Invention consists of number of vertical blades mounted on disk fitted flush with flat stern of vessel, number of blades varying from 4 to 7; such appendages as rudder and stern post and in case of vessels fitted with twin propellers, shaft brackets, bossings, etc, are entirely eliminated, with consequently decreased hull resistance.


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    Title :

    Voith-schneider method of propulsion


    Additional title:

    Shipbldr Mar Engine-Bldr


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1932


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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