A history question actually. Which is the first all welded ship? Mind you, no rivets, ONLY welding used.?

Question

edit:-they do have rivetless superstructures actually. but thanks anyway. 1920s and 30s is the first all welded, i am still searching

Answer 1

The first all welded vessels were the American built Liberty vessels from WW2. It was later found that if the welding was not done well they would crack, rather as the MSC Napoli did so most companies continued to use rivets in the hull to stop cracks.

Answer 2

the liberty ships

Answer 3

The cargo ship SS EXCHEQUER was the first all welded ship.

Answer 4

There hasn't been one yet. Rivets are still used in parts of the superstructure.

Answer 5

Not an expert like Outrem but this might help

The Fullager, 1920, the first all-welded ship in the world