First example of new "handy-sized" Doxford engine has completed short trials in works at Sunderland and is being installed in 14,450 ton dw Liberty replacement ship Sheaf Crest; Doxford's have designed 58J4 engine, smallest in current J series with class of ship particularly in mind, but it will offer advantages where small and light direct-coupled engine is required; it is to be built only in 4-cyl form; weight is 170 tons; sections through 58J4 engine show changes from established J design.


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    Title :

    Doxford 58J4 engine


    Additional title:

    Mar Engr and Naval Architect


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1968


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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