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Old 10-09-10, 08:01 AM   #2
SteamWake
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The wood was eliminated due to several factors. Maintanance was high and it could cause grevious injurys from 'shrapnel' in explosions.

I imagine modern decks are steel with some kind of coating applied though I dont know exactly what is used.

This is about the best I could find on the topic.

http://www.dt.navy.mil/sur-str-mat/f...coa/index.html

Anyhow more of a friendly bump than help

I'm sure someone who actually knows or has walked on one will chime in.
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