New Cargo Ship Designed To Be Tougher Against Submarine Attacks

The video discusses a revolutionary cargo ship developed by the Navy to counter submarine threats. Equipped with anti-aircraft guns, the ship features a unique design with propellers amidships on a vertical shaft. The first ship is being constructed in Orange, TX, and is about one-fifth the size of ordinary freighters, capable of carrying 1,500 tons. Mass production allows for a ship to be built in two months, powered by 16 auto engines. The ship's low water draft makes it a difficult target for torpedoes.

How much load can the cargo ship carry?

What makes the ship a tough target for torpedoes?