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Why the US Navy's model basin bears David Taylor's name

The US Navy test basin outside Washington carries David W. Taylor's name.

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Question

Was Admiral David W. Taylor the namesake of the US Navy test basin outside Washington, DC?

Short answer

Yes, the basin is named for Admiral David W. Taylor.

Notes

The US Navy test basin outside Washington is identified with Admiral David W. Taylor. Clarke also credits Taylor with creating the facility and says it was renamed after his death. The brief reply gives no further detail about that construction or naming chronology.