102 Ships to be
Added to the U.S. Navy

"On August 15 [1934], the Navy will open bids for several new cruisers, six submarines, 2 heavy and 12 light destroyers. Plans have already been approved for building up 12 light destroyers, 2 heavy destroyers, and five submarines in 1936. The Vinson Act also calls for the building of 2,184 airplanes for the vavy to keep up aviation strength parallel with Treaty powers."

The Vinson Act also allowed for navy recruiters to enlist 6,000 more sailors.