Feature of self-trimming collier built at Cowes yard of J.Samuel White and Co is degree of remote control provided, which has resulted in reduced complement comprising master, chief engineer, two mates, three seamen, and cook/steward; two large consoles in wheelhouse are for remote control of main engines, fuel system, compressed air, ballast system, fire and bilge system, and hatch cover operation; ship length oa 221 ft, breadth molded 34 ft 6 in., depth molded 17 ft, draft 12 ft 4 in., dw 1100 tons, grain capacity 63,000 cu ft; two Lister Blackstone engines each develop 660 bhp at 750 rpm.
Crescence -- Advanced coastal collier for London and Rochester trading company
Shipbldg Shipg Rec
Shipbuilding and Shipping Record ; 105 , n 11
1965
2 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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