By adopting complete system of remote controls for new twin screw suction dredger, Clee Ness, owners, Brit Transport Commission, have been able to design well arranged wheelhouse for vessel, despite large amount of control equipment involved; length 223 ft 11 in., extreme breadth 45 ft 7 in.; when not used for propulsion purposes 2 Ruston and Hornsby main engines can be clutched to large suction pumps used for dredging.


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    Title :

    Dredger with centralised remote controls


    Additional title:

    Shipbldg Shipg Rec


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1962


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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