Vessel with ASEA magnetic couplings built by A. B. Lindholmens Varv; length bp 308 ft; breadth molded 44 ft 6 in.; depth molded 20 ft; propelled by 2-stroke, single acting, airless injection, two 5-cyl Atlas Diesel engines with 340-mm diam and 570-mm stroke, each developing 870 bhp at 298 rpm; gearing reduces propeller speed to 130 rpm, and total propeller shaft power available is 1700 bhp. (See also Brit Motor Ship n 212 v 18 Sept 1937 p 222-3; Shipbldr and Mar Engine-Bldr v 44 n 335 Oct 1937 p 520-4)


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    Title :

    Geared diesel-engined cargo ship "Astri"


    Additional title:

    Shipbldg Shipg Rec


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    Publication date :

    1937


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


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