Testing the WWI concrete ships and WWII concrete barges

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Researchers are studying the durability and potential reuse of World War I concrete ships and World War II concrete barges, with some examples still afloat or submerged.

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Historical significance and potential for sustainable reuse

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Testing the WWI concrete ships and WWII concrete barges

5/30/2026, 8:30:56 PM

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