by Alice Day
synopsis
Salvage ships are an invaluable part of any naval fleet, and their capabilities cover many areas. When a ship becomes disabled on the high seas, a salvage vessel can assist by towing or by using its heavy-lift equipment. In addition, it will remove stranded ships from shorelines, and offer the assistance of divers for rescue operations. In Great Ships: The Salvage Ships, viewers will learn how these ships can also provide firefighting help, using either foam or seawater. Designed with rescue-and-repair purposes in mind, salvage ships are rugged, with hulls fabricated from steel.
