History of development of ferry traffic between Prince Edward Island and mainland; features of triple-screw steel ice-breaking train and auto ferry, having length bp 310 ft, breadth 59 ft, depth 25 ft, displacement 6136 t, speed 15.3 knots; difficulties of winter navigation; transportation of automobiles on separate deck; particulars of contemporary car ferries. (See also Eng J v 15 n 2 and 9 Feb 1932 p 73-85 and (discussion) Sept p 439-41; and Shipbldg and Shipg Rec v 39 n 19 May 12 1932 p 510-12)


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    Title :

    Train ferry Charlottetown


    Additional title:

    Mar Engr Motorship Bldr


    Contributors:
    Lambert, W. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1932


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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