Vessel is constructed of steel and is fully equipped for ocean research work on latest and most scientific lines, mainly in connection with whaling and hydrographic investigations; length overall 232 ft.; propelling machinery consists of set of triple-expansion three-crank balance engines, supplied by Ferguson Brothers; there is also complete wireless installation. (See also Shipbldg. and Shipg. Rec vol. 34, nos. 19 and 22, and 28, Nov. 7 pp. 555 and 641-645, 8 figs)


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    Title :

    New research ship "Discovery II"


    Additional title:

    Nature (Lond.)


    Published in:

    Nature (London) ; 124 , n 3134 ; p 798-799


    Publication date :

    1929


    Size :

    2 pages


    Remarks:

    4 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


    Royal research ship "discovery"

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1963


    New research ship "discovery II "

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1929


    The royal research ship "Discovery II."

    Engineering Index Backfile | 1929


    Ship research

    Hurst, R. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1964


    Ship research

    Smith, S.L. | Engineering Index Backfile | 1952