Bureau of Ships

The Bureau of Ships was a division of the U.S. Navy responsible for designing, building, and maintaining ships, including aircraft carriers, submarines, and surface combatants. It coordinated engineering and manufacturing efforts to ensure vessels met strategic needs, safety standards, and technological advancements. Established during World War II, it played a key role in expanding and modernizing the Navy’s fleet. The bureau’s work involved collaboration among naval architects, engineers, and shipyards, ultimately supporting national defense and maritime operations through innovative ship design and construction.