New ferry which will operate between North Sydney, Nova Scotia and Argentia, Newfoundland, will have length oa 391 ft, breadth molded 69 ft, depth molded 42 ft 6 in., draft 20 ft, and displacement 8135 tons; inside vehicle ramp from main deck will give access to upper deck for cars only; vehicle capacity will be 100 cars, or 60 trailer trucks and 20 cars; accommodation is provided for 260 passengers; water jet maneuvering system forward and stabilization tanks will be installed; 2 6500-hp electric propulsion motors take power from 4 diesel electric generating units.


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    Title :

    Nova scotia -- Newfoundland ferry


    Additional title:

    Shipbldg Shipg Rec


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    Publication date :

    1964


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


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