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 - n 19 Nov 7 1929 p 555; Nature (Lond.), vol. 124, no. 3134, Nov. 23, 1929, pp. 798-799, 4 figs)
New research ship "discovery II "
Shipbldg. Shipg. Rec
Shipbuilding and Shipping Record ; 34 , n 28 ; p 641-645
1929
5 pages
8 Figs.
Article (Journal)
English
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Royal research ship "discovery"
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New research ship "Discovery II"
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