Design features of twin-screw steam-turbine vessel for Harwich-Hook night service in British Railway Eastern Region; propulsion machinery consists of 2 steam turbines, each driving 11-ft 6-in. diam 4-blade Novoston alloy propeller through double-reduction gearing at 225 rpm; 6580 gross tonnage ship has oa length of 405 ft and service speed of 21 1/2 knots; for fire protection ship is divided into vertical fire zones by fireproof bulkheads and sprinklers installed throughout accomodations.
SS. Avalon
Ry Gaz
Railway Gazette ; 119 , n 6
1963
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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