Four-decked tow-boat E.E. Smith, built by Missouri Boat and Machine Co for Missouri-Illinois Barge Line Co; length 152 ft; beam 34 ft; depth 10.6 ft; rudders are lifted from water by hydraulic rams and pulled up into "trunks" when not in use, thus assuring undisturbed flow of water to propellers; two General Motors (Cleveland) diesels are each rated 900 hp at 744 rpm.
New towboat design feature -- Retractable flanking rudders
Motorship
Motor Ship ; 41 , n 12
1956
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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