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Originally Posted by SaQSoN
But still, DT was asked to keep away from all US ships.  |
Well that leaves no room for manoeuvre at all. --- at least officially.
At the risk of being quickly shot down - cause I'm no copyright lawyer.
I understand the legal position in the US to be along these lines:
For works published between 1923 and 1963, provided they were published with a copyright notice, the works had copyright protection for a term of 28 years. At the end of the 28 year period an extension of an additional 67 years could be requested, a total of 95 years.
If there was no copyright notice on the original work then they immediately became public domain.
If no extension was requested then they became public domain after the initial 28 years.
Plans of USS Yorktown held by HNSA (Historic Naval Ships Assoc) prepared by Newport News Ship Building Co are not copyright marked, therefore appear to be Public Domain.
Either way after 2041 all work produced up to 1946 becomes Public Domain, so not long to wait.
For any of the early BB's originally built in WWI the 95 years has already lapsed.