First use of nylon: The modest toothbrush bristle was the first use of nylon. By 1945, about 83 percent of all toothbrushes made in the U. S. had nylon bristles. The first was made by Dr. West.
Formerly the Dorothy (our Hull No. 1) assisting the carrier Midway to her outfitting berth after the launching ceremony on March 20th 1945. The first and smallest ship built by NNS and DD Company and the largest and most recent ship delivered.
