Triple-screw Angelina Lauro operating under Italian flag for Achille Lauro S.p.A., Naples, was formerly 20,000 gross ton passenger liner Oranje, which was completed in July 1939; three 12-cyl Sulzer engines have total output of 37,500 bhp; ship speed is 23 knots; conversion involved remodelling of external appearance, stripping and rebuilding of accommodation, installation of set of stabilizers, increased electrical generating plant and other additions to existing auxiliary machinery; important new features are installation of system of remote control and semiautomation of main engines and auxiliaries.
World's highest powered motor ship re-enters service
Motor Ship
Motor Ship ; 46 , n 550
1966
4 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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