First of new 12,000-ton cargo ships completed for Ministry of War Transport; there are 6 hatches, largest of which measures 52 ft 3 in. by 21 ft; 4 masts are provided, mostly for lifting purposes, with appropriate derricks; propelled by single set of double reduction geared turbines taking steam at 450 lb per sq in. pressure and 750 F total temperature from two British built Foster Wheeler high pressure water tube boilers.
New fast class cargo ship
Mar Engr
Marine Engineer ; 66 , n 795
1943
3 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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