Claimed to be largest, flat deck, oceangoing barge in world, Island Exporter, which can carry 10,700 tons of cargo at draft of 18 ft 4 in., was launched from yard of Yarrows Ltd, Esquimalt, B.C., for Island Tug and Barge Ltd, and to be joined by sister barge, Island Importer; length of former about 360 ft, beam 75 ft, depth 25 ft with 10 ft high cargo bin on deck; power unit consisting of Lister diesel engine rated 72 bhp at 2000 rpm with electric starter and charging generator, has been fitted.
Mammoth barges for pacific towing operations
Shipbldg Shipg Rec
Shipbuilding and Shipping Record ; 100 , n 12
1962
2 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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