New destroyers are similar in dimensions to standard British vessels, and speed and armament closely resemble those of British ships; comparison of particulars of Canadian craft with those published for Acasta class; armament for both types includes four 4.7-in. guns and eight 21-in. torpedo tubes; propelling machinery consists of single-reduction geared turbines taking steam from three water-tube boilers. (See also Shipbldr. and Mar. Engine-Bldr., vol. 38, no. 253, June 1931, p. 544, 1 fig.; Eng. Jl., vol. 14, no. 10, Oct. 1931, pp. 518-521, 8 figs.)
Canadian torpedo-boat destroyers "Saguenay" and "Skeena"
Engineering
Engineering ; 132 , n 3421
1931
3 pages
12 figs. partly on Supp. plate
Article (Journal)
English
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Canadian torpedo-boat destroyers "Saguenay" and "Skeena"
Engineering Index Backfile | 1931
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