple will proceed direct. The Pillsbury Will stop off at Tsingtao for a fow days.
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